Family Reunions Are the Best Kind of Chaos

The Barton family knows how to make the most of their time together! Traveling in from all across Utah—and even Las Vegas—they reunited at Bear Lake for a weekend full of sunshine, cousin laughter, and unforgettable memories. As a Rich County photographer, I got to be part of the fun by capturing their whole crew during their family photos, and it was such a joy.


One Big House, One Big Family

The Bartons stayed in a single rental home that fit the entire extended family. It’s always so special when everyone can be under one roof, and the love and connection between this group was so evident. Whether they were helping each other get ready or joking around between shots, it felt like every moment was filled with warmth and laughter.


Cousins, Cardboard, and Creative Memories

One of my favorite details from this session was their commitment to including everyone in the photos. One cousin who’s currently serving in the military couldn’t make it—but the Bartons brought a life-sized cardboard cutout of him, and it was surprisingly convincing in some of the shots! It was a sweet and creative way to make sure he felt included, and those photos are sure to be extra meaningful.


Planning a Family Trip to Bear Lake? Let’s Make It Memorable.

If you're bringing your family together in Bear Lake, I'd love to help document your time with a photo session that captures all the joy and connection you're creating. Whether you're local or traveling in, I'm honored to be a Rich County photographer who gets to help families freeze these once-in-a-lifetime moments. Let’s make it happen! Reach out hereto get started.

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Outdoor family portrait session in an aspen grove with casual clothing and natural lighting.
Family wearing pink and blue outfits poses together in sun-dappled aspen forest during summer photoshoot.
A family stands together in a sunlit aspen grove wearing coordinated pink and blue outfits for a summer photo session.
A family enjoys a sunny photoshoot together in a wooded outdoor setting with natural greenery.
A family poses together outdoors for a portrait in coordinated casual outfits with a natural forest background.
A family group stands together outdoors in a sunlit aspen grove during summer.
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A group in coordinated light colored outfits sits together outdoors among aspen trees in a sunny forest setting.
Group in coordinating blue and pastel outfits posing together in a sunlit aspen grove.
A large group in light-colored attire poses together for outdoor photography in a wooded area.
Large family gathering poses in a sun-dappled forest wearing coordinated pastel and neutral colored outfits.
A black and white photograph of a large family group standing together in a wooded outdoor setting.
A large group stands together in casual attire among aspen trees in a sun-dappled forest setting.
Large group wearing coordinated blue and white outfits poses together in a sunlit aspen forest setting.
Extended family group dressed in coordinating neutral tones poses together outdoors in a sunlit wooded setting.
A large extended family group poses outdoors together in a wooded setting wearing coordinated casual summer clothing.
A large group of people wearing coordinated neutral-toned outfits poses together in a sunny forest setting.
A large group wearing coordinated casual outfits poses together in a sunlit wooded outdoor setting.
A group of people in coordinated pastel outfits pose together for a portrait in a sunlit wooded area.
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A group poses together in a serene birch forest setting wearing coordinated pink and white outfits on a sunny day.