Marianne's Family {Utah County Portrait Photography}

This week I had the pleasure of taking family pictures for one of my dearest friends, Marianne. She is such a fun, smart, down to earth and super talented lady! I look truly up to her! One of her biggest achievements is her amazing family. They are all so awesome. She and her hubby, Curtis have done an incredible job as parents.

I went over to their home Sunday evening and met the whole gang there (married son and his cute wife, college daughter, working daughter, the two guys still at home and of course, precious little Brooklyn - THE grandchild) :)

Right from the start, I could tell we were going to have fun! Everyone was smiling and telling jokes, They were the easiest family to work with!!! And it didn't hurt that they are beautiful people (inside and out).

We finally had to stop when the sun slipped out of sight but I was able to get so many gorgeous pictures of this amazing family! Thanks for such a fun time!!!

Doesn't she look like she should be in an apple ad? Adorable! 

Janee & Rick's Family {Utah County Portrait Photography}

On Friday, I took family pictures for Janee and her adorable family. Her little boys have the biggest smiles ever! I just can't get enough of their big smiles and big blue eyes!!!

We met a a beautiful park and had a lot of fun getting some great pics of the boys and their family. Mathias was so great to work with - very smiley and  happy! Great job, sweetie!!!

I had so much fun capturing their family and all of their great smiles. Thanks for being for so easy to work with and fun!

Don't you just want to squeeze those adorable cheeks?! 

Rich and JoAnne's Family {Utah County Portrait Photography}

I was honored when I was asked to take the "big" family picture for Rich and JoAnne! They really are two of the sweetest, cutest and most fun couples I know. I love them and their great, big, fun, loud, and energetic family! They wanted to get the family portrait done before they left on an mission to England for 18 months for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

It was a hot August evening but we were able to find enough shade to keep us out of the sun. The sweltering heat didn't dampen the occasion - everyone was smiling, laughing and teasing each other. It was great!

I loved capturing images for this wonderful family and had a great time in the process (my face hurt from smiling and laughing so much!) Thanks! You guys are fantastic!!!

Rich and JoAnne

 The little ones ganging up on the bigger cousins

I loved this candid shot!

Rich and JoAnne with Their Kids

I think they were having a little too much fun - or the heat was starting to get to them! 

Either way I'm so glad I got these pictures!

Chloe & Gage {Utah County Portrait Photography}

Yesterday I took these pictures of my niece's adorable children. Chloe and Gage were so fun!!! I had such a great time taking their pics. Chloe is an absolutely beautiful girl and Gage is the cutest little boy. (His cheeks are the best) These kiddos are so photogenic!
We were going to go to a park for the photo shoot but I decided to snap a "few" pictures in their backyard first and I'm glad I did. It was the perfect spot - lots of nice shade and a great wooden fence. We never had to leave their own yard!

Their pictures turned out great! What a couple of super kids!!!

Baby Luke Announcements

Here is a sample of one of the baby announcements that I made for Danna. They were so fun to create! Plus, its extra fun when the subject is so darn adorable!!!

Baby Luke {Utah County Portrait Photography}

I was so thrilled when my good friend Danna, asked if I could take pictures of her new little bundle of joy! This is boy #4 for this amazing family. The older boys were so cute, too. Thanks for letting me capture the wonder and beauty of your precious baby!

Isn't he just precious?! 

 There's nothing so sweet as a mother and her new baby!