Did you know you can find me via Google? Neither did I, but this family from Washington did. What a treat, and what a coincidence because we ended up having mutual friends. The Smith family was such a treat to photograph, and their baby? I’ve never meet a happier 7 month old.

These long-time clients of mine are just a joy to be around. It’s like getting to see old friends again when they come into town! Someday I’m going to have to talk the mom and dad of these two cute kids to sit in for a picture or two! Can’t wait to see you all again this winter.

If you look closely between them, there is a deer standing there.

Taking pictures of people is always a treat for me, and even more so when it’s my family! Here’s my oldest brother and his wife and their hilarious little girl. She is obsessed with hugging Lucy 24/7. Generally in involves her taking Lucy down from behind. She has the longest eye lashes, and sweetest lips. They are a wonderful example to me and I’m so grateful to live nearby them so that we can have times like these together.

**Sofia’s fabulous dress and hair accessory were made by her amazing seamstress of a mom!

Melissa and I were co-workers back in the BYU Center for Instructional Design days, and Geoff and her husband were freshman year buddies. We haven’t seen each other in quite a while since they live in upstate New York, but you’d never have known. They are such a fun, sweet family. And their kids? Holy cuteness! We lovingly refer to this shoot as the “Poop Shoot” as their baby stepped in dog poo which ended up on the entire family by the end of the shoot. Funny for me, not so fun for them.

My favorite shot of the day.

After having to reschedule our shoot due to Utah’s CRAZY weather as of late(ie. torrential downpours), I was so happy to finally meet up with the Vandre family. Beautiful children, laid back parents, cute outfits = one awesome shoot.

Thanks to past client referrals, this family drove down to see me for some family pictures. The weather was ideal, and this family is so sweet. I maybe had a lot of favorites to show you. And I maybe had a lot more that I had to stop myself from posting.

**as a side note: NO Photoshop work has been done on their eyes AT ALL. They were blessed with naturally gorgeous eyes. As I continue to stretch myself in the photograhy relm, I use Photoshop less and less. While Photoshop is wonderful, I believe that capturing it just right in the camera the first time is the most important part of photography.

We also discovered our mutual love for Awkward Family Photos:

I knew the second I shot these that they’d be my favorite.

I love meeting people who follow my blog. It’s like we’ve been friends for years. Thanks for the lovely evening!

I was so excited when the Halversons asked me if I’d take their pictures. Lisa and the rest of her down right hilarious family, are a long-time family friends whom I love to pieces. They adopted their adorable son at birth. You know how I feel about adoptions, so needless to say I was so happy to take their pictures for many reasons.

I also learned that I am apparently very allergic to this orchard. I broke out in a nasty rash from laying down on the weeds. Now if that isn’t devotion to getting a good shot, I don’t know what is.