When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

Park City Engagements: Erin + Bryan

Natalie and I are off to Texas in six days. SIX DAYS folks. After all the delays and setbacks it was starting to feel like we might never actually leave… But now it’s right around the corner! And I’m ready. (Being away from Jake for almost two months has been plenty long enough in my book. ) Unfortunately, this move and all the drama that’s come along with it has made it quite a challenge for me to stay on top of work, and not to be a broken record, but I’m clearly way behind on blogging because of it. Wah waaah. I’m just thankful for my amazing clients who have been so understanding during this hectic time! (I swear I’ll get to blogging my awesome weddings from this year eventually.) Buuuuut I couldn’t leave without sharing one of said couples, the lovely Erin and Bryan!!! Beautiful fall colors, a gorgeous gal and handsome guy who are madly in love, add in a little of their rambunctious pup Walter… Yep, this makes for a happy Carissa. Let’s just say I’m super excited for their wedding next summer! Enjoy a snippet of their fabulous engagements :)