My Emilee

When I think about how lucky I am to be a photographer, part of that reason is that I have the opportunity to take pictures of my children. It really is a dream come true profession. I can't think of three things in my life that I am more proud of then my three children. In our church when children reach the age of eight they can choose to be baptized. This was such a special time for my Emilee. Not only did she recognize the importance of the day, but we had her dress specially made from my wedding dress. She loved telling people the story about how when she was blessed as a baby I had my wedding dress made into a baby blessing dress, and how we continued it on for when she turned eight to have her dress come from mine. Some day when she gets married I will have her garter made from my dress so she can have her something "old." I know I have said this before, but it is such an honor to see my kids grow up. I really love who are they are turning into. Emilee is friendly, easy to get along with, even tempered, beautiful, smart, talented, and as we say each night she is my B-F-F. She is always doing cartwheels, and rockin' out with any types of music- We have almost had to ban Gangnam Style- but really it is a blast to have her in my life. I love my girl-I am one lucky Mom!

Family Portraits

I just LOVE living in St. George- it feels like the weather is always pleasant, the air is really clean, and the F family looks perfect down here- what a treat that they came down for family pictures! It was a delightful session and it is so fun to see how much the kids have grown. It makes me realize how fast mine are growing up too. I used to think I would want time to stop, but I have to admit, I love how they are growing and changing, becoming little adults, wow I just feel like I am seeing magic happen all the time. F family- you look amazing, and it was so fabulous to capture your family moments!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I love Valentine's Day, but not because it is a day of romance-I loved it when I was a little and the Valentine's Man came with his big giant sugar cookie(and it was massive) and then when I was in school we would make a box (which my mom was amazing at and we had a watch one year-a pop machine-a big giant heart, and then in high school to give out carnations all day, it has always an exciting day for me. Now that my kids are at some of those ages it still feels just as magical. Being a photographer just allows me to take our valentine's day cards to the next level. All my kids got to do a valentine on something they love right now...and we had such a fabulous time! The only thing I am sad about is Mac having to stay home today because he didn't feel good-but hopefully the Valentine's man, a giant cookie, a Smashin' Valentine's box, and cards from friends will take all the nasty headaches away! I wish I too had a Valentine to give to everyone- but this is my way of sending out all the love I can- and I hope you all have a fantastic day, and if you would like post some of your Valentine's traditions I would love to hear them!

One Major Blog Post

Okay, so it has been a couple months since I blogged, and I haven't been behind on my work, just more behind on showing off some of the beautiful clients I have had this year. Some of these sessions date back to a year ago, and I just couldn't not show the experience I had with each. I really do love how each session brings out something different. Thank you to all people who are in this post I really am excited about the new year, especially with adding all the experiences of 2012, now I say bring on 2013!







































I am so grateful to be in such an awesome career. As usual in January I am off to Imaging USA this week, where I get to bring back awesome new things that will make my business better, my work flow better, and above all the ability to to make portraits better. Can't wait for this new beginning!