The Journal
IRIS GRACIELA pHOTOGRAPHY
Newborns
Maternity
Families
Fresh 48
Heirloom
Portraits
Welcome to my Journal
I’m Iris, a lifestyle newborn photographer serving Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. On the blog, I share in-home newborn sessions, maternity and family photography, little travel moments, and helpful tips for new parents. I’m so glad you’re here.
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We start with all the big milestones, engagement, wedding, maternity, newborn, and then that adorable cake smash for their first birthday. But after that, it’s easy to let the years slip by. Maybe a quick family session here and there in the fall… but not always something just for them. These little years? They go […]
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This summer, we were craving a family getaway, something easy with kids, but still special. After searching and considering so many places, we landed on Cannon Beach… and it turned out to be everything we hoped for and more. Magical, peaceful, and full of charm and the best part? It was such a simple trip […]
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From a South Jordan Maternity Photographer & Mom July 9, 2025 When your best friend announces she’s pregnant, your heart fills with joy and you instantly start thinking about how to make her feel supported and celebrated. Of course, she’ll get the baby clothes and bottles but what about the gifts that go deeper? As […]
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June 23, 2025 Utah fresh 48 Photography It’s always a special honor to be invited back to photograph a growing family. I first met this sweet family two years ago when I photographed their baby boy’s Fresh 48 session—also right here at American Fork Hospital. And now, I had the privilege of capturing their newest […]
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May 23, 2025 South Jordan Utah Maternity Photographer Maternity in the Mountains: A Rainy Surprise and a Whole Lot of Love This Utah mountains maternity session didn’t go exactly as planned and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. We had picked the perfect location just outside of South Jordan, out in one of […]
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April 10, 2025 I took my daughter to see the cherry blossoms at the Utah State Capitol this spring. Like I always do, I brought my camera but this time, I made sure to keep things simple. I spent about 10–15 minutes taking some sweet photos of her twirling under the blossoms, soaking in the […]
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February 27, 2025 Welcoming a new baby into your home is one of life’s most precious moments. Those first few weeks are filled with soft snuggles, tiny yawns, and fleeting details you never want to forget. That’s why newborn family photos at home are such a beautiful way to document this special time. As a […]
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January 15, 2025 Heirloom portraits for children are a beautiful way to capture their innocence and charm, creating timeless images that can be passed down through generations. These sessions are all about classic, refined simplicity, with a focus on your child as the centerpiece of the art. As Salt Lake City’s only photographer specializing in […]
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November 16, 2024 Creating a beautiful nursery is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for your baby’s arrival. For families in Salt Lake City, there’s no shortage of inspiration and local businesses to help you design a space that’s functional and stylish. Whether you’re drawn to modern minimalism, timeless elegance, or cozy charm, […]
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November 5th, 2024 When you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, choosing the right newborn photographer is a big decision. You want to capture those first few days in a way that reflects the beauty and intimacy of this special time. But with so many photographers to choose from, how do you know you’re […]
''Iris did an amazing job with heirloom photos of our three boys!
MY PAST CLIENTS SAY...
The photos are absolutely beautiful! They are very active, wiggly boys and she captured them so well you wouldn't even guess. We are so happy and highly recommend Iris!
-The schmidt family
-Catlyn & neil
Iris was exceptional to work with, she was responsive and informative. I told her what I was looking for and sent her a couple of photos that I liked, and she couldn't have done a better job. She captured my family perfectly in our maternity shoot, aside from having two-2-year olds that were interested in anything other than taking pictures. I highly recommend Iris as she has a keen eye for beautiful moments.
Hiring Iris was 100% the best decision we made for our maternity shoot.
-THE WINDELLS
She took her time ensuring that the lighting was great for each area and was specially great keeping our 4-year-old interested in taking pictures so we could get all the shots we wanted. She was super responsive and was able to get our photos back so quickly! We highly recommend her!
