Sami Jo Photo

Logan Utah Wedding and Portrait Photographer

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. 

 

nicole + ty || logan utah formals

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I absolutely fell in love with these two. They are two of the kindest people you will ever meet. Tyler is so sweet and adorable with Nicole. He kept saying how beautiful she looked during the session and I just loved the way he looks at her. Nicole is one of the most graceful and beautiful people I have ever met. I love her heart and I'm truly going to miss these two so much! 

the cascio family || logan utah family photographer

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MUAH Celise Artistry  

This beautiful family. I have so much love for them. When Brittany asked me to do these for her this fall I was so flattered. She is an amazing photographer here in Cache Valley and I'm so lucky to have her here! Her smile and love and laugh fill every room she is in and the love she has for her family is the most beautiful thing about her. Her and Brian do such a good job with those five sweet kids. I loved photographing them in my favorite place in Cache Valley. Love you Cascio fam! 

the hernandez family || logan utah photographer

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Most of my family sessions are filled with chaos and craziness which I absolutely LOVE. But when the Hernandez family stepped out of their car and walked towards me they had such a graceful way about them and it was such a different energy for me!  It turned out to be such a calm and sweet session. Such a fun change of pace! And what an absolutely gorgeous family. Holy cow! And Sarah the mother of these beauties is one of the most giving (and hilarious) people I know! This session made me really happy. 

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