When you’re newly engaged, there is so much to look forward to! Some of the happiest moments of your entire life are ahead of you. As a photographer, I am super passionate about documenting those unforgettable moments so you can cherish them throughout the rest of your lives together.
Read MoreSometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected places. For Sarah and Kolby, that place was a dating app called Mutual.
Read MoreI loved being a part of Elizabeth and Mattheus' special day. Their love story reminds us that love can truly conquer all, and true happiness comes from celebrating our differences.
Read MoreThe day has finally arrived! Jessica and Mitch’s wedding at the Washington D.C. temple was absolutely beautiful, and I am so excited to share the images from their big day.The day has finally arrived! Jessica and Mitch’s wedding was absolutely beautiful, and I am so excited to share the images from their big day.
Read MoreThe Washington, DC, temple is so beautiful at this time of year! I loved taking this gorgeous couple’s pink bridals.
Read MoreFrom timeline organization to reception decor, here are my top seven reasons to have a formal portrait session before your wedding day!
Read MoreChoosing a photographer in this day and age can be overwhelming if you’re not sure what to look for. Here are a few things to look for when choosing a wedding photographer!
Read MoreYour wedding photos should do more than sit in a file on your computer! Here are eight more ways to use your wedding photos.
Read MoreLauren and Mark’s wedding day at the Washington, DC, LDS temple was full of love. In Mark’s words, “I just feel really giddy.”
Read MoreThe Washington, DC, temple is always beautiful, but this spring wedding was especially breathtaking. Every detail of Chloe and Chase’s Maryland wedding was perfect!
Read MoreLauren and Mark were so much fun to work with. Their bridal portraits at the National Mall are stunning!
Read MoreAli's grandpa was a sealer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had performed the wedding ceremonies for each of his grandchildren. All of them, except for Ali. Last summer, a year before she would marry Kyle, her grandparents passed away. They never got to meet the man she would marry. Although they weren't there physically, Ali and Kyle did all they could to keep their spirits present.
Read More"I remember holding her as a new father," her dad began. His eyes sparkled as he thought back to those first moments of his daughter's, the bride's, life. "I promised I would protect her and take care of her. I told her one day she would have children of her own and would do the same for them. Now I'm handing her to the man who will continue to protect her and take care of her. And I couldn't be happier."
Read More"You don't have to feel like you have to react in any certain way," I told Kyle, the groom who was about to see his bride, "This is your wedding, your bride, so just do whatever feels right for you." Days before their wedding, Ali and Kyle, flew to Atlanta, GA to be sealed in the Atlanta LDS temple. Now they were standing in a green field neighboring the cute church down the street from where Ali grew up, ready for their First Look.
Read MoreMatison and Chad had a serendipitous meeting 3 years ago when friends of friends of friends invited them both to join a group going to a Christmas concert in Salt Lake City. Somehow they ended up sitting together and as only Chad could, jokes were made and interests were sparked. Three years later, over states, graduations, and trips, these two finally got to say ‘Yes’ to forever in the DC LDS temple.
Read MoreSarah and Ian met on a double date involving pizza and McFlurrie’s, so I had a hunch they would be super fun to work with! When I asked about their relationship, the word that kept coming up was “natural,” and I have to agree. Sarah and Ian were so natural together. They just fit. It was a delight to photograph their big day!
Read MoreThese two had the most beautiful wedding, followed by a touching reception in Fayetteville, GA. The couple decided on this location because it was the place Michelle grew up. Isai's family flew up from Peru to attend the wedding. Both the bride and groom lost their fathers years ago so the couple wanted to honor them and include them in their wedding. They had many details that were really thoughtful including their cultural heritages and remembering their dads.
Read MoreThis beautiful couple is Dumdi and Ryan! They met while attending college at BYU. Dumdi is Nigerian, and came to the United States when she was just 6 years old. Her family settled in Texas and made a new life for themselves. She came to Utah to attend college at BYU, and met Ryan shortly after that. She also recently became a US citizen!
Read MoreThis summer after finally hearing the hurt voices of the black community, I wanted to do something to help create change. The wedding industry is full of white examples—endless white brides in white dresses with white florals. I thought about little girls of color and how they hardly ever see women who look like them in wedding photographs, and how that might make them feel. I spent hours searching Pinterest for “black brides” + “black weddings” and all my searches came up with was white women in black dresses or weddings in which everyone wore black. I wanted to start doing my part in adding more diversity to the wedding world, which is why I did this styled shoot.
Read MoreAre you ready for a true love story? This is Ed and Arley. Ed drove all the way from California to Utah to take Arely on their first date. After being introduced by his cousin, Ed knew Arely was worth whatever it took to get to know her. After that romantic weekend of their first date, they were immediately a couple. Shortly after becoming a couple, Ed moved to Provo, Utah to be with the woman he knew he wanted to spend forever with. Soon they were engaged to be married, which is where I come into their love story. I had previously met Arley while doing bridals for her future sister in law and I instantly fell in love with their whole family. Never have I met people who are more gracious, kind, and loving! If I spent the rest of my life only photographing this family, it would be a dream come true.
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