the donnelson family | sprout photo

The cute mama in this family and  I go way back…spending a lot of time together as teenagers, and is someone I will always consider a friend!  Another thing I love about doing what I do is that it gives old friends and I a reason to get together!

It was so great seeing Lisa and her cute little family…Her little boy was so serious, I couldn’t crack him!  Glad I was able to catch him in a few moments of joy with his parents…those times are what life is all about!

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baby sawyer | sprout photo

after having the privilege of being there for sawyer’s birth, I was so glad when his family brought him into the studio for an official newborn session.

My first thought when I saw him was that he had changed so much already…and he was only nine days old!  I was so happy to capture these first precious portraits of him, and will be so excited to watch him grow!

If you are thinking of scheduling a newborn session, the best time for these are within about the first 10 days of birth for these squishy, sleepy pictures.  We’re happy to photograph them in our studio, or we can also come to you!

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sleepytime session | sprout out and about | September 3rd

We are so excited for our whimsical sleepytime sessions we have planned for September 3rd. Does your little man like to sleep in his superman pajamas with a cape?  Or your little girl prefers to take her naps in her fairy princess dress? Bring your little ones, or the whole family dressed in jammies and nighties for dreamy bedtime portraits.

We will have a sweet little bed set up in a meadow with gorgeous light and surrounded by nature!  Bring your favorite bedtime story books, blankies, and snugly animals and we will take care of the rest!

These portraits will be a great option for holiday greeting cards or holiday gift ideas!

Spaces are limited so please call TODAY to reserve your special $50 Out and About session.  801-244-2778

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Out and About session | Sunday, August 22nd | sprout photo

Just a quick post to let you know we have a few spots open for the La Caille Sprout Out and About Session on Sunday, August 22nd…we are so excited for this day, and would love to see you there! Call Logan TODAY for more details or to schedule your appointment! 801-244-2778

La Caille is an award winning restaurant located at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The grounds of La Caille consist of luscious gardens and walkways with ponds and streams running throughout. There are bunnies and peacocks, chickens and roosters all roaming about. It truly is a wonderful setting for family, senior, and children portraits.

Our ‘Out and About’ sessions are special $50, 45 minute sessions instead of our normal $150 price for an on-location session.  This is a serious value!  We look forward to hearing from you! 801-244-2778

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birth story | sprout photo

heather and I have been friends since 4th grade, forming an instant bond over four-square when she was the only one that would play with me at recess, hahaha…I have so many fun memories of us growing up together, from Indian Bread to the many H & K’s businesses that we started in her basement. (I still find it hard to believe that our fashion design business didn’t take off…we had some solid skills for sure!)

Through the years, we’ve always stayed in touch, sometimes well…sometimes not so well.  But every time one of us picks up the phone to call one another, it’s like we never skipped a beat.  I’m so grateful for her friendship through the years, and was so honored to be able to be a part of this beautiful experience.

Click on the “View Full Post” to see the rest of my favorites from the birth of Heather and Jeremy’s beautiful baby boy, Sawyer.

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the hyde family | sprout photo

When the mom of this family emailed me, I was so excited to be able to photograph her family, and to meet her!  I’ve known her online for a few years now, and she’s always been so helpful as I was starting out on this crazy photography journey I’ve been on!  One of the best parts of photography is the awesome community…I’ve met (and not met technically, just online) some of the best people through it and I am so grateful for that!

Her little (big) family was so much fun, kept me laughing, and although I can’t prove it, I’m pretty sure I was given bunny ears behind my head at least 100 times during the course of the session. :)

So Nan, thanks for the chance to photograph your beautiful family, and I hope you like your sneak peek!  I’ll be in touch with the rest of your images!

Click on the “View Full Post” to see the rest of my favorites from this session.

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Sprout Out and About Sessions!

I’m SO excited to be announcing our next Sprout Out and About session, and also including the schedule for the remainder of 2010!

