Salt Lake Wedding and Portrait Photography
Archive for July, 2009
July 31, 2009 at 3:00 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, bridal photography, wedding photography
Words cannot express how excited I am to share these photos with you all. I was thrilled when Annie told me she & Joe wanted to have her bridals taken out at the salt flats. It’s a good an hour and a half from Salt Lake City, so it takes impressive vision and fortitude from anyone who appreciates the beauty of the salt flats enough to have their bridals taken here 
When we arrived, it was 95 degrees. The wind was still.
About 30 minutes in, the storm that had been lingering over the West mountains came with a vengeance. We had to race back to the car to avoid being blown away. After hanging out in the car for an hour, we realized the wind was not going to stop anytime soon. Since we’d already driven all the way out here, we decided to brace ourselves and get some sweet shots of Annie & Joe in the gorgeous sunset.
I love the brilliant oranges, purples, reds, and rich dark blues. The sky was nothing but incredible. I also can’t get over how awesome the wind was: the movement and energy in these images cannot be replicated. What an amazing session. Thanks guys for toughing out the unpredictable elements!
This was taken inside the car while waiting for the storm to blow over.
July 30, 2009 at 3:16 pm · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, children photography, family photography, portrait photography
How fun for me to photograph the Putnam Family! You see, my family has a connection to their family. Lynn and Tony were the ones who set my parents up on a blind date. Yes, you heard me. My parents met on a blind date. How crazy is that! Anyways, they are long family friends, although it’s been years since I have seen them. (I will point them and their family later in the post).
Donna, Lynn’s mother, put this whole thing together, which is not an easy feat when you’re dealing with over 30 people’s schedules. How fun that they could spend some time together for their family reunion. I love seeing the span of generations and the interactions between family members, young and old(er).
Thanks for being so fun to photograph!
Below is Tony and Lynn’s family (they are the ones who set my parents up). They are funny, goofy, and remind me of my dad 
July 29, 2009 at 8:30 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, landscapes, personal work
A couple of weeks ago, I ventured out to the Spiral Jetty and Rozel Point with some friends for my bi-annual trek. There is a tactile beauty that cannot be described, but is best understood when experienced.
The Spiral Jetty is one of my most favorite places in the world (not that I’ve even come remotely close to traveling the world). I always feel a sense of wonder and peace while there. It is like candy for my eyes and music to my soul. The colors of the sky are different with each journey, as well as the water levels and temperature. It is always exciting to experience it in a completely new way with each visit.
On this particular adventure, we arrived just as the sun was setting. Right as we drove up, I grabbed my gear and ran ahead a half mile to try and utilize the rest of the gorgeous sunset. Amazing oranges and pinks filled the sky. It was perfect for HDR photography. I also had the opportunity to photograph the sunrise as well. I love the solitude I can have when I am alone with my camera, experiencing the grandeur and wonder of this world.
I love how HDR photography can capture what my eyes see. Too bad that when I upload the images, they lose a lot of their vibrancy…but you get the idea….
July 29, 2009 at 8:29 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, personal work
Yoga at the Spiral Jetty. What could be more perfect and more fitting?
Every year, I travel to the Spiral Jetty and Rozel Point at least twice. I love it there so much! The 2 1/2 hour drive from Salt Lake City is nothing in comparison to the adventure and joy waiting for me by the Great Salt Lake.
After capturing some sweet pics to combine into HDR images, I met up with my friends who were already enjoying the spiral, experiencing it in their own, personal way. I decided it would be fun to get out the flash and do some sweet pics with the sunset. We had a blast experimenting with different poses, forms, and lighting. We even did some sweet shots of our silhouettes.
What do you think? (And, I’m actually in a lot of these, which is pretty uncommon)
July 29, 2009 at 8:28 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, fine art photography, landscapes, personal work
A couple weeks ago, I journeyed up to the Spiral Jetty with a few friends, enjoyed an amazing sunset, spent the night being attacked by killer mosquitoes, and enjoyed an amazing sunrise at Rozel Point.
After doing some HDR photography of the sunrise, my friends moseyed out of their sleeping bags and we explored the strange world of an old, abandoned crude oil site. It was sad to find a seagull trapped in the thick ooze where there was nothing we could do to help him. The oil seeps out of the ground, especially with low lake levels.
The extreme heat of summer days makes the oil viscous, which turns into almost a solid during the night. There are always pelican and seagull carcasses dotting the unearthly landscape. The salt makes you feel as if you’re walking on a lake that was frozen over and the reddish water makes you feel like you’re walking on another planet. Despite my heartache over the helpless seagull, I still love it up there, with all its mystery and wonder.
July 28, 2009 at 9:48 am · Filed under Engagement Session, Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, wedding photography
Brooke and Lex are two cool cats. I just love it when I can talk, laugh, and have fun while I take pictures of amazing, beautiful people
We were able to go to tons of awesome locations, which is always fantastic. I especially love the yellow wall and the ones taken at the Capitol. Lex requested to go up to the Capitol because that is where he proposed to Brooke. It’s a place where they have walked the grounds many a time, enjoyed countless sunsets, and marveled at its grandeur. While at the Capitol (this was the end of our session) Lex said “I like Brooke and chocolate pudding.” He then admitted he had no idea where the chocolate pudding thing came from, but he does love Brooke.
Congratulations you guys. Can’t wait for your wedding in September!
July 28, 2009 at 5:00 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, celebrating life, portrait photography
Meet Sheryll.
Sheryll is also a photographer, a fantastic photographer. You should check out her work HERE. Sheryll amazes me with her talents and humble nature. She has an incredible smile and beautiful complexion.
For any of you who have been keeping up with the Celebrating Life series, today is the last day (for now). I just want to thank all of you who participated, from the bottom of my heart. This project has been a HUGE success because of all you. Thank you for donating to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and for helping all of us remember that life is precious and should be enjoyed!
*All proceeds from this session went to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation
July 27, 2009 at 5:00 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, celebrating life
Meet Allison.
Allison turns 27 today. Happy Birthday, Allison! Allison is a fiery redhead with intensely blue eyes. She has a killer smile, which works great in my favor because every time I’d take her picture, she would laugh & flaunt her gorgeous grin. Allison graduated from the University of Utah and is living life to the fullest.
*All proceeds from this session went to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation
July 26, 2009 at 5:00 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, celebrating life, portrait photography
Meet Devin.
Devin was excited to take his turn in front of the camera, as he enjoys photography as a hobby and is usually behind it. (Don’t you agree, he should be in front of the camera more often?) Devin is living it up this summer going on camping and hiking adventures, enjoying concerts, and buying a house! Congratulations
*All proceeds from this session went to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation
July 25, 2009 at 5:00 am · Filed under Stacy Young, Three Winks Studio, celebrating life, portrait photography
Meet Kelly.
Kelly is going to be a special education teacher. I have such admiration for anyone in education, let alone those who valiantly serve with the special ed students who really just need a little extra TLC. Kelly also has fabulous taste in shoes and fashion.
*All proceeds from this session went to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation
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