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Authentic. Heartfelt.
Salt Lake family Photography–in the Comfort of Your Home

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Where fine art meets your everyday.

You don’t need a studio or a scenic backdrop to create something beautiful.
As a Salt Lake City family photographer, I help you capture the real and the right now — the light in your kitchen, the way they fit on your lap, the feel of your home at this exact stage.

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mom snuggles her preschooler on the living room couch of their South Jordan, Utah home
dad twirls his  little girl by the hand  in master bedroom of their Herriman City, utah home
Dad reads to his little girl sitting on his lap in their South Jordan Utah home
mom reads to toddler sitting in her lap in the rocking chair of their South Jordan, Utah nursery

MEET
VANESSA

Over a decade of photographing young families has taught me how to bring a calming presence to every session. Our time together will be flexible and easy going. ​​​I am known for capturing real connection and providing wall-worthy galleries that feel like your real life. ​​

If you want photos that feel like your family's life at this exact moment in time, let's talk.

mom and young daughters out for a spring walk in Salt Lake City, utah

Let’s capture the moments your heart never wants to forget.

In-home family photography for Salt Lake City families that meets your family exactly where you are.

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preschool boy putting on his shoes in the master bedroom of their Salt Lake City, Utah home
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Kind Words

dad and little girl snuggle on living room sofa of their South Jordan city, Utah home

“It was the most stress free photo session we’ve ever done! It didn’t feel like we were posing, just living our life and enjoying being together.”

- Jill Child

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“The pictures are absolutely priceless! Thank you SO much. You have such a gift for seeing the sacred nature of motherhood!”

- Jenica Parcell

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“Having Vanessa in our home felt less like a photo session and more like inviting a dear friend to witness a day in our life. ”

- Emily Andersen

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Preparing Your Home
Free Guide

Messy house? Busy kids?
No problem.

Download my free guide. Because family photography should feel joyful, not overwhelming.

mom and dad sit on their master bed while tossing their toddler in the air in their Salt Lake City, Utah home

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR YOUR SESSION

(without the stess)

5 quick tips:

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