Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Salt Lake City Portrait Photographer for Newborns, Children & Families
With over 15 years of experience, I am a dedicated portrait photographer specializing in newborns, milestones, cake smashes, and family portraits. My passion for bold, vibrant, and true-to-life colors began at a young age, leading me to pursue an Applied Science Degree in Photography in 2006. As a mother of three and a foster/adoptive parent, I understand the importance of capturing fleeting moments and large family dynamics. My home studio in West Jordan, Utah, offers a comfortable environment with curated props and outfits, ensuring every session is stress-free.I prioritize attention to detail, patience, and creating a fun yet professional atmosphere. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my clients' testimonials, which highlight my ability to make subjects feel at ease while delivering timeless, high-quality images. I am proud to serve Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, offering both studio and outdoor sessions tailored to your needs.
Services
Newborn Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
Family Portraits
Maternity Photography
Senior Portraits
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of experience in newborn and family photography
- Applied Science Degree in Photography for technical expertise
- Specializes in posing large families and capturing candid moments
- Full-service studio with curated props, outfits, and backdrops
- Quick turnaround on proofs and high-quality edited images
What people say
Amazing photographer
Patient and kind
Beautiful photos
Stress-free experience
Quick turnaround
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capturing swaddled and unswaddled poses in a safe, comfortable studio environment. Includes curated props and outfits. Ideal for parents seeking timeless images of their newborn's early days. Sessions last 1-2 hours to accommodate baby's needs.
Cake Smash Sessions
Creative cake smash photography with customizable themes and setups. Includes access to client closet for outfits and optional add-ons like smash cakes. Designed for one-year-olds, focusing on playful, memorable moments in a fun, mess-friendly environment.
Family Portraits
Outdoor or studio-based family sessions accommodating 2-15+ members. Includes posing guidance and attention to detail for cohesive, vibrant images. Packages offer extended time and additional images for larger groups and multi-family sessions.
Maternity Photography
Elegant maternity sessions highlighting the beauty of pregnancy. Available in studio or outdoor locations with outfit guidance. Focuses on creating timeless, emotive images that celebrate new beginnings and family growth.
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portraits capturing personality and achievements. Outdoor sessions in scenic Salt Lake Valley locations. Includes outfit coordination and posing to create striking, memorable images for graduation announcements and keepsakes.
People
Wendy G. Atkins
Photographer
With 15+ years of experience, Wendy holds an Applied Science Degree in Photography and specializes in newborns, families, and milestones. As a mother of three and foster/adoptive parent, she excels at posing large groups and capturing candid moments with patience and creativity.
Questions
What age range do you photograph for newborn sessions?
Newborn sessions are ideally scheduled when babies are 7-18 days old to capture sleepy, poseable moments.
How long do portrait sessions typically last?
Sessions range from 1-2 hours depending on the package, with flexibility for baby's needs or group coordination.
Do you offer outdoor photography options?
Yes! I provide outdoor sessions in scenic Salt Lake Valley locations for family portraits, seniors, and milestones.
What's included in the cake smash package?
The package includes setup, props, cake smash time, and 20 edited images. Optional add-ons like smash cakes and milk baths are available.
How soon will I receive my edited photos?
Proofs are delivered quickly, often within days, with full editing and high-resolution downloads available through an online gallery.
Can extended families book sessions?
Absolutely! I specialize in large family groups, offering extended time and additional images to accommodate multi-generational portraits.
Reviews (4)
Jennifer Neve
Jun 08, 2022
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You don't get more special than Wendy G! She does not only bring her expertise, class, style, and absolute love portraiture photography to every shoot or event. Wendy G truly photographs with a creative heart and soul. Every picture she takes you can feel the love and soul of the day and the people in them which is truly a gift. Wendy photographed our engagement secession and also our wedding. She helped ease the nerves and awkwardness of two people that don't like to have their picture taken. Wendy has a way of completely understanding what you want even when you are not sure, she captures even the little details that others tend to overlook.
Her communication was amazing and we never were left wondering about our photos. Wendy G is a wonderful photographer and person to work with. Hire her with confidence to capture the important moments in your life.
Her communication was amazing and we never were left wondering about our photos. Wendy G is a wonderful photographer and person to work with. Hire her with confidence to capture the important moments in your life.
Li-Senya R. Wearen
May 27, 2022
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Wendy was great to work with. She was kind, sweet and very attentive to our needs and asked what kind of photos we wanted. She had a questionnaire for us to fill out regarding what our vision was for our wedding. She was very detailed down to the family photos. She captured us getting dressed, the ceremony and the reception. We had such a great time during the reception so it was beautiful to see. And the photos of just us by ourselves - wow! So beautiful! We would definitely recommend her. -Li-Senya & Michael Wearen
Jeannine Fouchecourt
Apr 16, 2022
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Wendy was a pleasure to work with! She exceeded my vision for our NYC engagement shoot. On the day of our wedding, I barely even knew she was there and yet she was still able to capture all of the emotions of the day and more. Most of all, I loved her candid style, attention to detail, and creative eye.
Tanya G.
Mar 14, 2022
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We used Wendy G Photography for our engagement photos and wedding photography. Wendy brought her experience, professionalism, and creativity to give us beautiful photos that we cherish. We enjoyed having her as our photographer. She was dependable and listened carefully to what my husband and I wanted to capture in our wedding photos. Overall it was a great experience. We highly recommend Wendy.
