MELISSA. SNEAK PEEK. {UTAH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER}

You won't want to miss this session coming up soon! Melissa, you ROCKED your bridals. Your dress, your hair (by Alli at Epic salon), everything turned out gorgeous. I'm still dying over how cool the location was! Can't wait to show the rest!

A SNEAK PEEK. {UTAH CHILD PHOTOGRAPHER}

Doesn't he look 6 going on 36 years old?!?! Just had to share one from tonight's session with my boy. We had a crazy fun time. I'll be posting a full post soon... you won't want to miss it!

This shot was one of the last photos of the night. He was pretty much DONE with me and my camera. So he sat back to watch the people passing by while I captured this image:)

NOTE: to mom's, photog's and well... photog moms:), NEVER put your camera away until you are in the car and driving away from the session. You don't want to miss a shot that may come out of nowhere when your child/client is at ease because you are "done" with pictures:)

TIPS FOR STYLING YOUR SESSION. {UTAH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER}

I LOVE this post about styling that Amy Wenzel created not too long ago. It is sooo helpful to both photographers AND clients who are preparing for a shoot. It is true that your clothing choice can either make or break the images you are trying to achieve. I offer styling advice to any of my clients and now, after Amy's amazing idea... I'll even shop for you! Contact me for details:)

Click below to see the article:

http://www.amywenzel.com/tips-for-styling-your-shoot

PRODUCT SAMPLE [CANVAS] {UTAH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER}

Here are a few samples of a canvas print that you can get through Jessica White Photography. These snap shots just don't do it justice... canvas is so much better in person! But, alas, it's always nice to see some finished products.

This first image gives perspective to a 16x20 canvas. 16x20 may sound HUGE to you in your mind, but when you look at it next to my small pillows on my sofa, it shows it's true size. This print size is great for a hallway or a smaller wall that you want to fill.

The image wraps completely around the sides of the stretcher bar. It is a great contemporary look and needs no frame!

Here is a closer up look. The sides are typically 1.5 inches thick, but we can stretch up to 3 inches for a super custom look!

AINSLEY. {UTAH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER}

At just 7 days old, Ainsley was an incredible model for her session! She was soooo sleepy. I LOVE her dark head of hair...babies with hair have my heart:)

This first shot is my personal favorite "classic" shot. In my opinion, every baby needs a classic image. An image with no distractions of backgrounds, props or even accessories.

One tip for using a classic shot on a newborn announcement for a girl: If you want to use a classic shot, but also want to make sure that your friends/family know that your baby is indeed a girl, make sure that your announcement is feminine. Try using girly colors, or when you announce your baby, use a phrase that gives mention to the gender of your baby. And of course, the name usually gives it away... but not always:)

And on to the favs of the session!.....

LYLA. {UTAH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER}

Sweet Lyla was an angel for her newborn session. She slept the WHOLE time, making my job super easy. Doesn't she just have the most dainty features? I could have photographed her all day!

Here are a few snippets of my very favorites:)

FAMILY FUN. {UTAH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER}

This is my oldest brother Seth and his sweet wife and daughter. I LOVE these people more than words can tell. Seth is a photographer, as well. He is a source of inspiration to me as an artist. I've always admired his creativity. I told him that I was a little intimidated to shoot HIS pictures. He just laughed and thought I was being silly. But REALLY, I hope you like these Seth, cause I know just how photo savvy you are!

In this session, we really tried to capture FUN moments. I think we got a great variety of images. They put up with my last-minute cheesy idea of the Coke bottles, even though they felt kind of nerdy doing it! We were originally going to have them sipping the coke from the bottles, but I forgot a bottle opener, so we just improvised:)

Thanks for having fun with me Seth and Jess and Sawyer-bug!