My 5 Favorite Utah County Wedding Venues
Picking the right wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you will make for your wedding, a decision that is *almost* as important and hiring an amazing wedding photographer. This is why today I am guiding you on how to find the perfect wedding venue for your big day.
I'm going to be sharing a few tips of things to check for when picking your venue, plus I'm including my 5 favorite wedding venues to choose from in Utah. Trust me, I've seen them all, and these ones are incredible!
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Ally + Noah | Northern Utah Formal Session
I am so excited to share another beautiful session with Ally and Noah! You might remember them from their Albion Basin engagement photos earlier this year. I am always so grateful when clients come back to me for multiple sessions. It's such an honor to be part of special moments in their lives, especially weddings.
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Understanding Flash Photography | Free PDF
One of my passions as a photographer is educating other photographers on how to improve the quality of their photography. I know learning all the tricks of the trade of this job can be overwhelming, so I find so much joy in helping you become the best photographer you can be.
With that said, today I wanted to share with you my newest FREEBIE which is a PDF guide to using flash photography to attain light and bright wedding photos. I LOVE using flash photography and I LOVE teaching others how to use it. Now before we dive into the guide, let's talk about why it is so important for you to learn how to use flash photography.
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Heather + Jermaine | Dallas, Texas Wedding
Heather and Jermaine’s wedding was certainly one for the books! From the stunning venue at the Hotel Vin in Dallas, Texas to the custom dance floor where they had their first dance, each detail of their special day was gorgeous. I mean, have you seen how stunning this couple is? And they’re even more stunning on the inside because these two are so thoughtful and kind.
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Tips for Photographing a Destination Wedding
Photographing a destination wedding can be such a unique experience, but it can also come with logistical challenges. The destination weddings I have had the privilege of shooting have taught me so much and I thought it would be helpful to share some of what I’ve learned. Here are some tips to make photographing a destination wedding low-stress.
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Michelle + Edward Formals | Provo Canyon in Northern Utah
I love how the stars align to help you find the love of your life! These two were meant to be together! Michelle and Edward met at their singles ward at BYU. He was the assistant executive secretary, she went in for a get to know you interview at their church. They chatted and had a good time and discussed a book that Edward said Michelle could borrow.
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Wedding Traditions – The Daddy/Daughter Dance
One of the most popular wedding traditions is the daddy/daughter dance where the bride and her father share a moment on the most important night of her life. There are many variations and options for you to choose from, but today I’m here to share some tips for how to make this dance as unique as your relationship with your dad!
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Ally + Noah Engagements | Albion Basin, Northern Utah Photographer
Meet Ally and Noah; it was so fun to hear about their love story as we shot their engagement photos! Baseball player meets a cheerleader, and the rest is history as they say. Ally and Noah are obviously head-over-heels for each other and lift each other up so much. Seeing these two interact and make the other smile at their photo session was too cute. We shot their engagements at Albion Basin in the town of Alta at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon near Sandy, Utah.
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The Magic of Flash — Backlight Situations
Let’s set the scene: it’s a beautiful day inside a fabulous wedding venue with stunning large windows framing the gorgeous couple, but you know your shots will feature horrid haze and muddy colors. What’s a talented photographer to do? Flash to the rescue! No, not the Flash – flash, a photographer’s best friend in these tricky situations.
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Carolyn + Jarrett Wedding | Brigham City LDS Wedding in Bear River, Utah
Carolyn and Jarrett’s wedding was a beautiful day to celebrate their fun love story! They were set up by a mutual friend at a pizza making party, but they both felt awkward and nothing came from the evening. Cue COVID, and suddenly they both had some extra time in their schedules rather than sports and music practices! Jarrett and Carolyn matched on Mutual, and their confidence and flirting took the place of any previous insecurities about their relationship status.
