Utah event photographer {Cystic Fibrosis Walk}

What an honor to be able to document this event! This was a walk to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. They had a great turn out. A big thank you to Emily who came and shot with me! :) Here are a few from that morning.
Check out this fantastic blog of the wonderful Lora who contacted me about photographing the CF Walk. She makes amazing stamped jewelry...
CLICK HERE Her daughter has CF...she is all about causes. I love it!

They had these fab skaters there to perform-


This side walk chalk artist was so amazing!


Music...

Lots and lots of support for loved ones with CF.

I have a special place in my heart for this family...their daughter Drae has CF, I photographed their family a months ago,you can see them here.



Activities for the kids

runners and those who walked got a rose at the end. They have something called the 64 roses because it's easier for kids to say than Cystic Fibrosis. Tender, I know.

Spencers Make a Wish

This was another amazing experience for me. I was able to go with Spencers family to the Make a Wish foundation in Murray Utah and document Spencer declaring his wish. Now I haven't known this family long, but I dearly love them already. Spencer has the sweetest, kindest spirit about him. It was hard to choke back the tears over and over.


Spencer holding his token before he throws it in the Wishing pond.

Family making their wishes...

The ceiling of the building. It was AMAZING.

Happy Spencer

Spencer talking about what he'll wish for

Writing down his wish...so EXCITING!

Mama Holly writing her wish for Spencer



He puts his wish in this special place

then takes it to a special room that he has the key to

The family tells their wishes for Spencer. I could hardly not cry. So I just did.

He puts his wish in this

then attaches it to this...and his wish is officially declared to the Wishing Wizard!

After wards, they go into a room to celebrate, and eat ice cream and cookies. How can you resist this 7 year old face?





I love this picture of him! So much, I do.

I love you guys!!! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to share such a precious experience with you. I will never forget it.

Super Spence benefit

These are just a few of the images I took of Spencers fundraiser event. Raising money for the insurmountable costs of treating cancer. It was so touching how many people came to support him and his family. Chick-fil-a is having a giving back day on Tuesday April 6th! Chick-fil-a of South Jordan is donating 10% of the days proceeds, plus taking cash & check donations & holding an in-store silent auction. Thanks Chick-fil-a!

These are his amazing parents Holly and Nate. Holly had to come without Spencer. He was off fighting cancer. I think she was pretty moved at the sheer number of people who came and the literal amount of work that went into putting on such an event by her friends.

The Jazz bear and one of their players- Wesley Matthews, showed up VIA HELICOPTER!!!








This awesome GameNGo video gaming truck came. Seriously so fantastic. It has mounted big flat screen TV's inside and like 12 kids play at the same time. Plus, the TV's outside. This would be the coolest thing ever for a birthday party. They come to you! If you're interested in this at all, I have their info.

Spencers Dad getting his head shaved- and little brother too. :) Over 100 people have shaved their head to support Spencer. Incredible.

Tender moment alert: This little guy showed up with this bag of his own money from his piggy bank. All he had was donated to Spencer. I had to shed a tear while taking this. Really, it helps you realize what life is really all about.



Hang in there Spencer. You can do it!! Now tell me this boy isn't loved & completely adored by many. I photographed this event free of charge. I'm always happy to donate my time and images to great causes like this. contact me for info.

Kira's Birth

I very well may be changing the spelling of Kira's name very shortly....Michelle and Joe haven't decided yet. So...what an amazing experience!! I was able to see Michelle's c-section performed early this morning. Michelle has become a dear friend to me. We met through my best friend in Denver, and communicated a bit when Michelle lived in Las Vegas, she is also a photographer ( a very good one at that). This is her first girl!! She has 2 other boys, but James passed away when he was just 2, about a year and a half ago. Michelle is an incredibly strong and inspiring woman. I have learned so much from her. It was such a honor to be in the delivery room with her! Love you Michelle!