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Who are Mini Sessions right for? Utah Family

August 24, 2022 by tayneemillerphotography@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Have you been wondering if a mini session is right for you??

The number one question I get asked as a family photographer in Utah is do you offer Mini sessions. I have great news, I do offer them a few times a year, and you are in luck that I am now booking for Utah and California. On my last post I have written out what dates and where!

If you have little kids, want just a handful of images, then a mini session is for you. If you are hoping for a more elongated experience and candid adventure then I would recommend doing a full session.

Who is a mini session best for?

Now that I have moved to Utah and typically only do mini sessions in California, this outlines who this session would be best for:

Families with children who are older school aged and cooperative
Maternity session who is pregnant with their first child
Families who have no preference on a location
Any clients who have already shot with me and know my style
A small family with children who are not shy and will cooperate
Milestone photos

I hope to see you soon!

Mini Session 2022 | Utah and California

August 10, 2022 by tayneemillerphotography@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Derek & Jacqueline Maternity | Albion Basin

August 3, 2022 by tayneemillerphotography@gmail.com Leave a Comment

Every summer the mountains of Little Cottonwood Canyon Albion Basin bloom with stunning wildflowers. They are breathtaking and only last for a few short weeks. I was so excited when Jacqueline wanted to do her maternity session at this beautiful location.

Maternity sessions are one of my favorite type of sessions and something I highly recommend people do. This season of your life is one that will go by quickly and capturing this time in your life truly is something you will never regret.

Often times women can feel drastically one way or the other. Sometimes they can feel like they are huge and look so different and someone love the body shift and change that is happening. If you fall in the category of not loving your body, focus on the memory of what you are celebrating.

When deciding what to wear for your session think about the season, the location, and what the mood will be. For something soft and romantic think flowey and lightly colored. For a more upbeat look, think of some brighter jewel tones and a pop of color! Both are beautiful and it truly is just up to you!

Do I Need a Newborn Shoot?

July 27, 2022 by tayneemillerphotography@gmail.com Leave a Comment

I am so excited to talk about this topic, because it truly is so subjective on what timing is best for a newborn session. I have heard people say over and over that you will only like a newborn shoot but the reality is, capturing your baby at anytime truly is what is worth it. I have had multiple clients who have had NICU babies or have been concerned about exposure and for those babies we didn’t do any sessions until they were 10-16 weeks old.

What’s the difference?

If you want to have those tiny little details and how they look as a brand new baby, then you would want to consider doing the newborn shoot. This will allow us to get the tiny details such as fingers, toes, the little foldable body, but they will probably sleep the whole time and all babies always grow into their bodies in those first few months.

If you do a session at 10-16 weeks you are going to have a much more alert baby, still able to get those little details but also won’t be as tiny or delicate. You will get your baby smiling and more alert which is such a fun time to capture also. This is why I always say you will not regret either time, they just are different.

Where Should I do Them?

Newborn sessions can be so sweet in home or in a studio. You really want it to just be neutral and simple to focus on the little details of the baby. If you do a 3 month session it could be done at the same places, but you could be more interactive so you could make it more playful. Bring a little toy, or let the siblings play and make the baby smile. There is lots of variety with each type!

I hope this helps to give you some perspective on what timing would be best. At the end of the day it is up to you and your family, whatever is best for you.

In Home Maternity Session | Utah Photo

July 25, 2022 by tayneemillerphotography@gmail.com Leave a Comment

When you’re getting ready for your first baby, you deserve getting to celebrate and capture this time in your life with an in home maternity session. After all the baby showers and making the registry, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all of the things you need to do to prepare. One of those things I would prioritize is capturing this time in your life.

Your first baby truly changes your life in so many ways, being able to have memories from this time of your life will always be something you will remember. An in home maternity photo session with me will leave you awaiting the arrival of your little bundle and also beautiful classic images you can look back on.

Family and Mama

Some of my favorite in home sessions are seeing people in their own environment and seeing how where this baby will be coming home to. Whether it’s of just the parents or with kids involved, it’s a cozy setting that keep things intimate and personal.

What To Wear

Neutral tones for an in home maternity session is always a great and safe way to go. In home sessions you can always have two outfits also. Here are some examples that would work.

Dad in a simple white T-shirt and natural pants
Mom in a white robe- perfect to show off her pregnant belly
Mom in a fitted white dress – this one is also perfect for family shots, covering up a little more but still showing your belly.

How to Prepare

As your session comes up, you will want to rid of any clutter in the room we will be doing the images in. Have your outfits laid out the night before and steamed and ready to go. I highly recommend getting your hair and makeup done the day of so that you can have that pressure off of you. Then last, leave the session to me! I promise I will give you a beautiful memorable session that you can look back on for years to come.

Kate + Stacie | Empowering Women Utah

July 13, 2022 by tayneemillerphotography@gmail.com Leave a Comment

This session is one I will forever think about and love! Photographing empowering women and finding connection and other people you have similarities to just feels so good.Kate and Stacie are old friends who met up for a conference in Provo where they would see the each other for the first time in three years. Kate, who is from Canada, surprised her friend Stacy with a branding shoot with me! In my opinion it was the ultimate gift to give another girl boss!

One of my favorite things about photography is the community. So these two found me on a photographer‘s group on Facebook. Kate said she love my style and my portfolio and decided to go with me. I was so flattered and also so excited to be able to do their session and capture their friendship also!

When I think back to why I loved this so much I realized, this was an ideal shoot for me because we got to have fun, dress up, and make these women feel beautiful and powerful. Kate and Stacie’s personalities were so fun and we just laughed and had a blast the whole time. It is so important to me to help women see their beauty and be a part of that process of them growing and developing!!!

The entire shoot was so so fun, but my favorite part of the shoot was getting to know them. We went deep and talked about religion and how we came to this place in our lives at this moment. Through these conversations I know I will always care about these women. It was so empowering to find similarities to other women when the world can often feel isolating.

One of the services I love to offer is helping all of my clients with outfits, texting back-and-forth options, and make up and hair suggestions. Stacie hired an amazing team for her hair and make up. I think that is always worth it because they know how to make sure it’s enough for the shoot. You want to make sure you have a decent amount of makeup and that your hair will hold for the entire shoot. This is something I’m also always able to help with.

Since Kate and Stacie were only going to be here for the weekend conference, we wanted to fit in as many of the beautiful murals in Provo as we could. The great thing about downtown Provo is that it is very small. Because we managed our time wisely we were able to hit four different locations in two hours rather than the usual two locations. It was so worth it and I’m glad we got everything that they wanted for their shoot.

Modere Collagen was the company they both sell for.

Makeup: https://instagram.com/jayci_mua?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Hair: https://instagram.com/sandyssalon_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=