When families gather at Bear Lake, it’s usually for something special—a summer vacation, a family reunion, or simply the chance to spend a few days together away from everyday life. Those weekends are often filled with boating, raspberry shakes, games, and late-night conversations, making them the perfect time to schedule updated family portraits.
As a Bear Lake extended family photographer, I love helping families preserve those rare moments when everyone is together. Extended family sessions have become some of my favorite sessions because they capture relationships across multiple generations, creating photographs that become even more meaningful with time.
Why Hire a Bear Lake Extended Family Photographer?
One of the biggest challenges with extended family portraits is coordinating everyone’s schedules. When relatives travel from different cities—or even different states—vacations often become the only time everyone is together.
That’s why Bear Lake is such a popular place for family photography. Whether you’re staying in Garden City, renting a cabin, or spending the week on the lake, it’s the perfect opportunity to update your family portraits without planning another separate trip.
The scenery is beautiful, the evenings provide soft, flattering light, and there are countless locations that photograph beautifully throughout the summer.
Making Large Family Sessions Easy
One concern I hear from families is that extended family sessions will feel overwhelming.
The truth is, they don’t have to.
I guide every session from start to finish, beginning with the largest group while everyone is together. From there, we photograph grandparents with grandchildren, each individual family, siblings, cousins, and any combinations that are important to your family.
Having a plan keeps the experience relaxed while making sure no important groupings are forgotten.
Your Family Story Deserves to Be Remembered
Children grow, grandparents age, and families continue to change.
These photographs become part of your family’s legacy, reminding future generations exactly what this season of life looked like.
As a Bear Lake extended family photographer, I love helping families preserve these once-in-a-lifetime gatherings with images that feel timeless and genuine.
If you’re planning a reunion or vacation at Bear Lake, I’d love to help you document the people who make your family story so meaningful.
Kylee is the owner and founder of Kylee Ann Studios, where she’s spent more than 15 years building a photography business rooted in creativity, connection, and serving her clients well. She’s a mom, business owner, and photographer who loves making people feel comfortable and capturing the real moments that make their stories unique.
She specializes in commercial and brand photography, family photography, weddings, seniors, newborns, and more throughout Cache Valley and Northern Utah.
August 3, 2026
Kylee Maughan
