Picture Me Mine Photography Blog

Andy & Shelby Wedding: LDS Draper Temple Wedding

Jess — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:22:43 +0000

I’m so glad we were able to shoot their formals before the wedding day, because as we finished up with just a few bride & groom photos it starting pouring rain!! Their reception was so much fun though – congratulations you guys!

2012 unWPPI

Jess — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:46:34 +0000

For those of us NOT in Las Vegas over the next week for WPPI, we like to put on a little gathering of our own. Its called unWPPI, and its a blast. Anyone is invited, just let me know that you’re going to come!!

What: Gathering of those not fortunate enough to be in sunny Las Vegas

When: Wednesday, February 22nd

Time: 7:00pm

Who: Anyone that is interested, but you must RSVP

Where: Lehi Photography Studio. Address is 1000 E 400 S Suite D. (Same building as Jump Up gymnastics & Purple Pig Pizza in Lehi).

Bring: a 3-5 minute little presentation about something interesting you have learned recently. It doesn’t have to be huge – last year we talked about lighting patterns, cool album design software, nifty little gadgets. Anything goes. Its fun to see what others have been learning!

Afterward, we will most likely head to Applebee’s and their 1/2 off appetizer deal after 9pm. Yum!!

Let it snow! Utah Lifestyle Photography

Jess — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:38:54 +0000

Here they are! I’m so excited. This went exactly as I pictured it in my head. There are a couple of reasons for this particular shoot – so I thought I’d share. My kids LOVE building forts, and I love watching their little imaginations go crazy as they play in them. We build all types – big ones, little ones, tall ones, dark ones, bright ones, short ones. Depends on the furniture available and how adventurous I’m feeling at the time.

Reason #2 – I’m obsessed with the Carters brand pajamas. Obsessed. We buy them at Costco twice a year. Once for the winter and once for the summer – so they have their “cold” jammies and their “summer” ones. LOVE. We’ve done this ever since my oldest was a baby – and now she’s actually on her last set. Biggest size they have so we’re going to have to come up with something else for next year (I’m tearing up just thinking about it!). So, I wanted a little something to document the ending of this phase in her (well, really MY) life.

Reason #3 – there has been almost ZERO snow this year. Its a little crazy. We usually have a few feet by now, but today it RAINED. Seriously. I’ve heard its been pretty mild all over the country, but STILL. My kids wanted to play in it – so we just decided to make our own. Pretty sweet stuff. You can buy it on Amazon. Insta-snow I think it’s called. Super fun times.

Reason #4 – They play SO well together. Cara is finally old enough to be interested in what her siblings are doing (except for the pillow fight – she just saw her blankie and decided it was naptime). They love to play legos – and my older 2 are adorable with their little sister.

There you have it. I’m in love with these photos. I can’t wait to print them on canvas’ and hang them in my front living room. Its going to be epic.

Max & Carly: Utah Formal Photographer

Jess — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:51:47 +0000

We were able to shoot Max & Carly’s formal session at the Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City. SO pretty!! Both the couple and the location.

Sneak Peak – Indoor Snow Lifestyle Shoot

Jess — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:28:09 +0000

I’m SOOOOO excited about these!! I can’t even tell you. I’ve had this shoot in my head for MONTHS and thanks so my amazing husband, finally pulled it off today. Wahoo!!!

Justin & Tianna: Salt Lake City LDS Wedding

Jess — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:26 +0000

Looking back, I’m pretty sure November was a lot colder than December in 2011. These two were such troopers though!! We managed to get some great photos of the two of them around the Salt Lake LDS Temple. I love it there in the winter! Everything is so.. peaceful. We ended the night at their reception in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building Empire Room. One of my favorites!

Max & Carly: Utah Engagement Photographer

Jess — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:57 +0000

Having worked with this couple over the past couple of months (just photographed their December wedding) I have to say they are truly, genuinely the nicest people I have ever met. So sincere, so easy to work with, so in love. Congratulations you two!! Formals & wedding to follow soon so check back!

Gabe’s birth & newborn slideshow

Jess — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:50:16 +0000

What an amazing experience! I’m so grateful that I was able to be there for Gabe’s birth. Having never been in a delivery room (other than my own kids), or seen a birth it was definitely very moving. We were then able to do newborn photos at Gabe’s house a few days after birth. Thank you so much for including me!

Here are some of the highlights:

Sydney: Utah Newborn Photographer

Jess — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:16:53 +0000

So sweet & new. I get baby hungry every time.

Andy & Shelby Formals

Jess — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:22:06 +0000

So gorgeous, happy, and in LOVE! Wow. Andy & Shelby opted for a pre-wedding formal session and I’m so glad we did. Despite being late November, the weather at the Draper LDS Temple was beautiful! Most of my weddings take place at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple, so it was definitely fun to mix things up. Plus, we couldn’t have asked for a better day!! Sunny, not too cold, and we had the place almost all to ourselves. I truly enjoyed this session. More to come from their wedding soon!!