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Salt Lake Temple Wedding | Utah Wedding Photographer

May 31, 2019

I am feeling a little nostalgic with all of the Salt Lake Temple Weddings that I have photographed, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced that the Salt Lake Temple will close at the end of 2019 for 4 years! That is sooo long! This place had been a part of my career for the last 14 years, the grounds are always so beautiful and it is one of my favorite places to photograph weddings! If you are wanting to get married there, you better get your date scheduled, I bet the times will go fast! Especially towards the end of the year!

Ryan and Madison were so much fun to work with last year, we did their engagements at Antelope Island and did some of their formal photos in Moab, I just loved the images that we got at those sessions. They got married in September and had their ceremony at the Salt Lake Temple and their reception was held at the Salt Lake Hardware Building, unfortunately I don’t think they are doing weddings there any more. I love the industrial look with the exposed brick and beautiful arch ways. Manda Petersen, did such an amazing job with all of her flowers and decorations! She made three lovely bouquets for the shoots that we did and I loved everyone of them. I love the vine of greenery with flowers on all of the tables!

Madison has such great taste, she had some of the best food at her reception! They served tacos and churros, tacos are one of the most amazing foods and perfect for a fun reception atmosphere.

She got her wedding dress at The Brides Shop located just east of the Salt Lake Temple.

If you have always dreamed of having your wedding at the Salt Lake Temple, hurry and book your date with them, I am sure it will be super busy this fall! I would love to be your photographer for your wedding, email me to schedule your wedding date! jessica@jessicasphoto.com

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Utah Engagement Photographer | 5 Tips for the Perfect Engagement Shoot

May 7, 2019

I know that most of you do not have photo sessions every day and for many of you, this will be your first photo shoot together as a couple. I know a lot of people stress before this first session, but by the end I have most of the guys telling me that wasn’t so bad and that it was kind of fun! My goal is to help you be yourselves, and to get beautiful images of your relationship! Here are 5 tips to make it as enjoyable as possible:

5 Tips for Stress Free Engagement Session

(To see more of this beautiful engagement shoot, head to this post! These two were some of my favorites to work with!)

1. Eat up! Make sure the groom doesn’t come on an empty stomach. He’ll be much happier and more cooperative if he’s well-fed! Bring water for in-between locations. I love the mountains, so sometimes we will go on a little adventure to get to the picture-perfect spot.

2. Get comfortable with each other. I want you to feel and look as natural and comfortable together as possible for your photos. Sometimes it helps to look at poses on Pinterest and Instagram to get an idea of what you like and what I will be asking you to do. Don’t get too attached to specific images—we don’t need to copy them—just use them as inspiration. You might even watch some romantic movies to get inspiration from how they pose and interact. If you still feel a little uncomfortable about posing, don’t you worry! I will pose and direct you throughout the entire shoot.

3. Relax. Don’t overthink or stress about this shoot. Come expecting to have fun and be yourselves! I want your personalities and your love for each other to show through in these images.

4. Choose your outfits well. Wear clothes that you love and feel comfortable in. Head over to this link for more tips on choosing your outfits.

5. Pick locations you love. If there’s a place you love to go to together, let’s shoot there! We want these photos to reflect your love story. Places where you shared your first date, first kiss, or proposal make for meaningful shooting locations.

When people get your save-the-date card or invitation in the mail, your engagement photos will be the first impression they get of your wedding day. Make sure you prepare properly and come ready to have a good time!

Email me today to schedule your engagement session, spring in Utah is one of the best times for engagement photos! The blossoms go as soon as they arrive, act quick if you are wanting blossom photos! jessica@jessicasphoto.com

What to Wear for your Engagement Session | Utah Photographer

March 4, 2019

I’m so glad you decided to do engagement photos before your wedding! An updated, professional photo of the two of you together is the perfect way to announce your wedding day. Engagement sessions are also great way for us to get to know each other and for you to get comfortable in front of my camera before your big day. It’s going to be so fun! Here are five tips for choosing engagement session outfits:

Class it up.

I usually have couples bring two to three outfits. I recommend at least one formal outfit and one casual outfit. The formal outfit really makes your engagement photos classy and timeless. You can do full formal for both of you, or for the bride to wear a dress and have the groom add a sports coat or nice sweater to a casual outfit. For your casual outfits, don’t choose clothes with logos, as they’re distracting in the photos. Neon and florescent colors put off weird color casts on your faces.

These photos are a great excuse to get something new for yourself. Find something you feel comfortable and confident in. I recommend something that dresses you up a little more than your everyday outfits to make these photos special. I encourage the bride to find something she loves first, and then match the groom’s outfit to what she is wearing. I love flowy dresses because they make for great movement photos and they’re flattering on everyone. If you’re pulling items from your closet, make sure they are pressed and laundered.

Don’t be too matchy.

Use coordinating colors, but don’t choose outfits that look the same. Patterns are nice, but I would try to keep them to just one of your outfits, so they don’t compete too much. Variety is good!

Choose your outfits based on the seasons.

If it looks cold outside, dress warmly so you match your environment naturally. Don’t wear short sleeves or shorts in the winter. If you’re dressed warmly with appropriate clothes and shoes, it will make fall and winter shoots look better and be more enjoyable. If it’s summery outside, dress accordingly—light colors and thinner fabrics.

Consider getting your hair and makeup done.

Hair and makeup artists will enhance your natural beauty to help you look your best and camera-ready. This is an investment you’ll be so glad you made! Here’s a list of hair and makeup artists I love to work with (in no particular order):

If you still need help with your outfits, here is a Pinterest board I’ve put together with some ideas! If you still need help deciding, I’m happy to help. Just text me some photos of what you are thinking and we’ll find a combo that will help you and your fiancé look stunning in your photos!

Contact me to schedule your engagement shoot, I would love to work with you! jessica@jessicasphoto.com

Salt Lake Temple Wedding | Utah Wedding Photographer

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