Our next session will be held on August 7th up in beautiful Park City on the property of the White Barn.  The property has a beautiful barn on it, and is surrounded by beautiful greenery and the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains.  The  image after the break was taken up there last year, and it’s by far one of my favorite locations to shoot!  (and a side note, I’ll be photographing this cute little family again next month…so excited to see them again and see how their little ones have grown!)

These sessions are about 45 minutes long for $50, which is a third of our normal on-location session fee…I will be shooting from 9am to 7pm with a limited amount of spaces available, so call soon at 801-244-2778!

And here’s a list of the dates we’ve set aside for the rest of the year, and we’ll be blogging about each of them as they come along! If you have any questions, please email me at kelli@sprout-photo.com or don’t hesitate to call!

August 22nd – La Caille

September 3rd – Emmigration Canyon (Outside slumber party shoot…totally excited for this one!)

September 17th – Downtown Urban

October 16th – Ogden Train Station

October 15th – Doggie Day

October 23rd – Wheeler Farm (Perfect day for family portraits!)

October 30th – Wheeler Farm Halloween style!  (Bring your little ones in costume!)

If you are more interested in a full session, or a studio session, there will be some info coming this week for our plans for those as well! Again, any questions, please call or email us!

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the howell family | sprout photo

I’ve been looking forward to this family session for such a long time..see, the mama in this cute family is Aubrey, who does all of the cute family movies with me.  We’ve worked together so much the last year, I was so happy to be able to be the photographer for her own family session! When she told me her vision for the session as in a wheat field and dreamy, I was completely on board! :)

I also have to admit I have a soft spot for this adorable family..the dad grew up across the street from my husband, and is also good friends with my brother, so I’ve known him for years and years, and it’s been great getting to know Aubrey better and better since we’ve been working together…they are just a sweet, genuine family that loves each other and loves to have fun together..my kind of people!

And….I’m done babbling! :)Click on Full Post for a few of my favorites from their session!

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baby mason part 3

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the romrell family | sprout photo

I met up with the Romrell family this past week for a video session including the fabulous Aubrey of AubMarie Productions. These sessions often turn into my favorite ones, this one being no different, and I’m so excited to post the video of this session when it is ready!

We had so much fun wandering around Wheeler Farm on an absolutely beautiful night and this family was just so cute…both willing to do anything to get their little guy to laugh, and I get the feeling there’s a lot of laughing going on in their home, and that makes me smile!  E was such a sweet little guy who loves sneezes, blocks, Leo the Lion and really *loves* his blankie. :)

For my favorites from this session, click on View Full Post (and be warned, I had a hard time narrowing down my favorites!), or click on “Like” to share this link on your facebook page!

Big thanks to the Romrell family…it was great to meet you, and I’ll be in touch with the rest of your gallery!

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the vester family | sprout photo

I met with this family for a quick session last week to get some family pictures before their son and his family move to California to continue on with their education, what better time to get family pictures!  I’m a huge advocate for getting family pictures, so I’m always happy to see these big families getting together.  It’s so fun to have these pictures years down the road, being able to see how much the little ones have grown…one of the many things I love about photography! If you’re getting your family together this summer, give us a call so we can capture you all together!

Big thanks to the Vester family, it was great to meet you all!

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katlin + 1 | sprout photo

I had Katlin and her cute little family in the studio last week for a maternity session.  Katlin is a fabulous photographer herself, so I was honored to take her maternity pictures!  Isn’t she such a beautiful mama-to-be? I love cute little preggo women, they have such a glow!  And big brother was such a cutie, I love the images I was able to get of him!

Again, click on the “View Full Post” link below to see some of my favorites, and “like” it if you’d like to!:)  Also, watch this week for more information about our Sprout Out and About sessions we’ll be holding each month!

Katlin, it was great seeing you again and meeting your sweet family!

