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!

Wyatt + Maddi • Rexburg Proposal

Last week Wyatt called me and I knew exactly what it was about when his name popped up on my screen. Everyone knew a proposal was coming. But since I would be documenting the special event, I got all the details and plans earlier on. Wyatt asked Jake and I to set up along with Brittny and Tanner.

We left Rigby with Tanner and Brittny and found the rooftop right around 7:45pm. It was down pouring rain with no sign of slowing down, and the wind was also insane! Tanner drove us around the parking lot to see if we could find any other spots, but there wasn't much options. Right around 8:00pm we decided to just go for the rooftop that Wyatt wanted and we just hoped it'd turn out alright. As soon as we got out of the car, the rain turned into a light sprinkle and then to nothing at all. We were so stoked things were falling right into place for Wyatt's vision! The wind was still a little hard to work with as it blew out the candles multiple times, but it was nothing compared to what it was 30 minutes prior. 

I've known Wyatt and Maddi since they first started date over 4 years ago. To see both of them so happy literally brought tears to my eyes. I was bawling behind my camera as Wyatt proposed. After Maddi said yes, Jake, Tanner and Brittny came out of the side door clapping and congratulating. We hugged, we cried and we celebrated! Congrats again Wyatt and Maddi! Can't wait to document your wedding day!