Shooting a wedding for me is about more than just the one day. I love to meet couples for their engagement shoots, later for bridals with the bride alone and then for the big day itself. Sometimes a bride and I can’t find a time before the wedding for the bridals so we can always do them after the big day, either alone or with the groom if he feels up to it. If you’re newly engaged…or about to be or have been engaged for a while, I would love to talk more with you about the wedding packages available from carrieowensphotography.

and now for the thursday three things for this Thursday before Valentine’s Day:

thing one

engagements…these photos of the happy couple were taken at Wheeler Farm, one of my very favorite spots:

thing two

ceremonies…not something that I get to do very often here in Utah, but I absolutely love them. This one took place at the beautiful Le Jardin in Sandy, Utah.

thing three

bridals are great fun and can be taken at many locations. For this session both bride and groom came dressed and ready for some fun shots at Temple Square.

This example shows a more colorful example of coordinating outfits than the previous version which showed a more monochromatic styling. Both are great, but this example shows that you don’t have to be matching to look great together. A outfit grouping like the one above highlights the people and their personalities and creates a great pulled together look for your images.

Were the months before the holidays too crazy and hectic to get everyone together for some family photos? Did you get tons of holiday cards from friends and relatives showcasing their family pics but never took the time to create your own? Are you thinking it’s time to bite the bullet and finally get everyone together for some fun shots…but you’re thinking you need to wait until next year? Please don’t wait. So many things can happen in a year…and we all know how crazy those months are before the holidays, right? So I have an offer for you…book yourself a family photo session now at the regular session fee rate (or one for just the kids for a great Valentine’s gift for mom or dad) and get another fall family session to be held after August 1st for a half off your fall session fee. Keep reading the blog in the coming weeks…some new information to be coming regarding new products and more!

The ceremony took place at Le Jardin and was simply beautiful and elegant. There were so many great spots to take photos and to explore. After the ceremony they headed to Market Street Grill for some lunch and more photos at this very fun venue. The photo below was one that we were able to get while at Market Street and has become one of my favorites!

Later that evening we gathered in North Salt Lake at the bride’s aunt and uncle’s house for more festivities. There was a wonderful spread of food for dinner and many desserts as well as the cake cutting and a nighttime getaway complete with sparklers. Thanks again to the happy couple, I had a great time and I hope you love your images!

As soon as they get to see their photos, I’ll post more here. I had a great time with the two of them and all of their family and friends on their very special day – thank you guys so much for including me!

Thank you both for inviting us into your home to share in this special day with you. I look forward to our visit this summer…and your photos will be finished soon. Love you and congrats!