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Alright, who’s done this: You scour through Etsy looking for the perfect little “Back to School” printable for the first day of school pictures of your kids. Print it out. Fill it in. You hand it to your kid to get that one quick picture… and by the time you actually take said picture, the silly thing is bent, torn,...

It was so fun to work with Merry & Wit for their Papa Bear Hoodie! I typically work with babies and young children, so this was an interesting challenge. This hoodie is so comfy, and the Papa Bear design is awesome! It’s the perfect gift for Father’s Day! Beth requested serious, stoic expressions and manly poses with her Papa Bear Hoodie....

If you have read the post from last time I worked with Huggalugs, you know how much I LOVE their products! They make the best accessories for babies and toddlers! I had the opportunity to work with Carol (she’s amazing by the way) again to photograph Huggalugs Fall 2020 line of hats, and I’m so in love! Pom-poms! “Pom-pom! Pom-pom!” That’s what...

It was so fun working with Savannah from Glory Tradition on this beautiful white bunting banner! This banner is so timeless and versatile, you can put it anywhere! It comes in custom sizes, is a clean, bright white color, and the fabric has great texture. It’s a great way to dress up a room with textiles! Custom Sizes Savannah offers these banners...

Every baby is different, and every family has different needs. I love being able to create special artwork designed for each client. My “behind-the-scenes” process helps me narrow in on your needs and how I can best serve you to create a custom experience tailored to you. Consult We start with a consult. This can be done through email, over the phone,...

As a newborn photographer, I get to see lots of brand new babies. You’d be surprised how many times moms have said, “her newborn skin is peeling. Is this going to ruin the photos?!” Newborn skin peeling is actually quite common, though it seems to freak a lot of first time moms out. It is usually not something to be...

My daughter kept stealing her brother’s bow ties to wear on her head, so I figured it was time to get her some new hair bows. These mini sailor bows from Sweet Ellie Mae Shop were exactly what I was looking for! Customer Service First off, Mariah was so helpful in helping me pick the perfect colors to match outfits I wanted...

As a newborn photographer, I have lots of babies come to my studio to have their portraits taken. This guide shows some of the newborn poses that I work with in the studio. Every baby is different, and I love creating special, unique artwork for each client.  Newborn Poses Not every baby will be comfortable in every pose, and a baby should...

There is a lot to consider when you are looking for someone to document this precious newborn stage. Here are 15 questions to ask your newborn photographer. 15 Questions to Ask Your Newborn Photographer This is likely the first time someone you don’t have a close relationship with will hold your baby, so it’s important to find someone you trust to photograph...

I’m so excited to share about these little bow ties from My Little Itch! Styling baby girls is easy because there are all sorts of accessories to use, but I was struggling to style baby boy sessions. Enter My Little Itch! These baby bow ties are exactly what my newborn boy sessions were missing! I love these little holiday bow...

Huggalugs has the cutest little hat/pant sets! I recently got a newborn bear set, and it’s my new favorite outfit for little boys!  Soft The first thing I noticed when I opened it was how soft it was. When working with newborns, you have to make sure things won’t be too rough on their delicate skin. This little set passed the softness...

I specialize in newborn photography, but I love being able to watch, "my babies," grow and develop though milestone sessions. Kids change so much through their first year, and these sessions are great to remember this special time in their life. Why schedule a milestone session? Here are 3 reasons: Why Schedule a Milestone Session Keep reading to learn 3 reasons. Individualized Attention Annual...

This Logan newborn photography session was so fun! They drove 2 hours to my studio in Eagle Mountain with three kids 3 and under, so we definitely got the most we could out of their session! We swaddled her up and she went right to sleep for family shots! How cute are these guys?! Logan Newborn Photography Big sister is a pro...

Being a Logan Newborn photographer for a day was so fun! This sweet little one drove from Logan to my studio in Eagle Mountain for her newborn session. I’m so glad they did, because this session was perfection! Apparently, Aubri told Cade, “I hope Kashele never moves out of state, because since having her do our pictures, I can’t go to...

Eagle Mountain Newborn Photography is my favorite! I seriously love my clients so much! I meet the sweetest people when they bring their babies to get portraits! Nahyeon (mom) was so fun to work with! I could tell right away when she reached out to me that she had done her research and she had great questions to for me to...

I love being an Eagle Mountain newborn photographer! Getting to meet these sweet little babies in those precious first weeks of life is such a special experience! This little lady came several weeks before her due date, and she was the tiniest baby I've photographed in a while! I seriously have the sweetest clients! Amanda (mom) was so amazing to work...

