Black family photos

Thank you to Erin (who I will always think of as "Danza", her Brighton Girls Camp counselor name) and Matt for letting me photograph your beautiful family! We braved the cold to take photos at one of my favorite spots in downtown Salt Lake, Exchange Place. We had our photos there taken by Jeanette and I still love it. There's so much interesting architecture crammed into one street! It has the added benefit of being right by John's office, so I could go inside and warm up afterward.

Sam & Tristan engagement photos

Ah, love is in the air! I love spring for so many reasons but one is that it means wedding season is upon us!

Thanks Sam and Tristan for letting me spend an afternoon with you!

Catherine's Maternity Photos

My beautiful sister is going to be a mother to a baby girl this summer. I was so lucky to have her visit for six weeks (!) recently and I miss her like crazy already. While she was here, I had to take some maternity photos of her. She's just stunning! Thanks for being my model and more importantly, my sister. Love you, Cat!

Making it Happen! (Giveaway!)

So, the problem with posting your New! Life! Ambitions! on your blog for all the world dozens of people to read is that you are now forced into action. Your adoring fans are going to ask you how things are going. There's some accountability there. Which is good. It is great, actually, because I'm the kind of person that sometimes needs a kick in the pants to get going sometimes.

I registered for a blogging conference, which was scary but feels good. And now for phase two of my plan. I have realized that more than anything, I need to feel like I am credible. That I am being taken seriously. To feel that way, I need to gain confidence in my photography skills and portfolio.

This is where you come in.

I am giving away *THREE free photo sessions. (I am still learning as a photographer, but I am confidant enough to know that I have some worthwhile skills and that this giveaway will be desirable to some of you (hopefully at least five!))

You may enter TWICE.

First, leave a comment on this blog telling me what or who you'd like to have photographed. Your family? Your kids? Your amazing quilt collection? Your dog? (Please include your name and email address).

Second, post about this giveaway on your blog, on your Facebook page, or on your Twitter account and leave me a link to it.

You have until Sunday, February 7th at 11:59 p.m. to enter.

*Photo session is for 45 minutes, one location, up to six people. Salt Lake City area only. Davis county and Utah county eligible with a $15.00 travel fee. I will provide you with a disc of edited images (minimum 20) to use as you wish.

Good luck!!

Photographers I Love

I've been playing around with my new camera and learning more about photography. I am excited to take a photography class this fall at school and hopefully learn how to use my camera to its fullest potential. These are some incredible photographers that I admire and from whom I am constantly learning.


photo by Bethany Madison

Bethany Madison- A friend from my neighborhood, Bethany just finished her degree in photography from BYU. She's traveled the world to hone her craft and I was honored to have her photograph our temple sealing.

Emily Hawkins- A friend from high school, she photographed my sister's wedding and my wedding when she worked at Silver Pelican Photography (which has a ton of great photographers like Logan and Britta) and she's incredible. You can see some of her work on her personal blog.


Anne Spencer (Annie to me) married my cousin, Tom, and she's a welcome addition to the family. She has a talent for portraiture- check out her series, "The Women of Rock and Ice." She's tough, too- she and Tom met while they were both river guides in Moab.

Nicole Hill, a very talented local photographer, studied at the acclaimed Brooks Institute, photographs for Rubberball, teaches classes, and writes the delightful blog, A Little Sussy.


Adam Barker is a friend from my ward who is a hardcore photographer and skier. He often combines his two loves, capturing some amazing skiing shots in the Utah powder. He has exhibits around Salt Lake City every now and then showcasing his beautiful scenic photographs, so keep your eyes open for his shows!


Anna Wheeler, of Anna Page Photography, divides her time between Utah and Wisconsin. She has a great eye for composition.


Jonathan Canlas is a film photographer and teaches a workshop entitled "Film is Not Dead." You can see his b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l images here.

Kate Benson, another local, creates unique images for every client, yet still retains her special flair.


Rebekah Westover is fun and hip and although I've just recently discovered her work, I love it already!

Paolo Liloc is a "playtographer". He embraces life fully and expresses himself through many mediums, including photography.