Who are Creative Captures?

We are a Family run Photography Business.

My name is Jen. I started this company and this is my cute family. We have considered starting a YouTube Channel, because of the fun we have together, but who has the time?!? We enjoy being together and that includes working together. When Creative Captures became a reality I only photographed families. Soon I started expanding my business to Seniors, Babies and Maternity. I said I would NEVER, EVER photograph weddings. Well, I had clients keep asking and finally I decided to take the leap. I brought our son, Hayden, along with me as moral support and as my assistant. He was 11 at the time, but was great at helping grab equipment and holding reflectors for me. Then when it was time for me to upgrade my camera, I handed him my old one and said “lets see what you can do”. That was the beginning of turning this one woman show into a family company. Hayden is now my 2nd shooter to all weddings. He takes Photography courses in High School and soon I’m hoping to have him assist on editing! My husband, Geoff, also 2nd shoots when he can get away from work. Typically, we use out of town weddings as a work/play getaway for the two of us. Our oldest daughter, Kaylyn, hopes to follow in Hayden’s footsteps soon, but I’m thinking of having her run the social media aspect, since she’s very app savoy and on her phone all the time anyway.

As a family we enjoy traveling, particularly Disney Trips. We used to go every year, but now it’s more like every 2-3 years. I love to chat Disney, if you have any park questions please ask! (I debated on writing a Disney Parks Travel book years ago, but then started this business and again who has the time?!?!) We’re hoping to one day shoot some Disney themed weddings. Personally my dream career is to work as a Disney Fine Arts Photographer at Disneyworld. Hayden would love to work as a Disney Imagineer. My goal is to become a Disney Annual Pass Holder.

Jen

So here’s a few things about me. My name is Jen. I love Disney, Photography and Reading. Chocolate always wins over Vanilla, Sunsets over Sunrises, and Disney over Universal. I love naps (hate mornings) and workout 4-5 days a week at the gym. I don’t like to chew gum and I’m not a big candy fan, baked goods are where it’s at (brownie batter and cookie dough)! My favorite animal is a lion or Golden Retriever. I love romance/comedy movies and fiction books. I’m addicted to travel and hope to visit more places around this beautiful world in the future.

Geoff

Geoff is my husband of 20 years! When we met my senior year of high school, neither of us had plans of marriage. We were both dating other people and incredibly young. We dated for 4 months, engaged for 10 months and then married at the young ages of 19 & 20! I guess when you know, you know! Geoff started in a career in retail around that time. We did not expect him to stay in that career for 20 years, with the same company. He worked his way up the corporate ladder, making good money, but having no home life. Then, slowly his health, both physical and mental, started to decline. Ulcers, anxiety attacks, insomnia and depression found him. He realized he was not happy in the direction his life had taken. He had missed out on so much of his family life and watching his children grow……so after much discussion, prayer and thought he quit his job. We survived off savings and my photography business and 10 months later he found a career he LOVES. This is what brought us to Utah. Moving away from family and the only place Geoff had ever lived Portland, Or. It was a leap of faith, but we couldn’t be happier here. You’ll find Geoff in the gym 6 days a week or playing video games.

Hayden

Hayden is our 16 year old son. He often gets mistaken for 19. He’s responsible, smart and witty. He loves video games, the paranormal, comic book heroes and being creative. Watching this young man grow up has been an honor and the thought of only having him home for another two years, breaks this mamas heart. He has taken photography every year in high school and is currently learning Photoshop and Lightroom. I’m excited to see where his future will take him.

Kaylyn

Kaylyn is our middle child at 13 years old. She also gets mistaken for much older than she is, usually 15 or 16. She loves the beach, travel, sappy romance movies and all things girly. This girl is most happy listening to music in her room, while doing her hair and makeup. Kaylyn holds her standards high and her values true. Her friends and family all admire the person she is.

Brynley

Brynley is the baby of the family and she takes that position seriously. There are times we wish she’d act more her age, but then again she is only 10! She’s incredibly spunky and feisty. She hates peanut butter and fish, but loves all things spicy or sour. She is very crafty and enjoys creating projects. She has her Daddy’s sense of humor, but can also be very sensitive like her Mommy.

So this is us in a nutshell. When you hire me as a your photographer, you’re also getting either Hayden or Geoff, sometimes both. We’d love to work with you and get to know you, our clients.

Jen

This is US!