Zach + Jeni • Rigby Engagements

It feels like just yesterday I was taking Zach Senior photos. And now he's home from his mission and engaged to the love of his life! It’s crazy how time flies. I’ve known the Meng family since I dated my husband and I've had multiple opportunities to document their entire family. Maddi and Wyatt's sand dunes shoot was a blast, and Tanner and Brittny's bridals in Pocatello were stunning! And those are just a few that I have on my blog. Jeni and Zach have a way about them that makes those around them want to have fun as well! And I'm so glad that's what we did during their session; had fun! 

My husband, Jacob, actually came with me to Zach and Jeni‘s engagement session. I sometimes struggle with the creative side of photography because I know the poses and the light that works perfectly to get good shots that turn out. But every time my husband comes he throws out an idea that just steals the show! It blows me away. This time he came up with an idea that involved our Mustang, of course. He ended up drifting on a dirt parking lot and creating dust behind Zach and Jeni. It created some super unique and interesting photos which are some of my favorites from the entire session! I am so glad my husband gets to come with me on these shoots, epecially with such good friends. He's known the Meng family for over 15 years! We consider the Meng's family so these sessions hit home for both of us. Congrats Zach and Jeni! Can't wait for the wedding in August! 

And here's a few behind the scenes showing what it took to get these epic shots! Thank you, Jacob for your creativity and helping make these cool shots! 

Jodi + Jayden • Carlsbad, New Mexico

There are certain sessions that just set fire to your soul. They leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on the world and this session did just that!

Doing what you love for a living is amazing, but it's also hard work! And sometimes you don't love what you do the same way you did before after. So sometimes that means grabbing your sister and brother-in-law to create some magic! We decided to head down to New Mexico for Christmas and of course the weather was amazing! Jodi told me about The Flumes in Carlsbad a few days before I came up for a visit and I figured we had to go check it out. It wasn't my typical scene I shoot in, but we went ahead and got creative. I loved that I just had fun during this session and I didn't stress about the technicals. If you haven't already noticed, my sister is a total babe so any session with her turns out so dreamy, but this is one of my all time favorites. Thanks to New Mexico and it's pretty light!

Abby + Jared • Mountain Engagements

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to document Abby and Jared's engagements! Abby was actually in my home Stake growing up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Our families had game nights all together! I have some cool memories with the Henrie family. 

Abby and Jared are a sweetheart couple. They both are on their last few semesters at BYU-I with Abby in Exercise Physiology and Jared in Neurobiology. I love how carefree Jared and Abby are. They could do be doing anything together and they would be enjoyed it. When I asked Jared to slow dance with Abby I asked what their song was and they told me Perfect by Ed Sheeran. This song seems totally them! And I loved seeing Jared open the car door for Abby the moment they arrived and as they left.

The day before Abby and Jared‘s engagement session we had 40+ mph winds! I'm so glad that it ended up being a beautiful day. We enjoyed some time up at Kelly Canyon and the grass was just barely turning green! Abby and Jared will be getting married at the Idaho Falls Temple. Jake and I were married at the Idaho Falls Temple as well so it holds a special place in my heart! Can’t wait to be a part of these two’s wedding in June!