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Shantelle said she knew Jeremy was the one “when I could be myself and it was okay.” That’s the whole story, right there. Both of them have been through things that would make most people cautious about trying again. And somehow they found each other. He proposed at sunset on the top of Mauna Kea […]

The first time we met Catherine and Casey was at a bridal fair. We hit it off right away. And somewhere in that first conversation, they leaned in and told us a secret. They were already married. They had eloped almost a year before, just the two of them, and not a single person in […]

I hear some version of this on almost every wedding day: “We’re not really photo people.” Sometimes it comes from the groom. Sometimes from the bride. Sometimes both of them say it at the same time and then laugh a little nervously. And then six weeks later I deliver their gallery and they send me […]

When Jess filled out her questionnaire, I asked what she was most looking forward to and she said, “Seeing two families become one in a real, tangible way.” That’s exactly what happened. Jess spent the morning getting ready with her daughters. All of them together at the salon. Kelsey, Aubrey, and Sydney. She chose it […]

There’s always a moment at most Sleepy Ridge weddings where I stop and just look around for a second. It’s usually during golden hour when the light is coming across the Oquirrh Mountains, the waterfall is running just outside the French doors, and whoever I’m photographing is so relaxed and happy that the camera almost […]

You have been married for a whole year! Happy Anniversary!! This is such a fun event to document and celebrate together! Let’s chat about your Anniversary photo shoot. Reasons for an Anniversary Session After the photo shoot, you’ll already be dressed up for a dinner date to somewhere nice! This is about the two of […]