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the anderson family | sprout photo

I met with this cute little family a few weeks ago for a mini-session..it was just perfect weather for a shoot, which is nice (finally!)  I had a great time getting to know their kiddos…finding out what they loved to do (pretend to shoot at birds), the things they loved (her baby doll, whose name has escaped my head right now, but it’s definitely a boys’ name) and who their sweet little girl is going to marry (who just happens to be named “muddy nips”….No really, I can’t make this stuff up!)  Anyway, such a cute little family, and I had a blast photographing them!

Click on the “View Full Post” link below to see some of my favorites…and if you like them, or me, or the cute people in the pictures, click on “like” to like it through your facebook page! :)

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The W Family | Sprout Photo

Leading up to this session, the weather had been iffy, but it looked pretty good as we were headed to the location, this sweet family traveling clear from Tooele to have their session….Unfortunately, the weather didn’t hold and decided to dump rain on us…but we got a few cute shots in the meantime!  The cute mom in this family is a friend of mine I met through a local photography board, and is just fantastic at what she does..It’s so flattering (and a little nerve-wracking, if I’m being honest) that great photographers choose me to do their family portraits!

So, click on the “View Full Post” link below to see some of my favorites!  Oh, and with the new blog layout, you can also choose to “like” this post on facebook, the button is down below…kind of fun!

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Day in the life of my babe | Sprout Photo

The other morning I woke up a little early, and to no surprise, I had a little visitor in my bed with me…See, pretty much every night our little Lukie sneaks into bed with us, and since my husband leaves for work pretty early in the morning, I really don’t mind an extra snuggler hanging out with me!  Anyway, he wasn’t feeling like he wanted to get out of bed, so I went and got my camera and started snapping away….then thought, why stop here?  I’m going to document his whole day….so this slideshow was born!

I can’t express the way my heart swells to watch this simple slideshow…Hanging out with my sweet boy, watching him each moment for an entire day, I feel like I fell in love with him over and over 1000 times that day, and definitely learned about seeing the world through the eyes of a toddler, where everything is possible, you just have to figure out how to do it.  I admire the way he looks at life through those wide eyes of wonder with a smile on his face…and I hope to be more like him!

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Sweet baby “E” | Sprout Photo

It was such a privilege having this sweet one in the studio this past week…he’s my nephew!  This little guy made me an aunt for the 27th time (my dear husband comes from large family!)  So glad I was able to capture him at this precious young age…he’s very much loved by his brothers and sisters and the rest of our family!

And a reminder if you’re wanting newborn portraits, they are best when done within the first ten days after being born, so call us when you know you’re expecting, and we’ll get you on the calendar, then set a firm date once your precious little one makes his/her appearance!

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the rodriguez family | sprout photo

I was so excited to meet this family at their session, from their emails it seemed like they were so fun, and I was definitely not disappointed!  They love to play rough,  and are as sweet as you get as well…a perfect combination!

To the Rodriguez family, I’m so glad I got the opportunity to capture your family, thanks for all of the laughs!

Also, a quick reminder about our Urban Portrait Party set for May 29th…The times are filling up, so contact us today if you’d like to reserve a spot!  801-244-2778

Check out the rest of their session after the break!

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urban portrait party | may 29th | sprout photo

It’s time for the next Sprout portrait party!  We will be holding sessions on May 29th in a downtown/urban location…These sessions are about 45 minutes long, for $50, which is a third of our normal on-location session fee…Logan and I will be shooting from 9am to 7pm with a limited amount of spaces available, so call soon at 801-244-2778!

Also, just a reminder that our post in Becky Higgin’s Big Photography Giveaway goes up on Sunday, so remember to go and leave a comment to be entered for a free session from us!

Here’s a few examples of some urban style portraits, if you need any help in deciding what to wear or have any other questions, feel free to give us a call!

