Mike Caldwell hugs his daughters Kalii, 11, and Chloe, 9, after winning the election for Mayor of Ogden at the Marriott in Ogden Tuesday November 8, 2011.

Utah Ute punt returner Griff McNabb poses for a portrait at Rice-Eccles Stadium Tuesday November 1, 2011.

Los Angeles-based band Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros perform at Thursday night’s free Twilight Concert at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City. Edward Sharpe is the stage name of singer-songwriter Alex Ebert.

Explosions in the Sky perform during the Twilight Concert Series at Pioneer Park Thursday July 14, 2011.

Park City,UT–1/11/07–9:23:35 PM–Jeret “Speedy” Peterson performs in the Men’s division of the Freestyle World Cup competition held at Deer Valley Resort. Peterson placed 1st with a score of 268.70.

Jeret “Speedy” Peterson hugs his mom Linda after winning the Mens division of the Freestyle World Cup competition held at Deer Valley Resort with a score of 268.70.

Peterson, the high-flying freestyle skier whose silver medal at the Vancouver Olympics represented a triumph over the demons of his past, has died. Officials said the 29-year-old Park City resident shot himself in the head in Lambs Canyon, east of Salt Lake City.

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Chelsea “Hoop Ninja” Bailey poses for a portrait with her flaming hula hoop at her home Friday July 1, 2011. You can read the article about the hoopers HERE.

Last Saturday, I shot the Kiss Me Dirty race at Wheeler Historic Farm. The four-mile obstacle mud course, was run only by women, who were raising money for gynecological cancer research. I had a great time shooting this dirty girl race and half expected to run into Sol Neelman during the day.

I spent a great weekend in Northern California visiting several wineries and learning about their organic, sustainable and biodynamic farming practices. Thanks to Judd’s Hill, Honig, Saracina, Jeriko and Bucklin for allowing us to spend time at your vineyards and drink your delicious wines.

You can read more about the Farm Camp experience HERE.