I believe the simple, the messy, and the mundane should be photographed. Why?
Your littles are only little for so long, your high school senior is leaving for college soon, you’re moving to another city– the reasons are endless!
My family sessions are fun, low-stress experiences where your kids can play freely and pose naturally. At the end, you’ll get a beautiful gallery of photos that capture stolen moments in time (toddler tantrums included).
From capturing your family growing, to freezing moments in time that you'll never want to forget- I promise you will never regret booking that family session.
the family photography experience
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60 minute session
access to ALL edited images
a "what to wear" guide to dress your family
a digital location guide with over 200 locations
Try a mini session!
These mini sessions are simple and stress-free. 20 minutes with this seasoned Utah photographer (AND MOM!) means that we'll capture all those fun, candid moments with your little ones with as little tears as possible!
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This guide will help your entire family look its best so you can cherish your photos for a lifetime!
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The kids get taller, the seasons change, and before you know it, another year has passed. The value of a yearly family photo lies in its ability to freeze time, to capture your family as it is in that specific moment.
It’s a tradition that, when done consistently, creates a visual legacy for generations to come. So if you need a reason, here are 4 reasons you should have an annual photo book (and why you will never regret it)...
why you should have annual photo book
YES! I travel often from California to New Jersey. Coast to coast! And don’t forget I have a current passport (International weddings... yes please!).
do you travel?
To reserve your date, I would love to hop on a phone call and make sure we are a great fit. Then, once you decide to move forward, I will send over a contract + invoice and once those are completed you are OFFICIAL!!
how do we reserve our date?
I don’t put a limit on how many images I deliver. I strive to give you 50-75 images per hour that I am with you. I will do my initial cull to get rid of photos where people may not be looking or making a funny face. Everything else I give you. I do try to give a good mix of portrait and landscape orientations as well.
how many photos do we get?
Yes I absolutely do. I have 3 camera bodies, multiple cards and batteries and 5 lenses so if anything happened I can keep shooting. In addition, both of my cameras shoot on dual cards (This means my cameras have two sd card slots and photos are saved to both cards while shooting. That way if one card corrupts I still have a back up.) Regardless of who shoots your wedding, this should be a must for EVERY photographer.
do you have backup gear?
After your session/wedding everything is backed up on two hard drives, and I don’t format the SD cards until your photos are delivered. I deliver everything online, so the gallery is also hosted for a year. It is then archived.
how long are our photos stored for?
ABSOLUTELY. We can break up the payments into two equal payments OR $100 non-refundable deposit when you sign the contract with the remainder due on photoshoot day.
do you offer payment plans?
FAQs
hillary
"Brooke is THE best! She has done our family photos for the last 6 years & she out does herself every time! We were SO happy with the pictures she took of our family this past fall. She has such a fun personality and is both hilarious and professional. Brooke does an amazing job with kids and has a fabulous eye for locations, poses, lighting etc."
"Brooke is THE best! She has done our family photos for the last 6 years & she out does herself every time!"
ShayLee
Brooke is the absolute best at what she does. She made all of our dreams come true with newborn pictures of our little guy & completely knocked it out of the park with some Christmas pictures as well. Brooke is kind compassionate and loving, and the best person to snuggle my little babe. But most importantly her pictures are PHENOMENAL. I will never use anyone else!
"She made all of our dreams come true with newborn pictures of our little guy & completely knocked it out of the park"
marissa
"If you’re looking for the best of the best, she is it!"
Brooke is the most experienced and best photographer we’ve worked with. her editing style is classic and there is no stress because she knows exactly how to pose you and your family. If you're looking for the best of the best, she is it!
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