The Stoddart Family

This is the LARGEST family group I have photographed. Kent & Valeri had a son getting married so their whole family was in town. I loved the opportunity but it was a little difficult since there were 2 newborns (which meant 2 nursing moms got left out of a shot or two), 7 toddlers, 2 kids, and 18 adults. One of Valeri's son in laws had been in a four-wheeling accident either that same day or the day before. He had a broken leg, a bandaged arm, and was vomiting through the shoot because the pain pills he took made him nauseous. I felt so bad for him. And... to add to things the lighting turned out bad! But all in all they turned out okay. 

Kent & Valeri Stoddart (Cute Sweethearts)

Some of their kids and grandkids. 

Nelson Family

This is the undaunted, sweet Nelson Family. I had the honor of capturing these moments before their little Lucas spent the remainder of his precious life mostly in a hospital before he passed away of a rare cancer. As a member of the same LDS ward and a family I care dearly for, it was hard to keep my emotions in tact while doing these. It was the faithful spirits of Aaron and Shannon that helped me through it.