Goldie Family

Oh how I LOVE this family!

Thank you Goldies for having me do your family photos while you were in town :)

*For all of you stylish folk who are looking for a fun new place to get great ideas or furniture may I recommend going inside of C.G. Sparks. We took some of the photos from this session in front of their store (all the ones posted are at a near by garage) but if you are in this neck of the woods GO INSIDE, you won't be disappointed! Here is the info below...

Green Smoothie Girl Cookbook

Oh my goodness this ice cream is TO DIE FOR!

Totally dairy free and sugar free and you'd never know it was good for you

because it tastes SO GOOD:)

Last week I got an email from the Green Smoothie Girl asking me to do some photos for a Holiday Cookbook. I was SOOOO excited! Not only to do the pictures but also to get amazing yummy recipes. Here is a blurb from her blog. Sounds pretty exciting! If any of you are interested head on over there and get your own digital copy. It should be out by this Wednesday.

From the Green Smoothie Girl's Blog...

Anyway, I’m so excited about the recipe collection to help you offer your family fantastic-tasting “traditional” favorites that you don’t have to feel guilty about! Virtually all the ingredients are vegan and gluten free, and you’ll have lots of raw ingredients too.

I’m excited! Don’t run to the GSG store yet, though, because we won’t have it all perfect and pretty until Weds. This is our first-ever recipe collection with PHOTOS. On Weds., I’ll post a sample recipe and photo–hope you’re as excited as I am to have you try Desiree’s magic!

HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!!

The Stott Family

THANK YOU STOTT FAMILY!

What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday! The park was perfect and everyone had such a great time. Thanks for all being rock stars during the shoot!

Thanks again for choosing me as your photographer, enjoy the pictures :)

The Duke Family

THANK YOU Duke Family!

It was so good to meet up with you M. You have such a darling family!

Enjoy the sneak peek :)

PS Your mother in-law was awesome. Make sure she gets a huge thank you from me!

Pope Family

I love it when they get goofy! Thanks Loren for the encouragement!

Popes, I just adore you. Thank you, thank you for having me capture your family!

Enjoy the sneak peek!

Janes Family

Janes family - THANK YOU!

I had a fabulous time being with your darling family.

Enjoy the pictures!

Anderson Family

THANK YOU Anderson family!

You guys rock. Little E was simply adorable.

Hope you enjoy the pictures :)

Arredondo Family

THANK YOU Arredondo Family!

I hope you enjoy the pictures :)

Gregerson Family

Thank You G Family! It was so great to meet you and your adorable kids!

I'm so glad I was able to do your family photos while I was in town, hope you enjoy them!

The Chin Kids

THANK YOU CHIN FAMILY!

These beautiful kids always bring a smile to my face.

I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek!

Philly Fun

Tonight I was finally able to upload my pictures from all the Philly sessions.

I have a lot of fun work a head of me!

Thought I'd share two of my favorites out of my 100 favorites that I have so far.

Thanks everyone who was able to schedule a session!

And those who I couldn't get to this year, let's plan on next fall :)

{I love how in this picture Dad can't get his eyes off his beautiful wife and son.

And I love how that light is shining in on their family. So natural - so beautiful.}

{oh my, these three were such a treat to photograph.

I love how they are lost in the moment here, exploring the fall leaves.}

I have heaps of photos to post so be patient. I'll do my best to get them up quickly!

Capture Your Little Goblins! ONLY $50

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2 DAYS ONLY!

October 27th & 28th

2-4pm

The Little Spook Shoot

$50 for a mini-session

@ Gardners Village

10 spooky images on CD with printing rights

{add $15 for each additional child}

***by appointment only***

801.673.2247

kdphotography@live.com

The Black Brothers showing off their Spooks!

Oh my goodness, these boys were just about the sweetest things! Cameron held my hand when we walked around the Village and little Tyler was all smiles and giggles. Thank you SO very much Black family. L it was great to meet you! Hope you enjoy the pictures :)

PS Everyone stay tuned I am going to have a Halloween special next week. You won't want to miss it!

A Family Reunion

Thank you Tiffany for introducing me to your wonderful family! I'm sure you guys had a great reunion here in Utah. Saturday was gorgeous up in the canyons, hope you enjoy the pictures!

Thanks again for choosing me as your photographer :)

Fall Sessions

The weather is really cooling down here in Utah. Lots of beautiful leaves, which means lots of beautiful locations for family shoots! My little family went up to doughnut falls yesterday, it was gorgeous! Don't let this beautiful weather slip past, call me to book a session :)

The Jack-Cal

This is our everyday. One smiling. One crying.

Definition of brotherhood at this stage I guess!

I can't decide if I like this picture better in the black and white or color. Hmmmm.

love these be-be's!

Green Smoothie Girl

As you know, I've been doing photography for the Zermatt Resort cooking classes, Delicious Health. Well, they had a very special guest come last Thursday, The Green Smoothie Girl!

I was super stoked to meet her. She has a fabulous website and great tutorial videos on how to make green smoothies. Green Smoothies? Sounds disgusting you say? Wait til you try one and you'll be hooked! (I'm drinking one as I type) My sister Leslie introduced me to Green Smoothies last year and I crave one every day. So yummy and so good for you! Here are some pictures from the event. I dare you to check out her website and double dare you to try and make your own green smoothie.

If any of you are interested in attending one of these classes here is the schedule for October.

