Sweet Memory Garden

NEW BLOG!!!

2009-11-01T01:51:00.003-06:00

Along with the new look for my websites... We now have a new blog.

click here to see our NEW BLOG

Check it out and let me know what you think.
Don't forget to bookmark it and start leaving me some fun loving messages!

{ hansen family }

2009-10-30T13:24:00.003-06:00

sweet girl turn 2!

2009-10-22T22:51:00.001-06:00

Oh my goodness, I can't believe she is 2.

Ok so most people think she is 3 because she is our big girl.
All 39lbs and 36.5in of her, but she is still my baby girl.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

{ campbell family }

2009-10-18T20:57:00.004-06:00

1 gorgeous couple + 2 adorable puppies = perfect session

{ rodriques family }

2009-10-18T20:42:00.003-06:00

a little bit country { anna & daniel wedding }

2009-10-18T19:30:00.008-06:00

Love this country theme for a wedding. No detail was spared, from the old truck with bushels of fruits and vegetables,
the cupboards with homemade jams made by the bride, to homemade... and delicious apple crisp for desert.

Harley Davidson { madison & deluce wedding }

2009-10-18T18:09:00.004-06:00

I love theme weddings... How can you go wrong with Harley Davidson.

Squad of cheerleaders walking by... couldn't help getting a picture with the wedding party.

Amazing Cakes. Even the inside looked gorgeous.

How many of our brides and grooms can we get to take a bite out of their cakes? I think we are at 4 so far!!

NEW WEB SITE!

2009-10-07T13:21:00.006-06:00

It's finally up!

Same splash page, but new wedding & family site.

It has been a work in progress. I've had the kids site done for a couple months,
but with the busy summer it's been hard to finish up the wedding site.

I'm really excited, I hope you all like what you see.

See it here

{ lucas }

2009-09-27T23:28:00.004-06:00

I just got back from a session tonight and I couldn't help post a quick pict of this little cutie.
7 weeks old and slept almost the entire time.
I was really nervous to do a newborn session outdoors, but it all paid off!

I'm back!

2009-09-27T12:30:00.002-06:00

I am finally caught up on my blogging.

I was behind because I got a nasty virus that locked up my computer for a day.. my hubby quickly got it back up, but then I couldn't access search engines "google or yahoo" so I couldn't blog anything.

Lots to see, I hope you all enjoy!

{ introducing koru }

2009-09-27T12:18:00.003-06:00

I love this session, it turned out so cool.
This is only 2 of their 6 kids and they are all equally gorgeous.

I had to make sure Itula brought his football, jersey and helmet so we could play.
So glad we did, I love Koru in his dad's helmet!

I think this next one is my favorite!

{ jaimie & ryan groomals }

2009-09-27T12:10:00.002-06:00

{ anna bridals }

2009-09-27T11:48:00.003-06:00

{ natalia 1 year }

2009-09-27T11:34:00.002-06:00

{ lindsey & scott }

2009-09-27T11:07:00.006-06:00

( baby tristan }

2009-09-27T00:03:00.005-06:00

I have seriously wanted to do a shot like this first image since I first saw the blooms in the trees in early spring.
I actually tried hanging Krew in a hammock 5 months ago when he was 4 months old, but it didn't work out.
Well, I finally got around to making it happen and I think it turned out gorgeous..
if I may say so myself.

{ jaclin & nate groomals }

2009-09-26T23:50:00.001-06:00

{ timpson family }

2009-09-26T23:36:00.002-06:00

{ simmons girls }

2009-09-26T23:22:00.002-06:00

{ chelsea & terral wedding }

2009-09-26T23:03:00.002-06:00

{ payten, reece & krew }

2009-09-11T03:41:00.004-06:00

So today my sister told me I needed to take some recent pictures of my kids.
After editing a second wedding in 2 days for hours, I decided to take a break.
Within an hour I got the kids dressed and got in the car to take their pictures.
Well actually, Keith took most of them, I was on laughing duty!

We even got some good smiles of Reece, who can be my serious child in front of the camera.
Krew on the other hand is just the opposite. All you have to do is look at him and he cracks up,
so technically he is the one that made Reece smile... he was laughing so hard, Reece couldn't help but to join in.

I am so excited, I love how they turned out and I didn't have to stress or even yell at my kids.
1 hour later, Payten made her tumbling class on time.

