Baby Daniel {Layton, Utah Newborn Photographer}

::sigh::  Seriously, look how sweet.  Newborn sessions are long because they are in charge.  If they need a break to eat, fall back to sleep, rock, wiggle, you give it to them and you take your time.  And when you do, you can capture precious moments such as these.  Congratulations on your birth, little guy!

 His grandmother was my trusty assistant, for whom I was very grateful.  This was one of my most favorite images from the whole session.  He knows already that she is someone special and dear.

 Baby and Mama.  Love!

Mom, Dad, Daughter, and One on the Way! {Layton, Utah Family Photographer}

This session was memorable because of the small miracle, or tender mercy of this little one.  Mom and Dad lamented how their little one, Maya has never smiled for family pictures.  In fact, they had a session not too long ago and have not framed a single image because it just makes them sad to look at the photos.  So that was the goal - capture Maya's smile.  Armed with a squeaky parrot puppet, a ribbeting frog puppet, 2 silly cousins, and 2 equally silly grandparents, we arrived at our location prepared.  
Braving the Utah cold was worth it for this Arizona family because look at Maya's beautiful little smile! 

Joel and Juhyun {Layton, Utah Engagement Photographer}

This couple flew in from Korea for their wedding.  The day before the big day, we ran out and got these shots.  I'm so glad we did!

More of the Grimmett Family {Murray, Utah Family Photographer}

This first one is a candid while I was setting up and metering my camera, but the unposed moment between father and brand new son became a favorite of mine.

The Parkinson Family {Layton, Utah Family Photography}

 And one artistic edit just for fun -