Sami Jo Photo

Logan Utah Wedding and Portrait Photographer

mikel + blake wedding day || utah photographer

alec vanderboom2 Comments
This couple. 
I could go on forever about these two. 
I'm going to miss working with them!
We've had so much fun together and their wedding day was a blast.
Blizzard and all.
Enjoy!

Vendors
Photography : Sami Jo Photography
Videography : Digital Memorys Video Productions
Flowers: The Plant Peddler 
Gown: Petals and Promises
Grooms suit: Men's Warehouse
Venue: SLC Temple & Riter Mansion
Food: made by Family & Iron Gate Grill
Bride's ring: custom
Groom's ring: Jerricks
Decor: Bride's Mother
Linens: Red Poppy Linens
Wedding Invites: Peter Loves Jane







































 





winter inspiration || sneak peek

alec vanderboom2 Comments
Oh my goodness I've been planning this shoot for months!
I'm so glad everything turned out how I had planned.
I feel so lucky I had talented people who were willing to participate. 
Here's a sneak peek of our three winter looks. 
p.s. to all you future brides, you should maybe hire ALL of us for your wedding....We make a pretty good team ;)

styling & photography : sami jo photography
make-up : celise artistry
paper goods for boho bride: peter loves jane 
romantic  gown : petals and promises 
cozy gown : vera wang 
boho gown : j crew 

romantic

cozy 

boho 




melanie.

alec vanderboom3 Comments
I was lucky enough to have a session with this sweet girl while she was visiting Utah.
She is a dear friend of mine and I'm so proud of her. 
I will let her tell you her story. 
Love you Mel! 

"For years I battled eating disorders, depression, OCD, anxiety and self harm. My battle was long, hard, and left a mark on everyone I know. Avalon Hills Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Utah honestly saved my life. The six months I spent there, were the lowest and highest points in my life. I met life-long friends, “sisters” and a place I call home. I now want to spend my life advocating and speaking out and educating about my experience, and this disease. I have been out of treatment for almost a year and a half (January 1st), and I still struggle every day. But I love myself, and am proud to be maintaining recover! I would never change what I’ve been through because it has made me the strong, vibrant girl I am today! The hummingbird tattoo represents me and my recovery; it was my one year in recovery gift! My dad always referred to my spirit and I as a hummingbird, when I went to treatment, he said that my hummingbird had died; I had completely lost who I was. Now I’m back and whenever I am struggling I can look down and know that I have been through worse, made it through, and am strong enough to do it again. I know I can handle anything life throws at me, and I know that through everything bad there is always something good at the end (even when you don’t think that’s possible)."