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Monson Center Styled Shoot | Salt Lake City, Utah

Looking for a classy, elegant backdrop for your formals or engagements? I’m obsessed with this location. The Monson Center in Salt Lake City is a fantastic location that looks good all year. They take such good care of the grounds, and you can tell it’s a sophisticated place in every photo, perfect for classic, timeless brides!

The incredible thing about this center for shoots is that there isn’t a fee to photograph outside, so when there isn’t any snow on the ground, I actually take advantage of this location a ton for my couples. It’s also located

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Weddings, BonusRachel Cottrell
Lavender Field Styled Shoot

Today I wanted to share a styled shoot I participated in this past summer. It’s just too pretty to go undocumented here on my new blog! This was probably the DREAMIEST styled shoot I’ve ever had the chance to work on. I mean, just check the amazing vendors involved!

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Capitol Building Styled Shoot

I love sunrise sessions! There is nothing more exciting for me than knowing I’m waking up to immediately jump right in with my favorite thing: photographing beautiful brides in beautiful spaces. This light and bright early morning session took place at the Utah State Capitol building.

This styled shoot was actually kind of a last-minute hustle. We threw things together, but because we were all so clearly on the same page, it turned out absolutely gorgeous. I did the flowers as my alter-boss-babe-ego Love Blooms Softly (floral design is my other passion!) and my friend Samantha, who I know through ballroom dance classes in college, agreed to be our model.

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Caitlyn + Josh Formals | Salt Lake Capitol Building

When it comes to session times, there are two great options: early morning or right at sunset. For this session, Caitlyn + Josh and I opted for the early morning hours which started my day off right, I tell you! Nothing puts a smile on my face faster than seeing the genuine smiles on my couples’ own faces as we document their love for each other.

Caitlyn and Josh are the kindest, sweetest couple. She studied Art History at BYU and he’s been studying Communications with the goal of becoming a sports broadcaster. So when you see him on TV, that means I’m basically famous adjacent!

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Susanna + Nick Bridals | Payson Utah Temple

Check out these cuties who I got to photograph during blossom season at the Payson Utah Temple! I love how beautiful it gets on the temple grounds during this time of year. The landscaping is so beautiful, and it's just a wonderful time for spring bridal photos!

Susanna and Nick are the greatest couple. There is a crazy height difference between them, but I just couldn't get over how it's nearly impossible to notice when they're being all cute and snuggly with …

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