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becky higgins giveaway| sprout photo

Here at Sprout, we are SO excited to be a part of Becky Higgin’s Big Photography Giveaway!  If you’re not aware of who Becky is, she is a fabulous scrapbook blogger who decided to do a HUGE giveaway on her blog…Every day in the month of May, she will be featuring a number of photographers from around the country (and a few from around the world!) who are giving away sessions, and our day to be featured is Sunday, May 16th!

So, on May 16th when we are featured, you can go to her blog and comment under our post with your name and city and the reason you would love to be the winner of our session…OR, you can nominate someone you love and give an explanation about the family you are nominating.  We will be offering a session in studio or on location lasting up to 2 hours, along with 5 medium resolution files on a disc of the family’s choosing.

I will post another blog to remind you when to vote, but set your bookmarks now and make sure to leave a comment to win the session with us!

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the crandall family | family portraits | sprout photo

I met with the Crandall family on a beautiful afternoon up at Mueller Park, and we definitely lucked out with nice weather with all of the crazy weather that’s been going on around these parts!  We had such a great time, Mom and Dad were full of jokes, the kids were hilarious and the grand kids were just beautiful!  I feel so honored to have captured these family portraits for them, as they haven’t had a whole family portrait in over 15 years!  I’m a huge advocate of getting regular family pictures, my own are so priceless to me, and I hope these end up that way for the Crandall family!

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ultimate mother’s day gift | mommy + me portrait sessions | sprout photo

Strong10_065.jpgMoms – you are always behind the camera capturing sweet moments of your kids. Now it’s your turn to be front and center with a session designed just for you! The Mommy & Me session is simple with the mother-child bond being the focal point. The maternal connection is celebrated with embracing poses and sweet gestures to create heartfelt memories Mom can hold onto forever.

For Mother’s Day, tell them you want a Mommy & Me portrait session at sprout photo. Great for a Father’s Day gift too! You and your child are only young once, document the most endearing life season of all, that of motherhood.

Mother’s Day is May 9th – call 801-244-2778 TODAY to schedule a session.

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the jessen family | family portraits | sprout photo

I have to say one of my very favorite things about being a photographer is getting the chance to meet so many people that I probably would have never come across had I chosen to do something else…like this cute little family!

We met the other night for a quick session in downtown Salt Lake on an absolutely gorgeous evening…Such cute parents, so happy and so in love with their little guy, it always warms my heart to see!

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spring portrait party | may 1st | sprout photo

After a long cold winter, we are so excited to announce our portrait party for May 1st!  For those that need a reminder of what these are, they are approximately 45 minute long on-location sessions priced at $50 a session, a third of our regular session fee of $150!  We will be holding sessions in the International Peace Gardens to get those beautiful spring blooms that we’re finally getting here!  Logan and I will be shooting from 9am to 7pm with a limited amount of spaces available, so call soon at 801-244-2778.

And since I  can’t post without some pictures, here are some of my own baby girl for her 5 year old portraits…She is my sweet, precocious little girl and I can never keep up with the things she knows and can do.  The way she cares for others goes well beyond her short 5 years…She will defend her big brother until she’s blue in the face and so tenderly take care of her baby brother (until he takes something that is hers, that is!)  The twinkle in her eye, her mischievous giggle, the way she sees the world so differently through her little glasses…I just adore her to pieces.  She is strong, loving,  confident, happy, compassionate and kind…and I cannot wait to see what she decides to do in this world.  I Love you Caitlin!

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what a difference a year makes | mya and kyla | sprout photo

I can’t believe these sweet babes are one already!  I first met them when they were just teeny tiny, and it’s unbelievable how much they have grown and changed!  We had these little cuties here in the studio for their one year old session, and man, they *worked* me hard!  Both me and their mama were sore after this session! :)    Cid, it was great to see your cuties again and I can’t wait to capture them again and again as they grow!

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the ballard family | family portraits | sprout photo

So excited to get my first post up on the blog, and I couldn’t ask for a better family to share!  We have been planning this session for a while, and I’m so happy with how everything turned out!  Mama wasn’t planning on being in the pictures, but due to a pretty persistently shy baby girl, she got to join in on the fun, and I’m so glad she did…Every mom need some pictures with her babes!

