2016 highlights
2016 was such a great year for me. It was the year I got my business license, upgraded equipment, and really dove head first into this photography gig. I’m so glad I made that leap of faith. 2016 made me step out of my comfort zone, become more confident, and it allowed me to meet so many lovely people and capture their happiest moments.
January
I started off the year by doing something for me. My good friend Lindsay Gillon and I put together a styled bridal shoot. It was so fun to work with our good friends as the models. (Thanks Kate + Jason) We couldn’t have done it with out the talented Emily Lords who was our hair + make-up artist. That girl has some serious talent! This shoot was so much fun working with a horse. It was the icing on the cake for this wintery shoot. Couldn’t think of a better way to start out the year.
February
My first wedding of the year was this cute couple. I went to high school with Mary and was so happy to see her so in love and happy with life. I was so glad they chose me to be apart of their gorgeous day. They were both smiling ear to ear their whole wedding day. Such a fun loving couple.
Lauren Maternity
Have you seen a cuter baby bump? I think not. Lauren is one of the kindest girls I know. She is a master at hair (especially braids) I was glad to sneak a few maternity shots of her during a collaboration we worked together on for a mama + baby shoot that kept me busy January-May. So much work but so worth it.
New friends
January-May
Lindsay Gillon and I organized a styled shoot for mama + kiddos highlighting over 100 companies that we adore. This was our kick off session. We shot at The Charcoal Loft in Salt Lake City and worked with a few talented make-up + hair artists. Thanks Liz + Miriam!
mama + kiddo series
Over 100 companies, 20+ adorable models, 5+ locations, 4 styled nurseries, and so many pictures.
Bow: Finn + Olive
Dress: Humble Hilo
Rug: Lorena Canals
Teepee: Tiny Teepees
Campfire: Two Tiny Sunshines
Sweater: The Crafted Co.
White dresses: Baby Beau + Belle
Bow: Free Babes
Paci Clip: NomiLu
Handmade Dolls: Finn + Ivor
Bonnet: Links + Co.
Blanket: NomiLu
Pacifier: Natursutten
Towel: Puj
Baby Wash: Wash With Water
Swing: 4Moms MamaRoo
Rug: Vintage Rug Shop
Bow: Finn + Olive
Headwrap: LemonBerry Designs
Romper: Sparrow Collective
Shoes: JolieBerry
Bonnet: Petite Soul
Romper: Sparrow Collective
Bonnet: Hello Charlie!
Shoes: Mason Dixon Made
Book: BabyLit
Dress: ARQ
Shoes: Little Pine Outfitters
Bunny Bonnet: Tortoise + Hare Clothing
Dress: Tortoise + Hare Clothing
Shoes: Humble Hilo
Skirt: ARQ
Headwrap: LemonBerry Designs
Dress: The Crafted Co.
Art: Beth Allen Art
Shirts: Sparrow Design + Friday Apparel
Carseat Cover: Milk Snob
Diaper Bag: Humble Hilo
Dress: Holley + Sage
Carseat Cover: Milk Snob
Diaper Bag: Fawn Design
Felt Garland: Hello Maypole
Puzzle + Tic Tac Toe Board: This + That Etc.
Crib: Babyletto
Mountain Pillow: Dawn + Copper
Tree Pillow: Nature + Needle
Wall Vinyl: Atlas Roots
Swing + Knit Overalls: Little Cottonwood
Doll Pram: Ooh Noo
White Poof: Andie’s Shop
Wall Macrames: Natalie Ranae
March
March brought another lovely styled shoot. This was my first time shooting at Antelope Island, and I fell in love! So many gorgeous places to shoot and so much open space (my favorite)
Dress: Alta Moda Bridal
Hair + Make-Up: Emily Lords
April
This is one of my favorite families. They are some of my close friends and I was thrilled that I was able to do this sweet in-home session for them. I love returning clients. I was lucky enough to shoot their maternity session as well as their birth story/fresh 48 for sweet Cole. Aren’t they the cutest family of 3?
May
I tagged along with Lindsay Gillon for this gorgeous bridal session. They have some of the most genuine personalities and sweetest souls. I loved seeing how smily they were with each other and were such naturals in front of the camera. Can’t get enough of those pretty spring blossoms.
Deric + Tenisha
I loved being able to spend sometime with this cute couple in my hometown of Evanston Wyoming! I was so happy that they booked me to capture their engagements and their wedding. Such a sweet couple who are perfect for each other.
June
This is my cute cousin Katie and her (now husband) Parker. They are the real life Barbie and Ken! They are adorable. I loved shooting their engagement session. Missing those gorgeous green canyons in Logan Utah.
July
Remember that talented make-up artist from the mama + kiddo series? This is Miriam. I was absolutely thrilled when she booked me for their engagements, bridals, + wedding day. These two were so much fun to hang out with and were such naturals. I hardly had to direct them, they are basically models. Loved getting to hear their love story and share their special day with them.
Bridals in Salt Lake City
Dress: Latter Day Bride
Florals: Modern Display
Maternity Pictures + Lifestyle Newborn
2016 led me to find my best friend. I could write a whole blog post about Lindsay. She took me under her wing and showed me the ropes of photography and how to run a business. I will forever be grateful for her and her generosity. Aside from mentoring me with photography we also managed an apartment complex together and saw eachother every day. I loved living so close to my best friend. Hopefully one day we can live close again. We stayed up way too late and laughed way too hard most times we were together. I was able to shoot her maternity session, her birth story for Nora, and a lifestyle session for them. Truly the sweetest most genuine person I’ve ever met.
August
I was so happy when this cute family hired me to take their pictures. I was also thrilled they wanted them taken out at Saltair by the Great Salt Lake. This was a place that was on my bucket list to shoot at and I couldn’t have picked a cuter family to shoot here. They were so much fun.
October
Family Session season! Loved all of the cute families I got to take pictures of this year!
Heiniger Family
Leff Family
This cute family won my birthday giveaway mini session! It was so fun to meet them, they have the cutest kiddos and were such a breeze to photograph!
Proposal
October also brought the proposal of my cousin! I was so happy that I was able to be there and witness it! Such a happy time of life! She found the greatest guy and I can’t wait to shoot their wedding May 2017!
December
I ended the year shooting this gorgeous sealing for a sweet friend. This was such a gorgeous temple to shoot at, its now one of my favorites! I loved the Provo City Center Temple.
Dress: Ella Bloom Boutique
Floral Crown: Wild Rose House
Tie: Called to Surf
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