Salt Lake County Children's Photography Studio
Celebrate the various milestones of your children with a custom studio children's photography session in Salt Lake County, Utah. Sitting up, crawling, preschool, kindergarten graduation, birthdays, baptisms, high school senior photography....or any every moment!
Eighteen years seems like a lot...but it's really not
Our children are only little for a short while. They go from sitting up for the first time, to learning to walk, to starting kindergarten, to high school graduation in the blink of an eye. For a delightful way to remember these milestones, birthday, or any special occasion, consider booking a studio children's photography session in Sandy, just minutes from Salt Lake City, Utah. Each session is designed to highlight your child’s unique personality and stage of life, capturing the little details you’ll want to remember forever. Whether it’s the gummy smile of a baby learning to sit, the wobbly steps of a toddler, the excitement of a birthday, or the pride of a graduate, you will forever remember these milestones when you choose to capture them with photos. Your child leads the way during our time together, and I’ll follow their pace to ensure they feel comfortable, confident, and free to be themselves. Let’s celebrate the magic of every stage in your child’s journey with photos that tell their story beautifully!
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children's photography collections
baby and toddler milestones
children's milestones
For children ages 2 months to 3 years
Done in studio in Sandy, Ut
Milestones: sitting, crawling, walking, preschool
2 backdrops and outfits
Session Fee $250, includes $100 print credit
For children age 3 to 18 years
Done in studio in Sandy, UT or on location outdoors
Milestones: kindergarten, baptism or religious ceremonies, or any occasion
2 backdrops and outfits
Session Fee $200, includes $100 print credit
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high school seniors
Celebrate your graduation!
Fully customized session
Choice of in studio and/or on location session
Up to 4 different outfits​
Session Fee $400, includes $100 print credit
Each collection comes with a beautiful private online gallery, where you can use your print credit to order digital images as well as high quality heirloom prints, wall art, albums, and more. Session fee includes the time and talent of the photographer. Prints and products are sold separately, with collections starting at $350. Please inquire for full pricing info!
About Jami, your pediatric nurse photographer
Jami has always had an intense love for children. From helping raise her younger brothers to always being the one holding babies at family gatherings, caring for little ones has always been second nature to her. With over 28 years of experience as a pediatric nurse, Jami brings a deep understanding of child development and the ability to connect with kids of all ages. Now, as a Salt Lake City children’s photographer, she combines that passion with her creative eye to capture meaningful milestones—whether it’s a baby’s first year, a playful childhood stage, or the exciting senior year of high school.
Jami knows how to communicate with toddlers, put older kids at ease, and bring out the genuine personality of teens who might otherwise shy away from the camera. The result? Portraits filled with real expressions, heartfelt moments, and details that a cell phone simply can’t capture. From cake smash sessions to kindergarten milestones to senior portraits, Jami makes every session fun, comfortable, and a true reflection of who your child is at this moment.
Frequently asked questions about children's photography in Salt Lake County
Where are children's photography sessions done?
Children's photography sessions take place in my children's photography studio in Sandy, the heart of Salt Lake County. Easy access from I-15 between the 9000 S and 10600 S exits. After booking a cake smash photo session, you will receive details about the location and address of the studio. ​​
When should I book children's photos?
For babies, reach out to me at least a month before you would like photos done. I only book a certain number of photography sessions per month, as I also still work as a pediatric nurse. I recommend photos around 6-7 months for sitting, 9-10 months for crawling, and around 1 year for walking (I also do cake smash photography - see the services page dedicated just to one year olds and their birthday!). For seniors, I recommend reaching out the summer between their junior and senior year and we can plan for our session. For all other milestones, I recommend contacting me at least a few weeks before your desired session date. ​​
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How do I prepare for my children's photography session?
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When you book a photography session, we will plan a custom session together, discussing backdrop options as well as outfit and styling suggestions. You will receive my preparation guide that will walk you through how to prepare for your child's photos. From what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect, the guide is comprehensive and will help you relax knowing all of the tiny details are taken care of!
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Do I need to bring outfits?
I recommend no more than 2 outfits for your child during this session, with high school seniors being the exception. I do have a small client closet of outfits for 6-18 month sizing, and a small collection of dresses for older girls, but otherwise you will need to bring clothing options for your older child. I am happy to help suggest clothing that will photograph well!​​
What if my child won't cooperate for a photo session?
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I have many children's photography clients that are amazed at the beautiful photos I get, even when their baby was crawling or running away, or less than cooperative (because, let's face it, what toddler is perfectly cooperative??). I am very good with babies and children, and I even have a few tricks up my sleeve! I promise to do everything in my power to capture beautiful photos worthy of placing on your walls! As long as you follow my prep guide and make sure your child is well rested and fed, we should be able to get beautiful photos.
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Do you provide a cake for birthday sessions?
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The only session that I provide a cake for is 1 year old cake smash photos (see separate service page for that!). If you would like to bring a cupcake for your child's birthday photos you are welcome to do so. ​
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Can family be included in the child's photos?
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My studio is quite small, and due to the amount of space different setups takes, a full family photo might not be possible. Please discuss this with me when we plan your session! For outdoor sessions, I am happy to include your family for a photo or two.
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How much does a cake smash photography session cost? ​
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My sessions start with a session fee that varies depending on the type of children's photography session you choose. The session fee includes the time and talent of the photographer, the setup and cleanup, a beautiful and delicious smash cake, and a small print credit. This does NOT include the unedited or edited digital images. You may use your print credit to purchase digital images, prints, albums, or products. Digital images are $25 each. Most of my clients spend around $500 on milestone sessions and around $600-$1200 on a high school senior photography session. A full product price list is available before booking. Contact me for full pricing info! ​
Why is professional children's photography so expensive?
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As the owner of a professional children's photography studio, I have spent thousands on education, equipment, lighting, backdrops, outfits, and props. I also spend many hours planning and preparing for the session. Creating a custom session for your child is an art that I absolutely love, but it does take time. The quality backdrops I purchase for my studio are $250-$400 each. My images are hand retouched to deliver you high quality artwork, which takes time. If you are looking for a cheap photographer that throws a filter on each image and delivers the same day, I am not the photographer for you.
Where is your portrait studio located?​
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My cake smash photography sessions are done in my studio in Sandy, the heart of Salt Lake County, Utah. FYI - The pin below is not correct. The exact address will be shared once you book a cake smash photo session.
