The Wildflowers of Albion Basin

Albion Basin, Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT.

Clouds

I grew up on the East Coast...and because of that, I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to landscapes and the general beauty of the world around me. No offense to you mid-westerners, but you don't even know what green is until you visit Virginia or Pennsylvania in the springtime. I won't even mention the fact that East Coast autumns make Utah's look black and white TV.

Nevertheless.

I have come to realize that Utah can be quite beautiful. In fact, it can be quite breathtaking. As evidenced by these photos of Utah Valley on a glorious summer's day. I have never seen such beautiful clouds.

Who knew! I'm kinda in love with Utah these days! ;)

Tribute to Provo's most famous hot "dawg" stand.

If you live in Utah and haven't tried J-Dawg's, stop what you are doing and head on over to 858 N. 700 E. Provo, UT for a little bit of heaven on a bun. I know, I know, it seems a little weird to go to a restaurant for a hot dog, but I'm telling you - it's not just a hot dog. It's a massive piece of spicy beef smothered in their famous special sauce (which, by the way, you can purchase by-the-bottle for about $10) and topped off with such condiments as a dill pickle, banana peppers, relish, etc. I prefer to go the "ketchup-only" route, but that's just me. ;) We were very happy campers after our little J-Dawg's excursion...if you couldn't already tell by the last picture.

Salt Lake City, UT :: {Utah Children's Photographer}

If you've ever photographed a two-year-old boy, you'll understand what I mean when I say it can be quite the workout! There is a lot of chasing and rolling on the ground with a shoot like this, but I can honestly say I always have so much fun! This little guy was a complete sweetheart...I loved the way he clung onto "Sheriff Woody" the whole time. I love when my clients are able to find a way to make their session more personal and memorable...and what better way than allowing your son to carry his favorite toy? Thank you to this sweet family for driving all the way from Payson, UT for this mini-session...I'm glad it didn't rain until we were finished!

Salt Lake City, UT :: {Utah Engagement Photographer}

Beautiful, beautiful couple. They are so natural in front of the camera and so in love with each other, the pictures practically took themselves! Stay tuned for their fabulous LA wedding to be posted in a few weeks...here's a little teaser to tide you over until then. :)

Salt Lake City Temple, UT :: {Utah Wedding Photographer}

Another beautiful June wedding!

the dress.

My wedding dress.

Today was the first day in a long time that I craved my camera. I've been working so much lately that the last thing I feel like doing is pulling out my beloved Canon and being "creative." As I edited a hoard of images from a recent wedding, I felt inspired. I wanted to get a shot of my dress...in all its glory.

So here it is.

My mother will probably appreciate this post the most...I've been thinking about her a lot today and how much I associate my wedding with her. Even though we were living in different states at the time, she helped me plan everything down to the tiniest detail. She wasn't there to help me choose my dress or try it on, but as soon as she saw me wearing it the morning I married the love of my life, there was no doubt it was the dress for me. This post is dedicated to you my fabulous mother.

Sneak Peek :: {Utah Wedding Photographer}

Remember this beautiful bride's portraits in a golden, hazy meadow?

Just wait until you see her wedding. It will take your breath away.