carin + danny

September 3, 2019

create a dream: nutrition coach (part two)

As part of our photo session together, Aly wanted photographs with her family in their garden this year. Their hard work is inspiring…but so is the beautiful location. It was my favorite part of our time together (you know how I feel about photographing children…my favorite!) MY QUESTION FOR ALY: As a mom, knowing and…
August 30, 2019

create a dream: nutrition coach (part one)

My friend Aly from FOOD REBEL is an inspiration to me! She is a nutritional consultant and coach. She is a cross-fit enthusiast, and a wonderful friend. I admire her real persona on social media, it is authentic to how I know her as a friend and neighbor. She is also motivated in leading this…
August 21, 2019

measure

You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals! -Booker T. Washington My habit has been to seek a path of least resistance. That has been especially true in my role as a photographer. When family and personal responsibilities interrupted my professional life, I quit. When…
August 14, 2019

He would be 88 years old today. This is my favorite image I have taken of my dad. This is how he greeted us most Sundays- socks (no shoes) and comfortable clothing. He was often at the grill, one of his favorite ways to serve and give. Taking time to photograph life as it is-…
July 18, 2019

getting ready to GO!

My daughter Ellie is preparing to leave for her humanitarian trip to Tonga. I am so excited for her. It stops my heart a bit to think of her on the other side of the world so far away. She will be without a phone…and gone for 17 days! I know her perspective of life…
June 27, 2019

roses

When we bought our home, over 14 years ago, one of the first changes we made outside, was ripping out the roses. There was a rose garden set on top of a raised area in our backyard. I felt at the time, that roses were only appreciated by people a lot older than me. I…
June 25, 2019

Suzuki cello: book 4

There are A LOT of hours that are required to pass off a Suzuki book. Day after day of practicing every detail of each song included. A lot of time on your own listening and playing. I admire ALL OF IT! Kate’s teacher accompanied her. He was kind enough to bring his wife and children.…
June 19, 2019

money doesn’t grow on trees- or does it?

I was sitting in a home that was beautiful and inspiring. It was filled with relics and artifacts from around the world. It was set in a breathtaking spot, surrounded by trees with massive windows to let in the beauty. I was there for a parenting seminar. The family that was teaching this seminar is…
June 3, 2019

Utah Youth Orchestras & Ensembles

Ellie has been participating with UYOES since seventh grade. She began in the junior orchestra with Dan Rich, which she loved. She then advanced to the Philharmonic. She has loved having Barbara Scowcroft as her conductor. For their program this year they performed: RUSSIAN EASTER FESTIVAL OVERTURE, Op.36 by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov PEER GYNT SUITE No.1,…
June 1, 2019

breathe

breathe in hope…exhale joy breathe in gratitude…exhale love 35mm | f2.2 | 1/400 | iso2000