Little Cottonwood Canyon Family Session | Simkins

Mary Horne Nelson | Utah Lifestyle Family Photographer | Little Cottonwood Canyon Family Session | True to Color Photographer | Utah Family Photographer | Salt Lake County Family Session

Oh boy I cannot wait to share this beautiful lifestyle family session with you! The Simkins Family looks like they walked right out of a magazine, and they are not only stunning, but the kindest people who are so easy going. This family shoot was a bit chaotic, with multiple reschedules and some unhappy weather (would you believe me if I told you it was raining and super dark?), it should have been a stressful shoot! But, we were able to create so much magic and document the beautiful chaos.

This is why I love family sessions. The unexpected hiccups make so much beauty and allows me to document so much genuine connection within the family.

Little Cottonwood Canyon was the perfect backdrop for this session. I drove up and down the canyon looking for the perfect location to shoot in a rainstorm (like I said there was such little light). The tall aspens and the crisp summer-storm air gave these photos so much life, and I loved every second of documenting it.

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Enjoy this beautiful family session!

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Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Black and white image. Utah Lifestyle Family Photographer.
I’m always a sucker for a good black and white image!
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Utah Lifestyle Photographer
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Candid Family Photos
Up close and snuggly images always get me, too!
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
I think this is the most photogenic little guy I have ever met!
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Little Boy standing on a log
This little guy was so excited that he got new shoes for pictures! He didn’t want to step on the ground so he kept playing games on the logs and rocks. So cute!
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Family Kissing and Playing
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Family Walking. Utah Lifestyle Photographer
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
I love to pull mom and dad aside during family sessions! I feel like it is so special for the kids to watch mom and dad have their photo taken together!
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson. Lifestyle Family Photography
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.
Family Photos in a grove of Aspens in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Horne Nelson.

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