I organized an OCF (off camera flash) meet-up and practice session and had my intern put out a model call. One of her friends answered and mentioned that she’d like to come with her boyfriend. Awesome. The day before the shoot, Aaron sends me an email asking if we could somehow facilitate a moment for him […]

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  • Karen Bourne - March 14, 2011 - 8:33 am

    You have an intern? So official! I knew you were official, but wow! I hope she was surprised. Looks cute.

When Ellen called and proposed her idea for family photos, I totally jumped on it!! I LOVE it when my clients have something fun, funky, and totally different they want me to help them create. This is not something I normally do, but we seriously had a blast. This is what she is thinking for […]

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  • Mike Grace - March 17, 2011 - 10:34 am

    haha! This is so much fun! Love it! : D

Rain can be amazing. I know our first instinct as photographers is to groan, and worry, and think that our pictures aren’t going to be the way we want, but bad weather can lead to some seriously awesome photos. Marc & Rachelle were married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple in February, and it […]

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  • Elizabeth & Leticia - April 19, 2011 - 6:35 pm

    We were there! We saw you! (:

  • Karen Bourne - March 8, 2011 - 11:31 am

    I love the reflection pictures. Very cool. Your work is always so beautiful.

The main reason I decided to pursue photography was so that I could take better photos of my kids (not an original story, I assure you). But, where to draw the line between being in the moment, and capturing the moment? As a mom, I don’t want photography to interfere with making memories. As a […]

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  • Mike Grace - March 17, 2011 - 11:00 am

    Awesome story! How did I miss this snow man?! Cutest snow man ever! : )

  • Karen Bourne - March 4, 2011 - 11:40 am

    so sweet. Thanks for sharing.

On my recent trip to CA, I collaborated with my bro-in-law’s family to do a lifestyle shoot for their family. I LOVED that my SIL asked, “well, what about rock climbing?”  Ummm… yes, please!!! And to top it off, rock climbing at Split Rock right on the San Fransisco Bay? Double yes! We seriously had […]

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  • Charlene Chavez - March 24, 2011 - 10:14 pm

    Awesome images Jess!

  • Melanie Curren - February 23, 2011 - 10:37 am

    WOW!!! These are so amazing, Jess! I didn’t even know you took some of those. I actually got teary-eyed at the family one with Wilder upside down. You did a fantastic job!! I hope this generates more lifestyle shoots for you, because I would think when people see them, they will want to book you! Thank you, it was so much fun to have you out!

Dear Cara, You are a people person. If anyone walks into your field of vision, you have to smile at them until they make eye contact and smile back in return. You’re happiest when you have someone to watch, whether its your brother & sister, or a stranger in the grocery store, you watch their […]

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  • […] seen my other two toe-headed children?). So happy. I love her to pieces. You can see her newborn, 9 months, and 1 year photos and her 2 year old full gallery as […]

  • jami - February 24, 2011 - 10:08 am

    Love these…beautiful pics!

  • jami - February 24, 2011 - 10:07 am

    Love Love Love these!

  • Kara Elmore - February 21, 2011 - 2:16 pm

    Love these Jess! The full gallery is SO much fun to look at. I think my faves are the ones in the crib and the high chair. So lovely. So real! Ooo and I LOOOVE her name, too! 🙂

  • lindey Magee - February 19, 2011 - 2:24 pm

    jess…the whole session is precious!! what an adorable little girl & i love that she loved you enough to give you such eye contact throughout each series :o)

  • Mike Grace - February 19, 2011 - 1:11 pm

    Wow! Those are amazing! Simply AMAZING!

  • Meghan - February 19, 2011 - 12:05 pm

    She’s such a cutie! I think she looks a little different than your other kids. Beautiful pictures!

  • Karen Bourne - February 19, 2011 - 9:03 am

    I love all of these pictures. She looks so squeezable! Your home looks beautiful (even though I can’t see all of it! Miss you.

This little & I are flying out to CA to visit Cute Husband’s family. Yup. Just the two of us. But, with this face, how can it not be an adventure? More from her 9 month shoot (9 months?! Seriously!?) when I get back!

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I really love winter sessions. Except for the cold, but I figure as long as you dress right it’s no big deal, right? 🙂 The contrast between the white snow and the landscape is really something else. I loved watching these two interact with each other. There’s nothing like being young, in love, and engaged!

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  • Meghan - February 7, 2011 - 8:11 pm

    I know her! How happy that she is getting married. The pictures are beautiful Jess!

  • Karen Bourne - February 7, 2011 - 11:07 am

    what a cute couple. You work is beautiful as well as the surroundings!

  • Haley - February 7, 2011 - 10:32 am

    your work is so beautiful Jess! great images and what a cute couple!! xo