Wynona Robison Photography
The cute little boy hanging out in our sidebar for the past few months may have caught your eye. You know, the one that some genius photographer captured while her subject was lost in his own world, bathed in natural light. We thought it was high-time we discuss the girl behind the lens (though the image is definitely talk-worthy, too). Everyone, meet Utahn Wynona Robison.
Wynona became interested in photography while pregnant with her second son. “I learned he would be born with a cleft lip and palate, and I spent a lot of time thinking about the rules of beauty, symmetry … and I was much more interested in another level of beauty,” she says.
We’ve gotta say that it shows: Rather than simply paint a pretty portrait, Wynona’s photos are intimate and spontaneous and tend to reveal her subject’s character rather than their physicality. This seems to be particularly important in children’s photography, when quirky personality traits just begin to reveal themselves.
From a big ol’ family (even in Utah terms), Wynona says she’s always been very comfortable around kids, which comes in handy when capturing images of little persons that tend to a) clam up, or b) put on their best cheese face when the camera comes out. We guess that it doesn’t hurt that kids are about ten times cuter than adults (our words, not hers).
But Wynona photographs adults too. Though child portraiture is her thang, she’s also available for family portraits, engagement sessions and more. See more at her website and blog.
{Strike a Pose}
Wynona Robison Photography
(801) 557-4917
www.wynonarobison.com
www.wynonarobison.typedpad.com
{Doorprize} Say cheese! Wynona is gifting one YHO reader with a free child’s sitting and $50 print credit (a $210 value). Want your little one placed behind her lens? Leave just one comment on this post before Friday, August 29 at midnight.
August 26th, 2008 at 8:18 am
What gorgeous photographs. I would love to have a sitting for my two year old
August 26th, 2008 at 8:36 am
I would love to get some beautiful photos of my daughters! Wow what a giveaway!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:43 am
What if my “little one” is a Jack Russell Terrier? Does that count?
August 26th, 2008 at 8:43 am
pick me! i love how saturated her images are and i’d love to have professional pictures taken of my kids…
August 26th, 2008 at 8:45 am
I have two little boys whom I need to capture before they turn into hulking, sullen teenagers, or worse, adults!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:50 am
I love the backgrounds she uses. Beautiful!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:56 am
These are beautiful pictures.
August 26th, 2008 at 8:58 am
absolutely beautiful. i would love some photographs of my 7-month-old daughter.
August 26th, 2008 at 8:58 am
this would be perfect for my new niece or nephew that i will be getting in March!!!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:59 am
I can only imagine the beautiful photos Wynona could take of my 3 little girls!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:59 am
My sweet little boy is starting school on September eighth, and I’d love to capture his pre-school innocence with Wynona’s fabulous eye!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:05 am
I would love this. Her photography is stunning!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Oh wow. I would love to have my daughter’s portrait taken by Wynona.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:11 am
So talented! Count me in and thanks for sharing.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:13 am
I would love to have my daughters photographed by Wynona. I’ve loved her work for some time. Thanks :)
August 26th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I love her photos and would love to win.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:22 am
This would be great. I have a 15 year old I would love to capture (ps-they’re not as bad as you fear!)
August 26th, 2008 at 9:22 am
She’s so talented - I’d love to have a sitting for my little twins! Thanks so much!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Pick me! I love Wynona’s pictures. And I’m sure my 2-year-old would be the perfect little angel for a photo session! :)
August 26th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Cool photos. If I win I’ll give the gift to one of my Utah friends.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:38 am
I really like her stuff too. I got in touch with her and now I’m going to help her shoot in October…
August 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
My little guy is ready for a new photo, i’d love to give her a try.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I would love to have my little guy behind her lens.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:44 am
i’ve never had a professional photo of my kids ages 2 & 6. i’d love it!!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:48 am
yes please, yes please, yes please!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I love the natural look of her photography. I’ve never been one for “posed” pictures. I would love to win!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:56 am
What beautiful photography! Count me in…I would love to have some photos taken for my daughter who is just over a year old.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Would love to have my daughter be photographed by her! Thanks! :)
August 26th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Oh Oh Oh, I would LOVE to win! Getting good pictures of your kids is hard and expensive- this would be amazing!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
This would be great!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
i have been a fan of hers for a little while and i just love the look and feel of her photography! so…pick me! pick me!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Darling photos….Just my style. Pick me!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:26 am
With a little one on the way, I would love to win!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:26 am
I would love this! I love all her lighting!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I love your pics, they are way cute! I have yet to get some good prof. pictures of her and #2 is on the way! I would love this giveaway…..Wahoo! Pick Me!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:31 am
What beautiful photos!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:35 am
What a talented photographer! Such beautiful pictures. I would love to have her take some photos of my girls!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:36 am
I have a two year old that has never had a portrait done. This would be perfect!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Oh how I love photography! Pick me, I need newborn pics in November!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Wow, those are beautiful! I would love to win this for my 10-month old baby girl!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:46 am
oh! I sooo neeeeeeeed to win this. I have yet to get my baby’s picture taken professionally & I’ll be in Utah..it would be perfect.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:47 am
What talent! I love all of these photos! Such a great giveaway!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:47 am
What beautiful photography! I’d love to have her take some lovely shots of my little man!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:49 am
oh I hope I win, I need pics for my little guy!!!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:52 am
i would love for my little man to be in front of her lense!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:55 am
THey are beautiful pictures. What a great prize.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Wow. What I wouldn’t give to have images like these of my baby girl up in our home. Come on, Your Heart Out, make my day! Pick me, pretty please?