You won't regret going!

Delicious Health Cooking Classes at Zermatt Resort Thursday, October 8th 9:30-11:00 am - Fast food to make you healthy? We've invited Robyn Openshaw, author of "The Green Smoothies Diet" to teach us all about green smoothies that are loaded with nutrition. She will explain WHY green smoothies can make an enormous difference with your energy, vitality and health. Learn how to make Robyn's powerful smoothies with 15 servings of fruit and greens. Thursday, October 22 9:30-11:00 am - Build a strong immune system now and resist the flu when winter hits. What are the most powerful foods we can eat to protect us from illness? What foods break down our natural immunity? We'll have a super foods tasters table so you can try many items. Discussion on food that will nourish the body and soul if you are sick. How to make healing chicken stock and homemade chicken soup. Thursday, October 29 9:30-11:00 am - Autumn dinner, pecan crusted chicken, butternut squash, sauteed greens and crunchy green salad. This is a warm savory dinner that comes together quickly. In this health discussion we will talk about proteins, let's analyze the protein craze-how much do we really need, what are the best sources of protein, what is difference in the quality of meat you can buy? The Delicious Health cooking series is about making delicious food that is good for the body and simple to prepare so you will have the time and energy to enjoy an active life. We use fresh, seasonal, whole foods in all the recipes. Each week we start the class with a refreshing drink then we move into the discussion and demonstration. Classes are informative, entertaining and of course, filled with delicious food. All classes are 12.00 per person with advanced registration or $15.00 at the door. *We encourage you to register in advance so we will have enough food prepared. Please reply to this email or call me directly to register (801) 550-1881 Thank you! To see the Zermatt website: click here All the best, Leslie Smoot

Philadelphia Sessions

Philadelphia Sessions

October 23-25th

ONLY THREE SPOTS LEFT!

If you are interested in booking a session

or have questions please contact me!

kdphotography@live.com

801.673.2247

To all my Philly Friends

Pherson Family

We went up Big Cottonwood Canyon for this shoot. Isn't it gorgeous? Love all the fall leaves!

Thanks Pherson family!

John and Cassie

Kissing happens when you are in love. It happens A LOT!

This is my little brother, doesn't he look smitten?!

Well he is, and I couldn't be happier for he and Cassie.

I was almost in tears during the shoot... I can't imagine what mess I'll be on the big day.

Mind you, these are tears of JOY!

Fine Art Prints For Sale

Since I've had several people ask about buying some of my fine art prints, I thought I'd open up to all. The blog is still under construction, but soon enough you will be able to buy prints right from my FINE ART blog! What a new blog?! How many blogs can a girl have?!

I'll be sure to let you know when the new fine art site is up and rollin'.

And I just want to give a BIG thank you to you.

So, thank you for all of your suport.

Circles

I've recently joined a photography group here and thought I'd share with you some of my "homework". Our subject for September was circles.

September Roses

Went out on a walk the other night and came across these beautiful roses. I love the softness of the pink and the petals.

Calahan

Oh this last set is my favorite!

Zermatt Cooking Classes "Delicious Health"

I've had the wonderful opportunity to photograph and attend

the Zermatt Resort cooking class series, Delicious Health.

The cooking classes at Zermatt Resort have been carefully developed to focus on proper technique and seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on whole foods. Classes are taught by Leslie Smoot in three to four week series. Her specialty is in preparing fast, healthy meals for the busy family. Attendees will also get the experience of meeting Chef Steven Tory Robinson, Zermatt Resorts Chef de Cuisine as he demonstrates and brings a little touch of his style to all of the classes.

If you are in Utah and have a free morning to attend one of these classes it will surly do your spirits good to be up in beautiful Midway and your tummy good to taste delicious and healthy food. I have made about 5 recipes from the series and everyone in my family LOVES them. This class gave me my all time favorite green smoothie recipe, I have it every morning because it is so refreshing. Anyways, just thought I'd share something wonderful to anyone who might be interested! You are missing out if you live in the area and don't come!

This is for those of you who dare to drink green!

Pineapple-Basil Green Smoothie

***FYI this is my personal version of the smoothie not the original***

1 cup almond milk (sugar free)

1/4 fresh pineapple

1/4 lemon

1/2 bunch basil

2 handfulls of spinach leaves

1-2 heaping tablespoons honey

1 heaping tablespoon olive oil

1 tsp fresh ginger

Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. After everything is blended, I like to throw in a few ice cubes and blend again for an icy-cool refresher.

Sara, Jeff and little Tennessee Luke

My sister was in town with her sweet little family. This was my very first time meeting this darling nephew of mine. His name is Tennessee Luke, don't you just love that?! If you haven't seen enough here, you can catch a few more shots of him here.

So so happy I could do your pictures, I know how crazy life can be when you come in town and especially when you have such a cuttie pie for everyone to meet, thanks for fitting me in :)

Mortensen Family

Oh, this shoot was simply the best! I know this beautiful family from our Philadelphia neighborhood. Lucky for me they were here in Utah and asked me to do a family session. It was bittersweet to see them. I love you guys! Thank you again for calling me, it was sooooo good to be with you. ENJOY the pictures :)

Happy Birthday Chloe!

Isn't Chloe just adorable?!

She just turned one.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHLOE

Thank you ma and pa for choosing me as your photographer!

I love being with your girls.

enjoy!