Because it makes me smile

“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.”


Mark Twain quotes


I had to add this picture from last weekend's shoot, because it reminds me of the joys of life and all I do is smile when I see this. Oh, a childs laughter is the best thing in the world.

Giggles, smiles, and joy

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. ~Joyce Brothers

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu



These two boys are some of the most energetic and fun kids that I have been around in awhile.  They are full of laughter, joy, and smiles.  It was so fun to see their Mom and Dad, exactly the same way, making funny faces, having little races, and so forth.  Oh, the joy of parenthood and even better, to be the one to catch those little moments for this family to cherish for times to come.

H & K engagements

The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth.

Chinese Proverb

And I would add, to walk on the earth hand in hand with the one you love.

Young and in love!  What an amazing thing to experience and not to mention capture the moment of it.  Hope you enjoyed this small preview of some engagements taken this past weekend.

Winter Time

The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color of winter is in the imagination. ~Terri Guillemets

Today I had the chance to work with a new model and have to say how impressed I was with her. We were out in the cold and she did not complain once. It started out pretty nice, with the sun out and it being some what nice. However, it turned quickly from sun to no sun and cold. Before you knew it, the snow was falling and I felt as if my fingers were going to fall off. Emily was amazing and so easy to work with. Utah is just beautiful in the winter, but I have to say I am feeling as if I am ready for spring already.

Pretty Girls

“If a woman is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted - there is practically nothing she can't do”


Helen Lawrenson quotes



These 2 girls are going to conquer the world...

This years theme and project

Last year I had the chance to give away a free photoshoot to a wonderful woman, who has overcome so many trials. I have been inspired to go beyond that this year.

This year I have decided to end the year with a formal photo gallery of a specific theme that I will be working on over the course of the year. The theme I have decided to track is "they shall overcome all things" (D&C 76:60). If you or someone you know has flourished among the trials of life please share your story with me and I will compose a portrait of "overcoming all things". You will receive a photo from the series and I will use these to inspire others to overcome their trials. Thank you for taking this into consideration. I will complete at least 12 of these stories/portraits this year with your help.

Please send me your stories and of those that you love to be chosen for this project this year.  I am excited and want to share the beauty of life with all that I can, by capturing real lives and the stories that go with it.

email:  littlemischiefsstudios@yahoo.com  subject...portrait project

Thank You

++all participants in the photoshoot must be willing to sign a model release

1/2 birthday shoot

"Take a sprinkling of fairy dust, An angel's single feather, Also a dash of love and care, Then mix them both together. Add a sentiment or two, A thoughtful wish or line, A touch of stardust, a sunshine ray... Its a recipe, for a Baby Girl truly fine."----unknown

This little girl just had her 6 month birthday and I was honored enough to capture some photos of her for her family. She is so photogenic and was pretty much happy/content for the entire photoshoot. How I wish all photoshoots could go as easily as this one did.