Rachel & Weston | Lifestyle Session

There is a quiet magic in being yourself. In being in love, being happy, finding your person, and sharing a life.

Rachel and Weston's lifestyle photography session was nothing short of magic. Sure, it helped that their hair had it's own story, and Rachel's vintage 501's maybe need their own blog post too, but really the physical space between them is filled with stories, and building a business (check out Weston's amazing leather and metal shop Rose Anvil,) and maybe accepting cats as a pet. The stories that build a shared history find their way into their hands, and their faces, and since I'm sitting in that space with them, finds it's way into my camera and my heart. 

I can't imagine anything else I would rather be doing, then stopping time for just a little while.

Courtney & Josh | Salt Lake Temple

I'll never forget this beautiful September wedding with Courtney and Josh, at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. My favorite affairs are family affairs, and this one was filled with love, family, connection and stories. From Courntey's dad making hundreds of his famous chocolate chip cookies and her Mom, Amy, designing all the flowers and sisters from both sides whose own weddings I photographed. It felt like home.

Venue: This is the Place Monument | Catering: Lori Tolbert | Dress: Alta Mood | Flowers: Ella Rose Floral | Photography: Lindsey Stewart Photography | Videography: Fielding Films

Women's Branding Photography for Interior Design | Cynthia Fuessel

My dear friend Cynthia is one of those people who walk in sunshine. She's been my friend through some of the very hardest times of my life, and she will always give you her complete attention. She loves her family, she loves her friends, and she genuinely cares about people. It's a gift that she has, listening and loving. 

But one of my favorite things about her, is that she went back to school, after her babies were born, and tirelessly pursued her dreams. Sometimes it's the smallest things that push us into our path, and just letting go of the fear that we aren't capable/worthy/talented enough. One picture on Humans of New York, with the line...I wasn't lucky enough to have ever found what I wanted to do. Don't get me wrong--I did nicely. But I never found my passion."

She's days away from her Interior Design Degree, Designing for Sage Homes, and generally conquering the world. I want to photograph all women like this. Women who run the world, with grace and kindness, and leave everyone a little bit better for it. Even better is women who lift up other women and focus on community over competition. So proud of you Cyndo!