August 26th, 2008 at 10:57 am
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have someone take some photos of my handsome and very busy 18 month old….PICK ME!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:00 am
I’m in love. I just finished browsing her blog and website and it’s beautiful. I can’t wait to either win a session or book one. Either way, it’s going to happen!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:07 am
You could not have selected a more perfect person to profile here. Congrats to you Wynona…and congrats to YHO for having such amazingly great taste to recognize Wynona’s art for the incredible thing that it is :)
August 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Great photos! Thanks for the info
August 26th, 2008 at 11:26 am
I would love my three year old to have his pictures taken by her!!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am
So beautiful! I would love to get some professional shots of my little guy! What a great giveaway! Thank you!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I love, love, love her work. Beautiful slices of life.
August 26th, 2008 at 11:48 am
My daughter just had her first birthday last week. What a perfect way to capture this important milestone in her life. Like everyone else, I would love to win this!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I have two precious boys that I would love to capture their tender moments.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I hope my comment gets selected! I need some updated photos and I love her style!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I just had a second baby, so I would love to get both of them on film. Thanks
August 26th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
oh I have always loved Wynona! She is an awesome photographer and I have filed her away on my list of photographers to use one of these days! Her work is gorgeous!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I’ve been wanting new photos of my one-year-old so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for good luck!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Great pictures. Would love a photo shot with her!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Oooooh, Wynona is sooooo talented! I would love a family session with her!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I LOVE Wynona’s work! I have her blog bookmarked and look at it often! It would be a dream come true to win a session and have her photograph my two boys and their new little sister. Got my fingers and toes crossed! Thanks.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I love this woman. She shot my daughter awhile ago and the pictures are to die for. What a great prize! Whomever wins is lucky lucky lucky!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
oh, all I can say is I have this sweet 2 1/2 yr old little boy that is licking my leg right now and telling me to call him “Logan” because he thinks he is a puppy. I’d love to have Wynona capture him at this funny age. Wait! Now he wants to be call “puppy Max” as I feed him rice krispies treats “dog biscuits” so I can buy some time to check out what’s new on “Your Heart Out”! Thanks! Julie
August 26th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I absolutely love the style of photography she does. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I’d love some more natural shots of my boys.
August 26th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
These are gorgeous! Muuust…purchase….new…camera..!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
I haven’t had my kids photos taken together since… I only had 2.
(I have 4)
Please let her work her incredible mojo on my clan!
Pick me!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
who wouldn’t love to have their child photographed by wynona?
August 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Just had a baby 2 months ago and would love her little mug taken!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I would love Wynona to work her magic with my little girl! Pick me please :)
August 26th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE your work and would LOVE to win a session. Hope I have 1st time luck!!!!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I would love, love, love to see what Wynona could do with my children and her camera.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I am being induced tonight, I would love to use this to have photos of my baby girl taken!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I’ve been behind the lens for more than twenty years and I can say that Wynona’s work is some of the most inspirational stuff I’ve ever seen.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I am a photographer and a photographer always needs a fantastic photographer to take pictures of her own family! I would love to have Wynona as our family photographer :)
August 26th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Yahoo! I love these photo giveaways.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
My little Milo would love some professional pics!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Pick Me! Please
August 26th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Beautiful photography! I would love to have amazing spontaneous shots like this of my two boys!
August 26th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
She loves what she does, its obvious because we love looking at what she has decided to share with us. Character driven photographs are the real keepsakes because they hint at the stories we dont have words to tell. What glorious talent to share. thanks for letting us know about it.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
She has an amazing eye.
