Flash photography is a beast. And it’s a pretty daunting, overwhelming one when you’re trying to learn it on a short timeline (like the week leading up to your first wedding or the moment you realize the thunderstorms outside will impact the lighting on the reception you’re about to photograph in an hour).
Read MoreI was able to pair up with the amazing Ginny of Julep Events, a stunning wedding planning company. She found the most incredible vendors to come together for this springtime bridal shoot. We were inspired by soft blossoms, elegant bishop sleeves, and classic elegance. It was like every single vendor brought the best of the best to this shoot and created the most stunning event.
Read MoreAre you ready to give your brides a red carpet experience? Brides are in an exciting time of their life, and they’re treated to pampering from all sides as they peruse wedding vendors and work with a fairy godmother wedding planner who makes all their dreams come true. Make sure you’re giving them the royal treatment they deserve with a beautiful, custom wedding magazine that answers all their questions and serves as a reference point during their wedding planning journey.
Read MoreAndrea and Harry are such a rock star couple. I was thrilled when I had the opportunity to photograph their engagement session at Tibble Fork Reservoir and the American Fork Amphitheater. The pair decided to actually tie the knot on a sunny Arkansas day! Then, after an absolutely beautiful wedding in their home state, Andrea was finally able to join Harry in Utah where he had relocated for work and they started their married life together.
Read MoreI am especially excited to share this gorgeous backyard wedding with you because Braden and Abby are middle school sweethearts! Isn’t that that the sweetest thing you’ve ever heard? This wedding has been in the making for a very long time. Talk about meant to be. This couple's creativity blew me away with every detail of their wedding. I hadn't really seen their creative side during our previous photoshoots, so getting to experience it at their wedding was such a treat. The decor at the wedding included gorgeous greenery with white and copper accents, which I loved! A really special touch was the wedding cake made by Abby's sister and Braden and Abby had the cutest send-off. They had the wedding party blow bubbles as they left on their honeymoon. Every detail during their big day seemed intentional, creative, and classy.
Read MoreToday's post is all about my history as a photographer! If you follow me on Instagram, you'll likely know that I started my professional photography career just after graduating college. I have done a lot of different types of photography since graduating from BYU with my photography degree and I'm really proud of each part of my career.
Read MoreMeet the happiest couple you ever saw, Courtney and Ashton! Aren’t they the cutest? Not only were they the cutest, but they were also the perfect couple to photograph for this location in the gorgeous mountains of Park City in Northern Utah. One of the many things this couple has in common, and something I was very grateful for during this shoot, is that they are both very adventurous, so these incredible mountain views suited their adventurous personality perfectly.
Read MoreFellow photographers, this is a technical post just for you! Today I'm going to give you all of the details into how I capture my light and bright images. I love this style of photography because I feel like it preserves colors in their truest tones and looks timeless. If you're also aiming for classic images, keep reading for my favorite flash modifiers.
Read MoreSay hello to Rachel + Jason, again! We did engagements together here and now I am so excited to share with your their beautiful wedding day that I was so lucky to be a part of! These two lovers were destined to marry and COVID made sure they did! Soon after these two first met, Jason was supposed to be at an internship for Microsoft in Seattle while Rachel would have been across the world studying abroad in Europe. Had either of these things happened, and these two may have never married, which would have been so sad for all three of us! But fate (and COVID) had other plans, which brought these two together and led to them getting married.
Read MoreIf you are a wedding photographer in Utah, there is a good chance you have photographed at least one, if not many LDS weddings. LDS weddings are quite different from other religious or non-religious weddings and as a photographer, you want to know what to expect and how to be prepared. So whether you've never photographed one and are looking for some beginner tips or you have some experience but are looking to be more efficient, here are some helpful tips for photographing an LDS wedding.
Read MoreMeet Tessa and Scott! We took their engagement photos at both the American Fork Amphitheater and up by Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon. It was a pretty chilly day, but we majorly lucked out with the weather. There wasn’t much wind, which made walking around in the snow so much more enjoyable. As a couple, Tessa and Scott love spending time outdoors, so I’m glad we were able to capture their photos the way they wanted!
Read MoreFormal sessions might be my most favorite thing to photograph during the entire wedding experience. It's the first time the couple is together as bride and groom and I get to photograph them getting a glimpse into what their beautiful future looks like together. Formals always make for the most stunning portraits and I think every couple should have them done!
Read MoreThis beautiful couple is Shania and Micah! I am so excited to share this session we took on a chilly day this last December.
Shania and I met in college, and were actually roommates for a few years! She was my test subject for way too many photo assignments while I was still in my program. I was SO honored when she asked me to photograph her and Micah’s wedding. They got married in South Carolina and had a reception at the cutest country estate. It was my first experience with southern humidity and one of my first wedding photography experiences! It was a really magical point in my career and I’m so glad this sweet couple trusted me so much.
Read MoreDeciding which vendors you want to hire for your wedding can be a daunting task! They will set the tone for what your guests see and experience from the moment they arrive at your wedding.
Luckily, I’ve had a lot of experience in the wedding industry and have learned a thing or to about the dos and don’ts to look for in wedding vendors! Today I’m going to share with you some mistakes to avoid when hiring your wedding vendors, and how to know you’re getting the best vendors around.
Read MoreLindsay + Brian are a wonderful couple, and I was so happy to work with them! There were just one of many couples in 2020 that had to be crazy flexible and a little spontaneous with wedding plans, thanks to COVID. But little miracles along the way made sure their big days went off without a hitch!
Read MoreThis is my final post in my Branding Photo Shoot series! If you’re just checking in, I’d recommend going back and reading my posts How to Prepare for Your Branding Shoot and Schedule + Execution on the Day of Your Shoot.
Today I’m going to share with you how I get a year’s worth of social media content in one day! I really believe that the best way to get the most out of your branding photo session time is to plan an entire day of shooting.
Read MoreFamily photos are the most precious keepsakes. Being able to freeze a moment in time with the people you love the most and have that memory forever is priceless. When you take family portraits regularly, you capture moments in time that you never want to forget. Those missing front teeth, that silly grin, that hair cut your two-year-old gave themselves—these are all memories you can keep forever. Follow these tips for a successful family portrait session and don’t let these fleeting family moments pass you by without capturing them!
Read MoreA firework exit, live music at the reception, catering staff you’ve never met or worked with before… Your wedding is going to be spectacular, and it’s a good thing you’ve got a wedding planner to coordinate it all!
Your wedding planner is the reason your dream wedding is pulled off without a hitch (or, without you knowing of any hitches, right?). The worst thing you can do is be unprepared by not soliciting their full client experience to ensure you have their help every step of the way.
Read MoreMeet Rachel + Jason—the most photogenic couple ever, right?!? They chose me as their photographer because I had previously done their friend’s wedding, Claire and Josh. I am so glad they chose me to do their engagements because again, they are so photogenic!!
Read MoreExecuting a branding photoshoot is one of the best decisions you can make as a photographer to build your business and book clients. Yes, they are a lot of work and a financial commitment, but I promise you it will be worth it when you have a year’s worth of beautiful online content and are booked solid because of it!
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