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Solitude Mountain Resort Fall Wedding Christina + Dalton

Christina and Dalton were married in a beautiful ceremony conducted by Fire Chief Halvorsen, a close family friend. The couple wanted to do something special, meant just for the two of them. Rather than reading their hand written vows to each other on their wedding day, they invited me as their wedding videographer over to …

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1920s Vintage Classy Wedding at the Ben Lomond, Bigelow Hotel in Ogden Utah | MaKellun + John

MaKellun and John met in college at a party. One of her friends had a huge crush on John, but he had his sights set on MaKellun, and for good reason. She has a very laid back, go with the flow kind of attitude, so much that John played a significant role in planning their …

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Bridal Photo Shoot at Joseph Smith Memorial Building with Amanda

Amanda and Bracken are a busy young couple, Amanda being in her final year of college getting ready to graduate. During the busiest time of the year, with finals in full swing, Amanda and Bracken are planning their wedding. With just a sliver of an opportunity to shoot her bridal portraits, we opted for an …

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Downtown Salt Lake City Baptism Photo Shoot with Parker and Dylan

It was so much fun to spend a couple hours with Parker and Dylan shooting some pictures for their Baptism coming up here pretty quick. Weather has been here and there, and scheduling has been challenging. Yesterday, the stars aligned and the heavens shined down upon us and provided a beautiful day to spend some …

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Beautiful Spring Bridal and First Look Photo Shoot at the Utah State Capitol

Utah has so many wonderful places to shoot photos, whether it be for families or even wedding photography. The Utah State Capitol is a favorite of many photographers including myself due to its easy access from all over the valley. It offers a wide variety of shooting options from ultra formal interior halls, grand stair …

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Beautiful Funeral Service at Valley View Memorial – West Valley Utah for Robert Elwynn Anthony

It was a beautiful spring morning in West Valley City, Utah. The morning began with the sound of passing cars and the occasional birds chirping as the morning dew began to evaporate from the freshly cut grass. Generations of family and friends gathered in quiet observance and eloquent celebration of the life of Robert Elwynn …