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Join our friends at Alta MODA Bridal for the first ever Vera Wang bridal trunk show in Utah.
“We are thrilled to offer brides the chance to select their gown from this 2010 preview collection.”
You’ll find Vera Wang’s signature clean but feminine lines with new details like wide belts, cherry blossom embroidery, and ruffled layers.This is an event no Utah bride will want to miss. Call us early to book your appointment. 801.531.1215
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I just shot Allison & Drew’s phenomenal wedding this past Saturday, and as I was starting to think about bloggin’ it, I realized that you all really needed the same introduction to this crazy-in-love couple that I had a little while back – their engagement session.
I feel that the perfect engagement session isn’t just about making a couple look cool, its about revealing something about who they are. Engagement sessions generally include just two people – namely the ones gettin’ hitched – and I’m always trying to capture images that speak about their relationship. But sometimes in this big complicated world a wedding is actually about families uniting, and in those cases it really is a marriage of more than two people. In such situations I find it only fitting that all of the characters of the love story are included. Such was the case with Allison and Drew, because the other member of their family is…
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Early in my photography career, I spent countless hours in the black and white darkroom at The Salt Lake Tribune. I learned from veteran photojournalists who spent decades mastering printing techniques and producing works of art on a daily basis.
I consider myself fortunate, the darkroom was a great place to learn photography. Computers, jpegs and megapixels are amazing, but somedays I miss the darkroom.
These images from Bill and Megan’s wedding at Empire Lodge are digital photos made B+W in photoshop. I only use photoshop techniques that could be reproduced in a darkroom.
- Ryan
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In part 1 of Julia & Dan’s wedding day I indicated that viewers should stay tuned for part 2 which would be landing ’soon’. I realize that 2 weeks is somewhat pushing the boundaries of ’soon’, but Julia said that family and friends had been asking her about it constantly, so hopefully a little late is better then never. Thanks for your patience gang!
This was such a fun crowd and the love was palpable. Julia & Dan, you’ve got great people behind you and around you. Thank you for making me a part of it!
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Our good friends at Park City’s White Couture Designer Bridal & Tuxedos are pleased to welcome Simone Carvalli to the White Couture studio Friday and Saturday, October 2-3, 2009 for her trunk show. “A trunk show is a special engagement where the gown designer or a representative of the designer travels to our studio to meet with you in person and brings the entire collection for you to view. Trunk shows are a great way to get a good look at every gown from a particular designer. Additionally, Simone Carvalli will offer a 10% discount on your selection including the custom changes.” Make your appointment with one of our bridal stylist at (435) 655-3180.
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Dance is one of my favorite things to photograph, capturing the energy, the grace and motion is a challenge… and a thrill. Recently, I photographed Ballet West’s “Curtain Up” at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Ballet West dancers choreographed six selections, dancers from Ballet West II and Ballet West Academy performed. Top selections will be included in the 2010 Innovations program.
Ballet West’s 2009-2010 season promises to be spectacular, so check them out!
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Date: September 25 – 26, 2009
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: White Couture located inside the Soiree Studio, Park City
Our friends at White Couture Bridal & Tuxedo are hosting designer Reem Acra at her first ever trunk show in Utah! Her collection is now exclusively available at White Couture. Be the first to see the gorgeous collection. Appointments are required and times are limited so don’t delay. Call us at (435) 655-3180. 10% off of every gown purchase. Refreshments and wedding planning tips! A day of shopping and planning all in one. See you there.
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Dana hails from Down Under (Australia, not Provo) and though she talks funny, she’s also beautiful and just a heap ‘o fun, to boot.
When I saw her dress from Alta Moda Bridal I knew that I wanted to do something dramatic with her bridals and I thought that a bit of desert would suit her heritage and contrast nicely. She was totally down with a bit of adventure, so an hour and a half of driving later, we found ourselves with near perfect sky conditions. We had thought that the trip would only take 30 minutes, however, so by the time we got there, I had to work fast to make the most of the 20 minutes of light that I had remaining! It was probably not my most relaxed bridal session, but its one of my favorites so far this year.
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Zach and Tiffanee are serious bicycle enthusiasts. So serious in fact that they peddled their road bikes across the entire state of Iowa! This will explain all of the bike shots. We had so much fun on this shoot. I got a good workout running alongside the two of them as they road up and down city creek canyon. I love mixing it up with some action and playful fun and these two were a blast!
After the bicycle shoot we went up to Red Butte Gardens for a little different type of nature. The flowers and plants and trees offer so much color and texture. It was perfect for a natural shoot with some formal elements. Thank you Tiffanee and Zach! I can’t wait to post your wedding photos!!!
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Weddings have energy, an energy of love and romance. Andy and Lindsay’s Park City Wedding also contained the energy of “FUN.” First, the ceremony was held at The Colby School in Park City, Ut. From there, we went to the White Barn for portraits. Friends and family rode bikes as Andy and Lindsay rode in a rickshaw along Highway 224 as motorists honked and cheered the newlyweds. After their reception was held at the Legacy Lodge where the fun continued.
