Grand Tetons Summer Proposal • Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Lauren and Austin's love story took a breathtaking turn in September. With this stunning Cascade location inside Grand Teton National Park, Austin dropped to one knee, sparking a whirlwind of joy, laughter, and tears. I remember how excited Austin was for this moment as we chatted on the phone weeks before. He even pulled up Lauren's Pinterest and inspiration boards to find a photographer who matched her desired style of documenting and editing! He really went the extra mile for this moment to also make sure Lauren would love the photos!

Jackson Hole, Wyoming holds a special place for Lauren since she visited every summer with her family and would explore and hike in Grand Teton National Park. I loved that we were able to incorporate this very sentimental area into their proposal and engagement photos.

From the moment the session began both Lauren and Austin’s energy was contagious. I wish these two were locals so I could be best friends with them! Their love was effortless to photograph. It wasn’t just a proposal; it was a celebration of their connection, surrounded by the most majestic mountains.

Lauren and Austin’s engagement is a reminder that the best moments in life are the ones we embrace with open hearts and unfiltered joy. Here’s to a lifetime of love, adventure, and laughter for Lauren and Austin! Enjoy reliving their proposal through these images!

Grand Tetons Engagements with Dog • Blacktail Pond Overlook

Nikki and Sam met while they were both attending University of Utah while they were studying Chemistry and made their own chemistry. (Get it? ;) ) They’ve been together for over 6 years now and decided engagements in the Tetons made the best sense with their outdoor and adventurous personalities.

Nikki mentioned how much Aggie meant to her and Sam and that they wanted to include her in their session. Bringing your dog to the Grand Tetons is a great idea! Especially if you’re taking family photos or engagement photos! It can be overwhelming trying to figure out where dogs are and are not allowed in Grand Teton National Park. A good rule of thumb is dogs can go anywhere cars can go. That’s exactly why we decided to shoot at Blacktail Pond Overlook which is on the outside of the park so you don’t even need a park pass to go to! We ended at Mormon Row to get some wind coverage. I love that tall, green grass and open area to really show off how great the Grand Tetons are.

June is one of my favorite times to shoot in Jackson. The grass and sagebrush have greened up, the snow is melted on the ground, but there’s still snow on the mountain which just looks stunning in photos! I love that I get to enjoy this view every week! Shoutout to Nikki and Sam for dealing with some cold wind we weren’t really expecting.

Boise Spring Bridals • Meridian LDS Temple

I was so grateful I had the opportunity to capture Caleb and Nina’s spring first look and bridals at the Meridian Temple! I remember seeing photos of the Meridian Temple for the first time and thought it was so beautiful. I always dreamed of doing at least one bridal session there and my dreams came true when Caleb and Nina got engaged! I actually got to document their proposal as well which was beyond special. My husband has 3 brother and Caleb is the youngest of those 3 so I’ve bonded with Caleb for over 10 years now!

When Caleb showed me the ring back in January and told me he wanted to wait for another month to propose, I was kind of shocked. But then he moved up his proposal date a few weeks and I got to watch the whole thing and document it! Proposals are still some of my all time favorite things to capture!

Caleb showed up at the temple in a blind fold for their bridal session and first look. It was so cute seeing both of them so twitter pated, especially Caleb before seeing his future bride! Their first look was full of giggles, hugs, kisses, and lots of taking-it-all-in stares.

Nina’s dress was stunning! I loved the long train and veils have always had my heart! It’s fun getting creative with veils shots and I had a field day with all the blossoms and colors Boise had while back in Idaho Falls everything was still bland.

Being a Grand Tetons photographer I sometimes feel out of my element when I’m not in the mountains, but this bridal session was everything I needed to kick off my busy wedding season. Thank you Caleb and Nina for trusting me!