sweet little millie flamm | one of my heros

from one of the dearest, bravest, most beautiful children passed away this morning. miss millie flamm.  the moment i walked into her her hospital room at primary childrens hospital, i fell in love.  her spirit seems to pour out of her on to all that meet her.  she loved to color , justin beiber, all things girlie  and was a JOY to be around.   you can see more of her at the hospital here.

 

 

there will be a run for her, and kids just like her suffering with childhood cancer next weekend.  you can see details about millie’s princess run here.   what a lovely way to show you care about kids like her.

after millie was released from the hospital, i had the chance to go to her house and photograph her in her element, her home turf.  their house was overflowing with love, a solid sense of family, and what really matters most.  each other.  love.  loyalty.  god.

 

can you feel love?  i can.  this is when i realize how meaningful photos are.  document those you love.  love those you love.  really love them.  embrace the small moments that life gives us each day that we take for granted.  millie enjoyed life.  in her short years on this earth, she touched all those around her for the better.

if you really want to get a sense for who millie was, you can watch this short video.  you will cry.  a good cry.  a thankful cry for each life that touches ours for good.  millie is now with her heavenly father, free of all earthly pains.  what a beautiful thing faith in god is.  i am grateful.  grateful for millie.  grateful for her amazing parents, thankful that i had the sweet blessing to meet her and document what i did.  xoxox millie.

WATCH MILLIE HERE   shot by the amazing Lumineaux films

LEARN ABOUT THE MILLIE PRINCESS RUN HERE

 

leigh ann - thank you. these are lovely.June 18, 2013 – 1:08 pm

utah wedding photographer | anna and chad’s engagements

honestly, these two….so gorgeous!  Total naturals in front of the camera.  i’m beyond excited for their wedding.  they’re being married in the temple, with a reception at thanksgiving point.  they have a really tender love story.  they’ve known each other for years already.  i’m biased to high school sweethearts because i married mine.:)

Brooke - These are simply TO DIE for! They are so beautiful!!!!!!!!June 13, 2013 – 8:04 pm

utah & arizona wedding photographer | michele and bryce

michele.  the lovely michele.  she and i met 11 years ago when we both lived in denver.  she was the one who i first practiced my photography skills on.  we tied a white sheet to her headboard and took her pregnancy photos.  ha!  feels like a lifetime ago.  she was the friend i would call every day at 10am to chat about our days, we painted our houses together, we were pregnant at the same time, made strawberry jam, went to the mac counter, chased our kids.  it was so great.  i have the best memories.  fast forward 11 years.  she has been thru so much.  and now her payday has come.  she met the man of her dreams.  they were married in phoenix at a beautiful club house.  they love all things baseball – derek jeter, preferably.  i’m so so so so happy for you michele and bryce!!!  :)

Michele Pribyl - Some of the best memories I have are with you Jen! You’ve been through so much with me and I am so glad you were able to capture these beautiful memories of my wedding day!! They are gorgeous! I love you and can’t wait for the many memories we still have together!
Love, MicheleJune 11, 2013 – 9:57 pm

Emily - Michele, These are so gorgeous! So happy for you! – EmilyJune 14, 2013 – 5:05 pm

Rachel W - Jen, ALL of your photos are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! They are sooo beautiful they bring tears to my eyes!! You have an INCREDIBLE talent!June 19, 2013 – 12:15 am

utah wedding photographer | The bungalow wedding venue

kiyah and erik’s wedding was so gorgeous.  the reception was held at the bungalow in pleasant grove.  seriously may be one of my very favorite wedding and reception venues.  it was absolutely stunning.  so beautiful, and green and perfect.  they were married at the draper temple, is was a lovely, and very windy afternoon.  one thing i love love loved about their reception, were the center pieces.  they chose all different cakes from the AMAZING wicked sisters  caterers.  seriously, so beautiful and so GOOD.  if you’re in the market for perfect center pieces that your guests can eat, check them out. i’m drooling just thinking about it.

loved working with these two.  they are just amazing people all around.  i can tell.  :)  enjoy a few of my favorites from their wedding day!

