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 : )

University of Utah Wedding: Denny + Joe

Denny and Joe had a beautiful wedding overlooking Salt Lake City, complete with gorgeous details, chocolate milkshakes, and most importantly, the love of their family and friends. Especially their family. They kept everything very family oriented, Denny’s daughter singing, Joe’s son standing by his side during the ceremony. And from the joy on everyone’s faces, I can’t imagine this new family being any happier. Many thanks to Dustin Izatt for letting me tag along on this super fun wedding!

Man and wife!

Quite possibly the best chocolate milkshake(s) I’ve ever had.

They had signs lining the wall on the way into the reception. They all proclaimed one word, and together the words made up all the things Denny and Joe’s beautiful marriage is.