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“REEL” LOVE–Megh & Layne’s Engagements | Utah Wedding Photographer

This is Part I of a II part series of engagement photos.  Why?  Because of the crazy weather.  We had to reschedule part of their engagements because it was raining and too dark to shoot outside…so you’ll have to sit tight for the second half.  We got a bunch of cute shots while the weather was cooperating, but this post focuses more on the theater shots because I thought their idea was so cute and original.  When I met Megh & Layne for their wedding consultation, they explained to me that they had this idea of shooting in a theater.  They wanted to feature some of the theater shots in a future couples shower they were going to have–and their shower’s theme…”REEL LOVE.”  Isn’t that so cute?!?  So, part of the engagement shoot had to be in a theater.  I was a little skeptical of how they would turn out since I hadn’t shot in a theater before…but I was up for the challenge.  I really loved how they turned out…I used off-camera lighting (Thanks Sydney for your amazing assistant skillz!) to get the effect I wanted in a dark theater.  Stay tuned for more of their engagement shoot coming up soon!

I thought the one to the right was hilarious…totally them.  (it must be such a scaaaary movie!  hahaha)  ok.corny.I’ll stop.

These are just two shots of a bunch that were so cute…but in the interest of time, I edited these to show for now.  Megh…you are so radiant and gorgeous.  Layne…not to bad yourself!:)

Victoria’s Bridals | Utah Wedding Photographer

I am absolutely in love with all the green.  But I hate rain.  Rain and pictures do not mix.  So when we pulled up to our location, it started pouring.  We were contemplating cancelling the shoot, but Victoria had her flowers and everything and we just had to make it work.  So, after a little waiting and chatting in the car, the rain subsided long enough for us to get out and get some shots out.  And I’m in LOVE with the shots!  Love Love Love all the green and Victoria’s beautifulness (is that even a word?).  The rain came back with a vengeance when we were out in the field, so I literally only took a few shots and then we had to run back to the car. I was a little bummed that we couldn’t spend more time up there, but when we went down to the reservoir the rain had cleared and it was simply beautiful!  Thank goodness for the weather clearing up just in time to get some shots!:)  I couldn’t really narrow down the pictures since there were so many that I thought was HOT…so here’s a few for Victoria!  Isn’t she such a beautiful bride?!?

The picture to the right is one of my favs.:)

TyAnn | Utah Senior Photographer

TyAnn was the winner of the HOTTEST SENIOR CONTEST–and hotness she is!  I’ve taken her pictures before and it’s amazing how much she has grown and changed in just one year!  She’s a beautiful young lady and I had a great time shooting her!  Here’s just a few from the day:

One of my FAVORITES!

Thoreson Family | Utah Family Photographer

Just a quick post of the Thoreson Family.  We had to improvise on our location since they were having a party.  Yet again.  Last minute changes.  I’ve known Tomoko-”chan” since I was a little girl.  I hadn’t seen them in awhile–and when she contacted me about doing a photo session for their family I was so happy to do it for them.  They are such a fun and beautiful family!:)

Lyndsey & Quinn’s Groomals | Utah Wedding Photographer

I had so much fun shooting Lyndsey & Quinn’s groomals. During the consultation, we talked about what they wanted out of their groomals session.  I always try to involve my clients as much as I can because in the end, it is their pictures, and I want to infuse their style with my photographic style.  They wanted to incorporate a little vintage feel , but also have some fun as well.  They showed up complete with hats, sunglasses, umbrella, suspenders, birdcage veil, etc….I came armed with my grey settee couch.:)  We even did a little trespassing and jumped over a fence to take pictures with the couch.  Thanks Quinn for helping me get that thing over the fence!

I love this couple.  Not only are they such cool down to earth people, but they feel like old friends.  I guess Lyndsey can be considered an old friend….since I photographed a wedding a friend of hers about a year ago (Aubrey who I love and adore!)   I remember passing along my card to her back then, and am glad that she actually called me up and wanted me to photograph their wedding!  Lyndsey and Quinn are so cute with each other.  Thanks for a great day guys!  Can’t  wait for your wedding!

Aren’t they just hot hot hot?!?

Lyndsey kept saying how she’s not good doing the whole “sexy–blue steel” look, but I think this one turned out awesome…RAWR!

One of their wedding colors is PINK…thus all the pink.  Love Quinn’s socks.:)

Because they are such a fun couple, we had to take some fun pics with their sunglasses.:)

one of my favs.

Quinn…you’re smokin’.  You just know how to work that hat of yours!  hahahaha….

work. work.

I was taking pics of Quinn working it on the couch and Lyndsey was standing by me…and all of a sudden, she was like,  ”Can I just go jump on him?”  I was like, “What do you mean, jump on him?”  She then proceeded to jump on his lap and snuggle and smooch with him…which I am totally in love with.  Can you please make this a big canvas over your bed.  pleez!

BEFORE with QUINN CHILLIN…                                                                                                                                              AFTER…

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