Ogden, Utah is a pretty great place to live and there’s no family that knows that better than the Caldwell family. As the mayor of Ogden, Mike has led this community since 2012, a place which was recently rated by Forbes as the 3rd best place to raise a family!
A scenic drive through Ogden Canyon leads to the tiny and charming town of Huntsville, Utah located just off the shores of Pineview Reservoir and nestled next to the back side of the Wasatch Range. A short drive up the mountain leads to Snowbasin Ski Resort which was opened in 1939, and is one of the oldest continually operating ski resorts in the United States.
It was against this breathtaking backdrop that I was privileged to photograph the fabulous Caldwell family.
The mountains were lush and green, a thunderstorm having just passed in the nick of time for their family photo session.
It was evident that these two sisters, ages 12 and 14, share a strong sisterly bond and know how to make each other laugh!
Kalii and Chloe have the hearts, and legs, of champions! Last October Kalii handily won the overall Women’s Division of the 2014 XTERRA 5k Trail Run in Kapalua Maui, Hawaii and little sis Chloe was not far behind.
I had so much fun capturing the special relationship they have!
Props to my husband Jared for noticing that Kalii and Chloe were shivering and for running to our car to get them a quilt to warm up with!
I feel very grateful for the opportunity I had to capture these special family bonds and it is very apparent that Cathrina and Mike are amazing parents!
Happy Father’s Day Mike! You sure have some amazing daughters!
As the sun set over the Wasatch Mountains I had already captured so many great photos of the Caldwell family but I just couldn’t resist the magic of the setting sun, and I kept snapping away!
Thanks for sticking around guys!
Even though I can’t vote for him since I don’t live there, I will be cheering for Mike Caldwell for Mayor this Fall when he runs for re-election!
Cathrina and Mike, thank you for hiring me to photograph your beautiful family! I feel so lucky that I got to take a little peek inside of your family life and to document the love you have for each other!
Your happiness is contagious! Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to bump into you at The Sonora Grill or Thai Curry Kitchen next time I’m in Ogden!
xo
Rebecca