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Pine and Peony Photo and Film, Provo, UT (2025)

12/18/2024

Probably one of my favorite sequences of photos ever 😍 these two could not have been more amazing in front of the camera!!

12/16/2024

Rachel and Luke’s fall engagement photos in Salt Lake have had a choke hold on me for the last two months 😍 swipe to the end to see the MOST STUNNING engagement ring!! 💍

08/06/2024

Shooting my second to last wedding today before my own wedding 🥹 stay tuned to see how many times I’m gonna cry today, I have a feeling it’s gonna be a lot 😂

07/23/2024

The way I just haven’t posted on instagram in like a month and a half 🥲🫠
Let me tell ya, summer as a wedding photographer + hospital work every once in a while + planning your own wedding is NOT for the faint of heart 😂 I am so so grateful for this awesome job but DANG am I tired, and instagram maintenance so quickly gets put on the back burner. So here’s some fine life updates!
Back in June I got to take my first trip to Europe with and for the content retreat of my DREAMS. Have I touched a single photo yet in this insane time of my life? Absolutely not, but I can’t wait to show you what I didddddd and hopefully go back someday for a wedding!!
Nick and I get married in just over 3 weeks 🥹 I’m doing tons of little projects in the next few weeks, getting so excited to see my family soon, and most importantly getting reeeaaaallllyyyy ready to be done with long distance in 19. DAYS.
Doing tons of shoots and staying up far too late working in an effort to have as much done as possible before our wedding. Taking two weeks off during busy season has a high price tag, namely my social life and sleep schedule currently 😂
Just last week I was brought on to to associate shoot weddings for her 😍 Jenisse and I shot one wedding a couple years ago together and have been instagram friends ever since, and I cannot wait to shoot with her cool couples!!
Anyways. Love summer. Love this work. Love this fun part of life I’m in. And love you all!

06/11/2024

POV: you wanted North Carolina Coast but in Utah✨

05/19/2024

Carson and Julie got married yesterday which means I can finally share some of my most favorite images EVER.
This session could easily have gone south very quickly. We had to reschedule, there was an event going on inside the capitol, BAGPIPES were playing for a majority of the session 😂 but once they did their first look, nothing else mattered. Bagpipes be damned, these two didn’t notice and they definitely wouldn’t have cared. It was beautiful. Just another reminder that your love should be your happy place and your safe space 🫶🏻

02/24/2024

Formal sessions are some of my FAVORITE sessions, but just like with any other session, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success. Please bring these things!
1. Your flowers.
These are a big part of the session! We’re gonna do portraits of just the bride, and it always looks a little funky without them. If you’re doing your formals further in advance or after your wedding, talk to your florist about doing two bouquets. Not in the budget?? Do your formals the day before your wedding and then place your bouquet in a fridge over night to keep them happy for wedding day.
2. BOTH rings.
So often because men don’t have an “engagement” ring, they forget to put it on for the formal session. But these are your first portraits as a married couple, you both need your wedding bands on!
3. Sensible shoes.
DO NOT TWIST YOUR ANKLE DAYS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING. So many of the places in Utah that are hot spots for photos are rougher terrain. AND your shoes very likely will not be visible for the majority of the session. Even if you want to still have some photos with your shoes in them, wear the sensible shoes and then just switch out for your nice pair for those photos only. The risk is not worth it.
4. At least consider a helper.
I know that a lot of people would rather not have an audience, which I completely understand and support. If you’re going to be really uncomfortable bringing a friend then absolutely, forego the helper. However, if you want your dress *perfect* in every shot, if you bring a water bottle, makeup, have a long veil, big train, etc. I simply cannot manage it with just me. As a happy medium, if you’re ok with me bringing an assistant this might help you feel a little more comfortable than bringing a friend of your own!
What else do you wish you would have brought to your formal session??

02/20/2024

Pricing should be TRANSPARENT. Recently I was helping a friend shop for photographers and I couldn’t believe how hard it was to really get a rough idea of what someone’s services would cost without talking to them.
Don’t get me wrong, as a photographer myself I am in full support of talking with the people you’re interested in investing in to get the most accurate quote possible, but I also firmly believe you should be able to get a ballpark idea on your own.
So here’s what I charge.
What I charge is based on a lot of things, primarily the cost of doing business, travel time, hours spent, years of experience, and quality.
My pricing in this area is not considered budget range, nor is it luxury range.
It’s a pretty happy medium of good quality, fair price, and “this is an investment in the most important day of our lives so it shouldn’t be cheap”.
In my research on other photographers I learned A LOT, and I’ll just say these few things:
Due to the population in this area, it’s very common to not need very many hours of wedding day coverage, which is why my minimum amount of wedding day coverage is 3 hours.
Flexibility in a photographer is priceless. I don’t know that a lot of photographers realize how hard it is to find a package that fits your exact needs without any changes needing to be made.
When I did stumble on a page that very clearly listed their pricing and communicated well what the value I received in return was, I instantly felt like that photographer understood me better. I felt like they were respecting my time and energy, wanted me to know without any speculation what I should expect to spend, and I appreciated that.
I hope this is a helpful post!! If you have questions about pricing (or anything at all) please feel free to reach out in whatever way you prefer!

