Utah Family Photographer For Natural & Connected Family Photography
Family life is a beautiful kind of chaos that’s full of big belly laughs, tiny hands, inside jokes, and fleeting moments you swear you’ll remember forever. As a Utah family photographer serving Salt Lake County, Davis County, Utah County, and the surrounding Wasatch Front, my passion is documenting these chapters of your story with images that feel true to who your family is.
My sessions are relaxed, kid-friendly, connection-focused, and designed to highlight all the things you love most about your people. No stiff posing. No forced smiles. Just genuine moments that grow more meaningful with time.
Family Photography Utah | Capture What Matters Most
Family photos shouldn’t be stressful. They shouldn’t feel like a production. And they definitely shouldn’t feel like someone else’s version of what “perfect” looks like. My approach is simple: Create a fun, low-pressure experience that results in real, timeless images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
What You’ll Experience:
- Gentle guidance that keeps you feeling natural, not posed
- Prompts and direction that match your family and their vibe
- Space for candid moments, movement, and personality
- A calm environment where everyone feels comfortable
Whether we’re exploring a canyon, playing in tall grass at sunset, or snuggling at home on the couch, your session will be designed to highlight what makes your family unique.
Understanding Your Family’s Dynamic
No two families look the same, interact the same, or carry the same energy, which is why every session is customized.
In smaller families, I can highlight those intimate, everyday connections: the quiet hand-holding, the giggles, the shared glances. In larger or extended families, I work intentionally to capture the layered relationships, individual personalities, and big group moments that make your family special.
My role is part photographer, part director, part chaos coordinator, and fully invested in making sure every person feels comfortable and genuinely seen. You’ll get a gallery full of:
- Full group portraits
- Subgroup combinations (siblings, couples, grandparents)
- Individual portraits of kids
- Lifestyle moments and connection-focused interactions like candid laughter, movement, hugs, and other details
- Guided portraits
Personalized, Stress-Free Sessions Designed Around You
Your family photography session is crafted to fit your needs, preferences, and personality. What’s included:
Pre-Session Consultation
We chat about your vision, family dynamics, outfit coordination, and the overall mood you want.
Location Selection
Whether you love mountains, open fields, lakeside views, downtown textures, or cozy in-home sessions, I help you choose a location with great lighting and the perfect vibe for your family.
Kid-Friendly Flexibility
Meltdowns happen. Snacks happen. Wiggles happen. I work with it all.
Natural Posing + Real Connection
You’ll be guided when you need it, but encouraged to interact authentically throughout the session.
A Beautiful, Varied Gallery
You’ll receive a mix of posed images, movement-based prompts, and genuine in-between moments that reflect your family’s real dynamic.
Why Families Choose Karisa Marie Photography
Families choose me for my warm approach, natural editing style, and the way I make sessions feel comfortable and enjoyable. My clients love my fast communication, calm personality, and the way I interact with them during the session. I care deeply about delivering galleries that are full of beautiful images showing the beautiful connections your individual family has!
Family Photography Locations
Whether you prefer nature, city backdrops, or an indoor setting, I help you find a location that matches your vision perfectly. I photograph families throughout the Wasatch Front in areas including:
Salt Lake City • West Jordan • Sandy • South Jordan • Millcreek • Herriman • Taylorsville • Draper • Provo • Orem • Lehi • Spanish Fork • Pleasant Grove • American Fork • Saratoga Springs • Springville • Eagle Mountain • Payson • Layton • Bountiful • Syracuse • Clearfield • Kaysville • Farmington • And more
Mini Family Session
Starting at $150
- Perfect for holiday cards!
- Session is 20 minutes
- 15 edited images
- $75 non-refundable deposit to book
- Remainder due the day before the session
- Travel fees applicable if 35+ miles from West Jordan
Full Family Session
Starting at $250
- 2-6 people
- Session typically lasts 60 minutes
- 50+ edited images
- $100 non-refundable deposit to book
- Remainder due the day before the session
- Travel fees applicable if 35+ miles from West Jordan
Extended Family Session
Starting at $375
- 7+ people
- $10/person additional after 15 people
- Session typically lasts 60-90 minutes
- 70+ edited images
- $100 non-refundable deposit to book
- Remainder due the day before the session
- Travel fees applicable if 35+ miles from West Jordan
Maternity Photography Throughout Utah
A growing family deserves to have this chapter documented beautifully. I offer maternity photography throughout the Wasatch Front, focusing on natural posing and meaningful connection. Your maternity session can be:
- Just you
- You + your partner
- You + your whole family
- In home or outdoors
I encourage highlighting the connection between partners, showcasing your beautiful baby bump, and I offer pose suggestions that match your comfort level in the final stretch of pregnancy. This time is so precious and it deserves to be documented forever!
In-Home or Studio Newborn Photography
I offer natural, baby-led newborn photography that’s designed to document your first days at home with your little one. These sessions are peaceful, slow-paced, and flexible around their schedule.
You can choose from either an in-home newborn session or a studio session. I love photographing this time as a blend of lifestyle moments, gentle posing, and showcasing your new chapter as a family.
Book Your Family Photography Session
Your people are growing and changing every day. Let’s capture them as they are right now, so you can revisit this moment forever. Reach out today to book your Utah family photography session.
