Mountain Love

I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I really, really do. And I'm so lucky to be in all this gorgeous mountain splendor with all my brides and grooms and families. The sad thing is that I never really make to the time to be with my own family up in the mountains. Scott and I decided to rectify that a couple of weekends ago. Here are some of my favorites from a little hike up Cecret Lake in Little Cottonwood and then some tin foil dinners the next day up Big Cottonwood. It was such a refreshing little break. And seriously, look at Lucy. She is so full of mischief and spice and fun, I can't even stand it. Don't judge me dressing her in the same outfit both days. I forgot to do the laundry.

Rachel and Jake's Groomals

Funny story: When I was photographing Rachel and Jake's groomal session, I kept putting Rachel in these tall, tall grasses, or in the middle of the fields, smack dab in nature, pollen flying, grass blowing. And she never said, nay. But Rachel has wicked bad allergies, and it wasn't until I noticed that her eyes were red (super, super red) and watery, that I caught on. I felt so bad. No one wants a bride crying during their session (unless it's happy tears.) But when I think of Rachel and Jake, I think of how that epitomizes how kind and laid back and awesome they both are. Rachel and Jake might be the easiest couple I have ever worked with. I know Rachel is super, super gorgeous (I mean look at her!), but she is so genuine. And watching them together was truly a pleasure. The best part of my job is making connections with people, and becoming a part of their family for a day or so. I'm so happy for the two of them, and I know great things are in store.

Thank you Rachel and Jake for a beautiful session. And Rachel, I'm really, really sorry I didn't notice that you had crazy allergies. Now I always ask before I have a bride step into grass :)

Kristen and Patrick

There are lots of beautiful places in the world. And after this session, I was reminded just how stunning Utah can be. I was in awe with the sheer beauty on this late summer day. Kristen and Patrick love all things mountains, so it was a perfect choice for their engagement session. And I kind of fell in love with the two of them together. They were just themselves, which is all I can ever ask of anyone. And let me just take a moment of silence for all the mosquitoes we encountered. Bug spray maybe slowed them down, but in no way stopped them. By the end of the night several had flown into my mouth, and up my nose, not counting the numerous bites we all got. They were like the 3rd wheel at our party. Wait, I'm like the 3rd wheel, so they were like the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th...millionth wheel. But mosquitoes shamitoes, I couldn't have asked for a better couple or a more gorgeous setting.

Thanks Kirsten and Patrick for a wonderful, lovely, perfect evening!