Baby Lucas

This sweet little guy had a bit of a rough start.  He was born super early and had to hang out in the NICU for quite a few weeks.  We were able to take his oxygen off for his newborn session but he still needs it regularly.  He was 6 weeks old when we did these pictures and I wasn't sure how well he'd cooperate or not since they're not as sleepy after about 2 weeks, but he was such a calm, easy-going baby and did great!  He has the best lips I've ever seen on a baby and some cheeks that I bet his parents want to kiss all day.  I love doing newborn sessions. There is just something so special and sweet about these new, little ones so recently arrived from heaven.  What a lucky boy to be born to such amazing parents!

Okay I died laughing at how cute this picture is when I was editing! Those lips!!!  I immediately thought of Zoolander but unless you went to junior high or high school int he 2000s it's likely that you wouldn't understand my reference of "he did his first look."  But that's what this picture reminded me of!

 I love how intently he's gazing up at his parents. Just the sweetest picture!!  Seriously, what a gorgeous family!

This picture is perfection in my mind. Not necessarily because I'm some photographic genius because I'm not, but I think this has special significance that Lucas is in his Dad's hands. His dad has recently had gradual loss of the movement in his hands/arms over the last few years and the doctors haven't been able to figure out what's causing it yet.  I knew this might be a difficult picture for him to do but felt it might be such a treasure in later years if the loss of movement in his arms continued.  It honestly made me tear up when I was editing it because it was just so sweet.

Ryder's Baptism

This handsome little guy is going to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints soon.  He was super cooperative for his pictures.

I had to include this one to prove that as cute as he is and as well as he sat for pictures, that he is in fact an 8 year old boy still. I'm sure he would've rather climbed trees the whole time. :)  I know my boys would.

Lyman Family

I met this family as a referral from another photographer friend and it turns out we live in the same neighborhood, just one block apart but have never met each other. Small world! They were great to work with and Memory Grove's colors did not disappoint. I wish I lived closer to downtown Salt Lake so I could hang out there more often. It's seriously stunning! Especially in fall. I wish it could be fall all year long.

Alibrando Family

One of the best things about being a photographer is getting to see old friends and meeting new ones. I'm always so amazed as I get to know a family better during our shoot at the incredible stories I hear and things I learn about them. This family's sweet baby is already a cancer survivor at 11 months old! I can't even fathom one of my babies going through that. Anyway, he's a pretty sweet little guy and super easy going.  Knowing that about him just endears me to his sweet little smiles even more.

Knighton Family

I've known this wonderful family since we were newly married and their oldest was just a baby. Not only are they a great looking family but they are just as good inside too. Such a pleasure to take their pictures.  April has been cancer free for a year now and I'm loving her cute, short hairdo!  And how cute are these kiddos? Seriously!!!

Oh I love fall... I especially love fall up the canyon. Maybe one of the best parts of this job is getting to see God's beautiful creations and hang out with fun people at the same time.  I'm so lucky that my job doesn't feel like work, just fun and something that makes me happy at the same time like getting to see old friends.