I began my year in photography by taking a red-eye flight to Salt Lake City, Utah for The Real Workshop excursion. I’ve made it my new goal to try one new workshop a year, so here we go, 2019!

Basically, I got off the plane, slept a few hours, and then jumped straight into fun and LEARNING. Emily from The Hatches Photo and local photographer Haley Nord led classes, and there were three styled shoots over the course of two days. We had a great group of talent from all over the U.S. and got to learn from each other, too! Shout out to Aly from AB Hansen Photography for teaching me how to double-expose in camera… that’s one of my favorite things film techniques and now I get to play digitally! 2019 couples: expect some more creative stuff from me this year. Just saying 🙂

Each shoot had its own vibe and took place in a completely different location. I’ll be posting my favorites from each one separately over the next month or so… keep an eye out! First up: a styled Antelope Island elopement at dusk with lovely couple Jessi and Ethan.

I absolutely love the intimate vibe of this shoot… and isn’t it the perfect inspiration for couples looking to elope?! Just the two of you (and probably an officiant, and a photographer, of course) alone in nature, committing yourselves to each other. Can it get any more romantic than that?

I just wanna say: if you’re one of those couples, please take me with you!! This country alone is full of spectacular natural landscapes. I can think of so many, and I’m sure there are hundreds more! A few that come to mind include Yosemite National Park, the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Tahoe, the Oregon coast… and pretty much anywhere in Southern Utah. Have I mentioned I travel frequently? Let’s adventure together!!

Jessi and Ethan: THANK YOU for being troopers in the January weather and creating this magic! You two are adorable together and helped make my workshop experience a success. Enjoy!!

Vendor Team

Dress: Lily Bride Designs/Florals: Beehive Floral Co.