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Why You Should Wear a Wedding Veil
When deciding what accessories you want for your wedding day, I frequently hear, “Should I wear a veil?” There are so many reasons why I recommend a veil to my brides! Veils can change the entire look and feel of your ensemble. If you’re not sure you want a veil, here are a couple things to consider:
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Wedding Day Workshop in Logan, Utah | Cache Valley Photography Workshop
A few months ago, I joined up with Katie from Love, Kate Events to put on a joint workshop for both photographers and planners. I love working with Katie and both of those groups provide a perfect complement for each other! When it comes to the wedding industry, we all feel you can’t get enough exposure or networking with other creatives and it’s so inspiring to see how other people work!
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How to Photograph Bridal Getting Ready Photos — Part 2
Welcome to part two of my How to Photograph Bridal Getting Ready Photo series. In part one I talked about what order to photograph the getting ready photos, how to get the best lighting, and what you should be aware of your shooting location. Today I am going to share how to capture my favorite must-have shots that your bride will want to be captured on her special day.
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Gwyneth and Jake Engagements | Black Sands Beach, Sausalito, California
Well hello there gorgeous couple! This is Jake and Gwyneth. We took their engagements on the beautiful rugged shores of Northern California and I could not be more thrilled about how incredible this session turned out.
Jake and Gwyneth both go to Berkeley and met at a viewing party for the Bachelor (looks like she said yes to the final rose!). They are both crazy athletic and adventurous as Jake traveled to do triathlons all this summer and Gwyneth is in Africa this summer for a research project. They truly are couple goals and crazy in love. Their snazzy summer wedding will take place at the Oakland Temple with a ring ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and a reception at the Golden Gate Yacht Club.
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How to Photograph Bridal Getting Ready Photos — Part 1
One of my favorite moments to photograph during a wedding is when the bride is getting ready for her big day. There is something so special about getting these private, behind-the-scenes moments with the bride and her closest friends and loved ones. As a photographer, I want you to feel completely ready to capture these beautiful and intimate moments with the bride. Here is part one of a two-part series on everything you need to know and do to be prepared to take bridal getting-ready photos.
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Melissa + Ethan Formals | Tibble Fork Reservoir, American Fork Canyon, Utah
This gorgeous formals shoot with Melissa and Ethan took place up American Fork canyon at the Tibble Fork reservoir. I love this gem of a location in Utah County with its rugged mountains, endless pine trees, and beautiful lake with a picturesque dock. Now add an amazing couple to all that and you'll get the perfect photographs!
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What to Invest In When Starting Your Photography Business
For those artists who have the entrepreneurial itch creeping into their hobby to start a photography business, this is just the beginning of your journey. The desire to make money with your talents and build a business is both exciting and nerve-wracking, which is why I wanted to give you the information and guidance on the three most crucial investments I made when starting my photography business - education, business management, and photography gear.
Ready to start learning!?
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Tessa + Scott Wedding
Is there anything better than a May wedding, with perfect weather, that is basically COVID-FREE?! It felt so amazing to shoot a wedding again that was normal--no masks, no extreme limiting of gatherings, no rules preventing the couple from having the wedding of their dreams. It was an amazing reminder of what life was like before the pandemic and I was smiling ear to ear the entire wedding because it felt so good to be back to normal!
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My Top 5 Favorite Salt Lake City Area Photo Locations
Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas are one of the most beautiful and diverse places ever. It offers so many varied landscapes from lakes to mountains to cities, giving so many amazing options for photographers to have the most incredible photoshoots. Here are my top 5 Salt Lake City area photo locations.
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Mardi + Ashley Engagements
Say helo to Mardi + Ashely! Their charcuterie board was such a fun addition and really portrayed their love of all things food and eating together. Their wedding will be at Shade Home and Garden, a greenhouse venue in Orem. Their session was at my favorite secret spot in SLC, a park with gorgeous mountain views and open meadows. We had perfectly lovely summer weather, which in addition to the charcuterie board and gorgeous location, helped in making this one of my favorite engagement shoots to date.
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