Elegance :: {Utah Bridal Photographer}

This beautiful bride completely embodied elegance and poise. She was a joy to work with and so relaxed in front of the camera! We were so happy to finally have nice weather and to be able to have a lovely shoot in Provo Canyon. Be sure to check back for their upcoming wedding in July!

Lilacs

I wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze

Continuous as the stars that shine

And twinkle on the milky way,

They stretched in never-ending line

Along the margin of a bay:

Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

~William Wordsworth, "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," 1804

My niece and nephews brought me these lilacs today. I couldn't stop smiling. I popped them in a little vase as soon as I got home and have admired them all evening. Is there anything sweeter than a fresh-off-the-bush handpicked flower from a small child? I love this poem by William Wordsworth...I know it's about daffodils, but I think it so eloquently describes how I feel about spring. The lilacs in Utah are in full bloom and seem to be "tossing their heads in sprightly dance"!

A Beautiful Day :: {Utah Wedding Photographer}

One of my favorite things about documenting a couple's wedding is the opportunity I have to photograph them just minutes after they say "I do." I feel so honored to be the one walking with the couple, capturing their smiles, kisses, and embraces. The joy on their faces is simply undeniable!

These two have been friends since Jr. High School and had the sweetest love story. The bride simply glowed as she told me all the details of how they met and fell in love! Even with freezing temperatures and fierce winds, this couple smiled, laughed, and were a dream to work with. I am so glad I was able to photograph their big day. Congratulations you two!

Happy Family! :: {Utah Portrait Photographer}

I love this family.

Radiant :: Utah Wedding Photographer

I love doing bridals for several reasons:

1. I love having that "one-on-one time" with the bride before her special day. There's just something so magical about seeing a girl in her wedding dress...she sparkles almost as much as the ring on her finger!

2. I love capturing the special details of her dress, her jewelry, her shoes, and her bouquet without the all the stress and hustle and bustle of the typical wedding day schedule.

3. I love meeting the wonderful friends and family that accompany the bride on the shoot! They are always so supportive and are great at making the bride laugh.

I titled this post "Radiant" for a reason --- this bride was just that! Her dress was beautiful, her hair perfect...it was a wonderful session. I feel so honored to be covering her wedding in a few weeks.