🍂 Fall Family Photos in Logan Canyon — A Blended Family Story

Rachael Shine
Feb 11
2 min read

🤍 When Family Doesn’t Fit One Box (And That’s the Best Part)

Family looks different for everyone—and that’s something I genuinely love documenting.

This session was with my mother-in-law’s family, and it was a beautiful mix of:

• her kids

• her husband’s kids from previous marriages

• grandkids

• significant others

In other words: a full family. The kind that’s grown, layered, and built through years of love and change.

A family of five smiles by a river. Autumn foliage colors the background. Man in tan shirt raises arms, women and girls in casual wear.

🍁 Fall in Logan Canyon Is Always a Yes

We met up in Logan Canyon during peak fall, and it did not disappoint. Golden leaves, crisp air, and that soft mountain light that makes everything feel a little extra magical.

Instead of forcing stiff poses, we leaned into movement—walking, laughing, and letting everyone just be themselves. The canyon gave us space to spread out, relax, and enjoy the time together.

🌊 River Shenanigans (And One Unexpected Swim)

At one point, we wandered down by the river—and that’s when things got even more fun.

Everyone was laughing, messing around, skipping rocks… and then my sister-in-law’s boyfriend slipped straight into the water. Fully soaked. One side of his body absolutely drenched. 😅

A couple embraces happily on a leaf-covered path in a park. They wear casual clothes, with autumn leaves and green trees in the background.

From that moment on, the session turned into a very strategic game of:

✔ posing him just right

✔ hiding the soaked side

✔ laughing every time someone almost gave it away

Honestly? It just added to the memory.

📸 Why These Sessions Matter So Much

Extended and blended family sessions can feel intimidating—but they’re some of the most meaningful to look back on.

These photos aren’t about perfection.

They’re about:

🤍 showing up

🤍 laughing together

🤍 documenting this version of family

Because families grow. They change. And these moments—river mishaps and all—won’t happen the same way again.

Four smiling girls sit on a leafy path during autumn, surrounded by colorful trees. Cozy sweaters add warmth to the cheerful scene.

✨ Final Thoughts

This session was loud, chaotic, joyful, and full of connection. Exactly how family photos should feel.

If you’ve been putting off family photos because your family doesn’t look “traditional,” let this be your sign: that’s exactly why you should do them.

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Real life welcome. 🤍