It started and stopped raining four times on my way to this session. The weather report was uncertain, the sky was ominous, the light was fading fast. What to do? Pray. (Seriously). The window of opportunity for this session to happen was narrow, and extensive preparations had already been put forth, including hand-sewn ties for all of the grandsons and dresses for the granddaughters. The entire family was in Utah for their reunion. The stars had already been lined up. With calm confidence my client told me over the phone that she knew it would work out, so we proceeded as planned.  I think this wise mother of 10 surely has experience in keeping things calm.   An incredible rainbow appeared just as I was minutes from arriving. A good sign?

Then, “lights, camera, action!” We moved through the main group shots rather quickly and smoothly.

Within moments of wrapping up the grandparents- grandchildren shots, the rain came back, the lightening and thunder popped and my hair began to frizz out because of the humidity. We hustled to move our equipment to the protection of the porch. We set up a “mock studio” inside the home, and finished the session with out a major hitch. The kids were darling as they worked hard for chocolate doughnuts. We did it, rain and shine!

So with a group of this size we opted to photograph each smaller group separately inside the house with the plan of putting together a composite image that will likely be printed as a panoramic canvas.  Here is a screen shot of my work in progress:.

And more images from part 2 of our photo session . . .

{Baby needs his long awaited chocolate doughnut!! }

{I can’t help but thinking, “. . . All because two people fell in love.”}

Thank you to the amazing S. family for a great session!  I am so honored to have been entrusted with creating these portraits.  I can’t wait to present the whole collection of portraits to you!

~Amy

Did you feel the crisp bit of chill in the air this morning? Are you sending the kids off to school? Packing away the summer clothes yet? Yes folks, it is that time again. Time for family pictures before the weather turns south and we get snowed in!

We enjoyed a rather spontaneous family outing to Big Cottonwood Canyon last Friday . . . we planned on taking a few pictures up there, but ended up taking a ton. We even took a few of a bull moose! The light was gorgeous, the wildflowers were still hanging in there (despite a dusting of snow the day previous!), and most of all, my family was lovely and cooperative to allow me the time to set up my off-camera flash and such. I love these people- they are the reason why I feel photos are so important. I cherish photos of my family, especially as my kids are growing and changing so quickly. My oldest will be getting braces, just got a major haircut and starts third grade this week. My second daughter just got bangs cut, and is looking forward to her first day of first grade and school lunch- where did the time go? My little buddy starts preschool next week . . . he can hardly wait to take his “Lightening McQueen” backpack. My baby did a “test run” at church nursery yesterday- though she’s still two months shy of eligible age. She loved sitting in the little chairs and eating raisins and animal crackers. She wasn’t too keen on other toddlers in her personal space, but did love “people watching.”

So . . . get your loved ones together and make it happen. Lets create a family portrait. Each family is made up of different ingredients, flavors and dynamics–so our goal is to tailor each session to create images that reflect who you are and what you’re about. We can’t wait to see you! Our fall sessions book quickly- Sept-November are by far the busiest months of the year for our studio. Call 801.770.2640 (the studio) or email us to get on the fall schedule. Sessions are $125 + tax and our returning customers receive a $25 discount. High res. images on disc and/ or prints are purchased separately.

~Amy

Oh my gosh…we almost got trampled by a bunch of horses while photographing this darling new little family! We wanted to use this old red barn and lush pasture as the backdrop for this family portrait, but the horses did not like visitors in their field! So we jumped to plan B- and still had a successful session with a ton of great images!
-Kimberly

How can you resist these two brothers?

I’m guessing that they’ve stolen your hearts too?
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I sit atop an amazing, exciting, memory evoking, colorful, whimsical, time-consuming, breath-taking and wonderful stack of photos lined up for post processing. The stack is approximately 10′ high. If you are anxiously awaiting photos (and I hope you are) . . . I thank you for your patience. I promise they’ll be worth the wait!

Coming soon on the blog
bride + groom sessions (2), wedding days (3), grandkids session (15 kiddos), one-year sessions (3), baptism session (1), and I am sure to have left something off the list. Oh- we’re planning for Kimberly’s maternity session TBA/ TBD. I liked her hubby’s idea of a session at the Salt Flats! Also- I can’t wait to show you some of our canvas goodness and a fun little accordian book too!! Keep visiting and check out our facebook page too!! Thanks to all of our loyal customers and fans. We heart you!!
~Amy

It was so nice to do a session in beautiful Bend, Oregon for the wonderful S. Family. Even though the weather was a bit chilly for May- you all put on your best smiles and made the photographer very happy!
L. I hope you enjoy your Mother’s Day gift from your thoughtful children who love you very much!
-Kimberly

I love, love, these images! Not only are they of some of my very favorite people in the world, I love the bright color scheme, and massive personality packed in every image.
J. & K. thanks again for flying me up to Oregon to photograph your wonderful family- H. and I had such a memorable time.
K. I think all of our driving around and scouting out for the perfect location definitely paid off- these images look great!
-Kimberly

I love being an observer of how parents and children connect. Even more, I love the opportunity to capture images which will preserve that moment in time . . . that brief glance, when his smirk says it all, or the smile in her eyes just melts your heart. Enjoy a little collection of my favorite images from this session . . . and let us know what you think of the new blog frame. Just testing things out! We’re ready to change things up a bit!

~Amy

S & kids- thank you for giving your best and also for your patience! I know these images mean a lot to you- thanks for trusting me as your photographer!

When you have two little ones under the age of 3, all you have going for you during a photo shoot is pure bribery! I love these candid images that capture the stage of “toddler chaos” in my dear friends lives. K. & J. you both are such great parents, and you can tell that your kids just love and adore the both of you.  Enjoy!

-Kimberly

This little guy just makes me happy.  I am the luckiest mom in the world!

-Kimberly

Spring is finally here- and the blossoms are out in full bloom.  Sorry Amy, but I just HAD to post a few of my favorites from your family session…I couldn’t wait!  It was a true pleasure to photograph your darling family last week, and I can’t wait to see what image you choose for your HUMONGOUS, AWESOME canvas!

-Kimberly

Amy- now this doesn’t get you out of your post of your favorite images! I can’t wait to see what editing you do, and what your artistic eye sees with these fabulous images!