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 : )

Salt Lake Anytime: (Maternity) Valerie + Jaden

Valerie and Jaden are expecting their first little one very soon, and I was thrilled Valerie contacted me for a session! When she told me they were looking for some causal lifestyle photos, I knew we would get along just great. We met on a dreary winter day, but their love and excitement for the new addition to their family made everything seem so warm, so cheerful. They had such a glow about them, I’m pretty sure I was smiling really big the entire time. And not just a little grin. That really big, cheesy smile that almost looks ridiculous because you feel it from your head to your toes. But if you were with me, you would have been smiling too. It’s only natural when you are around so much love and happiness, you know? At least, I think it is :)

Enjoy a few of my favorites of the beautiful couple!