(I hope, I hope…)
August 26th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I have two kids I would love photographed!
August 26th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
i like these, they don’t look like all the others out there.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Wow - amazing.
I would be honored to have my little guy shot by this amazing photographer.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I love the light on the one with the little girl in braids. I’d give this great prize to my sister who lives in your neck of the woods!
August 26th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I’m crossing my fingers that you’ll pick me. What a wonderful photographer!
August 26th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
THIS AIN’T NO KIDDIE KANDIDS!
She does amazing work! I have an almost 2-year-old little girl who, from the time she was 6 months old, has been scared of photography studios. She is clingy, cries, and will never hold a “pose.” Because of this, I usually have to be cropped out of the pictures and I feel like I don’t have any that truly represent her personality. For her 2nd birthday, I would love to have Wynona capture what I see through my eyes.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I love her work!
August 26th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
I never win…. pick me!!!
August 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
She is amazing. I would love to have a photo session with her!
August 26th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
what a great give-a-way!!
August 26th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I would love to have pictures of my little boys! What an amazing photographer.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Pick me please!! We REALLY need good pictures of our three kids!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Gorgeous photography, she’s incredibly talented!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Ooohh..she’s so talented. Pick me!
August 26th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
What great photos. I would love to have my kids pictures taken by her. What a great talent.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
I hope this includes a few photography pointers too because, dang, she is good.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Wynona Rocks!! She is such an inspiration. Thanks for offering up such a great prize! I’d fly out to Utah for that!!
August 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
my niece and nephew LOVE the camera!
August 26th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Me, Me, Me, Pick ME!. Her photography is beautiful!!
August 26th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
nice shots! We could use some new photos of my girl!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I would love to win! Pick me…Pick me…!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Gorgeous photos!!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
beautiful beautiful.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I love her style! (Hi Wynona! This is Stephanie from the village apts) I would love to win this for my two little girlies.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I absolutely love her style and the way she captures the children. I would love to win!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I don’t have any kids…but I can sure find some for this type of great art and photography!! Na, I would love pictures of my neices!!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Great Photos. I would love to get some pictures of my kid done.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Would love it!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Gorgeously striking photos…I’d love to win the doorprize!
August 26th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Oh pick me pick me!!
August 27th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Like all the other commenting people, I would love a great photo of my kids. I would also love to see Wynona at work.
August 27th, 2008 at 5:19 am
I love close up pictures of children. I would love this prize and get some great photos of my sons, 2 1/2 and 8 months.
August 27th, 2008 at 6:58 am
I would love to get some cute pictures of my two month old daughter.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:22 am
maybe I could actually have a nice picture of my boys.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
We haven’t had a family picture done in years….this would be lovely!
August 27th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I’d love one for my 4-legged child! Hopefully she can do animals if I win, because I don’t have any other kind of kid… and I’d really like a portrait of my dog.
August 27th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Different Lisa than above, saying, “Pick me (and my darling 10-month-old, Sawyer)!”
August 27th, 2008 at 10:37 am
What talent. I would love to win.
August 27th, 2008 at 10:38 am
This is an awesome giveaway-I love Wynona’s work!!
August 27th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Wow, I just love her style of photography, and would LOVE to have her take pics of my girls!
August 27th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I love a giveaway. My 1 year old has never been photographed professionally. I would love it if we won.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:40 am
What if the little one is in my belly growing wanting its picture of mama’s big belly? I would love to be picked :)
August 27th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Pick me! Pick me! I have 3 little cuties and I am tired of the portrait studios! I want an outdoor session that will capture who they really are. Her stuff is beautiful!
August 27th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Breathtaking! I love it! What a generous giveaway. Thank You!
August 27th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I love her use of color and the feelings she captures in the photos. Pick me and my soon to be born child.
August 27th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Yeah! I have to little boys! We would love love this!!
August 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
PLEASE! I just had my first baby and desperately want some photos. I LOVE her photography!
August 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Love Wynona’s style of capturing the moment and the soul of her subjects!
August 27th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
ARe you serious! I love her! Thank you so much!!! Oh I am just in love!
August 27th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I have three adorable nephews that I would love to have photographed as a gift to their wonderful, amazing mom. My sister.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I would love a sitting Wynona.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Oh how fun!! It would be super cool to win this!
August 27th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Gorgeous work—love the look!
August 27th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Awesome giveaway. Awesome photographer—love her talent.
