Why Fall Family Photos in Utah Are Worth Booking Early
The fall window for family portraits in the Salt Lake Valley is about six weeks. Here is why it fills faster than it looks from the outside, what fall light actually produces, and why the families who get the sessions they want are the ones who planned in August.
Scouting Shields Lane Park for Family Photos in South Jordan
Shields Lane Park on the Jordan River Parkway is one of my favorite spots to photograph families in South Jordan. Here's what I found scouting it: three distinct backdrops, easy access, and light that turns gold right before sunset.
Scouting Bingham Creek Regional Park for Family Photos in South Jordan
I went on a weekday evening to see what the light does at Bingham Creek Regional Park before bringing families. Here is what I found, including the one timing detail that changes everything about shooting there.
Book Your Fall Family Photos Now: What You Need to Know
If you are reading this in August, you are right on time. If you are reading it in September, you might be cutting it close. Here is what you need to know about booking fall family portraits in the Salt Lake Valley before the calendar fills.
Photographing Extended Families What to Expect
Extended family sessions are some of the most meaningful work I do and the ones that require the most planning. Here's what goes into a multi-generation session in the Salt Lake Valley, from logistics to what the art looks like after.
Scouting Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park for Family Photos in Herriman, UT
I went to Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park at sunrise to find out if it was worth bringing families there at golden hour. Here's what I found: sagebrush, junipers, the Oquirrh range, and light unlike anything else in the south valley.
Family Photography Prices in Utah: What to Expect
Most photographers in Utah don't publish their prices. Here's what family photography actually costs across different models, from mini sessions to boutique experiences, so you know what you're comparing before you reach out to anyone.
Where to Hang Family Portraits in Your Home
Most family photos never make it to a wall. If you're going to have portraits made, it's worth knowing where they'll go: how to size a piece above the couch, why hallways are the most wasted wall in the house, and the rule that decides all of it.
The Best Time of Year for Family Photos in the Salt Lake Valley
There's no wrong season along the Wasatch, but each one photographs differently. Here's what fall, winter, spring, and summer actually look like for family portraits in the Salt Lake Valley, and when to book if a specific season matters to you.
What to Wear for Family Photos in Utah
Every family asks me this, usually about a week out, usually a little stressed. Here's the same advice I give on every planning call: coordinate instead of matching, dress for the walls these portraits are going to hang on, and a few things that work specifically in Utah light.