Brett + Kristy

About a month ago (has it been that long?!) my friend Janae was photographing a wedding at the Bountiful Temple. Since I live nearby, she said I was welcome to come and do some shots for fun. It was a beautiful October day...not too cold, and the noonday sun cooperated and stayed behind the clouds for the most part.

I think I confused just about everyone on both sides of the family -- since no one knew who the heck I was. Finally the bride asked Janae if she knew me. It was pretty funny! :) Maybe I should just show up at random weddings and start taking pictures. I'd been doing it for a good 30 or 40 minutes before anyone said anything. Great way to build that wedding portfolio, huh?

The best part about shooting weddings for fun is the fact that there is no pressure. I felt more at ease trying shots and angles that I might otherwise hesitate to do. So, here are a few favorites, from me....the wedding stalker. :)

Cooper Family

If you're a frequent reader of my blog, you'll recognize this cute family. Janae, Travis and I met in real life a couple of years ago after meeting virtually on a photography message board. We've had lots of photography fun together in that time. What fun it's been to get to know them, as well as my other photography friends. We've become such good friends that sometimes we even get together just for fun....and don't even bring our cameras. Amazing, I know!

We met Saturday morning at the Salt Lake Public Library for the latest Cooper family photo shoot. Alex came along as my assistant. He's a great help and works cheap -- I pay him in Pokemon cards.

Here are a few of my favorites!