This family picture location in Little Cottonwood Canyon is one of my very favorite spots. Beautifully green during the Summer months and stunning yellow in Fall, it’s the most striking backdrop no matter your preferences.
From July to September, this family picture location in Little Cottonwood Canyon is so gorgeous and green! Surrounded by Quaking Aspens, this grove filters light beautifully and provides a stunning backdrop for your family pictures.
While most Summer pictures have to be taken later in the day to take advantage of sunset lighting, golden hour hits earlier in this shaded grove. This means you can begin your session up to 3 hours before sunset – capturing pictures with dreamy lighting AND still making it home before your littles’ bedtimes.
During your session, I will always capture posed and lifestyle shots of your family together, individuals, couples and children grouped together. My goal is always to shoot images that display the natural and loving way you interact with each other in frame-worthy ways.
I would love to take your family pictures this year! If you’re interested in working together, please inquire through this form here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
If ‘green’ pictures are your thing, check out these other sessions:
Family pictures at Saltair always turn out timeless and classy! With the perfect neutral colors, this stunning location features a mountain backdrop, endless skies and a gorgeous sandy foreground.
When I started editing these photos, they took my breath away! The Ward family is absolutely DARLING and such a joy to capture. This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of taking their family pictures at Saltair and I do not blame them for choosing to come back after adding their 4th baby!
Saltair is beautiful year round, but I recommend scheduling your family pictures anytime from early spring through fall. It gets so cold & miserable during the winter (but still looks fantastic!)
No matter what time of year you schedule your pictures at Saltair, make sure to bring bug spray to your session! This is helpful because once the sun sets, bugs come out in full force.
I can make any color scheme work at Saltair because it is such a neutral background. However, the images that end up looking the best at this location feature a more neutral palate. Blacks, tans, beiges, creams, greens, blues, whites all look fantastic. The color scheme the Ward family (pictured here) chose, is one of my very favorites for Saltair!
I just wanted to add a quick plug here for Lifestyle photography. I ADORE taking family pictures because I love capturing the natural interactions between parents & children, spouses, and siblings. I had a blast capturing the fun & loving relationships Hayley and Harrison share with each other and their children. When you allow time for play during a family picture session, you end up with happier kiddos and images that showcase personality, fun, and love.
I would love to take your family pictures this year! If you’re interested in working together, please inquire through this form here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
This is absolutely one of my favorite locations for Spring Family pictures in Utah! Herriman Hills boasts the ideal combination of greens and beiges, the perfect backdrop for stunning shots of your family.
This Salt Lake County Family Picture Session with the Smith Family was absolutely dreamy! They wanted a location that was subtle yet dynamic at the same time, and the texture of grasses, brush and the hills in the background absolutely delivered.
If you’re eyeing the Herriman Hills location for your next family picture session, be aware that it is only green in the early spring (typically April and early May), but the gorgeous beiges remain throughout the year.
During our time together, you can expect a few things from me as a Lifestyle Family Photographer. I OF COURSE always get the standard, posed family pictures. But I also encourage families to interact with each other naturally & play while I’m snapping pictures. The Smith family did this so well, allowing me to capture the sweetest moments and happiest smiles from everyone.
I would love to take your family pictures this year! If you’re interested in working together, please inquire through this form here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
I am now booking newborn family photos for the rest of Summer + Fall! I would absolutely ADORE capturing your precious growing family.
Flexible scheduling. First, we’ll work together to choose a date and time for your newborn picture session. I completely understand that babies have their own timelines, so if you reach out before baby is here, we will set a tentative time and confirm after they’re here.
Detail portraits. The star of the show here will be your newborn! We will spend time capturing all of the precious details of your new little babe – from their fuzzy head down to their beautiful toes. We can take a mix of swaddled and un-swaddled pictures of baby, so you have images to cherish for a lifetime.
Family shots. Don’t fret! Even though this is labeled a “newborn session” we will definitely take time to get pictures of mom, dad & any siblings, too. We’ll focus on getting a mix of lifestyle + posed pictures of everyone so you have a diverse gallery to swoon over.
A beautiful gallery forever. Your newborn family photos with me will include high-resolution, edited images delivered in a digital online gallery with the rights to print.
I would love to take your family pictures this year! If you’re interested in working together, please inquire through this form here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
Fall family pictures may be in full swing, but I’m still dreaming about all of the gorgeous Summer family pictures I took. Like, are we kidding?! These pictures from Big Springs are serious family picture goals.
Working with this family was such a dream (maybe one of my favorite shoots to date?). The way they interacted with each other was just so fun! I mean, just LOOK at these cute sibling shots. Oh, and the shots of mom + dad. Gah, they’re all so good, right?!?!
And on top of that, I love what they wore. If you’re looking for inspiration on what to wear for your Summer family pictures in Utah, take another look at their choices! I love that they stuck with muted colors that worked with their green background, rather than clashing or blending into it! When choosing your summer family picture outfits, choose something that will stand out from your location but won’t look out of place. I recommend blues, pinks, whites, and light oranges for a pretty green background like this!
I would love to take your family pictures! If you’re interested in shooting with me, please reach out to me here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
More Family Pictures to Gush Over
Even though Summer is almost over (hi, fall, can’t wait!) I just HAD to show you this *stunning* American Fork family pictures from a couple of weeks ago.
First, I just die over how cute this family is. As a Utah family photographer, the thing I love the very most about my job is meeting your family and getting to spend time capturing your unique love and relationships!
The thing I love the second most is squeezing smiles out of your littles. Are we kidding with that grin and baby’s big beautiful brown eyes?! Being a family photographer is seriously the best gig out there.
