Salt Lake City Utah Family/Newborn Photographer | Ali

Dear Ali,

Remember that day when we were driving and saw that amazing field with the perfect light?  The one that was calling our name and we couldn't help but stop and take pictures?  Because even though we weren't planning on it, weren't in designer, coordinating outfits and were lucky our hair was even done, we just couldn't resist?

Well, this is what happened...

Thanks for being amazing and gorgeous and up for anything.

xo,

Marie

Salt Lake City Utah Family Photographer | 11-on-11 Project May 2014

(This is the fifth post in an 11-on-11 project I am honored and excited to be participating in this year with a group of talented photographers from around the country: Kelly Sweda (CA), Sara Kaleho (MN), Sanna Lee (MN), Marie Sant (UT), Brooke Schmoe (FL), Brandi Tejeda (CO) and Corey Villicana (CA)  No rules or guidelines other than we post 11 personal pictures on the 11th of each month. To see last months post click HERE)

Happy Mother's Day!  So grateful for these littles who keep me grounded, slightly crazy and who are my whole world.  With two birthdays, a move and the last minute rush of high school senior portrait sessions, it has been a very busy month for us.  Some of these images are my new favorites, so I hope you enjoy...

"Strong like mama" she says.

Leg hugs...

Thanks so much for looking!  Now please continue the blog circle and visit the lovely and talented Sara from Sara Kaleho Photography!

If you are interested in booking a session with me, I would love to CHAT or you can visit my information page for details and pricing.  I post all of my current work as well as pictures from my 365 project on Facebook, Google+ and Instagram (I'm under bloomandgrow) so feel free to "like" and follow along!

If you are interested in learning more about photography classes that I offer, please send me an email: bloomandgrowphoto@gmail.com

I'm currently registering for my June ONLINE Camera Basics Class!  Click HERE for more info.

Salt Lake City Family Photographer | Light and Shadows - Chiaroscuro

Welcome to month four of our Light and Shadows Project.  This is a monthly project I'm participating in with an extremely talented group of photographers from around the world.  This exercise is meant to push us outside our comfort zones by forcing us to see and use light differently each month.  To see last month's post click HERE.

This month the theme is Chiaroscuro...chiaroscuro what? Ya, I didn't know what it was either. Thank goodness for google who says, "chiaroscuro is an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something."  I didn't know it, but chiaroscuro is actually one of my favorite types of light.  So, for those of you who are like me and need a visual, here you go.

And now, please continue your blog circle journey and visit Lynn Nalty from Square Balloon.  She is all sorts of talented and I am always blown away by her work.

If you are interested in booking a session with me, I would love to CHAT or you can visit my information page for details and pricing.  I post all of my current work as well as pictures from my 365 project on Facebook and Instagram (I'm under bloomandgrow) so feel free to "like" and follow along!

Salt Lake City Utah Newborn Photographer | 11-on-11 Project April 2014

(This is the fourth post in an 11-on-11 project I am honored and excited to be participating in this year with a group of talented photographers from around the country: Kelly Sweda (CA), Sara Kaleho (MN), Sanna Lee (MN), Marie Sant (UT), Brooke Schmoe (FL), Brandi Tejeda (CO) and Corey Villicana (CA)  No rules or guidelines other than we post 11 personal pictures on the 11th of each month. To see last months post click HERE)

Spring Break!  I told my kids that I wouldn't work this week, so I'm quickly putting this together while they are still asleep.  It's kind of a modge podge of happenings from the past month, but its our life. :)

Enjoy friends - and wish me luck surviving the rest of the week!  xo

Instagram recap - I'm under bloomandgrow

Thanks so much for looking!  Now please continue the blog circle and visit the amazing Brandi from Brandi Tejeda Photography .  I truly love this girl and her work - I'm sure you will too!

If you are interested in booking a session with me, I would love to CHAT or you can visit my information page for details and pricing.  I post all of my current work as well as pictures from my 365 project on Facebook, Google+ and Instagram (I'm under bloomandgrow) so feel free to "like" and follow along!

If you are interested in learning more about photography classes that I offer, please send me an email: bloomandgrowphoto@gmail.com

I'm also currently registering for a DENVER WORKSHOP!  More info below:

  

Salt Lake City Utah Newborn Photographer | Light and Shadows - Silhouette

Welcome to month three of our Light and Shadows Project.  This is a monthly project I'm participating in with an extremely talented group of photographers from around the world.  This exercise is meant to push us outside our comfort zones by forcing us to see and use light differently each month.  To see last month's post click HERE.

The theme for March was Silhouette.  I tried to think outside my normal, little box and capture a few non-typical silhouettes.  My kids had fun with this one and I also had the privilege of working with a couple models who graciously humored me when I asked them to pose in front of car headlights (my parked car, don't worry) and told them to "trust me"  :)

Thanks so much for visiting!

And now, please continue your blog circle journey and visit the adorable and talented Tonya Teran from Tonya Teran Photography.  Her kids are scrumptious and melt hearts with every post.  :) 

If you are interested in booking a session with me, I would love to CHAT or you can visit my information page for details and pricing.  I post all of my current work as well as pictures from my 365 project on Facebook and Instagram (I'm under bloomandgrow) so feel free to "like" and follow along!

Salt Lake City Utah Family Photographer | St. George Newborn

 Moments.  Light.  Love.  Connection.  Beauty.

For me, photo sessions are about so much more than just taking pictures.  My goal with every image I take is to get inside a real moment and freeze it in time.  I love capturing my families in their natural environment.  We take shoes off, let hair down and relax in comfortable clothes.  Then I work very hard to make everyone feel comfortable so eventually they forget I am even there.

I come and step into your life for a couple hours and leave with beautiful moments that you will cherish for a lifetime.  

Real beauty, real connections, real memories.

I had the privilege of traveling to Cedar City, Utah to capture this amazing family.  Abbey is the owner of AK Studio Design and I was so honored and excited to have the privilege of photographing her gorgeous new baby girl and sweet family.

I hope you enjoy this magical session.

For information on booking a session please contact me, I would love to chat!  You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram - I'm under bloomandgrow

Cheers

xo