Brookings, Oregon Engagement Session
Last month I took a trip to Brookings, Oregon where I got to take photos for this cute local couple! Brookings is a small town on the southern Oregon coast and it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The whole coastline is just stunning and so fun to explore. This beach was one of my favorites - I mean look at all those huge rocks on the beach!
What to Wear for Your Winter Photoshoot
Winter is such a beautiful time to take photos and often underrated. Maybe because it’s so cold and dark, but I think the snow adds such a fun element to photos. I love how it covers the trees and the look of the snowflakes falling from the sky. A lot of people have a hard time figuring out what to wear for their winter photoshoot, so I’m here to help!
Winter Couples Session at Tibble Fork Reservoir, Utah
We got a ton of snow here in Utah last week and it ended up being the perfect day for this couples shoot with J & C.
Vendor Spotlight: Sleepy Ridge Weddings in Orem, Utah
Today I’m shining a spotlight on an incredible wedding venue in northern Utah: Sleepy Ridge Weddings. This stunning venue is located in Orem, Utah and is well worth the drive. From timeless architectural design to fabulous seasonal views, this location is versatile for any wedding style!
Reasons to Elope Instead of Doing a Traditional Wedding
Wedding celebrations are so memorable but are also a lot of work. If the wedding process is overwhelming you, have you thought about eloping? Here are four things to consider to help you decide if an elopement is perfect for your wedding day!
Vendor Spotlight: Quiet Meadow Farms in Mapleton, Utah
I recently shot a wedding at a gorgeous venue near me called Quiet Meadow Farms. The venue is located in Mapleton, Utah. As much as I love traveling, especially to my beloved Pacific Northwest for elopements, I loved getting to shoot this lovely couple’s big day so close to home!
Tips for Your Couples Session
Engagement sessions are some of my favorite sessions! It’s so fun getting to know new couples and seeing how they interact together. I love seeing their outfit choices and seeing their styles.
I’ve got a few tips to help you prepare for your engagement shoot!
7 Reasons to Elope in Brookings, Oregon
Choosing an elopement location can get a little overwhelming. The good news is that talking with an elopement photographer can give you a lot of insight as far as what to plan for and where you should go. One of my favorite areas of the country is the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Oregon Coast. I just feel so at home and have loved exploring the area every time I shoot.
Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Salt Lake City, Utah
Getting engaged is such an exciting time. One of things you need to decide is where to take your engagement photos! If you’re looking to take your engagement photos near Salt Lake City, here are a few of my favorite places!
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor Elopement
Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor is one the most beautiful places along the Oregon coast if you ask me! The northern Oregon coast is one of my favorite places, don’t get me wrong. But the great thing about Samuel H. Boardman is that it’s farther away from any big cities and so it’s less well known. And MAN is it stunning. There are so many hidden gems on the beach along the corridor that you can hike down to.
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Park City Engagement Session [Utah Engagement Photographer]
Sydney and Erik got engaged this spring after dating for about a year! They met on a dating app and are such a fun couple! Sydney is also a videographer (you can check out her work HERE) and we met while shooting a wedding together! Erik and I went to high school together but were a year apart and didn’t know each other. So it is SO fun seeing them together! Sydney has been teaching Erik how to do videography so he can be her wingman and they’re both so talented.
How to Elope at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah
The Bonneville Salt Flats are such a unique place and a must see location in Utah! Just 1.5 hours west of Salt Lake, it spans for miles and miles and looks other worldly. If you’re thinking about eloping or having a wedding ceremony there, here are some steps to help you!
How to Elope in the Redwoods
The Redwoods are a perfect place to elope or have a small, intimate wedding with your closest friends and family! The trees are just insanely tall and wide and it’s pretty amazing. The other great thing about the Redwoods (in the summer) is that the tall trees cover some of the sun keeping it a bit cooler and you’ll be less sweaty. If you’re looking at eloping in the Redwoods, here are some tips!
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Cape Kiwanda, Oregon Coast Engagements [Oregon Elopement Photographer]
Madison & Jake recently moved to Portland, Oregon from Texas. They have been trying to get to know their new state and so we did a couples shoot at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon. It’s one of my favorite places on the Oregon coast. There’s a ton of stuff do just on the beach. Lots of people will do fires with hot dogs and s’mores on the beach while watching surfers in the water.
4 Reasons to Plan a Couples Shoot on Your Utah Vacation
Planning your next vacation in Utah? Well, you should add a photoshoot to your plans! Utah has a wide array of climates, seasons and landscapes, making for excellent vacations and photo shoots. Here are 4 reasons why while you are on your vacation, you should plan doing a couple shoot for you and your significant other. There are many reasons why booking a couple shoot on a vacation is a good idea, especially when visiting Utah. So, if you’re looking for a great way to remember your time in Utah, highlight adventures, capture and share memories, or keep a travel log, contact me and we can set up a session!
Why You Should do a Vow Renewal
Have you ever thought about doing a vow renewal? Many couples decide that the perfect way to celebrate an anniversary is by recommitting to one other. Here are a few reasons why a vow renewal might be the perfect decision for you and your special someone. Take a step away from your busy lives, spend some quality time together and remember why you fell in love. So if it is your 2nd, 5th, 10th, 25th, or even 50th wedding anniversary, reaffirm your love to your spouse and plan a vow renewal. You won’t regret it!
Everything You Need to Know About Eloping in Zion National Park
Zion National Park in Utah is an excellent place to elope! With gorgeous scenery and plenty of activities, an unforgettable experience awaits you and your lover at this perfect Utah elopement location. Here is everything you need to know when eloping in Zion National Park. Zion National Park is truly an incredible place to visit and a perfect place for an elopement! You won’t be short on wild adventures, good food, and gorgeous photos!
Why you Should do Your Engagement Session at the Salt Flats
The Bonneville Salt Flats is a stunning natural landmark that is completely unique to Northwestern Utah. Just a short drive from Salt Lake City, the Salt Flats is a 30,000 acre stretch of salt-covered land. The Salt Flats are a photographer’s dream: a stunning, vast, landscape of pure-white ground. It’s no wonder that this area is a major hot spot for pictures.
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Elope on the Oregon Coast [Oregon Elopement Photographer]
The Oregon coast is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen with it’s often overcast skies, sometimes light rain, big crashing waves, sea stacks, and pine trees on the coastline. It gives me all the moody feels and it just makes me feel really happy and content. I can’t think of a better place to elope than on the Oregon coast and Cannon Beach is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific Northwest, with it’s famous Haystack Rock and other sea stacks along the beach.
What to Wear to Your Engagement Session
Where the wedding day is all about the celebration, the time before you gear into full-on bride mode is a lovely period of excitement all surrounding your love for each other. You’re simply focused on your recent engagement and your hopes and dreams together for the future. That’s one of the reasons I LOVE capturing couples in engagement sessions and couples sessions — it’s just the two of them, so I get to see their relationship and love for each other from front row seats.
For most of my clients, their engagement session pictures are their first time getting professional photos taken, so the unknown can seem a little daunting. I do my best to help every client feel at ease through our communication to the point where my engagement sessions are strictly fun and love and lots of natural posing.