Mary Horne Nelson's Blog

Family photos are often stressful for everyone in the family, but they don’t have to be. You anticipate them for months, find your dream family photographer, and choose your favorite location, but when the day comes you are a ball of stress just trying to get everyone out the door. I totally understand the pressure […]

Something I love about Utah is the variety of locations that are around. In the summer, there are so many options on where to take your family photos. Personally, I love anything green and lush, so meadows, green rolling hills, or dense forests are my favorite. When choosing a location for your summer family photos […]

The Great Salt Lake has always been one of my favorite places to take family photos in Utah. It’s gorgeous year-round and is such a fun location for kids to play around and to get amazing candid photos of the family, which is always a priority in my book! This family’s session was so fun […]

Lavender Field Family Photos | Utah Lavender Fields in Mona | Utah Family Picture Locations I dream of this location all year long! When people ask me where my favorite location is to shoot, the Lavender Fields in Mona, Utah always come to mind. The purple fields are breathtaking and unique, and are only available […]

Little Cottonwood Canyon Family Photos | Mary Horne Nelson | Utah Family Photographer | Lifestyle Family Photographer | Mountain Family Session | Utah Photographer If you know me, you know I am a sucker for a family session in the canyon! These family photos up Little Cottonwood canyon are to die for. I love the […]