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utah lifestyle photography

Gines family + snow basin

August 10, 2018

Motherhood. It’s intense, difficult, exhausting, incredible, fulfilling, joyful, heartbreaking, challenging, messy, and a million other things. I think all mothers wonder if they are doing it right, get confused about where to go for help and information. There are so many conflicting opinions out there when it comes to parenting. Just remember we all screw up at times but we are doing our best. Give yourself grace. Kids are so loving and can forgive in an instant. It seems they give us endless chances to get it right, love unconditionally and continue to look up to us. Kids are the best. I know none of us are perfect, but this beautiful mamma might be the exception…. She is so involved, loving, present and selfless despite life’s challenges (that we all have). She has an Instagram account under @thisnewlifeofmine_  (you can find her blog there too) where she shares respectful parenting, kindness, her adorable kids, great tips, and support for other parents of kids with disabilities (or rather different abilities). I look up to her and love how positive she stays!

My husband and I met Addison and Jenna about 6 years ago, well before either of us added sweet babies to our families. We were all living in Logan at the time, but didn’t meet until we moved to Little Rock, Arkansas for summer sales. Funny how life works. I’m grateful they gave me the opportunity to photograph their beautiful family!

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Categories - Family Portraits, Lifestyle Session, Uncategorized Tagged - accessibility, family photographer, lifestyle family photography, lifestyle family session, mountain family session, photo + design by mad, photo and design by mad, slc family photographer, snow basin, snow basin Utah, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer, wheelchair

Hammocks + Summer

July 23, 2018

Sometimes I shoot personal work on film. Since all the pictures from my childhood are on film, these instantly feel like old memories to me. I love that about it. And the colors are just so perfect. I will always remember summers hanging out in the back yard after John gets home.

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Categories - Family Portraits, Film, Lifestyle Session, Personal, Uncategorized Tagged - family photographer, family portraits, film photography, lifestyle, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle photography, portra 400, Salt Lake City photographer, slc lifestyle photographer, the find lab, utah lifestyle photography

The simple things

July 18, 2018

Bought a bubble machine today. It was a good choice. I love summer.

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Categories - Lifestyle Session, Personal Tagged - emery county photographer, family photographer, family portraits, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle family photography, lifestyle family photos, madison johnson, Madison Johnson photographer, photo and design by mad, Salt Lake City photographer, slc family photographer, slc lifestyle photographer, utah family photographer, utah lifestyle photography

Player Family + Desert Session

June 29, 2018

I can’t believe I haven’t blogged this session before now because it’s a pretty one! I really love the desert tones and think its the perfect backdrop to showcase families. This family was so sweet and I loved watching them interact with each other. They were so kind and loving. We did their family photos as part of their extended family session with Kirk’s side of the family. I was blown away by how cooperative all the kids were. Seriously, they won my heart. They were so sweet and too cute for their own good. Wait until you see their little boy… I met him once and I love him! Their girls were glowing from the inside out and I could tell they have beautiful little souls. The shots of them dancing in the desert feel so carefree and make my heart happy.

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Categories - Family Portraits, Uncategorized Tagged - desert family session, emery county photographer, family photographer, family portraits, lifestyle family photographer, Salt Lake City photographer, utah family photographer, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer

Sophia Faye+ in-home newborn session

April 12, 2018

Sophia Faye. Sophie. The cutest name to go with the cutest little babe. I’m so grateful to this family for inviting me into their home at this time in their lives. Bringing home your first baby is magic. Exhausting, but magic nonetheless. I can already tell Sophie is going to be an independent girl because she made us work hard to get those sleeping shots, but it paid off! There is nothing sweeter and more angelic than a sleeping baby. These new parents are doing a great job! They were patient and so smitten with their fresh little babe. Capturing this new little family in their space made my heart sing! They grow up fast, so I hope they can look back on these photos and remember all the little details of this time.

