Another year

Well, 2009 was definitely an interesting year, but a good one in most ways. I was able to meet and photograph some amazing new faces and also some great friends. Thank you so much to all of my clients for your business and for your friendships. Every photographer seems to say this, but I really do have the greatest clients!!!

Here are just some of my favorite images from 2009. Of course some are favorites for photography related technical reasons, but others are favorites for the emotions that they invoke for me.........
















































It's incredible how many of these pictures are from my photography "get-together" in Colorado this past summer. When I look at these pictures (like the one above) I get teary eyed and a huge grin spreads across my face. When I think back on 2009, that trip will forever be etched on my heart. The friends that I have made and the things that I have learned through photography are so much a part of me now.

So, thank you! Thank you to all of my photography friends (those that I've met in real life and those that I've only met in my heart) for the help, the encouragement, the laughs, the prayers, the constructive criticism and most importantly, the love. xoxoxoxoxoxo

FREE photo sessions | Utah maternity photographer

I am currently looking to expand my portfolio in the areas of maternity, birth and newborn photography. So I am giving away some free sessions in these areas!

Models will receive a free maternity, birth or newborn session, as well as (1) 8x10 and (2) 5x7 prints from their session.

Maternity photography: Maternity photos are best done in the 7th or 8th month of pregnancy--far enough along to have a nice "baby bump", but not so far that you are incredibly uncomfortable and ready to pop! :c) These sessions can be done pretty much anywhere that you feel comfortable. If you want the classic look of a black background we can set up a make-shift studio in your home. Or the pictures can be done in the baby's nursery or other parts of your home. But don't forget that outdoors can be an incredible backdrop for this type of art as well. Wherever you choose to do your session, please keep in mind that I am primarily a natural-light photographer and will need adequate light to get the best pictures for you.

Newborn photography: Newborn sessions are best done in the first 10 days of the baby's life, while baby is still curling up and sleeping a lot. These sessions are done in your home (or a relative's home if that's better for you) and are very relaxed. I am happy to wait for you to feed the baby, rock the baby, whatever is necessary to keep her content and sleepy....perfect for sweet newborn photos.

Birth photography: This is a fairly new concept for most people, and not everyone is comfortable with it. That's completely understandable, and believe me, as a mother of 4 I know what their hesitancy might be. But let me assure you that birth photography is an amazing way to document your birth experience. The photos are all done in a very tasteful, discrete way and my presence in your birthing room will be quiet and non-invasive. If you would like to see some beautiful examples of birth photography, please watch THIS SLIDESHOW, visit THIS SITE or THIS SITE.

If you are interested in being a model for a maternity, newborn or birth session, please email me at Jami@lifeinmomentsphotography.com, or call me at 801-792-8213.

Meet sweet little "M" | Utah newborn photographer

This session was rough, but so fun too. It was the first newborn shoot I have done, and I've come to realize that newborns are the toughest subjects EVER!!! I really only got a handful of usable shots (dang!), but the ones I did get are really sweet.











This one is such a fun idea I think. The clock is set to show the time that she was born!





And here's my favorite of the bunch. Julie (Mom) is a beautiful pianist, so I knew right away that I wanted to get a shot of "M" with the piano. It turned out just how I pictured it in my head!