{ katie & josh }

2009-09-04T23:51:00.001-06:00

oh how I love this session!!

We took Katie & Josh wedding pictures 2 years ago.
It was awesome seeing them again and taking their pictures.
As you can see, they are just as much in love as they were 2 years ago.

{ kallie & skylar wedding }

2009-09-01T11:56:00.004-06:00

{ madison & deluce groomals }

2009-08-27T23:28:00.002-06:00

{ evie }

2009-08-27T23:11:00.002-06:00

{ madison & deluce engagments }

2009-08-25T21:35:00.002-06:00

{ steffi & david wedding } la caille

2009-08-25T01:22:00.007-06:00

What a pleasure it was to shoot this incredible wedding.
Steffi spared no detail! A true Vegan wedding from the main courses down to the
deserts, the "RAW" wedding cake, to the recycled papers.. what an inspiration!!

{ erin's bridals } saltair

2009-08-24T00:08:00.004-06:00

How sweet is Erin's little sister?!!

{ anna & daniel engagements }

2009-08-23T23:52:00.005-06:00

{ britney & barrack engagements }

2009-08-23T23:25:00.003-06:00

{ kristy & josh wedding }

2009-08-23T23:10:00.002-06:00

{ katie & robert wedding }

2009-08-18T17:35:00.007-06:00

Hair and Makeup from the ultra talented Enizio Studio

Amazing flowers from Studio Stems.
Each brides maid and groom men had unique flowers custom to them. Gorgeous!!

{ thomas family }

2009-08-17T03:00:00.002-06:00

{ erikson family }

2009-08-17T02:56:00.003-06:00

{ baby isabelle }

2009-08-17T02:43:00.004-06:00

{ hopkins children }

2009-08-17T02:39:00.002-06:00

{ eubanks family }

2009-08-17T02:33:00.003-06:00

Is this the sweetest face or what!!

{ tuaone kids }

2009-08-17T02:29:00.002-06:00

{ trina & anthony wedding }

2009-08-17T02:16:00.003-06:00

{ new albums }

2009-07-29T23:18:00.005-06:00

I've been meaning to show off my new albums for some time now.
If you saw us at the LaCaille bridal show, they will look familiar.

I am so excited about them and I hope you all enjoy.
Feel free to come and see them in person!!

This one is a 18"x9" album (opens up to an impressive 18"x18")
Canvas cover with an Ostrich leather spine.
First opening is a decorative fabric to give it an elegant feel.

Our new 8.5x11 sign in book with matte paper!!... need I say more.

8.5x11 wedding album with photo paper.

This one was every ones favorite album at the LaCaille show.
I thought it might be a bit of a stretch for a cover, but it seemed to get the attention.
Canvas cover with a black leather spine.

We call this our reverse sign in book.
It seems we are all doing booth photos these days... which is so much fun.
We wanted to spice it up a bit. As oppose to a traditional sign in book, we invited the guests to
make fun messages for the bride and groom and then we bound them in a cool album.

I have to tell you... we had so much fun with this, and the guests were so awesome.
When we were cleaning up, some of the friends of the bride and groom thanked us and said they had a blast.

To see more of these images, check them out here.

How fun are your guest? LET US FIND OUT!!

{ jaimie & ryan }

2009-07-26T22:21:00.003-06:00

{ erin & todd }

2009-07-26T22:13:00.005-06:00

{ trina & anthony }

2009-07-26T22:07:00.003-06:00

{ boston newborn }

2009-07-22T00:08:00.001-06:00

{ nancy & mary }

2009-07-22T00:00:00.002-06:00

{ chase } utah newborn photography

2009-07-21T23:56:00.002-06:00

{ smit family }

2009-07-21T23:51:00.001-06:00

{ lily }

2009-07-21T23:48:00.000-06:00

{ lacey & zach }

2009-07-21T23:43:00.001-06:00

{ krew } 7 months

2009-07-16T22:07:00.001-06:00

I am so behind on blogging, but since I have 2 weddings this weekend,
they are going to have to wait.

But I couldn't resist posting pictures of my big boy.
He turns 7 months tomorrow... in the last 2 weeks he has started sitting up
and commando style crawling all over the house.

He is a photographers dream... would smile for all the pictures if I wanted,
but I love kids with serious faces, so I got some of those as well.