Next, let’s talk this gorgeous location – it’s the best place for American Fork family pictures! This spot is gorgeous year-round and one of my go-to spots. I especially love this little grove in the Summer because the greens and tans are just unbeatable.
I would love to take your family pictures! If you’re interested in shooting with me, please reach out to me here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
Guys, I could not let summer come to an end without sharing these gorgeous lavender field family pictures. Warning: you’ll swoon.
Every year I try to convince myself that I don’t need to do sessions at the Mona lavender fields because it’s kind of a drive for me. But who am I kidding?! I will never be able to say no to this stunning scenery. The mountains + lavender + soft summer night light? It is the dreamiest combo.
Then, add in my beautiful clients and I’m swooning every time I sit down to edit. Gosh, I can’t ever quit it. I’ll be shooting lavender field family pictures until I die, I swear.
I would love to take your family pictures! If you’re interested in shooting with me, please reach out to me here or follow along with my work on Instagram.
Even though it is still 100 degrees outside (literally) it is already time to start thinking of your fall family pictures! Utah colors will be popping soon so if you’re looking to fill your walls with some new portraits of your favorite people, now is the time to schedule. If you’re on the fence, here are four reasons to take family pictures this fall.
Utah’s scenery during the Fall is unreal. No matter what you decide to wear, Fall shows up as the perfect backdrop to capture your family. And trust me, you are not going to regret seeing nature’s vibrant, natural colors framed on your wall for years to come.
The changing leaves in Fall remind us that life is always moving forward and change is imminent! Kids grow incredibly fast and every year brings new milestones. A family photo session is the perfect way to mark time and freeze your perfect family as they are right. now. Gap tooth smile, just learning to walk, and recently cut-her-own-bangs and all.
Okay, I know it sounds stupid, but fall fashion is so. fun! Whether you’re going for clean & neutral, moody & earth-toned, or anything in-between, you cannot go wrong when choosing outfits for fall family pictures. And let’s be honest, who does not absolutely die at the sight of your toddler in a tiny sweater?? Or your daughter in a pinafore dress with tights? Gah, it’s so so good.
There is nothing worse than flipping the calendar to December and realizing you don’t have family pictures for your annual christmas card. Let fall family pictures check this one off of your list. Your future self is going to thank you!
So as you get ready for fall and all of its fun family traditions, take a pause. Consider capturing the beauty, the chaos, the love, and the uniqueness of your family right now. It’s a gift your future self, and generations to come, will surely treasure.
I am now booking Mini Fall Family Photo Sessions and I’d love to capture your family in this season of life!
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If you’re interested in booking one of these sessions, please reach out to me ASAP here or through Instagram.
In-Home Session | Utah Family Photographer
As a Utah family photographer, I get to take pictures in some truly stunning places. From green mountains, to dreamy lavender fields, to neutral salt flats, to colorful leaf-strewn walkways and beyond, I am in awe of the beauty I get to see through my lens. But even with all of that, one of my very favorite places to shoot a session is in the homes of my clients.
I am always honored when you invite me into your space to capture your family. While portraits in a studio or outdoors can be stunning, nothing can quite match how special pictures in your own home can be. I love in-home sessions because they seem to capture the magic of your ordinary days. They are comfortable, silly, and crazy. Yes, they may involve shoving a toy or two out of the way, but at the end of the day they are so full of love too.
Okay, yes. I hear how mushy that sounds. But even more than the emotional aspect, there are so many perks to an in-home photography session. This is especially true if you have kids! During in-home sessions, I’ve noticed that kiddos are more willing to cooperate because they are in a familiar environment. They don’t have to deal with extreme temperatures, bugs or outdoor distractions (and mom doesn’t have to either)! When taking pictures from home, you don’t have to worry about forgetting your son’s nice shirt or your daughter messing up her hair in the car. You don’t have to herd everyone out the door and fight traffic because I come to you. Really, there are very few reasons to NOT love in-home sessions.
I would LOVE to work with your family! Please contact me to schedule your in-home family pictures. To see more of my work, follow along on Instagram.
Why Choose an In-Home Newborn Session | Best Utah Newborn Photographer. This beautiful Bluffdale Newborn Session in the Taulbee home, was the sweetest. Sweet Baby J was welcomed into a beautiful home with the most loving family! There was a beautiful JOY that could be felt from the moment I entered into their home. One thing you will notice about these images is how “at-home” this family feels. Here are a few reasons why.
I have done countless newborn sessions in-home, and in natural light studios. Both kinds of sessions have awesome benefits, and some small flaws. I think it’s helpful for families to be educated on both options.
Many families will choose an in-home newborn session because they feel more comfortable in their own home. Older children can especially benefit from experiencing this kind of session in their home. Feeling more at home allows children to open up, be themselves and most of all – feel safe. A new siblings arrival can be stressful, so an environment conducive to comfort is so helpful. You’ll notice in a few photos that big brother is playing dinosaurs with the Baby J. Because we were in his home with his own toys, he was able to “play” with his new baby brother in a natural way.
In-home sessions can be more personal. There is something so special about bringing a brand new baby home, to their first home. Laying your baby in their own crib, on your own bed or rocked in the rocking chair you have rocked all your children. Your home evokes a kind of emotion that you may not get in a studio. Your families personality may shine through in these images better, because your home is styled to your liking.
The ease of being able to “show-up” to your newborn session in your own home can be a huge perk to some! You do not have to load children into the car, or stress about traffic. To others this may actually be more stressful!
I would LOVE to work with your family! Please contact me to book your newborn session! To view more of my work, follow along on Instagram.