That's what it's all about l Utah Family Photographer

Yesterday a very good friend of mine passed away. No warnings, no clues, no prolonged sickness. She left behind her sweet husband and four cute kids.  As I was looking through some of her photos all I could think is that this is all they have left to remember their mother by. She is gone, but she is there...in photos with them. I am comfortable behind the camera. I like it there. I cringe whenever I have to be in front of the camera at all. Losing someone close to you makes you take some time and think about what you would want to make sure you have said or done. It can surprise anyone just like it did my sweet friend. I am not saying I am dying anytime soon (hopefully...) but I would want my kids to have pictures of me with them. I need to let go of what I am insecure about or what I want to change before I schedule pictures. This is in no way saying "call me and have me take your pictures" but it does make me all the more grateful to the wonderful people who have entrusted me to preserve their moments. I am extremely honored because I see yet again just how important photos of loved ones can be.

On another note, this fun family was all together for some summer vacation fun and wanted to get pictures while they were all together.  Moms always love getting a new family portrait up on the wall!

 See the cute little girl. Yep, the one with the pink flower. She DID NOT want to smile for me. AT. ALL. So I told her if I acted like her favorite animal she would have to smile. She picked a horse. I embarrased the heck out of myself "neighing" and shaking my head and doing anything to get her to smile. The rest of the family laughed...I couldn't crack her!

 But notice that when she thought I couldn't catch her smile...I did :)