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Matt & Sachiyo Engagements | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:04:21 +0000

Shabaka. That’s how I started the engagement session. That’s right. Shabaka. Is it a Japanese word you ask? No…it’s a word that the iphone came up with when correcting my text that was supposed to read “Ahahaha” but apparently “Ahahahaha” is not in the dictionary, and “Shabaka” is. So when Sachiyo read my text that was supposed to read “Ahahahaha” because I was laughing, instead she read “Shabaka” which was just down right confusing and hilarious all at the same time. So, ya, that’s how I started our session. With total stupidity. But it was all good because Matt & Sachiyo are friggin’ cool. How do I always get so lucky with such awesome peeps to hang out and shoot with?!? I wish I could have edited more pics–because there were others I wanted to get to, but in the interest of time (since I’m really behind right now) and I didn’t want to hold out on Matt & Sachi anymore, here are a few from our session. Both of them are avid climbers. They climb EVERYTHING. So, of course, we had to climb something during our session. It’s one of my favs I have to say.

P.S. I tried to climb something myself. Just a lowly fence. Something that Matt & Sachi would jump over…but um…I got stuck. And I couldn’t get my fat booty or my leg to help me get over it. I’m sure they were laughing their heads off inside, but ya, I even got a battle wound on my toe for my efforts or lack thereof. Thanks for being prepared with a bandaid Sachi! Love you!

Anyway, here’s a few to start:

They could have climbed the entire wall. crazy I say.

Sachi & Matt don’t really like their “serious” look, but I gots to say, the one on the right is one of my favs of them. They are HOTNESS!

Melissa & Brad Married! | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:56:14 +0000

Had a fun drive to Paris. Paris, IDAHO that is. Great times with great people…and best of all, to celebrate the marriage of Melissa & Brad! Congrats you two!

Andrew & Victoria MARRIED! | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:59:03 +0000

I’m finally able to post a few pics from Andrew & Victoria’s wedding. It was a beautiful day–and lots of happy memories. It was great to see all the familiar faces again (I shot Victoria’s sister’s wedding last year) and spend time in beautiful Midway. Here’s a few from the day. Congrats Andrew & Victoria!

Crichton & Danielle MARRIED! | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:46:54 +0000

I am finally getting around to post a few pics from Crichton & Danielle’s wedding. It’s been crazy over here–and will be for the next week or so…bare with me on the posts! And to all of my brides and grooms waiting for their posts, I’m gettin’ there! promise.

Crichton & Danielle were such a beautiful couple–both inside and out. I’m glad I was able to be a part of their day.

Crichton & Danielle–Thanks for being such great peeps. Love you both! :)

I love this pic of everyone. Steve…what are you doing?!?

The boys sure knew how to kid around…they cracked me up the entire time. But they are lookin’ hotness with the shoes and the seriousness…

The stake center was decorated so beautifully! You couldn’t even tell it was a stake center!

The entertainment at the reception was bomb. Loved every single moment. From the MC, to the dancing, to all of the amazing talent. Crichton even surprised his wifey by singing–and it was M-AZING!!! The middle picture of Danielle is her reaction to Crichton while he was singing to her. Isn’t that a priceless pic? I just love to see the love in the eyes…and Crichton on the right serenading her. It was perfect in every way. The singing throughout the night was friggin’ amazing.

Congratulations you two!!!:) Lots of LOVE!

Aubrey | Utah Wedding Photography

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:23:22 +0000

Aubrey & Josh’s wedding is coming up very soon and I can’t wait! Here’s just a couple of pics featuring Aubrey…you are simply stunning Aubrey. Can’t wait for you guys’ wedding day! It will be a blast!

A special thank you to Aubrey’s sisters and mom for coming out and helping during the shoot!:)

Aubrey’s veil has got to be my most favorite of all time. I LUURVED it–so I had to take a pic of it.:)

Victoria’s Bridals | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:45:10 +0000

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.:)

Lyndsey & Quinn’s Groomals | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:34:20 +0000

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…

Aubrey & Josh Engagements | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:55:32 +0000

I had met Aubrey before our engagement session since she came over for a bridal consultation awhile ago. But I didn’t meet Josh until the shoot day. And that’s my excuse for royally messing up his name left and right. First I was calling him Andrew ( I have no idea why…) and then it was Jason. Yup. I was so embarassed. Luckily Josh was such a nice guy that he just brushed it off. I reassured them that I do know their names and I’m not a total putz. I’ll make sure not to get it wrong on their wedding day. :)

It was so fun to shoot their pics…they are high school sweethearts! Can you believe it? Aubrey waited for Josh all through his mission…and when he got back, they dated some more, and ended up getting engaged. That’s true love! I love how they were so comfortable around each other…I think that was due to them dating for such a long time.

Aubrey & Josh–it was a blast shooting your engagements. Thanks for putting up with my “hahas” and lame jokes. You guys are so cute, and such genuine nice people. Thanks for having me shoot you guys! Can’t wait for your wedding day!:)

Whoa…hold the phone Aubrey. GORGEOUS.

Aubrey is a crafty gal…and she made the “T”. It stands for Twitchell. Cool last name don’tcha think?

RAWR. I love it.

I love this wide shot of them kissing. perfect moment.

i love how the pipes give the image to the right some symmetry!

Finally some wackylicious shots. I thought these turned out so fun. I love Josh’s crazy faces in all of them. I think I loved these so much that I’m going to do it on all of my engagement shoots. I would enlarge these suckers on big canvases and make a wall collage. Just sayin’…

Andrew & Victoria’s Engagement Video | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:24:27 +0000

So remember Andrew & Victoria’s Engagement Shoot? Well, here’s the video that Enge cam up with. Isn’t it so cute? I also think it is such an amazingly cute idea to incorporate video with photography. It will be something memorable and something you will go to watch all the time. Andrew & Victoria will be showcasing this video at their reception….another great idea. So, if you’re getting married, and are interested in doing something like this, holla back at me. It’s something new that I will be offering to all of my clients!:)

Andrew and Victoria from Enge Chen on Vimeo.

Joanna & Curtis’ Wedding Slideshow | Utah Wedding Photographer

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:33:54 +0000