SJ turns 8!

A beautiful girl, in a beautiful dress, in a beautiful setting, makes for heavenly pictures.

Long time no blog.

Spring has sprung and boy have I been busy. May is filled and June is heading that way fast. Call or text 801-898-3431 to book soon!I am in the process of revamping the website, but couldn't wait to share these. I was lucky enough to photograph these beauties and their gorgeous parents in January. I am always in awe of the twins, and have been lucky to photograph many, but never as newborns before. Lucky me!

Click on the images to see them full screen - cool new feature!

Sister, sister

Loved this whole session. Obviously, I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites. Natural beauties.

The Robbins Family

I have been a terrible blogger... that probably won't change. However, I thought these images deserved their very own blog post. Love taking photos of friends!

With Rapture

There is a fabulous little contest going on at Blush Photography . The owner, Brooke, is giving away a seat in her upcoming With Rapture workshop.

The requirement for the contest was to post your all-time favorite image to your blog.

Easy enough. Or so I thought.

My first inclination was to share this image of my boys ... its almost as if they are making a heart by touching their heads together.



Perfect.

Entry completed.

But some how, this beautiful image, that I adore and is prominently displayed in my home really isn't my favorite. Not really.

Thursday marked a milestone in my and their lives. Not a very happy one.

It was three years ago March 8th that my father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Life changed in an instant. For me, my boys, my sisters, my mother ... abruptly and inexplicably life was never to be the same. I have been forever changed.

Photography has given me a much needed respite and release from my new normal. I look through the lens differently. It is no longer about the perfect smile, pose, backdrop, or composition. I now strive to convey the truth. The love between a mother and child, the playfulness between siblings, the devotion seen in a father's eyes as he looks at his wife and children.

So, while I do adore the above image of my boys it isn't my ALL TIME FAVORITE.

That special spot in my heart is held by one image. Not the perfect portrait. But rather, a photo that graces my laptop screen. A photo that I keep copies of in my drawers and even my car glove box, just so that I will open it, look at it and be reminded.

Reminded of just how much my father loves me and truly how love never leaves and always comes full circle.



-Mickelle

Baby Ross - month six

These are 6 month old pictures of my beautiful nephew, you may remember him from here. He has my dad's middle name, Ross, and his papa's twinkle in his eyes. He brings us so much joy.









Love how babies are so fascinated with their feet!

Waiting on baby ...

Robyn and Ryan were the first engaged couple I was lucky enough to photograph. You may recognize them from my website. Those photos were snapped almost three years ago!! Fast forward three years of marriage and you get ... one of the most beautiful "expecting" couples. This was a fun session and they had so many great ideas.