#3

That's right…baby #3 is on its way and we couldn't be more excited!  Nervous? Yes. Scared? Yes. But excited just the same.

Lexi's Baptism Shoot

I had the opportunity to photograph the fun, adorable and spunky Lexi for her upcoming baptism into the LDS church.  Lexi turned 8 this month and being around her is pure joy.  I asked Lexi about her best friend and she told me she doesn't have just one best friend because she has so many friends!  I believe it, this girl is friendly, nice and an awesome person to be around.  Thanks Lexi for the fun day strolling along the Spanish Fork trail and thank you to her wonderful parents for asking me to take pictures of your sweet daughter.

We did a few photos of Lexi with her cute little brother Gavin.  She is the best big sister to him.

I took Gavin's newborn photos last year.  You can click HERE to see those.  He has definitely grown up but is still the adorable little man that he was a year ago!

Lexi then changed into her beautiful new white baptism dress.  It was beyond perfect on her!

Once again thank you Lexi and to your parents for asking me to take these photos of you.  What a fun and exciting time in your life.  Happy 8th birthday!

Provo Canyon Engagements : Brandon and Jojo

I first met Brandon nine years ago.  Back then he was young, adorable, and had the nickname of Little B.  A couple years after meeting him he became my brother in law.  That's right, this handsome guy is family.  

One hot July day, Brandon and a friend decided to go long boarding along the Provo Canyon trail.  As they were riding they passed a girl running.  Not just any girl though, this girl was different.  The difference being that she looked like she was about ready to die or pass out right then and there.  Brandon offered her a drink of water out of his camel back, which she gratefully accepted.  That generous gulp of water was the start of something really great.

It sure didn't take long for the family to realize that Brandon and Jojo were perfect for each other.  We all eagerly anticipated the day they would finally get engaged.  During the Super Bowl a few weeks ago they made the announcement and I think we all celebrated louder for them then we did when the Broncos won!  

Somewhere along the line in those past nine years Little B graduated to the nickname of Big B.  Now he is off on his biggest adventure yet and there is no one else more perfect than Jojo to be by his side.  We are all beyond excited for the two of you!  Congratulations and thank you for asking Ryan and me to take your engagement photos for you!

We started the shoot off up Provo Canyon.  What better place then right by where they first met?

Their adorable little german shepherd puppy Mira joined us for pictures and she made it so much fun!  Just look how cute she is, and look how perfect their little family is already!

Can I say super models?!!!

Jojo you are beyond beautiful!

After the canyon we decided to head over to downtown Provo where we found some fun walls…Did I mention these two are like super models?

 Brandon and Jojo we just adore the two of you!  We are so excited for your wedding this June and are excited to officially be able to call you our sister Jojo!

7 Amazing Years!

After ten jobs, one business, four moves, one home, two cars, one dog, two kids, and seven amazing years together, I am still in love with this wonderful man of mine!  In fact I am more in love with him now then I was seven years ago when we were married.  This past weekend Ryan and I celebrated our anniversary and I wanted to publicly thank him for making my life wonderful!  He supports me in all my dreams, especially this photography business dream of mine.  This picture shows Ryan perfectly and how helpful he is as my partner in life.

Draper Utah Wedding : Amity + Reuben

The day turned out to be just about perfect.  As perfect as you could ask it to be in the middle of December in Utah.  Earlier in the week had brought lots of snow, but this day was blue skies and sunny!  Yes it was still extremely cold and very windy, but it was also beautiful, just like the couple who promised themselves to each other on that wonderful, sunshiny, December day.

Reuben and Amity met in a religion class about a year ago and although they did not date right away, it did not take long for them to realize that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.  They were married in the lovely LDS Draper Temple, surrounded by their closest friends and family.  Once they came outside they were the only two who did not seem to be bothered by the cold.  Their love for each other kept them warm and happy.  It was wonderful to spend time with these two and witness their love first hand.  Thank you Reuben and Amity for allowing me to document your first day as husband and wife.  You two were definitely made for each other!

Amity wore a beautiful winter cape with a furry hood.  She looked like a snow princess, which I think is probably every girls dream!  Am I right?!!

You could easily see that these two loved every minute they were together.

Amity braved the cold to get some pictures without the cape, to show off her beautiful dress.  It fit her perfectly.

I love the details in the lace and the buttons running down her back.  So elegant! 

Amity, you are gorgeous!  I know Reuben agrees, because he said so many times during this part of the shoot :)  

Reuben you are looking rather dashing yourself.

It's no wonder Reuben loves to gaze into Amity's eyes.  They are beyond beautiful!

Did I mention the wind?  It was so windy but Amity rocked the wind blown look!

This was the moment after Reuben dipped Amity for a kiss and then asked me if he could do it again.  Of course Reuben, you dip your wife all you want!

The winter cape in all it's furry hooded glory!

See what I mean about her rocking the wind?  Can I say B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L?

I sincerely thank you Amity and Reuben for allowing me to be apart of your special day.  For allowing me to document these wonderful first moments as husband and wife.  You two are perfect!