When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

Park City Anytime: (Maternity) Tracy + Jay

Tracy and Jay are expecting their first little one in just a few months, and I had the pleasure of capturing this exciting time in their lives! From the first cheerful email I got from Tracy, I knew this shoot would be a blast. Funny story, though… These two came up to Park City to shoot in a location that I had scouted out for them. When we arrived, though, there were tents and kids. EVERYWHERE. Apparently there was some kind of camp going on. I had no idea things like that even happened where I had scouted. Needless to say, I was mortified.

Fortunately for me, though, Jay and Tracy are just awesome, and totally laughed about it. We had to walk a little deeper into the trail than I had anticipated, but they were such great sports! And to be honest, I think we ended up getting better pictures because of it :) Enjoy some of my favorites of these Tracy and Jay!

Tracy, you are one glowing mama-to-be!