Coordinating Colors. Although still popular to wear matching shirts, it is much more appealing with the final photos to picks a couple colors for your group. Bright colors are always in season! Think about your home decor and what colors will blend best on your walls. A popular group color for a recent photo shoot was red, white, and navy blue representing three generations of McPolin's in Park City. There are some wonderful white backgrounds at the McPolin barn, so think ahead and wear colors to provide a stricking backdrop for your photos.
Limit Patterns. Be aware of patterns, they can be distracting and create unwanted patterns in your final images.
Plan Ahead. Once you're confirmed your session, start thinking of clothes right away. If you wait till the day of your may find issues of clothes not fitting, being dirty or need to be dry cleaned.
Say No to Characters. Yes, your child might light his Toy Story shirt, but just like patterns, characters on shirts can also be very distracting.
Avoid all white or all black. Wearing an all white shirt can sometimes lose its detail in the final image, and the same can be said for all black. However, I have also had great sessions in winter with families in all black. Just stick to solid colors and your family reunion photos will be cherished for generations.
Textures are your friend. Adding scarves, hats, or belts will always add some excitement to your images.
Think classic. Your Park City Family Reunion photos will be hanging on your walls and treasured for years to come. By choosing simple, classic clothes your will help give your images a timeless feel.
One of the most popular locations for Family Reunion photos is at the McPolin Barn in Park City. This is an iconic historic landmark in Park City and everyone remembers the white barn. There are opportunities to shoot with the barn in the background, open fields with mountain backgrounds, on a bridge, next to a stream, and of course, climbing in trees. You'll see many shots from around the barn in my Family Reunion Photography photo gallery.
Just wanted to thank you again for the lovely pictures, and I have sent them out to all the various family members. We are all very impressed at the quality and editing, you did a great job with a lot of camera-shy folks!
Take care, thanks so much!
Vina D.
Hire a professional if you want beautiful family pictures while on your Park City vacation with your family?
Tis the season for Park City Family Reunion Photography, beginning with the Thanksgiving Holiday right through the end of 2024. Park City family reunion groups can be performed throughout the Park City area, from the McPolin Barn, to historic backgrounds on Main Street, city parks and to mountain tops to tree tops. We can travel to you, or I meet you at any location you desire.
It's difficult to gather the whole family together, so that needs to be the most important image you capture. Our Family Photography Sessions include the following, and any other fun, candid shots with the family
From couples and small families right on up to family reunions with several generations represented, we will help you to select a location, or on the slopes, we can highlight your family and each of its members. Our expertise will make you feel at ease in front of the camera, and provide you with images to cherish for a lifetime.
Be sure to book your Family Vacation Photography as soon as possible, it's a busy time for all local Park City photographers.
Montage Deer Valley Clients Include:
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Contact us today to book your next event - 435.714.0331 or [email protected]
Montage Deer Valley Event Photography by Vicki Gaebe and ParkCityPhotography.com
Fall in considered to be one of the best seasons to visit Park City, at least it's one of my favorite seasons. It's also the perfect time to capture your family photos set against a backdrop of autumn colors. Our photography start at just $250 for a single family, up $350 for groups of up to 25. I look forward to meeting you family. Read my blog about "What to Wear for Family Reunion Photos"
The Historic McPolin Barn is a favorite for family photos, no matter what season. View our FAMILY REUNION PORTFOLIO for samples of more photos around Park City.
Call today to book your family reunion photos.
One of my favorite places to photograph is the historic McPolin Barn, winter, spring, summer or fall. It's also one of the best locations for Park City family reunion photography. Do you know the story behind the McPolin Barn? The McPolin Barn is probably one of the most photographed landmarks in Park City. No matter what season, it's creates unmistakable charm in every image captured. Many ask about it's history; here a summary of its history dating back to the late 1800's.
The original 160-acre McPolin Farm was homesteaded in 1886 by the Harrison McLane family and acquired by Isabelle and Dan McPolin around 1900. In 1908 the McPolin's erected the barn of recycled timber salvaged from an old tailings mill. The barn was built by fitting timbers together without the use of nails. The barn is 7,468 square feet including the loft, and the milking parlor, added in the 1950's, is 1,500 square feet. Windows have been installed in the barn for public viewing.
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trick and Grace McPolin inherited the farm in 1923 and operated it as a dairy farm until they sold it to D. A. Osguthorpe, a Salt Lake veterinarian, in 1948. He increased the herd to 100 and built the milking parlor. The old house burned shortly after Osguthorpe purchased the farm. A concrete block house was built across the highway where members of the family lived until Park City purchased the farm in 1990. The only structure remaining is the milking shed as the home was removed by the City.
The McPolin house, located at the back of the Farm, is a somewhat smaller replica of the original structure, which was moved to this location in two pieces in the early 1920's, the farm house is 400 square feet. Prior to its relocation it served as a mine office. The reconstructed house is similar in outward appearance to the original Pyramid Cottage type house, which reflects early 20th century Park City architecture.
Thanks to the support of the citizens of Park City, the McPolin Farm has been extensively refurbished, including stabilizing the barn, to maintain it as the most significant visual feature of the valley and an entry corridor landmark. The bucolic setting provides a haven from today's fast-paced life and welcomes residents and visitors to Park City.