On another note, I just wanted to thank everyone SO much for all of the wonderful support I have received as I start with Sprout!  It makes my heart happy to see all of the nice things you have to say!  I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.

Here are a few pictures from your session, Lindsey…It was such a pleasure photographing you and your beautiful family!

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easter portraits | mini sessions | sprout photo

IMG_0160b.jpgit seems a tradition to buy a new outfit for eater. i remember getting my pretty new dress each year when i was a little girl. whether it is for a religious celebration or to welcome the warming of the earth and the blooming of bulbs, it always feels so good to wear a new bright spring outfit. easter is this weekend and i wanted to let everybody know that we still have availability on saturday, april 3rd for our easter special. bring your family into the studio for a $25 mini (half hour) session this friday and saturday. call me today to book your appointment. i can’t wait to see all the children in their fresh new get-ups. l, logan 801-244-2778

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kelli bramble & sprout photo | two peas in a pod

kelli2.jpgi am so excited to announce to all of you that this week, kelli bramble “portrait artist extrordinaire” will be joining our sprout photo team. Kelli has such a skill and talent for capturing the life and essence of her subjects and i think she is a perfect fit with for sprout photo. Please take a moment to view some of her portraits, and appreciate the beauty of her work and the skill of her craft.

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baby portraits | eva jolley part l | sprout photo

Jolley10_190.jpglittle eva jolley came into the studio for her 1 year old portraits. she was such a little darling and had the absolute best laugh i have ever heard come from a little one. i even took video of her so i could record that laugh and i listen to it when i need a little laugh. her mother anna, was so prepared for the shoot with the exact type of clothes and props i love to shoot. i advise parents to bring items that are simple and personal like a special blanket made by grandma or an antique rattle that belonged to mom as a baby. eva’s dresses were family heirlooms, worn by several generations of the women in anna’s family. the little neclace was even an antique passed down. i just loved the little white dress, so simple and so fresh. Also, the super sweet leg warmers were hand knitted by eva’s mom anna. i loved them so much that i have made sure to have her make several pairs for the studio.

eva was totally into her apple during the session, she just wasn’t interested in anything else besides her shiny red apple. we didn’t mind, it made for some great shots. now i know that i said eva came in for 1 year old portraits… check back in for part ll of eva’s birthday shoot. we had some fun with a birthday cake!

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goodmama | sprout photo | models needed!

goodmama.jpgi am so excited to be joining forces with Suzanne Atwood of goodmama cloth diapers. she has created an amazing product that is “fun, fashionable, available, responsible and sustainable!” these diapers are just so darn cute! i am so lucky to have a few in the studio for our baby portrait sessions, but i would encourage everybody who is either already cloth diapering or may be thinking of doing so to check out the goodmama website! Get your baby one or two and bring them in for photos! In fact, i would like to offer a free 5×7 to anyone who comes in for a portrait session with a goodmama brand cloth diaper and we use it in the portrait session.

right now, sprout photo and goodmama are looking for newborn models to wear the newborn goodmama cloth diapers in a private portrait shoot. please contact me (logan) for details. 801-244-2778 this will be so much fun!!!

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baby portraits | haven bailey | sprout photo

Bailey09_080main.jpglast summer i was so lucky to photograph the wedding of zach and tiffany up in jackson hole, wyoming. i met their brother and sister in-law and their sweet little baby girl, haven. fast forward a few months later and i received a phone call from haven’s mother wanting to come in for a portrait session. i am always so excited when a friend/client relationship leads to another and another. it actually turns out that I have also photographed tiffany’s cousin’s children but i had no idea of the relation until i saw them at the wedding. it is such a small world!

anyways, this is haven and she is such a sweet little girl… so expressive with so much personality!

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