Crystal Maternity

I got to take some maternity pics for my cousin Crystal.  She is even more gorgeous on the inside than she is on the outside- I know that is hard to believe, but it's true!  She brought her sweet little boy with her who tripped and hurt himself while we were doing pics, but was such a good sport and let his mom get a few more before they left.  Can't wait to meet his little sister on the way!

Mel and Timmy: Newlyweds!

We did this "newlywed session" at Wheeler Farm in Murray, UT.  For any beginner photographers, this is one of the best places you can go to take pictures.  There are literally hundreds of places you can pose kids, couples, and families here.  This session was SO much fun.  I honestly can't remember the last time it was this fun to take pictures.  Thanks for being such great models you two!

Newlywed Photos

Since Melanie and Timmy didn't need to send announcements for their wedding receptions until after the wedding (and because I was having a baby shortly before they got married) we decided to take their "engagement" pictures after they were married. So, I am calling them "newlywed photos."  We took these yesterday so I will post the rest ASAP, but for now here is a little taste of what is to come: 

Jamie Maternity

I am so so excited for my younger sister Jamie, who is expecting her first baby in May!  Look at how cute she is pregnant!

Mel and Timmy Temple Pics

It was so fun to take pictures of my beautiful sister and new brother-in-law before their sealing at the temple. We couldn't have gotten a better day weather-wise and these two are just so photogenic. The Portland temple is beautiful, ethereal surrounded by pine trees, and also has a great atrium inside that we could escape the cold in to do more pics. Hope you like them! 

Mel and Tim- A Few More

These two lovebirds are tying the knot this weekend and I am so excited for them.  Here are just a few more from their Bridal session until I get the pics from this weekend posted:

Melanie and Timmy Bridals Part One

This is my favorite kind of photo session to do...Gorgeous couple, gorgeous attire, and no stress non-wedding day, along with the bride being my sister.  Pretty much perfect.  Not to mention the setting being beautiful with lots of natural light and indoors so we were warm.  Yep, about as cushy as this job gets :)

Melanie and Timmy Sneak Peek

Can't wait to share these pics with you guys.  They will be up soon!

Expressions of Allie

On the drive home from the cabin we stayed at last weekend I told Allie to make faces for me.  I just love this girl so much!

A Cabin in the Woods

The last time we took Allie to a cabin she was only just over a year and didn't really know what we were doing.  This time she was really excited, and since a snow storm came through the night we got there, she was even more excited to play in the snow for the first time this year.  

It was so fun to see our good friends and meet some new ones and I definitely think we will plan another trip to all get together again soon.  Here are a few pics from the weekend:

The Hyde Family

Every time I take pictures at Wheeler Farm I always enjoy it and the pictures always turn out great.  I am totally going back again and again until we leave the Salt Lake area.  I loved the outfits the Hyde family wore for their pics- so classic.  And how cute is their baby boy?!

The Brems Family

I got to do some pictures for one of my favorite families of all time.  Baby Holden was so cute and wiggly the whole time making us laugh.  I LOVED the outfits Melinda chose too.  Too cute.

Austin and Adriana Bridals

These two are SO fun to take pictures of- so photogenic and so cute together. See for yourself:

First of all- the first look:

Austin and Adriana Sneak Peek

I am almost finished with the bridals I did this weekend for Austin & Adriana.  I thought I would just share a little peek until I could get them all up:

The Powell Family

Remember this cute newborn?  I got to take some pictures of her and her family this weekend.  Could they be any more gorgeous?  I especially loved the outfits and colors Steph picked out.

Austin and Adriana Engagements

Oh my goodness these two are ADORABLE.  It was so fun to take their engagement pics and I am excited to do their bridals soon too.  I have family coming today, so I've worked on these around the clock and I managed to finish them all!  No part one and part two on this session!  Although, I wanted to post so many more and had to limit myself :)

Darren and Aly Salt Lake Temple: Part 2

Real Beauty

Last night for our Young Women activity we talked about our inner beauty and I got to take pictures of the girls.  We seriously have the cutest girls ever.  You can definitely see their inner beauty coming out in these pictures and see that each one is so unique and special.  I hope you like your pictures, girls!

Darren and Aly Salt Lake Temple: Part 1

Yeah, I couldn't choose a few of my favorites, so there is going to be 2 parts to this... When you have a gorgeous couple and a gorgeous place to shoot, you kinda end up with too many pretty pictures :)

Darren and Aly Salt Lake Temple: Sneak Peek

Last Saturday I got to see these two be sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.  Can't even describe how happy they looked.  Here's a little peek, and I'll share the rest very soon!