02/14/2024

ITS VALENTINES DAY.
Fun fact about me, I LOVE Valentine’s Day. Always have. So to celebrate today here’s some black and white photos of y’all’s love that I love, plus one of my love at the end ❤️🌹💋
Love everyone around you today.

02/10/2024

Truly could not care less that it’s 1 in the morning, YALL I MISS THE SUN 🥲 Definitely ready to get back to the warm, bright, summer tones now!! 😍🌸🌺🌹

02/08/2024

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE LOOKING FOR IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER:
If you’re not a photographer you may not have a trained eye, the terminology, or know the right questions to ask when shopping for a photographer. These are the things I think are the most important to look for in your wedding photographer!
1. Color tones.
Do their photos have a “tint”? Greenish? Pinkish? Neither? Do they feel warm? Cold? Neither? Is their whole portfolio neutrals? How do their colors look in different nature types? In grass? In the mountains? In the desert? There is no “right” answer, just be aware of it and start to notice what YOU like!

2. Skin tones.
Pay very close attention the skin tones of the models. Does it look natural and accurate? Again, is there a tint to it? Too green? Too yellow? Too pink? Ask yourself, would I be ok if my skin looked like that in our photos?

3. Types of photos.
This is both about the photographer’s specialty (like couples vs. families) as well as their personal style of photography. They could have an editorial look, a filmic look, a formal look, an adventurous look, etc. Some people don’t necessarily fit into any of those categories. But if a focus for you is candids, you want someone with a good eye for sweet moments and capturing the emotion of an image, rather than just smiling faces. Do they post a lot of closeups? Motion blur? Black and whites? Do their photos have a grainy look to them? What angles are they shooting from? Are there detail and flatlay shots? Are they using shadows and harsh light in their photos? Are there a variety of poses? Are the models always looking at the camera?

4. Consistency.
The most important thing. At the very least, your photos need to look similar to what was advertised in quality, colors, style, etc. Ask to see some full galleries and see how it compares to what they post on socials. Does it cover the variety you want? Are there variations of each shot, multiple angles of photos? These are the signs that will tell you what to expect from your own photos!
If you have any questions about what to look for in a photographer or want help evaluating your options, don’t hesitate to reach out!

02/06/2024

When the light is popping off for the whoolllleeeee session 😍
These are two of my dear friends and let me tell ya, it is SO FUN to create art with people you love!! These two’s wedding has been a long time coming and y’all are not ready for how gorgeous it’s gonna be 😏 Taylor and Chy, I’m so excited for you guys!!
Chy’s makeup done by

01/29/2024

YOUR WEDDING DAY IS NOT A PHOTOSHOOT.
A lot of things these days have become about the instagram post you’re going to make. Trying to go viral. Having the most aesthetic feed. Going to events just to get a photo. It’s sad, and it’s taking away from the genuine experiences of our lives.
Your wedding is an important day. The MOST important day. You absolutely should have it documented by a professional, and there are many photos you should stand and pose for as part of that documentation.
But that photo you saw on Pinterest one time?? It has a story behind it. A moment. Someone else genuinely experienced that moment, and now we all pretend so that we can have the same photo. How silly of us.
PLAN MOMENTS TO HAVE DOCUMENTED.
You like candids and intimate, emotional photos? Plan to surprise your parents with a handwritten letter or gift. You love the look of the party photos?? Plan to throw the rager of the year and invest and invite accordingly. You love that photo of the couple kissing in the car? Ask your photographer to have your exit documented in a similar style!
Above all, be in love and enjoy your wedding day genuinely. Kiss whenever you want. Be happy and smiley all day cause you’re so in love. Let your emotions spill over, it’s a beautiful day to cry.
It’s your wedding day, not a photoshoot.

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01/21/2024

These needed a permanent feed spot 😍 LOVE heading to southern Utah for shoots in the winter!! If you’re not wanting snowy photos, book a southern Utah shoot!! As an added bonus, you get insane views like these 🫶🏻

01/17/2024

MY TIPS FOR LDS SEALINGS 🤍
1. Talk with your photographer about the plan.
Ask about previous sealings, how comfortable they are directing, if they give any kind of instruction to your guests while waiting, and make sure you both know what the plan is the week of the wedding. You won’t have the ability to touch base with each other before you exit so make sure you have this conversation in advance. You want a photographer who will take charge and organize your guests for your exit, let them know that now is the time for candids, and prepare you for what your options with your exit are.

