hansen family photos

 Travis and I recently took a trip down to Bryce Canyon National Park as a little couples getaway before his school started (Medical School. Why you gotta start in JUNE?!?!) As luck would have it, our old neighbors were also having a family reunion in the area and invited me to come over to the lodge they were staying at to take some family photos. We said YES and boy are we glad we did ( I say we because Travis was there as the kid-distractor). Not only was this family photogenic, but the Cottonwood Meadows Lodge, people. That place is stunning! It's surrounded by green pastures where horses roam and its got an awesome view of the red rocks of Bryce in the distance. Needless to say, I enjoyed capturing some family moments for this group, and with over a dozen kids under the age of 12, it was a rewarding challenge. :) Thanks Hansen Family!

newborn baby girl

I feel like I didn't get to take as many beautiful portraits of my newborn when she was still curled up and sleepy, because I was still recovering too. That's why I love making photographs of sweet little babes straight from heaven- it makes sure Mom and Dad get to cherish those precious, fleeting first days of baby snuggles, and I get to relive the magic of having a new teeny baby too. ;)

My friend and neighbor Andrea invited me into her home to document their newest addition- a baby girl, who is lucky to have 2 big brothers to watch over her (and poke her). Their family is darling and we made some of my favorite candid photographs to date. Welcome baby girl!

 

 

kent + jenny wedding

This sweet couple got married in April and I was so happy to photograph the event for them. Kent and Jenny searched a long time for each other and it was easy to see how happy they were to tie the knot! The beautiful Draper Temple and Thanksgiving Point gardens provided the perfect backdrops for their special day. I was also able to create a wedding album for them, which was a highlight. Here are a few of my favorite images!