Winter photoshoot sessions in Utah are some of the most beautiful portrait sessions you’ll do. There is something so magical about getting portraits done in a winter wonderland and Utah has so many beautiful shoot locations!
There are also plenty of gorgeous options for those hoping to avoid the cold (I feel you there!). So whether you are looking for a winter wonderland or a winter-free location, here are some of my favorite location options for winter photo shoots in northern Utah.
Read MoreA common challenge when facing a problem in both life and in wedding planning is, can I do this myself or should I hire a professional?
Many of us have thought about this regarding a home improvement or craft project, is it really worth the hassle of doing it yourself or should your money/time be spent somewhere else?
We’re going to dive into both sides to this question specifically regarding hair and makeup for engagement photos and if hiring a professional is the right fit for your event and budget.
Read MoreCongratulations you’re engaged!! We hope you’ve done lots of celebrating and are on your way to planning your big day. Engagement photos are part of the planning process and can be such a fun experience with the right attitudes. Many brides are thrilled to be taking engagement photos while their grooms aren’t quite as thrilled. We’ve put together a list in helping you and fiancé have the best experience at your engagement session.
Read MoreNorthern Utah is widely known and loved for its beautiful outdoor landscapes. One of the best parts about being a photographer is being able to see the beauty that Utah has to offer. Add your gorgeous couples to the equation, and it’s a recipe for unforgettable moments.
If you haven’t adventured into the great outdoors with your camera just yet, or if you’re newly engaged and searching for the perfect photoshoot location, look no further! I’m here to help you. In this post, I’ve compiled a list of 10 beautiful locations for engagement shoots in Northern Utah.
Hurray! Your wedding day came and now you’re married!! But you didn’t just marry your fiancé, you married into the family. That entails many things like family vacations, reunions, birthdays, family dinners, and the holidays! We are here to help you make the best memories with your new family when celebrating the holidays.
You should be talking with your spouse early and often about what you both want out of the holidays. This is significant so you can understand what’s important to each other. After you’ve talked with your spouse,
Read MoreYour wedding day finally came, your honeymoon was an adventure, and now you've settled into your daily life with your spouse. Hopefully, that still includes dating your partner but if it doesn't don't worry. Start now!
Let's be real, life gets busy juggling careers, bills, errands, friends, family, hobbies, etc. but making time to date your spouse will benefit you greatly. By dating your spouse you are creating a healthy space for love to grow and when love grows everything around you feels more doable because your foundation is strong. We've put together a few fun and easy ways for you to keep that spark alive.
Read MoreThe engagement session season is in full swing! Couples who are planning late summer or fall weddings who got engaged this past spring are ready for pictures! Spring is a beautiful time to take engagement pictures or even family photo sessions. Really, just any session outside is going to look beautiful in the spring. But, uncommon opinion alert: I actually believe that any season can be beautiful for outdoor photos. Why is that?
Read MoreThe question of what to wear for engagement pictures is one that plagues many brides and grooms-to-be. I get tons of questions about what outfits couples should bring for their engagement session. Instead of spending hours trying on every item in your closet, let’s take a look at what you really need.
How many outfits should I bring?
You should bring two outfits to your engagement photo session. Some couples make the mistake of
Read MoreI had a chance to do a winter family session for a fellow photographer! It’s been so fun getting to know Savannah and Devin over the years and shoot together. It’s a huge blessing to have a community of photography friends!
In college, Savannah studied German education and Devin majored in videography. They now have a daughter, cute little Izzy, and do photography/video weddings together on the weekends! You can check
Read MoreWe did Abby and Braden’s engagements at Antelope Island state park. They are such a flexible couple as their plans have completely changed with the corona virus. They haven’t been bothered and have smooth sailing attitudes about the whole thing. They are the type of couple that focuses on the marriage more than the relationship, they’re glad they get to be together.