Newborn photography cost will depend on several factors, including: education, experience, and equipment. Education:  Safety training is the bare minimum education an aspiring newborn photographer should invest in before handling a client's baby. Additional training and education may be needed for photographers who want to learn how to safely pose babies into more advanced positions. Some poses can only be safely accomplished...

Utah County Newborn Photography is my absolute favorite! I’ve met some of the sweetest people through my photography (and their parents have been super nice, too). I adore my clients! I connected with Faith (mom) right away when she contacted me for her newborn session! She was so sweet, smart, and funny, and I really enjoyed preparing for the session with...

My daughter was my first Utah County cake smash in my new studio! I’m kind of in denial that my little lady is getting so big! I can’t believe my baby is one! To celebrate, we decided to put together a cake smash for her one year pictures. I love this sweet girl and how her pictures turned out! I absolutely love...

This post is a public service announcement to protect the most fragile among us. Don't try this at home. Newborn photography has become increasingly popular! Those first few weeks of life are so beautiful and special, so of course you want to document that precious, tiny bundle of joy! But before you browse through Pinterest for DIY newborn photography inspiration, keep...

Since my family relocated, I’ve had the opportunity to start fresh with designing my studio space! I’m so excited to share a peek inside for this studio tour post! Studio Tour I’ve loved working in this new space! My husband Spencer painted the walls gray for me, and I love how it turned out! I wanted a shade that was neutral, but...

What happens when you’re a newborn photographer, but your daughter is ten months old? Obviously you make naptime into a baby dream session! Normally, my daughter takes naps in her bedroom with blackout curtains to make it dark and a noise machine to keep her from startling if Brother makes a little noise. That made it a little more difficult to...

I love being a Utah baby photographer! Some newborn photographers won’t accept clients after a baby is 2 weeks old, but I like a challenge! Babies are sleepiest, curliest, and easiest to pose during the first 14 days of life. That’s why newborn photographers try to photograph during those first couple weeks. But, even if the session can’t happen within...

Utah newborn photography is my favorite! The great thing about being a newborn photographer in Utah is that there are soooo many babies here! Utahns just love having babies! (You can’t really blame us, just look at this adorable little man-- SO cute!) I mean, really though, sometimes I just want to keep these sweet little ones when they come...

I love being a Utah newborn photographer! I get to meet all the sweet babies when they are so tiny and fresh from heaven! Sometimes they even give me a smile! At times, I think these sessions give me my baby fix and push off the baby hunger. Other times, I think they make it worse because I just want...

In the conclusion of this guest-blog series, Alexis shares about her Rainbow Baby. (You can also catch up on her Molar Pregnancy post and Alexis' Birth Story if you missed them!) Rainbow Baby From Alexis: "The phrase “rainbow baby” is the understanding that the beauty of the rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When the rainbow appears, it doesn’t...

In part 2 of this guest blog series, Alexis shares her birth story with her post-molar rainbow baby. (In case you missed it, Part 1 was about her molar pregnancy.) Images for this post were taken during her Fresh 48 session. Birth Story From Alexis: "Thursday October 11: Today was an interesting day. For majority of the day I actually felt semi...

In this three part series, I have the honor of sharing my platform with an incredible friend who has overcome a unique (and frankly shocking) experience. She had a hydatidiform molar pregnancy, or complete molar pregnancy. If you found this post by searching for either of those phrases or, "partial molar pregnancy," then I hope you can take strength from...

I loved photographing this 2018 Fall family session! This sweet family has supported my photography since I first started my portfolio. Their sweet daughter was my first model (besides my own son) back when she was only 3 months old. They’ve been coming to me for their photos for years, and it’s always a pleasure to work with them! 2018 Fall...

I love Utah County Milestone Photography! I tend to do a lot of milestone sessions in the studio, so it was fun to head outdoors this time. It turned into a whole different kind of adventure! Utah County Milestone Photography At one and a half years old, props are great to help keep your attention during pictures. This little man’s mom brought...

Newborn photography is harder than it looks. (For a good laugh, Google "newborn photography Pinterest fails.") If you want your baby's photos to look professional and be safely captured, you probably want to find someone with experience. Here are 5 reasons to hire a professional newborn photographer. 1. Safety I marked that as #1 for a reason! The safety of your precious...

I guess you can call me a Utah County newborn photographer now! Aubri was attending BYU Law School in Provo, UT when they welcomed this sweet little man into their family. (Congrats on the graduation, by the way!) Utah County Newborn Photographer I always love when Aubri and her family come in for a session! They are so fun to work with,...

It was so fun to do this blossom gender reveal at the International Peace Gardens! We were able to catch the blossoms at the perfect time! Blossom season is one of my favorite times for photos, so I look for any excuse to get pictures in those beauties! (My poor family is always getting dragged into doing blossom pictures.) I think...

