'annie & rusty engagements'

WAHOO. What a fun couple. LOVE them. Such troopers. Battled the shade of death, sang a few "stay there, don't move" songs, and survived a few scoldings. I'll tell you what, November 7th is going to be a "crazy love" day... and now... thanks to Michael Buble, that phrase makes sense.
Annie. Rusty. Forgive your rambling photographer and enjoy the next few weeks of your engagement...

Commence awesome photo display:

'cale's announcement'

There aren't many things we, as a society, view as "important enough" to announce to the world. There are countless numbers of new souls being introduced to the world every year... every day... every hour... it has come to be so routine, so expected, so average. But when you stop to think about it, there really isn't anything more miraculous than the birth of a child...any child. Every child.

This child was just that. A miracle. And I was lucky enough to be a part of that announcement. Enjoy!

'harmonie's bridal sneak'

Harmonie is such a beautiful girl, and makes for an even more beautiful bride. Her dream has always been to have her bridals taken in fields of wheat and flowers... but she lives in St. George (land of red rock and tumbleweed). The only fields they have there are filled with sagebrush, cacti, and joshua trees... plus a whole lot of red dirt. ;) I was thrilled to be able to help her realize that dream here in Utah County. Here is a sneak peak of a few favorites from our session...

'marissa's bridals'

The day started out pretty soggy... but Marissa, as she proved in her engagement session, is up for anything. Even the prospect of getting run over by cars or falling out of trees. :) Today, it was the rain; A bride's worst enemy. We readied ourselves with towels and big umbrella's, expecting the worst... but we got nothing but (overcast) sunshine and a few drops of dew. Marissa was glowing all day long. Nothing could phase her. Not even my, "Smile bigger"'s or "Don't move... wait move higher"'s. I enjoyed this shoot very much and look forward with eager lens's to her wedding day.

'little cale "reese's pieces" hurst'

Cale Rees Hurst. 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 18 inches of absolute stud. This kid is a mess of crazy blonde hair and big hazel eyes. Hands down, the quietest shoot I've ever done: definitely the recipient of the "least amount of whining during a photo session" award... and that's saying something. [Sierra & Dylan! Stephen & Sidnee! Annie & Rusty!(and I don't want to hear arguments... you named my reflector the shade of death... :)]
Thanks to his sweet, patient mother Jill for putting up with all the sprays and squirts.... Welcome to parenthood. :) Thanks to his strong, hero of a fire fighter dad Clint for the tender helmet shots. Cale is the greatest addition to their already beautiful family. I hope you treasure these shots for a long time to come.