August 27th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I was scrolling through your online gallery and was thrilled to discover that someone else could find the beauty in a Mac Frugal’s shopping cart, too. (I even miss the actual store . . . .) And your series with the mom and child planting was breathtaking. Here’s to celebrating the unexpected moments of art in children . . . . Your work has certainly made me more sensitive to these moments with my own.
August 27th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
These photos capture childhood so beautifully… I would love to have a rememberance like that of our two year old, Nora.
August 27th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I would love for my little ones captured in such a way.
August 27th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
what a sweet, sweet story. i would love to win this for my brand new nephew!
August 27th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I have a 3 1/2 year old with breathtaking auburn hair. She has only been photographed professionally one time in her life and she was less than a year old. So it would be wonderful if you could capture our little cutie on film for us!
August 27th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I have 5 and I can only imagine how cute they would be behind that lens. Such a talent she has-just beautiful!!!
August 27th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I would love to win the prize for my sweet little granddaughter. What amazing and beautiful work!!!
Jo
August 27th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
I would soooo love to win this photo shoot! I too have a child born with a cleft palate and lip, some of my favorite pictures are his pre surgery pictures, “broken” lip and all!!
August 27th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Her pictures are gorgeous. We haven’t had any professional pictures taken of our son so this would be perfect : )
August 27th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I am not entering my own contest, so draw another name if I happen to win! ;)
I just have to say thank you, Ali for featuring my work and for the generous compliments. I love your blog. It’s the first place I look before I go out to eat. Also, thanks to all of you who have commented! It feels great to have such an overwhelming response to this.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I’ve loved her work for quite a while now. one of my all time favorites is just a simple picture of berries in a parking lot! she’s wonderful
August 27th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Awesome talent! Great photography. Would love a chance to win!!
August 27th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
She is such an amazing photographer! That would be killer to get a sitting with her, i’m a sucker for pictures of my kids!!
August 27th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
I’ve been to her website before after I saw her work on a friends blog…I love it!
August 27th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
The little girl with the braids in the sunlight is my favorite. I am always eager to have pictures taken of my two girls. They grow up too fast.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
LOVE her work! She’s so talented!!
Throw my name into the hat!!
August 28th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Beautiful pictures. I’d love to have her take pictures of my 16-month old boy, since I can’t get him to sit still for me!
August 28th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I’ve been looking everywhere for a great photographer to take pictures of my kids. It would be so great if I won this.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:24 am
I have a 5 year old boy and girl. They are african american and I would love to have a professional photo done of them. I have been trying to find someone who can catch their beautiful faces and personalities in a picture.
August 28th, 2008 at 11:13 am
My sister doesn’t have alot of money but has a three year old who is gorgeous and a brand new one. I would love to give her the present of getting some beautiful pictures of her beautiful daughters!
August 28th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Wow. So beautiful! I felt the same way when my daughter was born with disabilities. Beauty is more than just the physical aspect we all dwell on.
August 28th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Oh, I would LOVE to win this. Such a talented photographer with a sweet, sweet story. Beautiful pictures!
August 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I love her talent!
August 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
What sweet photos. Whoever wins will be a lucky guy/gal.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I love her style, and what a great giveaway! I have twin girls and one more on the way, so I’d have to decide…but what a fun decision! PICK ME!!!
August 28th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I can only dream of winning a giveaway like this… what a pleasure it would be!
August 28th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
So cute!! I love the photos!! Hope I win!! :)
August 29th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
What a great giveaway! I am dying to get picture done of my 2 year old boy, it’s been a year and half since the last somewhat proffesional ones done, and I am dying to his new toddler stage in pictures. They grow too fast!!!
August 29th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I dont want in the drawing - I’m too far away (PA) - i just want to say WYNONNA ROCKS and whoever wins this prize is one lucky family - and even if you dont win - CALL HER!!!! you wont regret it!
August 29th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
I have black & whites that I have taken all over my home…I thought they were great until I saw these. Mine are good but to add something like this to our home could be amazing — plus, my girls would be fabulous to work with. Hope I win.
August 29th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I can’t say for sure since my daughter is just 5 months old, but I think she’s going to look just like the little brown-haired girl with braids! So much to look forward to!
August 29th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Just beat the clock. Your shots are amazing!
September 1st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
it may be too late but I must say the winner is a lucky duck!
October 17th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
We had a session with Wynona when we were visiting from Japan and I must say we have never been as satisfied with other portraits as we are with hers. From the short time we were with her is was evident that she is a wonderful, kind person and from her pictures of our family she is also an awesome artist. Thank you Wynona!!! Looking forward to working with you again on our next trip back to Utah!