carin + danny

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
May 31, 2019

create a dream: Canyon Creek Hollow

He rode these same hills on his horse as a child. Now, with kids grown, he has created an oasis for any horse lover. He is living the dream he has had since his childhood. I am grateful that they trusted me with this story. Let me start by saying, I am a total beginner…
May 29, 2019

a light study

It is the last week of school in our neighborhood (YAY!!!!!!!!!!!) and this beautiful friend of mine is graduating from high school. I felt lucky to be able to create these images with her. I have known her since her preschool days I think! I love seeing the amazing person she is and how she…