Amanda and Jantsen are the kindest people!
We took their formal wedding pictures at Utah Lake and then finished up at Orem Utah Temple. We had the most beautiful sunset!
Wedding Dress: Moments Made @momentsmade.bridal
Groom's suit: Odion @odionmenswear
I got the privilege to photograph Emma and Luke’s wedding day in May. It was such a beautiful Spring day at the Draper Temple.
I didn’t get to meet them before, but man, they are some of the kindest people ever. I got to know more about them during their luncheon when their family spoke about them. All I can say is, GOALS. These two are a power couple and have done and will do amazing things.
Their reception was at the Ivy House in Salt Lake City. Their families and the florist, Andrew, did an amazing job decorating it. We did a few pictures outside before the reception started. Their wedding party was so much fun!
Emma chose light pink and blue as her wedding colors which was perfect for Spring.
The reception went without a hitch. So many people came to support them that the venue was packed so maybe that was the hitch. It was hard to get anywhere! Emma and Luke cut the cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Then they danced!
It was a beautiful wedding, beautiful people!
Congrats Emma and Luke!
Photography: Jamie Tervort Photography
Wedding Dress: Fantasy Bridal @fantasybridalut
Groom's suit: Jos. A. Bank @josabank
Hair and makeup artist: Melissa Fife @melissafife_hairstylist
Florist: Andrew Barnett @floral_by_andrew
Caterer: Caley's Catering @caleyscatering
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cake @nothingbundtcakes
Entertainment: DJ Vai @djvai_tahiti
Invitations: Designed by Bryn Hatch @brynhatchphoto and printed at Design Type Service
Rings: Phillip and Co
Are you looking for beautiful flowers to be in your engagement or bridal/formal pictures? Here are my favorite Utah locations to go to and the best time of the year to shoot there.
Contact me to schedule a session at one of these beautiful spots!
At the Capitol, the blossoms are gorgeous and they usually are the first to bloom before anywhere else. The best time to shoot here is anywhere from the first to third week of April depending on the year. The best time to go is in the morning or on a weekday evening. The weekends will be very crowded.
The last week of April to the first couple of weeks of May is best to get the blossoms in orchards. The peaches (pink blossoms) usually come first. Then the cherry (white blossoms) come next. I have a great local orchard in Orem that I love or one in Elk Ridge. I love shooting in orchards!
Thanksgiving point has their tulip festival in April and May. Ashton Gardens is beautiful and there are so many pretty spots here. Consider renting a golf cart to get around quicker. Also try to avoid weekends because of crowds. Go here to see their photography fees.
This location is about a mile up Kyhv peak road. The yellow flowers bloom mid to late May. It has beautiful views of Provo canyon.
One of my favorite spots to shoot. This location is stunning in the summer and fall whether there are flowers or not. There are yellow flowers that bloom in a big field about the 2nd or 3rd week of June. This location has a 10 minute bumpy dirt road that you have to drive on. There is also a 5-10 hike to get to the flower field.
The lavender fields at Young Living Farms in Mona are gorgeous! They bloom most of July. You have to reserve a time before you go. Each hour costs $75. I’d recommend scheduling a time in March to get one of the sunset times.
This location is probably the most iconic wild flower spot in Utah. The flowers usually bloom at the end of July. The flowers are stunning! Since this spot is so popular, there are ropes to keep you on the trails. The rangers don’t want people to trample the flowers, so you must stay on the path. However, they have about 5-6 photo spots that put you right in the middle of the flowers. The best time to go is a weekday. And don’t forget your bug spray!
Location fee is $12 at the toll booth.
Beautiful location with so many photo spots with all sorts of flowers all throughout Spring and Summer. Requires entry and photography fee. Check here for those prices.
Other flower location ideas:
Ensign Peak- yellow wildflowers
Guardsmans Pass- wildflowers
American Fork Amphitheater- Lilac Bushes
Lambert Park, Alpine- poppy field
Do you want to take pictures at any of these beautiful locations?
