Utah Family Photography, The Miller Family

This season has been busy, busy, busy with family, fall festivities, and photography.  I have been focused on being a mom during by day and focused on getting pictures edited for clients by night.  The blog has gone by the wayside.  Maybe when things slow down in the new year, I will get caught up with shoots done in the fall.

Just for now, here is one shoot of some neighbors of mine.  These are, hands down, some of the best humans on earth.  Not only are they kind, friendly, and fun, they know of trials in life... and I have yet to hear one of them breath a word of complaint.  These children have been blessed beyond measure to have them as their adoptive parents, and I am extremely blessed to have them as friends.

Two-Year-Old Birthday Party

A little cutie I know just turned two!  I was lucky enough to take pictures of Jade when she turned one, and again now that she is two.

You know those women who just have an eye for things that are beautiful?  Jade's mom is one of them!  Her house is decorated so nicely and everything is so light, bright, and clean.  I loved stopping by for a little while before Jade's birthday party.  I snapped a few of the birthday girl and some of her party decorations.

Jade's mom has a fun blog called Housewife to Hostess.

Baptism Photography, Oquirrh Mountain Temple

This adorable little lady, London, lives next door to me and has an exciting event coming up in October... She will be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!

London's mom, Rebecca, is one of the most generous people I know.  She never hesitates to lend a helping hand or a listening ear.  London is following in her footsteps and is always so polite to me and kind to my children (she sure knows how to spoil Josie May).  She is excited for her baptism and promised her mom, as we were driving to the temple, that she wouldn't do a flip in the font on the big day.

London has a love for all things girlie, sparkly, and glamourous.  She seems to always be frolicking around with a big smile on her face.  She loves to dance and hang upside-down on the swings.  She has an endless supply of hair bows, bracelets, and fluffy dresses, which she often happily passes down to Josie.  She is such a great girl.  I am lucky to have her as a neighbor and The Church is blessed to have her as a new member!

One-Year-Old Baby Photography and Cake Smash!

I am loving the September weather we are getting in Utah. The leaves are barely starting to turn and we still have lots of green grass.

Do you remember the post about the Romney Family?  We did a family shoot at their cabin and then an old-fashioned shoot of just the kids.

This cute little guy just turned one and his sweet mama, my friend, asked for some pictures of him to remember how he is at this age.  I also couldn't help but take a few of the scenery.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Kristin wasn't planning on being in any shots, but I thought this one was cute of her helping him sit straight on the chair.  She is such a good mom to her three boys.

And now, some of the SMASH!

Happy Birthday, Zachy!

$1 Dog Wash

If you need your dog washed in my neighborhood, I guess all you have to do is walk outside and offer $1 for whoever will do the job.  You will get lots of helpers... lots of boys and maybe even one little girl who aren't afraid of that wet dog smell.

Just watch out for the wet dog shake!

Utah County Family Photography, The Clark Family

Sometimes people dread getting family pictures taken.  Sometimes, especially the men in the family, have to be dragged with their heels in the ground.

One of my favorite things about this session was the message I received following it: 

"Thanks for taking our pictures today! It was one of the most painless sessions I've ever been in."

I love when I get feedback like this.  I often find the people who are not so excited about posing for a camera end up relaxing and maybe even having some fun by the end of the session.  

This large family group was great!  We took the pictures at a park, so when families were waiting for their turn with me, they could play on the grass and run around.  The adults, kids, and even the dog were all really good sports.

Springville Museum of Art Family Photography

This family wanted a change-up from outdoor photography and requested having their pictures taken in the Springville Museum of Art.  I grew up in Mapleton and went to Springville Middle, Junior, and High Schools, so I will take any chance I can get to return to Art City!

I hadn't been in the Museum for years.  I know I took a tour for an art class I took in middle school and also attended a wedding reception there once, but I was kind of blown away going there now.  It was bigger than I had remembered and the painting and sculptures were impressive!  Maybe I just appreciate it more than I did when I was 12.  It would be a nice place to take the time to walk through with more time than I had tonight.

I don't do indoor photography as much, except for wedding receptions here and there, so it was a good chance to put my flash to use.