Sami Jo Photo

Logan Utah Wedding and Portrait Photographer

mckall + austin

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The best time of the year is here. I love it so much. And I love love. And 6 years later I wake up so lucky to be able to do this for living. I know I'm always saying thank you. But really. Thank you. To all of you reading this and following along and those of you who hire me. I love you. And I love couples like Mckall and Austin. So easy breezy and gorgeous together. I hope you are all soaking up September!

 

xo

the lucero family || logan utah family photographer

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I teared up editing these because I love this family so much and it makes me so happy seeing them parent and raise these 3 beautiful girls. They will grow up strong and amazing and I know they will make this world a better place. Jess received the teacher of the year award up at USU while being pregnant with sweet Romy and she's one of the most inspiring people I know! I love simple and beautiful shoots like this. They make my heart warm and newborns bring so much magic. 

 

xoxo 

 

the bell family || logan utah family photographer

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I've had a crush on Mandy from afar for a while now so when she asked me to do these for her I freaked out so excited! haha! The hour spent with these beautiful people was just magical and I fell in love with her even more. The light, the love, and the adorable curls on those cute kids! I can't get enough of these 4. 

Make up by Celise Artistry

 

sarah + brice || logan utah bridals

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Working with these two has been so beautiful. I'm going to miss them! We met up for the session with stormy skies and right when it was time to go outside for the session it started pouring. We laughed and danced in the rain and it was perfect! 

 

I love you Sarah and Brice!

xo

Avenia Bridal        Nannette York Floral

sarah + bryce || logan utah engagement photographer

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When we met at the location and they got out of there car Bryce gave me the warmest and sweetest hello with his kind smile and Sarah looked up at him with the cutest look of love on her face. And I knew right then and there I wanted them to be my bffs. Haha! They just have the best vibe ya know? Luckily I get to tag along with them for the best day of their lives so I'm kind of like an honorary bridesmaid. :) This session is a favorite and such a perfect way to portray the beginning of Spring. Sunshine and pops of green. It's almost here guys! 

Love you Sarah & Bryce

xo 



love and light 2015 || logan utah photographer

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After my beautiful little brother passed away last December I didn't want to do much of anything. My life fell apart. I had so much scheduled for 2015 so I didn't have much of choice but to go to work! Life keeps on going and moving even when you aren't ready. But after my first few sessions after Tony, I realized it lifted me. Photographing all of your LOVE was a big part of what got me through this year. Photographing your beautiful and happy moments helped me through it.  It was such a break from my grief to be encircled in your light. All of you were so kind to me. Thank you so much. From the bottom of my broken heart! The day Tony died I couldn't stop looking through all of our pictures of him over and over. Photography means more to me than it ever has. Thank you again. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support. And to all of you and hire me and make it possible for me to do this. I love you all, wish so badly I could post one from each session! Here's some highlights.