Extended Family Session | Draper Studio I have known parts of The Anderson Family since about 2009. I have followed along on social media as their families have grown. When they contacted me to capture their Extended Family session over Christmas in Draper, UT. While planning their session, we looked at a few studio options […]

Utah Extended Family Session What can I say about the Tall Family, except that they are lovely. I have photographed a portion of the Tall Family in years past, and was lucky enough to photograph their extended family session. Yes, I said lucky! Why Extended Family Sessions Many shy away from extended family sessions, or […]

Chelsea Frandsen Photography, Salt Lake  & Utah County Photographer BIG NEWS! Chelsea Frandsen Photography has relocated back to Utah! We have been away in Southern California for my husbands optometry schooling for the last 3.5 years. We have missed Utah dearly, and are excited that Bryan will be working in U   tah. Because of […]

Brytyn reached out to me, wanting to chat about booking a Fresh 48 and Newborn Session for her first baby. Her and her boyfriend Ben were incredibly excited to be waiting for their sweet baby boys arrival! The thing I love about Fresh 48 sessions, is that you’re on baby watch, and it’s just so […]

Christine is probably one of the sweetest, most down to earth mamas that I have ever met. When we began to chat about what she had envisioned for her beach maternity session, I was stoked for her. A beautiful white, lace dress, her sweet daughter, and matching flower crowns for the  two of them! Her […]

You guys. I’ve literally been. D.Y.I.N.G. to share these photos since September! but before you see how freaking perfect, emotional and gorgeous these photos are, you have to read all about the big reveal! About Katie and Jordan I received a message from the most darling girl, Katie Staples one morning. She had a plan […]

Before I tell you about the most beautiful Orange County Family session, I have to tell you about my cute friend Emily! About Emily I met Emily and her family a little over a year ago in Orange County, CA. We met while attending the same  church.  I quickly realized how kind and funny Emily […]

Rachel reached out to me through instagram expressing that she was really hoping to have a family beach session done in Southern California. The beach was important to them, and I could not wait to make their family beach session dreams a reality! Rachel and Alex live in Arizona, but Alex had spent time in […]

Deciding What To Wear in Family Photos I know! You’re pulling up all of the pinterest searches of “what to wear in family photos”, reading all of the blogs, stalking all of the instagram moms to see WHAT TO WEAR! I promise, it doesn’t have to be so hard. You can look beautiful, timeless and […]

Before the Session My dear friend Allison has been a photographer for the Smithey Family for many years. She recently relocated. She was sad that she would be unable to capture their last baby’s lifestyle newborn session. Allison reached out to me because she wanted to make sure they had the same quality experience as […]