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Brandon + Angela | Spring Engagements at Antelope Island
Brandon + Angela | Spring Engagements at Antelope Island

Brandon and Angela’s spring engagement shoot at Antelope island was beautiful!

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SessionsRachel CottrellJune 21, 2023
5 Steps to Photographing Sparkler Exits
5 Steps to Photographing Sparkler Exits

Sparkler exits are fun and beautiful! Here are my top five tips to photographing a stunning sparkler exit.

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Photographer EducationRachel CottrellJune 7, 2023
Utah Helicopter Proposal
Utah Helicopter Proposal

Working with Pro Proposal Co. is always a treat! It was so fun to capture this surprise Utah helicopter proposal.

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SessionsRachel CottrellMay 24, 2023
How to Develop Repeat Clients as an Event Photographer
How to Develop Repeat Clients as an Event Photographer

I have loved working consistently with Twenty and Creek here in Sandy, UT. Today I am sharing the best ways to develop repeat clients as an event photographer.

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Photographer EducationRachel CottrellMay 3, 2023
Winter Mountain Bridals | A Snowy Session at Tibble Fork
Winter Mountain Bridals | A Snowy Session at Tibble Fork

Kaleb and Francesca make such a great couple, and it was a blast, albeit a freezing one, to work with them for a snowy winter session at Tibble Fork Reservoir. 

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WeddingsRachel CottrellApril 18, 2023
How to Create Trendy Flash Photos At Your Next Wedding Reception
How to Create Trendy Flash Photos At Your Next Wedding Reception

Nostalgia is back in style! Those incredibly stark flash photos, popular in the 1990s, are trending, so let’s give you the steps you need to create dramatic, direct flash photos of your own.

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Wedding Tips, Photographer EducationRachel CottrellApril 5, 2023
Erica + Josh | Utah Ice Castles Formal Session
Erica + Josh | Utah Ice Castles Formal Session

This wintery formal session at the Midway Ice Castles was truly a dream come true! Erica and Josh braved the cold to take these gorgeous icy portraits.

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WeddingsRachel CottrellMarch 21, 2023
Which Flash Should I Buy?
Which Flash Should I Buy?

Today I am covering one of the most commonly asked questions that I get: Which flash should I buy? In this post, I’m highlighting my top flash recommendations for wedding, portrait, and event photographers.

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Photographer EducationRachel CottrellMarch 7, 2023
Courtney + Rod | NYE Wedding
Courtney + Rod | NYE Wedding

I absolutely loved ringing in the New Year with this Western-Persian wedding at Twenty and Creek in Sandy, UT. It was an absolute blast!

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WeddingsRachel CottrellFebruary 21, 2023
Create Epic Wedding Portraits with Flash
Create Epic Wedding Portraits with Flash

Today I’m breaking down two photos taken at my recent NYE wedding so you can create stunning night portraits as well. Hint - you’re going to want a backlight or two!

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Photographer EducationRachel CottrellFebruary 8, 2023
Austin + Summer | Wintery Proposal with Pro Proposal Company
Austin + Summer | Wintery Proposal with Pro Proposal Company

Austin contacted Pro Proposal Company out of Utah County to help him plan the proposal of Summer’s dreams. They did not disappoint. This Provo Canyon proposal was straight out of a magazine!

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SessionsRachel CottrellJanuary 25, 2023
Personalized Flash Mentoring with Savanna
Personalized Flash Mentoring with Savanna

I am offering three custom mentoring packages that address all of your questions about flash. Starting with the basics of what gear to buy and mastering the trickiest of venues, these mentoring sessions will help you take your art and your business to the next level!

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Photographer EducationRachel CottrellJanuary 4, 2023
Favorite Photos of 2022
Favorite Photos of 2022

Another year, another round of Savanna’s Favorites! I’ve looked through all of my photos from 2022 and in this post, I’m sharing my favorites from the year.

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WeddingsRachel CottrellDecember 28, 2022
Bronte + Taylor Formals | Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Bronte + Taylor Formals | Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Bronte is an incredibly talented florist and her sister designs beautiful custom wedding gowns. Naturally, these Silver Lake formals are absolutely gorgeous!

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WeddingsRachel CottrellDecember 14, 2022
Niki + Jason | Salt Flats Engagement Session
Niki + Jason | Salt Flats Engagement Session

We had big shoes to fill with their engagement session, so I took this adventurous couple to one of my favorite locations in Utah. The Bonneville Salt Flats are almost other-worldly!

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SessionsRachel CottrellNovember 22, 2022
How to Know Which Flash Style is Right for You
How to Know Which Flash Style is Right for You

Just as you start to master the trend of the time, the industry has moved on to something else! So my question for you is this: which style of flash photography is right for you as an artist?

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Photographer EducationRachel CottrellNovember 8, 2022
Sydney + Conley | Quiet Meadow Farms Wedding
Sydney + Conley | Quiet Meadow Farms Wedding

If you are looking for an authentic rural wedding near Springville, UT, Quiet Meadow Farms is your spot.

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WeddingsRachel CottrellOctober 19, 2022
Sara + Trevor | Park City Engagement Session
Sara + Trevor | Park City Engagement Session

For Trevor and Sara’s Park City engagement shoot, we decided to squeeze in three separate locations, and it was totally worth it!

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SessionsRachel CottrellOctober 5, 2022
How to Set Up Your Lighting Equipment for a Wedding Reception
How to Set Up Your Lighting Equipment for a Wedding Reception

Here is everything you need to know to properly set up your lighting equipment for a wedding reception and take your photos to the next level!

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Wedding Tips, Photographer EducationRachel CottrellSeptember 23, 2022
Quynh + Huong | Thanksgiving Point Formals
Quynh + Huong | Thanksgiving Point Formals

Quynh and Hong looked absolutely gorgeous together in the summer rose gardens of Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT.

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WeddingsRachel CottrellSeptember 9, 2022
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Cake, champagne, and flowers. A beautiful statement for any wedding!
My absolute FAVORITE Grand Exit ideas are:​​​​​​​​​
1 - Fancy Cars
2 - Sparklers or Fireworks
3 - White Rose Petals
4 - Motorcycles + Florals
5 - Cold Spark Machines

What others send offs have you seen and loved?
A moment of appreciation for bride and groom details - some of my favorite photos to take on the wedding day! 💍
Who else is excited for warm summery days to finally grace the mountains of Utah!? 🙋🏻‍♀️ In the meantime, I'm attending the grand opening of the Amavi venue in Spanish Fork tonight. I can't wait to see Utah County's newest wedding venue!​​​​​​​
Can you spy the handmade cross from Nikki and Jason's wedding at @walkerfarms? Their ceremony was full of so many sweet moments, including singing praises, sharing communion, exchanging vows, and sharing their *first kiss ever*. It was such a special
Headed to the Bonneville Salt Flats for an engagement session today. How flooded do you think they will be? 1 inch of water? 5? More!?​​​​​​​​​
Fingers crossed the wind stays down so we can get some awesome reflection shots!
Admire these butterfly-filled florals from @millefleurdesign at @riverbottomsranch for a summery wedding last year. ​​​​​​​​​
-Taken while second shooting for @alyssiabphotography
So many exciting photoshoots the next two weeks! A surprise proposal with @pro.proposal.co, headshots for attendees of @runawayvows workshop, an engagement session at the Salt Flats, and multiple events at the ever-stunning @twentyandcreek venue in S
 
 
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