Katie and Mike (and what I think about winter shoots...)

Ok, I'll admit. I do NOT love winter. My skin and soul LIVE for sunshine. I was meant to live in Hawaii...or Tahiti....or Fiji. But I don't. I live in Utah...."The Greatest Snow on Earth." Land of snow and ice. Dark at 4:30. Stuck inside for 6 months of the year (or at least it FEELS like that long)

So as I gear up for winter shoots (black moon boots, huge puffer coat, scarf, gloves, hat, thick socks) I always get a little worried...."Are we going to freeze to death?? Will my bride start to cry because she is cold??" "Will my camera stop working?" "Will my fingers stop working?" "My gosh, are these photos going to turn out?

All of my doubts melt away as I find that my brides are "hardcore" and always tough it out. They are not pansies. They will freeze in the name of good photos!!!

My trustee Nikon has not failed me yet in the cold!!! And I still have all my fingers and toes (despite frostbite) Okay, I have not had frostbite........but my fingers and toes HAVE been really cold a time or two

And in regards to how the photos turn out...... well I will be the first to admit it's ALL worth it!!!

Winter photos are truly the most BEAUTIFUL!!

Winter Weddings.

Wow, this wedding was a beauty!!!!

Preppy-Modern wedding shoot. For Utah Bride and Groom Magazine.

"A dose of modern design and a dash of preppy style combine for a classically cool wedding. A Greek key decor motif and a color palette of bright yellow, kelly green and royal blue are at once old school and fresh. Traditional wardrobe elements like a ballgown (with pockets!) paired with pearls, and a black tux paired with a striped bow tie, complete the preppy look. Tennis, anyone?"

By Tessa Woolf, Photography by Rebekah Westover

You can see this lovely feature in the latest issue of Utah Bride and Groom Magazine. The 2011 issue is so perfect!!!

Vendors:

Photography: Rebekah Westover
Cake: Carries Cakes
Invitations: Ann Elizabeth
Florals and Decor: Stella Posy
Linens: Soiree Productions
Gown: White Couture Collection at Gateway Bridal and Prom
Hair and Makeup: Paula Dahlberg

And a huge THANK YOU to the ever-fabulous (and ridiculously good looking) Megan and Tanner for modeling!!

Holiday Deadlines!!!!!

Last day to order photos in time for Christmas is THIS Friday, December 10th.

If you wish to have your photos in time for Christmas, you MUST place your order on or before the 10th.

After that the studio/office will be CLOSED from December 11th - December 27th and I will not be shooting or fulfilling print orders during that time.

I will happily be spending my time with my family....

Shannon.

Who looks this good when they are pregnant? Honestly!