Anna Tew - Um. Pretty much I just die over all your photos. I spend way too much time on your blog :) but they’re always beautiful and inspiring.June 9, 2013 – 8:42 pm

utah engagement photographer | katelyn & taylor

LOVED these two.  i’m beyond excited to shoot their wedding in august!  they have the sweetest love story ever.  and their mom’s both came along with us…it was fab.  you can just tell they both come from extraordinary families.  stay tuned for their bridals and wedding day photos!  :)

 

utah photographer | jocelyn and her littles

the wonderful wonder woman jocelyn.  i heart her and her children.  i’ve known her for years, done her photos for years.  she’s gone through so much this past year.  you can read about her and her story here.  you won’t regret it.

and here are lots of other session of jocelyn’s, let’s start with

one of my very very favorite baby sessions

the twins newborn session

larks lifestyle session

the twins were a little bigger here  

oh, this beautiful session last year at memory grove

 

there are more, but let’s move on to this past session.:)

Park city photographer | maternity and family

LOVED this session.  sweetest little girl ever.  i love her curls and tiny sweet voice. i’m so excited for their newest little baby to arrive!   park city is so lovely this time of year to shoot in.  couldn’t have gone better! happy monday!

Erin - I love your photography so much. You are very talented!! These photos are so pretty and I love your editing and just everything!June 3, 2013 – 5:29 pm

utah photographer…and mesa too | sarah and tanner

I have known these two for a long time. they’re just amazing people all around.  i had the opportunity to photograph their family when i was in arizona for a wedding, i couldn’t have been happier to get to do it!  sarah won the session from the auction me and my sisters held for my little sister who’s going through in vitro, so it was for the best cause ever. thanks again sarah for helping out, i was so happy to see you guys!!

 

utah wedding photographer | heather and david

love this girl.  heather and david.  i could not be happier for you both.  you are honestly the perfect match.  we had a torrential down pour for bridals, then more rain on the wedding day.  they were totally un-phased.  they’re amazing.  you can see their bridal/groomal photography session here.  they were married in the salt lake temple, then had a beautiful dinner afterwards at the bistro on main in bountiful.

congrats you two!  make lots of babies!:)

 

I’m thinking one of these would look PERFECT on canvas.  If you’ve ever wanted to get a few canvas’s for your house, try Royal Canvas for your canvas printing needs.  Bam.

 

Danelle - These photos are so lovely! I love all the spring colors and flowers and the bride and groom are stunning! Congrats, Heather, lovely wedding, great dress, looks like a lot of fun!May 21, 2013 – 7:29 pm

utah photographer | newborn ava and her family

I honestly have the most gorgeous clients.  really.  i last saw chandler when she had her second baby boy, and now two years later- she has a beautiful baby girl!  i not only love this family, but i love love their house.  chandler has painted every room blue, all different shades of blue.  it’s like a blue heaven.  i love it so so much.  i now want to paint my whole house blue.  but i won’t, because i’m not quite that ambitious.:) you can see their last newborn lifestyle session here.  also, please take not of the last image.  this was one of my favorite shots.  two year olds don’t like to wear clothes, or have their pictures taken. adorable, sweet, firecracker, stole my heart mattie,  is no exception.

 

Chandler Lund - Jen, you really have outdone yourself. You managed to make two very under slept parents if three look happy and refreshed and two crazy (and somewhat defiant :-) boys look charming and sweet! I don’t know how you do it but these are gorgeous! You really captured our family so well. We just can’t thank you enough!!!May 16, 2013 – 8:28 pm

Linda Lund - I’ve spent the past hour pouring over the photos of newborn Ava and her family! They are just stunning! Simply stunning! You not only captured the light, but also managed to catch the lightheartedness, playfulness, and energy of this charming family. Thank you!May 16, 2013 – 10:34 pm

senior photographer | madison

madison.  could she be ANY prettier?  i think not.  she was a total natural in front of the camera. i could have just done photos of her all day.  :)  madison is a senior this year, going to byu in the fall.  she loves piano and volleyball, and rocks at both.  plus she’s pretty much stellar at school (i’m jealous).  congrats to you madison!!

you can check out her family photo shoot here. love their whole family!!

 

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