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Wild horses have occupied the Onaqul Mountains since the late 1800s. Most of the horses are descendants of horses that escaped from local ranches. This is also the route taken by the Pony Express riders around Simpson Springs. The vast, open terrain of Tooele County has been home to wild horses for generations. Their power and majesty can be observed while venturing into the county’s outback around the Onaqui and Cedar Mountain Herd Management Areas. The Bureau of Land Management created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. Broadly, the law declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and stipulates that the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service have the responsibility to manage and protect herds in their respective jurisdictions within areas where wild horses and burros were found roaming in 1971.
Did you know? The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign (AWHPC) advocates for more effective use of PZP on the Onaqui wild horses as an alternative to the roundup and removal of these beloved mustangs. The long-range goal is to achieve a balance between natural mortality and reproduction rates in order to eliminate the need for removals, so that every wild horse born in the Onaqui Mountains can live free and die wild in their homes on the range.
Prints, Metal and Canvas are available in most all sizes. Please inquire about pricing and sizing. Images online are proofs and will be professionally edited when sent to the printers. VIEW THE WILD HORSE AND MUSTANG GALLERY
Serving the Park City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah areas.
Park City Corporate Event Photography recent Clients
Viacom/VH1 - (Montage Deer Valley)- March 2017
Park City Convention & Visitors Bureau
U.S. Equestrian Team - 2002 World Equestrian Games
Corporate Team Building
Done to Your Taste Catering
Retails Solutions President's Club - 2015, 2014, 2013
DigiDay Retail and Brand Summit (Montage Deer Valley)- 2014, 2015 (SEE PHOTOS)
Red, White & Snow Ski Event - 2014
High Star Ranch - 2008 through 2015
SKF - Life Cycle Management Conference - 2015
Park City Special Events (Tour of Utah, Miner's Day, 4th of July, Autumn Aloft)
ARCS Convention 2014 - Grand America Hotel
Deer Valley Resort
UCLA Division of Film, Theater, Television 2015, 2016, 2017 - Sundance Film Festival
Firelight Media - Sundance Film Festival 2015, 2017
Columbia University Alumni - Sundance Film Festival
Utah Olympic Park Team Building Events
Why book a meeting or corporate event in Park City?
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Coordinating Colors. Although still popular to wear matching shirts, it is much more appealing with the final photos to picks a couple colors for your group. Bright colors are always in season! Think about your home decor and what colors will blend best on your walls. A popular group color for a recent photo shoot was red, white, and navy blue representing three generations of McPolin's in Park City. There are some wonderful white backgrounds at the McPolin barn, so think ahead and wear colors to provide a stricking backdrop for your photos.
Limit Patterns. Be aware of patterns, they can be distracting and create unwanted patterns in your final images.
Plan Ahead. Once you're confirmed your session, start thinking of clothes right away. If you wait till the day of your may find issues of clothes not fitting, being dirty or need to be dry cleaned.
Say No to Characters. Yes, your child might light his Toy Story shirt, but just like patterns, characters on shirts can also be very distracting.
Avoid all white or all black. Wearing an all white shirt can sometimes lose its detail in the final image, and the same can be said for all black. However, I have also had great sessions in winter with families in all black. Just stick to solid colors and your family reunion photos will be cherished for generations.
Textures are your friend. Adding scarves, hats, or belts will always add some excitement to your images.
Think classic. Your Park City Family Reunion photos will be hanging on your walls and treasured for years to come. By choosing simple, classic clothes your will help give your images a timeless feel.
One of the most popular locations for Family Reunion photos is at the McPolin Barn in Park City. This is an iconic historic landmark in Park City and everyone remembers the white barn. There are opportunities to shoot with the barn in the background, open fields with mountain backgrounds, on a bridge, next to a stream, and of course, climbing in trees. You'll see many shots from around the barn in my Family Reunion Photography photo gallery.
Fall is one of my favorite times to shoot, and Jackson Hole, one of my favorite fall locations. Our target again this year were wildlife and landscapes; so from sunrise to sunset we set out with cameras, tripods, and a carload of lenses, batteries recharged and plenty of memory cards. We heard there were black bears, so we headed into Grand Teton National Park by way of the Teton Village-Moose Road hoping for a chance encounter of black bears this year. Before reaching the Park we encountered a “bear jam” and an unexpected surprise - black bears, up close and personal. I stood in awe of the scene and then frantically grabbed my camera and found a spot to capture these incredible animals.
A large group of photographers had stationed themselves at positions surrounding the ponds where the bears had been seen. We too took a spot at the ponds and waiting patiently for another bear to arrive. Finally, emerging from the bushes and into the water was a beautiful “cinnamon” color black bear. He ambled along the trail and then turned directly in our direction. What luck as we captured shots of him crossing the stream, and then out to ponds for a cool dip.
After a dip he headed back in our direction and we were again up close and personal with a black bear. He’d been slowly making his way through the bushes in our direction, filling up on hawthorne berries, and then suddenly, he emerged. As we slowly backed away, I continued to take shots of him. He was getting a bit too close, so I decided on “one last shot” before we got out of his way and back up to the road. I had once chance to get this up close and personal photo of “Cinnamon.” Just as he emerged from the bushes, I turned back and took one shot! I think I nailed it!
It was an incredible experience that we spent the entire day at the ponds, catching black bears all day long playing in the water and hanging out in the trees. Recalling this incredible encounter is an experience I will appreciate forever as the photo hangs in a cherished place in my home. I return to Jackson every year to continue my search for this elusive beautiful animal. However, the grizzlies are on my list for next year.
View other wildlife images in my Park City Photography - Wildlife Gallery
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