[Read more…] about Sophia Faye+ in-home newborn session

Categories - Lifestyle Session, Newborn Tagged - family photographer, in home session, lifestyle family photography, lifestyle family photos, lifestyle newborn, newborn photography, photo and design by mad, Salt Lake City photographer, slc family photographer, slc lifestyle photographer, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer

play

January 4, 2018

I took a break from blogging over the holidays, so I thought I would post a quick one of some shots I took of my kids this morning. Featuring lots of bananas, playing, dancing, reading and messy hair. Always messy hair. Not pictured: me still in my pajamas.

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Categories - Family Portraits, Personal Tagged - candid childhood, family photographer, family portraits, lifestyle, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle family photos, lifestyle photography, photo and design by mad, slc lifestyle photographer, utah family photographer, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer

Brian Family + Memory Grove Park

December 12, 2017

My husband and I are friends with Kelsey and her husband Ryan. I was honored when Kelsey asked if I would take family photos of her side of the family, the Brian’s. I had met most of her family before, but it was so nice to meet the rest of her siblings. They are all just as kind and sweet and Kelsey, and they know how to have fun together! It really should be illegal for one family to get all the good looks though; aren’t they all gorgeous? We fit this session in right before all the pretty leaves fell. Some of them had to make quite the drive to meet up for these photos. I’m so glad they all took the time to make it happen, because I love how they turned out! Thanks Brian/Forsyth/Richardson family! I had a great time with you all!

[Read more…] about Brian Family + Memory Grove Park

Categories - Extended Family Session Tagged - extended family session, fall family photos, fall family session, family photographer, family portraits, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle photography, memory grove park, photo and design by mad, photo by mad, portraits, Salt Lake City photographer, utah family photographer, utah lifestyle photography

In Home Lifestyle Session + At Home With Ashley

November 30, 2017

Ashley is an interior designer and has the prettiest house! I graduated in interior design and worked as a designer up until Ava was born, so I appreciate good design! She was probably tired of me asking about the sources for everything. You should follow her if you love getting pretty ideas for your home! Click here to go to her insta. Her little boy Don has the most beautiful curly hair! I was dying over it. I LOVE an in home session, so if you do too send me an email and we can get something scheduled! They are perfect now that the weather is getting a little cooler and more unpredictable. And don’t worry, your house doesn’t have to be as perfect as Ashley’s to have your family photos done there. Photos of your family are so much more meaningful if they are taken in the place where you spend so much time loving each other.

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Categories - Family Portraits Tagged - in home session, lifestyle, Salt Lake City photographer, slc family photographer, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer

Howell Family + Green Canyon

November 28, 2017

It was so good to see Haley and Myles again and meet their kids! Haley and I were in the Interior Design program together at USU and I haven’t seen her since we graduated. Haley is a very talented designer, I have always loved her style. Myles is an amazing sculpture artist, you can check out his work here.Basically they are way cooler that I will ever be, and are rocking parenthood keeping up with their busy schedules, a 3 year old and twin babies! I’m so impressed with them.

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Categories - Family Portraits Tagged - cache valley photographer, fall family photos, fall family session, family photographer, family photos with twins, green canyon, lifestyle family photos, slc lifestyle photographer, twins, utah lifestyle photography

Behling Family + Desert Family Session

November 21, 2017

I’m lucky enough to call these guys family! Katie is such a sweetheart and I’m so glad my cousin Brooks brought her into the family. When she told me she wanted to do their session on the desert, I was so excited! She wanted something a little different, and I love that. It turned out to be a favorite, even if we did get pretty dirty doing it! Their two boys had a blast rolling in the dirt together. When the boys were done, I stole Katie for a few shots of just her. I love doing that for moms. She is gorgeous!

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Categories - Family Portraits Tagged - desert family session, emery county photographer, fall family photos, fall family session, family photographer, family portraits, family session, lifestyle, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle photography, madison johnson, photo and design by mad, portraits, slc family photographer, utah lifestyle photography

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