Earlier this week, I had the joy & pleasure of photographing Kristen and Keith! I am so excited for these two to get hitched.

I just have to say, it’s humorous to me because I met Keith a few years back because my friend Mike wanted to set us up. Kristen is Mike’s sister. Good thing I didn’t get in the way of their happiness! These two have an amazing relationship and great chemistry. Their personalities fit so well together and I love how happy they are.

Plus, they were all for it when I suggested that we trespass for our third and final location. I have been wanting to photograph at that particular location for years…and everything came together perfectly this time so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. I’m so glad they went along with it :)

Here are Zula and George. These two lovely people were so much fun to photograph! Not a dull moment, that’s for sure. George has a way of making Zula laugh, and he’d already be laughing, then we’d all be laughing. They were so natural and fun.

Plus, Zula is just gorgeous. She is from Mongolia! I am in love with her features and can’t over how beautiful she is. George, you are one lucky man. I can’t wait to photograph your January wedding!

A couple weeks ago, while I was in New York, I had the pleasure of photographing Mariah and Ryan.

Can you say AMAZING chemistry?

We started at the Grand Central Station, swarming with people coming & going, and captured this lovely couple in the midst of the hustle & bustle. It actually was hard to get shots of them looking sharp and not blurry. With my exposure slower than one second long, they had to hold still…let’s just say they preferred dancing & moving around to acting like statues. But, despite that fact, we got some amazing shots of them.

I loved how Mariah and Ryan were up for anything, letting Tara and I wander the streets of New York with them, stopping where inspiration struck us, and looking fabulous in every location.

I admit, I love the shots with all the cabs: such an iconic look :)

We even spent a little time in Times Square before the sun went down. Everywhere we went, we were surrounded by hundreds of people, but that didn’t stop this couple from ignoring the world and focusing on their love for one another. What a fun afternoon!

I was excited to photograph Erin and Tyler on my recent trip back East. Erin was referred by her roommate, but the crazy thing is, I lived in LA when Erin did! We had briefly met a couple times and only after ‘meeting’ her again in person in DC did I realize I already knew her. Small world, eh?

Back to the good story.

Erin and Tyler both kept asking me ‘What should I do in the pictures?’ ‘What do I need to know?’ Question after question. I kept reassuring them that it was no big deal, that I would tell them where to stand and what to do, but that I mostly just wanted them to have fun & be themselves.

As you can see, these two were phenomenal! I love how they interact with each other.

Lots of real laughs.
Lots of smiles.
Lots of tender moments.

I couldn’t be happier with this session….I have oh so many favorites…and had a very difficult time narrowing them down….I could have kept shooting them all night….except the neighborhood locals thought we were crazy….and then it got too dark so I had to stop taking pictures….sigh…

I hope you all enjoy. Let me know what you think!

P.S. Aren’t Erin’s shoes to DIE FOR? I absolutely love them :)

Boy have I been excited to share these pictures with you!

I took Suzanne and Seth’s engagement pictures a couple of weeks ago at Lagoon.

Now, you have to know that I am a fan of amusement parks. A BIG fan. So much so that I have gone to Lagoon the past 3 years on my birthday. Every time I am there, I imagine all the amazing pictures I could take with all the fun backgrounds. It’s chock full of great places!

Anyways, back to the main point of my post… I was stoked when Suzanne suggested doing her engagement session there. We were able to go on a Tuesday when the park was closed, so we had full access to everywhere. Except for the rain, it was a perfect day.

We started out in Pioneer Village with this sweet 1930s hot rod. Suzanne has a picture of her grandparents in front of an old car so it was fun taking part in creating another family heirloom. We then worked our way throughout the park. We shot for almost 3 hours and if it hadn’t been for the rain, I’m sure I would have kept shooting for even longer. I loved spending time with these two. They were both comfortable and natural in front of the camera, plus Seth has a way of making Suzanne laugh. They are so stinkin’ cute together and I am even more excited for their wedding coming up in July. I know there are a lot of pictures for you to look through, but I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them :)

Alright folks. I have shot THREE awesome events in the past week & a half but I am venturing out of town this weekend, so the full posts will have to wait.

In the meantime….enjoy 2 images each, selected from Mesia & Brett’s wedding at Sunset Crest Manor, the Human Chess Game (I know you’re curious, but you’ll have to wait to hear about it next week), and Suzanne & Seth’s engagement session shot at Lagoon!

Enjoy!

And stay tuned :)

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect shoot the day after we officially got one more hour of light.
Definitely a perfect start to my Spring — beautiful weather, sunny blue skies, and a gorgeous couple!

Shannon and Cole have been married one year this coming April. What better way to celebrate their love for each other than doing a fun couples session together? These two were a blast to be with as they are both natural and comfortable in front of the camera, super stylin’, all about the ‘natural’ laughs, and willing to try anything.

Since this was such an amazing session, I want to use one of their images in my studio.
Any input on which ones are your favorites is greatly appreciated :)

Liz and Wade came to Utah for their engagement session last week from Southern California. Freezing temps, a snowstorm in the forecast, and an icy breeze didn’t scare these two away, though. They were so much fun to photograph! They definitely are the kind of people who will always make lemonade out of their lemons. I loved how they tried new things and acted so natural in front of the camera. I can’t wait for their February wedding!

Lyndsi and Mike have smokin’ chemistry. I loved photographing them! Besides the fact that they are fun to hang out with, they are awesome in front of the camera. I hardly had to give any instructions to make this good lookin’ couple look natural. Plus, it was a bonus because they let me try out lots of new locations. As a photographer, I’m always trying to find new places to shoot at to keep things fresh and new. Thanks Lyndsi and Mike. I can’t wait for your January wedding!

Missy and Andy are getting married at the end of November! Right from the beginning of our session, they were laughing, teasing, and having fun together — it was easy for them to forget I was even there ;) They were willing to try out lots of locations (many of them were places I’d never shot at before) and they had great ideas, too. Missy and Andy are both designers, so they have amazing taste and style. Thanks for an awesome morning session!