{and that's a wrap...er, a Rapp!}

First I must say that I am now in love with a green building in downtown SLC. Second, I'm not loving leaving the warmth of my home at this time of year, and third, my husband is amazing. Let me explain:

It was FREEZING, I'm saying F to the R to the EEZING for this shoot! These kids couldn't have smiled if they tried, their mouths were frozen! So my husband David stood on his head, and by george, it worked!

What a brave little bunch of kids! They were so incredibly sweet about posing for me even though they were close to tears. We made it quick and got out alive;)

The little one wasn't feeling very good and he tried SOO hard not to smile for me or look at me for that matter, but my camera peak-a-boo game almost got him to crack. Which is funny because most kids just look at me like I'm a total idiot. No comments on that please;)

Heather, thanks so much for bringing your beautiful family to me and for being so flexible. Your gallery is ready:)

Zach.and his parents too.

Holy cow this kid has so many expressions! He really kept his parents on their toes during the session!

I love photographing new little families. It's so exciting.

Thanks for a great half hour guys! Your gallery is almost ready:)

{The Hone Family}

I've been taking this little guy's pictures since he was a newborn and I'm so excited that his parents finally got to join in on a session! What a good little sport, it was FREEZING out!

He REALLY BADLY wanted the reflector Davey was holding. Can't you tell?

You are the cutest little family. Thanks so much for letting me be a small part of your lives. xoxo

{Can I keep them?}

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love photographing family! These are my husband's brother's kids. Holy freaking cute.

And this is the little girl I would like to clone for myself. She's my favorite little person. (No offense to my own children of course haha)

I bribed her with my cell phone and she took off with it, made a few calls, booked me some clients....

This is Spencer. He's so full of it. Every time I see him I get a great big hug.

He does the BEST pirate impression.

One word. CURLS.

And these amazing people are responsible for all the above mentioned cuteness.

Thanks for a fun shoot!

Your gallery is ready:)

{OH SNAP!}

5 Reasons why

I.LOVE.THIS.FAMILY.

#1. um, hello? GORGEOUS.

#2. Style.

#3. Dimples!!!

#4. It. was. FREEZING!! Those little girls are TOUGH!

#5. They did whatever I asked. Yep, even the Dad.

You guys ROCK.

Can I say HOT MAMA?!? Shana knows how to work it. And Steve could just plain be a model too. GQ!

Thanks for a fun half hour you guys!! Hope you love your pictures!!

{Ruby Slippers}

"Who killed my sister? Who killed the Witch of the East? Was it you?"

More to come...

{rebecca + three}

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts." ~Irving Washington

This is my sister's beautiful family. She is a single Mom (any takers?) to 3 energetic boys, and I know for a fact that's not easy. She amazes me.

These boys are so sweet, even though I doubt that's their favorite term to be called , they really are. I haven't had the opportunity to spend very much time with them during their lives so far, but that is changing. I learned a couple of things from the shoot..namely..

#1 kisses from aunts aren't THAT bad

and #2 girls DONT have cooties

Who would have known?

{Those Eyes..}

Stay tuned for more of my beautiful sister and her boys..

The Skousen Family

Dave and I had the pleasure of spending a morning with this beautiful family from Arizona. They were so much fun to work with and were even willing to do some of our crazy ideas!

Thanks so much for giving us a shot and for your willingness to try all our ideas, even though some of you (ahem-DAD) couldn't stop laughing through half of them! XO

{Pruden Family}

Cherish your family for they are your treasure, a storehouse of riches, wealth beyond measure. ~author unknown

Meet the Prudens.

We had so much fun with this sweet little family. They did everything we asked and the kids were so well behaved! Not to mention ADORABLE!!

Thank you so much ALL of you, for allowing ME to capture these amazing moments for you. I hope you guys enjoy your pictures. xo

Oh and Dave was an amazing reflector holder;)

{PaRtY oF thRee}

hat greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. ~George Eliot

These guys are family. It has been a while since I've had the opportunity to do a shoot for someone in Dave's family, and I've missed it! There is something different, unique, about taking pictures of family..

These guys are the cutest little family, bringing little Kade into the world wasn't an easy task for them, but he's so stinkin cute!

Love you guys!