The {F} Family +1

"We have a secret in our culture, and it's not that child birth is painful. It's that our women are strong."
- Unknown

When Jessica asked me if I would be interested in doing her maternity/family photos, I immediately said yes. I mean, just look at them! Aren't they just the cutest little family?! Isn't little Walter a doll? It definitely doesn't hurt that Jessica makes pregnancy look STUNNING.

Jessica & Jack also wanted their second baby's birth photographed.  Birth photography is something that's always been on my photographer's "bucket list", I guess you could say. Honestly, I was a bit scared... Okay, REALLY scared! You see, I'd never seen a baby be born before - not even my own son! (Jax was born via C-Section and I was pretty much out of it that day -all perfectly fine by me.) So as Jessica's due date got closer, I got more and more nervous.

Saturday, January 5th, 2013 was the big day. And it couldn't have gone better. 

Jessica was a ROCK STAR.

Jessica labored and delivered at a local birthing center. Her Certified Nurse Midwife, Rebecca, had everything under control the entire time(all while keeping everyone informed and calm). Jessica's doula, Bonnie, was also there, and never left her side.

Jessica had wanted a water birth, and that's exactly what she got. Jack even climbed into the tub with her. She had no IV's, no monitors, no pain medication. She labored for three hours, breathing and meditating through the contractions and pain. She was simply incredible.

Jessica's husband, Jack, was a rock. Any expectant mother would be lucky to have a husband like him during childbirth.

In addition, Jessica's mother, father and step-mother were all there to offer support and to be there to welcome this new little life into the world.

And then... there she was.

Penny Eloise Finch

7 lbs, 9 oz. & 19 inches

6:14 PM

Saturday, January 5th, 2013

Congratulations to Jack, Jessica & big brother Walter. Thank you for sharing your miracle with me. I'm honored.

<3 x ∞

Favorite {Face} of 2012 Entry

It was a tough call, but I chose this particular photo for I Heart Faces' "Favorite Face of 2012".

To get more details about contests & other photo challenges, check out www.iheartfaces.com

I'm Baaaaaack!

It's been awhile, hasn't it? I have so much to tell you, so many photos to show you and some amazing people to introduce you to! 

But, first, to those who don't know, my holiday mini-sessions are just around the corner. I have a few spots left, so if you're interested, let me know ASAP! These spots tend to fill up FAST! These are perfect for family photos, gifts or Christmas cards.

This year, included on your flash drive will be a bonus custom digital Christmas/Holiday card!

Saturday's sessions will be held at Wheeler Farm & Sunday's sessions will be held in downtown Salt Lake City as well as Gardner Village in West Jordan. 

For more info, or to book your session, please feel free to call/text me at 801-831-4385 or email me at ringholzartphotography@yahoo.com

You can also stay updated and keep in contact with me by becoming a fan of my Facebook page.

Spring Sale!

For the first time, I'm holding a Spring Sale!

The response has been incredible! My calendar is filling up fast! Contact me to book a session! (Gift certificates are also available.)

Email me at ringholzartphotography@yahoo.com 

- or -

text/call me at 801•831•4385

P.S. As of May 1, 2012, my prices will be changing.

By The Way...

Just in case I wasn't already way too busy, I finally created my personal blog. Stop by and say hello!

Project 52 | Week 6

This last week's theme was "Emotion". I couldn't pick just one, so there's two this week.

My seven year-old son has the most infectious smile. You can't help but feel it. The best part? It doesn't take much to make my munchkin happy. He forgives easily and loves with all he has. He's my hero.

This photo stirs up a variety of emotions for me. These are the cufflinks my now-ex-husband wore on our wedding day. No one knows I have them (until now). They are the only things I have kept from what was an abusive marriage. The only reason I have kept them is for my son. He is the best thing to happen from that time and he continues to be my reason for living. I keep these to remind me that one day my boy will be a husband (and father), and it's my job to teach him how to be a GREAT one.

A New Adventure!

Around the first of this year, I posted this on my Facebook fan page:


If anyone has a child with Diabetes, or would like to refer anyone, please get in touch with me. And pass the word along, too!


Life changed when I was 8 years old. I developed Type 1 Diabetes & I was TERRIFIED. But there were doctors, nurses & amazing volunteers that made the education & transition as smooth as possible for that scared kid. I'm learning that today, our children aren't as lucky as I was. Maybe the funding isn't there anymore, the volunteers just aren't volunteering, or the insurance companies don't deem the education a necessity. I don't know. But because I feel blessed to have had people there for me when I needed them, I'd like to pay it forward, somehow. I'm going to start donating my photography services and artwork to children affected by Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes and their families, whether newly diagnosed or not. 

I'm SO excited about this new project! The response has been AMAZING. I have quite a few shoots already scheduled and even more in the works. 

If anyone has a child with Type 1, or knows of a family affected by it, PLEASE contact me. My calendar is filling up fast!