The time has come. He has popped the question (and you’ve said YES), you’ve chosen a date, maybe even picked a venue. The next thing on your to-do list is the engagement photos! Engagements are such an important part of the wedding planning process. So important, that we include complementary engagement sessions!
Read MoreWelcome to the wonderful world of marriage! Marriage is full of memories, love, and laughter, but such a close relationship with another human being also has its challenges. Today, I would like to share some tips to help you manage (and even possibly avoid) conflict within your marriage!
Listen to your spouse. Epictetus said, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”
Don'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 MoreThe Mother and Son dance gets me every time. The special bond between the groom and his mom (or stepmom, grandma, adoptive mom, mother figure, etc…) is so beautiful! And celebrating it through a dance on his wedding day is a memory they’ll hold forever. I give more tips in my Father/Daughter dance post, but most importantly, you need a song. Whether it is special to the two of them, or just one you find with a great rhythm, the song will make the dance! Here is a list of my favorite Mother/Son dance songs from weddings past.
Read MoreAs a northern Utah photographer, I have had the chance to photograph my clients at some really beautiful locations. Utah is a unique geographically, boasting canyons, forests, red rocks, and mountains. But one underrated part of Utah is the architecture! One building where I really love taking my clients is the Utah State Capitol building! I keep coming back it to for photo sessions of all kinds, and today I’m going to share with you a few reasons why.
Read MoreI’m so excited to share Scotty and Curtis’ formals! Check out their engagement session here.
Many of my formal bridal photo sessions are split between two locations. But Scotty and Curtis knew exactly where they wanted all their photos — at the temple where they would be married! It was so sweet to be at their wedding venue for the duration of these very special photos.
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.
So many aspects go into getting a perfect picture. As your photographer, I will help you select the ideal setting to suit you and your family or partner, as well as the style and occasion. But one thing I can't help with is your glam look.
During my time as a photographer, I have been lucky enough to work with and meet some very talented hairstylists and makeup artists! I definitely recommend investing in the service of an experienced hairstylist or makeup artist for any photography session we do
Read MoreThis 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 MoreYou’ve made your vows, stuffed each other’s faces with delicious cake, and now you’re ready to throw on those dancing shoes! Whether you are a waltzing wizard or a macarena master, one wedding day memory you will cherish forever is the first dance between you and your new spouse. Struggling to choose the perfect first dance song? I’ve seen my fair share of first dances and have a few tricks to help you decide.
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 shot what seems like a million and a half weddings last year! It was an absolute blast and I loved every second of it. I seriously love my job! I get to see people at their happiest, and most infatuated with their love story and watch their friends and family surround them in love on what is sure to be remembered as one of the best days of their lives.
And throughout all those weddings, I had the joy of seeing a bunch of unique wedding styles and
Read MoreDear wedding planning brides,
What stresses you out about wedding prep the most? Out of all the concerns I’ve heard expressed by my brides in the past, the most common questions, hesitations, and nervous anxiety have revolved around the fact that your wedding day is a really big day in your life and you want it to be absolutely perfect. It’s not like you can really have a dress rehearsal!
Read MoreIf someone asked me to talk about the most special moments I’ve ever experienced as a wedding photographer, probably more than half of them would be memories from this day with Christopher and Amber. Amber served a mission in Utah, so the Salt Lake City Temple was especially important to her and her family, leading to her leaving behind the beautiful fall North Caroline weather for what was an incredibly rainy day at Temple Square.
Read MoreAs a bride picking a photographer, there are a million potential questions that need answers before moving forward with the person that will document your wedding day. Are you feeling a little unsure of where to start when asking questions? I have a few questions that I highly recommend asking before booking your photographer. These should help you narrow down your list of photographers and make sure you end up with someone that is able to capture exactly what you are looking for on your wedding day.
Read MorePicking the right photographer is a huge decision! In fact, photographers rival wedding planners when it comes to the top vendors who will influence your wedding day.
The reason choosing the right photographer is so important is primarily because the photos taken on your wedding day are some of the only things you get to keep after the wedding is over (besides your husband of course). Your wedding photos will be a reminder of how you felt on that special day and will capture all the
I 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 MoreIn all my time shooting weddings, I’ve never once felt that having a second photographer there was a waste. Clarity Lane’s policy is to always bring a second shooter to weddings and I honestly feel it makes a world of difference in the value I’m able to provide to each client.
Whether you’re using me for your upcoming wedding or considering another photographer, let me share with you all the reasons I think you should consider investing in a second shooter for the wedding.
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