MY STORY || SECOND CHANCES

“even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Les Misérables It was Saturday afternoon, 4 years ago this week, when my husband of 20 years told me that he wanted a divorce. Just like that. It was over. My whole world shattered. I had been fighting for 10+ years to keep […]

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About Me, Couples, Families, Special Events, Wedding

It was such an honor to get to fly to Reno for Kenzie and Tyler’s wedding in the Reno, NV Temple. The mountains,  trees and scenery were GORGEOUS!! I wish I could take every set of bridal photos there!! The forecast all week had been looking like it was going to rain, and at the […]

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Families, Special Events, Travel, Wedding

BEAUTIFUL RENO WEDDING || KENZIE & TYLER

PERFECT SUMMER WEDDING || SAMANTHA & RON

We could not have asked for a more perfect, summer day for Samantha and Ron’s wedding. The weather was gorgeous and the sunlight was so beautiful, but my favorite part was the love shared between Samantha and Ron! It was clear from the moment we did their first look to the good-byes at the end […]

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Couples, Families, Wedding

Mara and Jordan were married on a beautiful winter day last December – yes, I’m aware how long ago that was!! It’s worth noting that I photographed all three of these weddings {this one and the previous two posts}, traveled to Utah, did 2 family sessions, an engagement session and helped my brother get ready […]

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Couples, Families, Wedding

ONE MORE WINTER WEDDING || MARA & JORDAN

WINTER WEDDING IN PAYSON || NATALIE & JESSE

Back in January, on another freezing cold day, Natalie and Jesse were sealed in the Payson Temple. I’m so grateful I was able to capture their beautiful day and share in their joy – I’m so sorry I’m so far behind and you had to wait so long to see your photos on the blog! […]

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Families, Travel, Wedding

Yes, I’m very much aware that it’s not winter and that this wedding was in January, and yes, I’ve been meaning to blog it {and several others} ever since their beautiful day….AND finally, I’m getting it done!! {it’s only 8 months late, so not a big deal at all!!} This is my baby brother Skylar, […]

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About Me, Families, Travel, Wedding

WINTER WEDDING IN PROVO || SKYLAR & AVERY

FAMILY PHOTO SESSIONS || THEY CAN BE FUN!!

Family photo sessions are my favorite sessions to do, I love being able to capture families in all the stages of their life, I love seeing you interact with your extended family and I love working with your children. I hope that you know how important preserving your family legacy is to me and how […]

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Education, Families, Style Guide

I am 1 in 8. I have unexplained secondary infertility.  I have one miracle and I thank God every day for the blessing he is in my life. I do not take it for granted that he is a miracle and that I have NO idea how we actually were able to conceive him with […]

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About Me, Families

INFERTILITY AWARENESS || IT’S NOT FAIR & IT’S OK