the Stevenson Family

Last Saturday, the Stevenson Family came down to my studio (which hasn't officially been announced yet). We decided that since the temperature outside was freezing, it would be best to take some inside and then venture out in the cold. These guys were so great to work with. I loved Savannah and Austin's enthusiasm when we took their individual pictures. They've both got mad jumping skills! I was also excited about shooting by this killer teal wall that I've been wanting to use as a background for a while...so thanks guys!

the Jensen Family

The Jensen Family was all in town for Allie and Randal's wedding (which I am posting next). All of you with families know how HARD it is to get everyone together, so we had to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and take their family picture. I had to create a makeshift studio down at the Jensen's office. They are seriously a beautiful family and their kids were so good. Thanks Jensens!














I just had to show my makeshift job on this background. But, I say that it's because their family was just too big to fit! :D

the Lloyd Family

Yesterday, I had the privilege of photographing the Lloyd family. They have been in Utah for the past 6 weeks because Rich, the dad, has been going through cancer treatments. Only in August did he learn he had a tumor in his brain. I am so impressed with their family: their strength, optimistic attitude, and love, to name only a few things. To read more about Rich and his story, CLICK HERE.

We went to the International Peace Gardens because I wanted a place we could have great scenery and backgrounds, but somewhere the kids wouldn't get bored. It worked perfectly! Whenever the kids started getting antsy, we'd just move to a new spot. It was so great to spend time with them, see them interact, and feel their love for one another. Their boys are fantastic, too. David, James, and Josh all are a joy to be around. I hope these photos can be a treasure to the Lloyds as a reminder of this difficult, yet wonderful time of their lives.

CLICK HERE to watch their SLIDESHOW.

the Simpson Family

Where do I begin? Natalie is one of my close friends from college - we studied photography together. It's funny because we have similar facial features, blonde hair, and thick-rimmed glasses and people would and still get us mixed up ALL THE TIME. We seriously could be sisters. We have kept in touch over the years, helping each other out as we both grow our businesses.

I felt honored that she asked me to take her family pictures this year! I mean, last year she had Jon Canlas (another one of our friends from school) do it and he is AMAZING.

I had big shoes to fill.

Crew and Raleigh are so much fun! Crew is hilarious in front of the camera. He loves to make goofy faces and jump up and down. Raleigh, on the other hand, doesn't like having his picture taken -- he likes to be the one taking them, the same as his mom. He has his own 'camera' (a pair of binoculars) that we had to bring out to make him happy.

There were so many fun photos of them, it was seriously super hard for me to narrow them down for the blog. CLICK HERE to watch their SLIDESHOW! (And, Crew, this song is for you since I know you like the movie Ice Age)