Tyau Wedding

Tyau Wedding

Sarah and Jay were excited to get some Bride and Groom wedding pictures, as they didn't have the chance to have a professional photographer when they were married. They were sealed in the Mt Timpanogos Temple, and we had a good time getting some new shots I hadn't tried before. I was excited to get some more pictures from the field across the street from the temple; I had gone there for a previous bridal shoot, but it hadn't really occurred to me to take a couple there on their actual wedding day!

Sarah and Jay have two beautiful children, and I was absolutely amazed that she could still fit in her wedding dress! We also did some bridal pictures for Sarah- stay posted to see more.















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Weber Reception

Weber Reception

This was one of the best wedding receptions that I have attended; it was very laid-back, and best of all- it started super early so all of the classic reception stuff happened while there was still light enough outside not to need a flash!!!

I was extra excited about their wedding day because I had rented a new lens to try out before I bought it- the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8. It was AWESOME! I must have this lens!! (now I just need to find $2000 lying around to afford it) :)

This was the first time I had eaten at the Lion House, and the honey butter on the rolls was truly sublime. Mike served a two-year mission in Hawaii, and so there was ham and pineapple, as well as shaved ice. The leis that everyone wore made for some great colorful photos.

















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Weber Wedding

Weber Wedding

Mike and Crystal got married in August at the Salt Lake Temple on what had to be one of the busiest days of the year! I spoke to the coordinator at the temple while waiting for the happy couple to come out and he told me that almost 90 weddings were scheduled for that day. What this meant was that pretty much at any given time there were 3-4 entire wedding parties (usually 25-80 people each) taking photos outside the temple at the same time.



It's always a challenge to find the right wedding party waiting outside if I have not met the bride and groom's families before (which is the most common situation). Fortunately, Crystal had given me what I thought was a sure-fire way to identify the right group. She told me that all her bridesmaids would be wearing bright pink and white polka-dot dresses. "Fair enough," I thought. "Shouldn't be too hard then." Well, I show up and right away spot a girl wearing a dress with bright pink and white polka-dots on it. I immediately ask if she's here for Mike and Crystal's wedding, and she grins and tells me that she isn't but she spotted a group of girls wearing the same exact dress in the waiting room on the grounds. Turns out she just liked the dress! :)



We had to wrangle a bit to get position, but we ended up getting some very fun shots before our time was up.













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1st Anniversary

1st Anniversary

Yesterday my husband Thomas and I celebrated our first anniversary. We went up Thursday and stayed at Johnson's Mill Bed and Breakfast in Midway (where I shot Doug and Cassie's Wedding earlier this year- absolutely GORGEOUS location) and we had a wonderful time. Our friend Grant recommended this pizza place there in midway that we went to for dinner, and it was some of the best true "italian style" pizza that I have ever had. As an additional bonus, they had some live music there the whole time we were eating.

The lake was beautiful, the room was amazing, and we went on leisurely walks to take photos of the grounds while we were there. It's a very peaceful place, and I highly recommend you look into it if you are looking at staying somewhere for a special occasion in Utah.







The swans, I am told are not the modest type. And it was true: they came right up to me as I was taking their photos as if they knew what was going on.







Thomas bought me some beautiful flowers and an anniversary band. I certainly feel loved.

Hubbard Reception

Hubbard Reception

Keith and Jamie's reception was beautifully situated in Jamie's backyard. It was in Kamas, so it meant that my husband Thomas and I were able to take a wonderfully scenic drive up to the venue. The backyard was gorgeous- there were beautiful decorations everywhere, lots of trees, a brook and a tall field with some of the biggest dandelions I have ever seen!



A friend of the bride and groom ended up making the cake, and it was delicious!



I loved the colors they chose, especially Keith's tie and pocket square...



Jamie sang a song for her husband before the ring ceremony...



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Hubbard Wedding

Hubbard Wedding

Jamie and Keith had a beautiful day for their wedding at the Mt Timp temple. It was a really fun group, and I had a wonderful time shooting with Katie Clover who was assisting me that day.

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Sometimes I feel a little unnecessary.... :)

Heckencamp Wedding

Heckencamp Wedding

Doug and Cassie were married in Midway, UT - at THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON EARTH! Seriously, the grounds was a gold mine for photographers. Everywhere I went I was impressed. It was not a traditional or religious wedding, but represented the bride and groom instead of tradition. Such a beautiful ceremony, and they threw flower petals at the end! (my favorite part)









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