HOT FEATURE!!

2009-07-15T15:56:00.003-06:00

The HOT engagement session of Morgan & Ben featured on utah bride blog.

CHECK IT OUT!!

Thanks Megan

{ morgan & ben } engagements

2009-07-12T11:00:00.003-06:00

I had so much fun with Ben & Morgan and what can I say...

They are one HOT couple!!

{ mackay family }

2009-07-11T23:51:00.004-06:00

Ok, this is an incredibly gorgeous family?
I photographed the Mackay family while I was California and the location they picked out was amazing...
even the clouds in the sky were prefect.

I'm so glad they were able to work things around my vacation.

{ krew, reece & payten }

2009-07-05T23:46:00.003-06:00

I almost forgot to post some picts of my kids on vacation.

This is so Reece... what a little stinker she is!!

I took pictures of Payten in these cute Pantaloons when she was 14 months old.
I had to get pictures of Reece in the same ones above.

2009-07-05T21:21:00.003-06:00

See what happens when I go out of town for a week?
I get behind on blogging. Much to see below!!

We rented a condo in Laguna Beach and had a great time with my hubby and kids.
I even managed to squeeze a family and engagement session in why we were there.
They will be posted next.. the most gorgeous family and couple!!!

Leave me some comments I love to hear what you all think.

{ jessica & craig wedding }

2009-07-05T21:07:00.001-06:00

{ kate & brandon wedding }

2009-07-05T19:55:00.002-06:00

{ barlow family }

2009-07-05T18:59:00.001-06:00

{ kalee }

2009-07-05T18:52:00.002-06:00

{ issowits family }

2009-07-05T18:47:00.002-06:00

{ rutledge }

2009-07-05T18:35:00.002-06:00

{ nordgren family }

2009-07-05T18:24:00.002-06:00

featured

2009-06-29T10:58:00.004-06:00

Yeah!! We made it... Katie and Robert's groomal photos featured on utah bride blog.

If you haven't seen this blog, it is definitely worth checking out...
amazing work from local photographers and vendors.

Thanks Megan

in loving memory

2009-06-24T19:39:00.006-06:00

William Frank Dunkle 1918-2009

I took pictures of Gibeny with his great-grandpa on May 25th.
I received a message today that William Frank Dunkle passed away last night.

I am so honored that I was able to capture these precious moments.

Who knew they were going to end up being "cherished possession" as Amy put it.
I know from experience how how important these images have become.

My own father passed away 7 years ago. 3 weeks before he passed,
I did a session with my dad and daughter Payten, who was 2 years old at the time...
I cannot even tell you how blessed I am to have those memories.

out of office

2009-06-17T18:23:00.001-06:00

We are on vacation until June 23rd. If you need to make an appointment or have any questions you can call my cell at (801)910-9488

{katie & robert groomals}

2009-06-12T16:59:00.011-06:00

Drum Rolls Please!!

Ok this is insane.. I posted a ton of pictures, but there were just to many
great picts to choose from. I took their engagement pictures last August,
which turned out great as well. They are just a HOT couple.

Cynthia from Enizio came along to beautify Katie with hair and makeup.
It's always nice to have an extra eye and she was awesome
to work with helping lay out the dress and posing.

We originally went up AF canyon. They brought a canoe for some fun shots.
Unfortunately, as soon as Katie got in the canoe.. here came the rain.. and I mean the RAIN.
After waiting a half an hour we decided to drive back down to the valley. We saw a field and
there we stayed! It was a great location and hello RAINBOW!

I can't wait to shoot their wedding in a couple of weeks.

{suojanen family}

2009-06-12T16:20:00.005-06:00

Check out Jayme's dogs. They literally knocked me on my behind trying to put them in position...
sweetest dogs though, just very large and strong.

{rach & dan wedding}

2009-06-12T16:05:00.002-06:00

This is my niece Rach in her wedding dress putting together her own cake.
Check out her site if anyone is in the market for a wedding cake.. Designs by Rach

{ prince family }

2009-06-07T18:04:00.003-06:00

I love these pictures.. they are such a gorgeous family!

{ karcher family }

2009-06-04T01:08:00.003-06:00

I took Gibbeny's newborn picture.. I can't believe he's 3 years old, what a cutie!
They brought great grandpa along for some photos. I love how family oriented this family is.