2. Ask for their typical group photo list.
After shooting a ton of weddings, most photographers have a memorized of the essential group photos they do if they’re not given another list from the couple. Ask for this list and use it as a template to make sure it covers YOUR essentials.

3. Consider exiting without the bouquet.
Real flowers are not allowed inside temples for allergen purposes. Because of this it frequently becomes more complicated to get you your bouquet to have in hand for your exit. I’ve also frequently seen brides hold their bouquet directly at their face level, often accidentally hiding their own face from the camera, AND making it difficult to hug and celebrate with your guests. If you’re trying to have as low stress of a day as possible, consider waiting to have your bouquet until group photos!

4. You can move to a different spot for bridal party photos.
Most temples have a designated “large group photo” spot, usually with stairs and with the temple directly behind it. If you want a little separation in look for your bridal photos ask to move to a different spot. With a smaller group you can easily move and fit into a smaller area and get a new backdrop.

5. Ask for time at the end of group photos for some of just the two of you.
This is an important place in your relationship. Be sure to get some photos of just the two of you at the place you became an eternal family.

For my past brides, what did you wish someone would have told you about your temple exit?

01/11/2024

Back to this winter wonderland spot today for a little snowy elopement!! Couldn’t help but remember Arnold and Tori’s snowstorm proposal a couple months ago 😍

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12/27/2023

Being a bride comes with certain expectations.
You have to wear white.
You’ll get your dress from a bridal boutique and it’ll cost at least $1500.
You’ll get your nails done for the big day.
You’ll get your hair and makeup professionally done.

This is your reminder that you don’t have to do any of that.
You can absolutely get married on your own terms, however you feel most beautiful.

So if you don’t usually wear a full face of makeup, consider foregoing having a makeup artist entirely. A lot of brides get their makeup done and immediately feel overwhelmed, don’t feel like they look like themselves, and hate the feeling of having the makeup on.
But maybe you also don’t absolutely LOVE how you feel barefaced right now either.
Here’s my recommendation: invest as soon as you can and for as long as you can before your wedding in an esthetician.
Not only can they provide care to help your skin look its best, they can also recommend a home routine and products that will have you glowing before, during, and after your wedding day.

So if makeup isn’t your thing, it’s time to add an esthetician to your wedding vendor list! And if you’re local to Salt Lake City I have the perfect recommendation for you! Having had my own skin insecurities, I started seeing an Bree of this last year, and WOW was I impressed. In three months my skin was almost entirely cleared and I had my confidence back, I felt pretty again, and haven’t put on concealer since 🫢. Best feeling ever.

Simply can’t recommend Bree enough, and definitely can’t recommend absolutely loving the way you look and feel in your own skin enough either.
Go check her out!!

12/26/2023

You just got engaged, now what?
First off, congrats!! You’re marrying the love of your life, what a beautiful time to be alive 🥹
once the adrenaline has worn off, you may be thinking “ok what the heck do I do now?”
I got you!
FIRST thing you need to do is set a date. Pretty much nothing else can be officially booked or planned without a date. You can’t even accurately create a vision without a date!! So that’s top priority. When picking a date keep in mind that many venues offer discounts for weekday weddings, and any Saturday from June to October will be hot real estate for brides so you’ll want to book your vendors asap!

Next up you need a budget 😩 not exactly the most fun part of the planning but it is necessary. Many brides find it helpful to do a little research in this phase of generally how much things cost so they know what to expect and a rough budget range to be realistic with what they’ll need to spend if they want certain things.

Our next step goes hand in hand with budget setting: choosing your priorities.
Your priorities are the things you’re going to give to in every way. The most research, the most planning, the most dedication, the most excitement, and depending on what they are, sometimes the most money. I typically recommend picking three or so priorities. They can be specific things or more general things. Some brides might pick their dress, their photographer, and the flowers. Others might say their entire appearance including dress, hair, makeup, jewelry, and skincare, the ~vibes~ of the day, and having a relaxing and calm planning experience. Whatever your priorities are, your budget should reflect it.

Now that you’ve decided what’s worth the money to you, spend the money. It’s time to start booking vendors!!
Make sure in your vendor search you ask a lot of questions, talk to a lot a people, and book people you feel comfortable working with and being with, and that you’re EXCITED about. It’s a big day, you need to LOVE your team in every way!

Obviously there’s a lot of things you have to do after this, but these are all HUGE checks off your list!!
Happy planning!!

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