Abby and Braden met in a class in 7th grade and were almost immediately interested in each other. One
Read MorePlanning a wedding requires a lot of decision making. Before the big day arrives you’ll need to take engagement photos, send out invitations, reserve a venue, and on, and on, and on. It can be overwhelming, but I’m here to take some of the guesswork out of the first to do—the engagement photos! Over my years of photographing engagement sessions, I have come up with a formula that works for nearly any session. I have laid out my process and timeline, season by season, below!
Read MoreDon't you just love when everything unfolds exactly the way you hoped it would!? That is how this engagement session went with Claire and Josh. These two are definitely an ideal couple! Their 5 year relationship has blossomed from friends to fiances and their excitement for the future was palpable! I could tell they had quite the foundation of friendship as they joked and laughed together. We had a blast during the session walking around downtown and exploring a wide variety of photo locations! They were
Read MoreMany fiancés feel anxious about forming relationships with their significant others’ families. If this is you, you’re not alone! You want to make good impressions on the in-laws, which in turn can add a great deal of pressure to a new marriage. Luckily, we have four tips to help you navigate your in-law relationships!
Start by practicing positive communication. Ask your in-laws questions about their family, their childhoods, and their interests, and then listen.
This shoot was an especially fun one for me because the clients are my own family! I grew up in Oregon, but all four of my siblings now live in Texas. Three of those siblings live in Houston, so we often go there for big family gatherings. During a recent family reunion, we knew it was time for a new photo of the entire family.
If you can believe it, before these pictures, we hadn’t taken a photo of our entire family in over THREE years! I know, how does a photographer let that happen?! One day, between nap times, lunch, and church, we snuck
Read MoreDo you want to know my number one goal for an engagement session?! It is to have fun!! I want to have fun and I am there to ensure that you have fun as well! Today I wanted to share a little bit about what you can expect from your engagement session with me and I hope it eases nerves and encourages you to join the fun!
Your engagement session is when I get to meet you both in person and see how we click! I get to witness first
Read MoreGet ready for the cutest love stories ever: both how little Jemma’s parents met and how she was brought to this lovely family!
Katelyn + Tanner met at BYU in an English class. Katelyn purposely sat behind Tanner on that first day because he was tall and she was hoping she wouldn’t be noticed or called on! That plan totally worked out for her, but Tanner’s plan to ask out the cute girl from his English class didn’t go over too well because, since Katelyn
Read MoreI simply cannot wait to share these photos from my engagement shoot with Alice and Ben! These two lovebirds make a gorgeous couple. We took their photos mainly at the Utah State Capitol building near downtown Salt Lake City. I had a wonderful time getting to know the two of them during this shoot and learning all about their incredible love story.
Alice and Ben’s families were very good friends and they actually grew up visiting with each other on family
Read MoreA lot of clients share the same anxious concern with me before their engagement session: What if my fiancé doesn’t enjoy it? What he’s really not feeling the whole PDA thing and what if he’s got a cheesy half-smile pinned to his face the entire time and then our photos don’t turn out?
These questions come as no surprise to me and they are certainly not unfounded. I totally get it, because I had the same slight concerns about my own engagements! I wasn’t sure if Jacob would really have fun, and
Read MoreI’m so excited to share these photos today. Scotty is a dear friend of mine from my hometown of Colorado! Our families have always been close friends, growing up going to the same church. I was thrilled when Scotty reached out to ask me to be their photographer!
Both Scotty and Curtis are attending BYU. Scotty is studying Elementary Education and Curtis is preparing to be a dentist. Our session was full of laughter, gorgeous fall colors, and the two happiest people, just so in love
Read MoreCarrie and Ben are the most darling couple. They’re so stinking cute! If I had a penny for each loving smile they shared during this session, I’d be a millionaire. It’s so inspiring to me to see the love in so many different forms with all the couples I shoot, and this session was no exception — it’s definitely a favorite of mine!
This session was unique and treasured for me because these lovebirds are getting married in Chicago later this year and only booked me to shoot the engagements. It was so fun to spend this time with them, and I
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