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Welcome to The Soft Wedding Edit If you’ve been following along here for a while, you already know that the way I approach wedding photography is a little different. It has always been about the feeling of a day more than a performance. So when I decided to start a podcast, there was really only […]

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The Utah State Capitol is one of Salt Lake City’s most iconic engagement photo locations, and when Daniel and Ella chose it for their session, it was immediately clear why. Shot in early April just before sunset, the warm pre-golden hour light poured across the Capitol’s striking granite columns. We started indoors to make the […]

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What an honor to be featured in The LA Times on my favorite topic – small, secluded luxury weddings! “Leading Experts Reveal How to Pull Off That Iconic JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Secret Wedding Vibe in 2026” by Pallavi Mehra published March 13th, 2026. Centering around the recent episode of “Love Story” reimagining JFK […]

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Thereβs something sacred about beginning a wedding day before the world is awake. We started at Above the Flats, a luxury stay literally right above the Bonneville Salt Flats at sunrise. The mountains meet the horizon and the light feels soft and untouched. Makeup and hair stylist, Lexi pampered Angie as I photographed their details. […]

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The Siempre wedding venue stands out as one of the best Northern Utah wedding venues. At the top of a Draper mountain overlooking the Salt Lake Valley, the view cannot be beat. Along with it’s modern architecture, you and your guests will be in awe of everything Siempre has to offer. As a Utah wedding […]

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Utah is hands-down one of the most breathtaking places in the world to elope. From otherworldly salt flats to red rock cathedrals and alpine luxury resorts, you can say your vows somewhere that feels vast, jaw-dropping, and deeply personal. If you’re dreaming of an intimate wedding surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery, here are the best places […]