Celebrating Graduates

It’s the time of year when we gather to celebrate with our beloved graduates as they end a major chapter of their lives, and set off on a new one. There is a lot to be proud of, considering how far they have come. I’m confident that every one of them has something beautiful to offer the world.

A young woman in graduation attire, including a cap and gown, sitting on a red geometric sculpture outdoors, smiling.

Young woman in blue graduation cap and gown outdoors with pink flowering trees in background.

A woman in a graduation cap and gown running through a library aisle.

A young woman in a blue graduation gown and cap standing next to large blue letters that spell out "RYU" on a sidewalk, with trees and a building in the background.

A young woman in a graduation cap and gown blowing confetti outdoors

Congratulations

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Congratulations 〰️

Enjoying Cross E Ranch

Cross E Ranch’s annual Spring Festival is about to wrap up, but not before we had a chance to visit the baby animals, and of course, chow down on some donuts. It’s one of our favorite places to celebrate both spring and fall, and I am honored to say that they chose to use my photography in their marketing department.

A close-up of a fluffy baby chick standing on wood shavings, with beak open and blue eyes.

Close-up of two brown calves resting their heads together on wood chips.

A young boy balancing on an inflatable obstacle in a farm or outdoor setting, wearing a red t-shirt with camping-themed graphics and gray sweatpants.

Several piglets nursing from a large sow with visible teats.

Adorable baby goat with black and white face looking at camera, standing on a bed of straw.

Farm Life

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Farm Life 〰️

Spring in the Garden

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, a large botanical garden on the grounds of the University of Utah, had a well attended free day in celebration of Earth Day last April. The rose garden still hadn’t bloomed, but so many other flowers were bursting at the seams. Beautiful!

Close-up of vibrant orange and yellow ranunculus flowers with green foliage in the background.

Close-up of a yellow star-shaped flower on a succulent plant in a terracotta pot, with blurred background.

Succulent plant with pink and yellow flowers growing among rocks.

Field of purple and white wildflowers with green foliage, blurred background.

Close-up of a Crown Imperial flower with orange bell-shaped blooms and green leaves.

Colorful

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Colorful 〰️

Skiing Meets Rodeo in the City

Skijoring came for a visit to downtown Salt Lake City, Utah last winter. I squeezed into the front row of the sidelines to capture a few shots of these talented people, and this was just a taste. The full event happens annually in beautiful Park City, Utah up the canyon.

A woman riding a horse pulls a person on skis in a snowy urban environment, participating in a ski joring event.

A man riding a horse in snowy conditions, wearing traditional equestrian attire.

Urban scene with horses and riders near a modern building

A person in a blue jacket riding a light-colored horse on a snowy city street.

Man in cowboy attire riding a horse on a snow-covered city street, with buildings and traffic lights in the background.

Cowboys in the City

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Cowboys in the City 〰️

First Class Genealogy Conference

RootsTech 2025 by FamilySearch is the largest family history event in the world. Miraculously I managed to obtain a press pass and enjoyed three full days of capturing all the wonderful participants last March. I look forward to participating again next year. Check it out! Maybe you’ll love it too.