I love that my job let's me find out about surprises before everyone else! It's so fun to be able to help my clients share their exciting news! Last year, Aubri was expecting and asked me to do a Thomas Family Gender reveal session with her sweet daughter. This gorgeous girl was about to become a big sister, and based...

Alexis and her family are amazing to work with, so I was way excited to help with the Swanson's Salt Lake pregnancy announcement! We headed out to the International Peace Gardens at the perfect time to catch all the beautiful blossoms! The International Peace Gardens is such a fun location because there is so much variety! There are bridges to climb...

Who says you can't get sleepy pictures of a 1 month old?! Baby Olson's Newborns were done when he was about a month old, and he did amazing! We got his little belly full, and wrapped him up, and he was out for the entire session! He was so content to just be bundled up all cozy, and barely stirred...

This little lady is getting baptized, and I feel so honored that I had the opportunity to do Miss Swanson's Baptism Session before her big day! We headed up to the Bountiful Temple to get some pictures for her announcements. This little lady looked radiant in her white baptism dress and with her sweet smile! Miss Swanson's Baptism Session When I pulled...

Remember the Hardy family from last fall? (To check out their family session, click here.) Well, today I get to share Miss Hardy's First Birthday Session with you, and I'm so excited! I was giddy when Alisha asked me for a birthday session for her little girl! I loved working with her sweet family a few months ago, and couldn't wait...

When Melanie approached me about a family session and getting some milestone images for her two sons, I was so excited to document the Thompson Family 2017!  She told me that she almost skipped family pictures this year because of their crazy schedule. But she reconsidered because her youngest has changed so much and is hardly the wobbly baby from...

It was so fun having this family come to my studio for Baby Van Beekum's newborn session! These guys were troopers!  The whole family decided to stay and hang out for the entire session (minus a lunch break for Dad and Big Sister)! I sure loved working with this sweet family! Baby Van Beekum I'm a sucker for a sisterly bond (having...

Alisha is such a sweet girl, so when she asked me for some family portraits, I jumped at the opportunity! The Hardy family is so adorable that I didn't want to stop taking their pictures. Their son is just bursting with personality! I could watch him with his Ninja Turtle moves all day! Their little girl is gorgeous, and the...

It was quite an adventure to take pictures during Miss Thomas' First Birthday Session! The little lady didn't take a nap, so she wasn't having the best day. It was fine though, because we were still able to get some adorable shots! I'm obsessed with the cute little birthday outfit that Miss Thomas brought to her session! It went perfectly with...

The snow had melted, the temperature was rising, and all my son wanted to do is be outside.  We needed a springtime park day Little Boy!  I'm so glad that I brought my camera on our outing to the park with Daddy!  Running climbing, sliding, swinging, and playing with wood chips kept this kid entertained for quite some time! Springtime Park...

Aubri told me that she needed some updated family pictures, and when I saw the gorgeous blossoms outside, I knew it was time!  I'm so glad that I got to do the Thomas family session 2017 with all the beautiful blooms!  The blossoms may be pretty, but it was this cute family that made the session so amazing! Thomas Family Session...

A few months ago, I set up a Valentines session for my little boy. It was so much fun that I had to share it. This poor kid is a good sport for as often as I take his pictures, but he usually loses interest pretty quickly.  My husband also wasn't there to keep him from wandering off, so we kept...

Last year, this guy was too small to really get to enjoy the snow.  This year, we got to really play with little boy in the snow, and he loved it!  We bundled him up like a little marshmallow and headed outside for a little fresh air. (Anyone else get cabin fever during the winter?)  The look on this kid's...

I was so happy that I had the opportunity to help celebrate baby Lemon's one year birthday!  This little lady came in for a birthday session, and I just can't get over how perfect she is!  She was so patient for me right up until we hit nap time.  Then she was just done.  We had lots of fun putting...

In today's post, I want to express my love and gratitude for my awesome husband.  His birthday and our anniversary have had me thinking about how lucky I am to have him.  Prepare for a mushy post (or skip down to the pictures), because today is all about my amazing husband Spencer. My Amazing Husband Spencer First and most importantly, Spencer is an incredible...

I was so excited to do a Christmas session with little Miss Lemon. I'm so happy with how they turned out!  I'm obsessed with her gorgeous blue eyes!  This little lady was so sweet during her session, and posed just like a princess.  She loves Elsa from Frozen, so I guess that's where she learned her mad posing skills.  She...

You've been my sidekick for 18 months, little boy!  I can't believe how big this guy is!  Time has flown by!  He is growing like a weed, and learning something new every day.  I'm torn between being so excited for him to do all these new things, and just wanting him to stay little forever. This sweet boy is such a good...