When planning your wedding, make sure fun is on your guest list.
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UPDATE: Due to the proximity of Thanksgiving, it was decided that the seminar is being postponed until sometime next year. We’ll keep you posted when we know more.
About four years ago I attended a seminar in Los Angeles by famed Australian photographer David A. Williams. I’ve attended many seminars and I find something useful in all of them – but David’s message was the only one that I can honestly say left me….moved. There are many gifted photographers out there who can show you a new way to see images, help you redefine what to shoot, teach you how to wrangle the most from your equipment, or offer priceless information on how to reach your ideal client. But David speaks to something altogether different, and arguably more important: why we shoot. David shoots from the heart. And he will inspire you to do the same.
I am honored to be co-hosting David in his new 3-day seminar presentation along with the inimitable Pepper Nix of Pepper Nix Photography and Heidi & Tim Uhl of Retrospect. The seminar runs from November 23-25, 2009 at the ZumaPhoto studio in Salt Lake City, UT. You really owe it to yourself to attend.
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To some, a wedding album is simply a collection of photos. For us and our clients, however, the album represents the culmination of an ardent vision. Months to years of planning and sweating of details on the part of our clients; one compressed and emotionally charged day; countless hours shooting, editing, retouching, interpreting and designing our images of that day – all come together into the ultimate presentation of the memories that all that effort forged – the album.
At ZumaPhoto, the delivery of an album is the one time where all work stops and we take a moment to gather together in appreciation of the results of our efforts.
Today we’d like to share just a peek of our latest creation with you – the album of Alicia & Jay.
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Big Ups to our very own Ryan Galbraith who just had his shots of Erika & Chris featured on the ultra-cool Rock ‘N Roll Bride blog!
Erika & Chris were selected for their tattooed hipness and all around punk rock goodness. Mmmmm…..punk rock goodness……
Congrats to a very cool Mr. and Mrs. !
This puts ZumaPhoto in the company of some of the edgiest, hippest and TALLEST photographers in the world.
Give Ryan pats and love in the comments! Mmmmm…..pats and love……
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Black and white photos speak to me – not sure why, they just do. Maybe it’s the depth, texture, richness, and impact. Perhaps it’s the feelings they convey… I don’t know, but Kate and Jason’s photographs in B+W say “romance,” which I say is fitting of their relationship.
Their wedding and reception was held at Memorial House and the flowers were from Every Blooming Thing. Also, Kate and Jason both dance for Ballet West, tickets for the 2009-2010 season are on sale, go see them!
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La Caille is such a beautiful location for a wedding celebration and I think it fit Tara and Jared’s style perfectly. The storm continued the rest of the day but again, the clouds and rain seemed to dissipate just long enough for us to get some great shots. The pavillion at La Caille is another great option for an indoor wedding with an outdoor feel. It really brings the outdoors – in.
Tara and Jared had such wonderful attitudes about the weather. I love it when couple just go with the flow. We can’t change the weather so we may as well accept it and work with it. This goes for the overall wedding day and in my case for the photography. I really try to encourage couples to not be afraid of the rain. It makes everything wet and shiny and glowy and gorgeous! If we can all brave the weather, I promise the photos will be worth it! We actually only had a few drops fall on us during our time at the temple and at la caille, but they were braving it with the chance that the weather could get worse.
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It was really stormy on Jared and Tara’s wedding day, but the clouds always seemed to part at the right times just enough to give us some gorgeous light. They held the rain for us too! Thank you Utah weather! Tara and Jared were so excited to be married and just so tender with each other. Jared just couldn’t take his eyes off his lovely bride.
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Tara was so photogenic in her engagements; a real knock-out! I just couldn’t wait to do her bridals. When she arrived to the Capitol Building, she nearly took my breath away. I can’t imagine how Jared will reacted when he saw his bride for the first time. Tara was such an elegant bride and seemed so calm and comfortable for our shoot. Her look is absolutley timeless. Some of the photographs we got could have been taken fifty years ago.
The ladies at Alta Moda helped her find her perfect dress, a gorgeous Anne Barge. I think it is so wonderful that designers and the talented crew at Alta Moda can create such beautiful alterations to dresses in order for them to be temple ready. You wouldn’t even know that the cute little bolero wasn’t an original piece of the dress.
Also contributing to Tara’s look were the fine ladies of Enizio. They did her hair and makeup for both her bridals and her wedding day. They are so skilled at creating fresh and clean looks and styles that are dramatic but never over the top. They nail it every time! Good work girls!
Tara, you were an Angel to photograph. Thank you so much for making my job so easy!
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I am so excited to post Tara and Jared’s wedding images, but I had better start at the beginning right? Living in Texas, the couple met in dental school which would explain both of their gleaming pearly white smiles. They chose Salt Lake City as a wonderful midpoint between the two families to celebrate a destination wedding. Tara’s family is from Texas and Jared’s is from Idaho.
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