Chelsey and Brandon.

Fantastic Couple, Gorgeous Wedding . . . I couldn't narrow down these images down, so sit back, relax and enjoy the wedding day of the Baldwins!









When we shot Chelsey's Bridals, her mom explained to me that I had a "lively" bride on my hands. SO TRUE. Fun just follows Chelsey.



I LOVE Southern Utah sunsets. The clouds reflect the redrocks and it is breathtaking.



The only hiccup that I saw happen at this wedding was during this moment. Mom had just finished helping the bride get dressed and they got to the veil and ooops, it got left home! So a couple of calls to a great neighbor and the ceremony was hardly even delayed as a result. Gina, the mother of of the bride is the most calm person.



ringbearer.



have i mentioned that I adored the bridesmaids? They were either laughing or crying all night. This one she was like you're taking my picture right NOW? Love it.



One of the reasons that this was such a fun wedding is that for the ceremony, they only had immediate family as guests a couple of close friends and family in the wedding party. It had a very intimate feel.

lean on me.

Don Gullo is a Chef who just recently moved here with his wife and son from the New York area. Don has just written his second cookbook and hired me to shoot his cover! He and I had a hilarious conversation as we took these shots. I'm going to verify with him what his second book is called, but the first one was called "Lean on Me." It is dedicated to healthy living. When this new one comes out I will be getting one for sure, and I recommend that all of you do as well! I will let you know in the next few weeks where you can purchase it here in Utah. In the mean time, here are a couple of my favorites from the session.

good photographer. awful blogger

How many new years resolutions does it take for me to get better about regular blog entries? Hanging my head in shame. My friend Mandi called me today and said, "Seriously Shellee what is with you never updating your blog". Ok Mand, I dedicate this entry and the next three that I'm doing TONIGHT to cute little sweet little pushy little you. Love ya!

the scow family.

This great family just let me do whatever I wanted, and this tree had been calling my name for quite awhile! love it.

i'm outta here.

I am out of the office for the next nearly 2 weeks on vacation with my family. If you have an question that cannot wait until I return, please feel free to contact me by either phone or email. I will have limited access to both but will make every effort to get back with you promptly.

I am very excited to share some fun shots with you. I think I might have to move after this trip! tata for now!
shellee.

picture of a picture.

Well, this is kind of weird, but I keep running across it and I just had to post it! I was shooting at the Lion House in SLC a couple of weeks back and I ran into this picture in the bathroom! I was mesmerized by it and I took a shot of it because ladies . . . I had my camera in the bathroom with me . . . and I just love it. I'm sure it's Brigham Young's Wives.

She Won.

Not that surprisingly, Sam won MISS DIXIE STATE! Oh my goodness. I am so very excited for her. Sam's family, a really great family, is going through some rather tragic stuff right now, and I think that this is just what the Dr. Ordered! Some EXTREME HAPPINESS! I love it. Sam has a heart of gold, an I've always said that someday her name would be written in lights. She has an amazingly mature attitude for her age, and her talent and motivation are remarkable. Sam, so so proud of you. She will be training for Miss Utah in the coming weeks. I can't wait to see what she does next!

Sam.

Sam needed some head shots taken, because she is trying out for Miss Dixie State. Sam is one of the most talented, bubbly, wonderful people that I know. I'm crossing my fingers for ya Sam!

Brandon's Dad

One of the couples that I am working with right now, Brandon and Chelsey lost Brandon's dad recently, and I cannot get it out of my mind. I am not even positive of his name, so I won't post it. Chelsey's mom called me to get this shot along with everything else that I had recently shot for his funeral. I'm amazed how often that happens that I end up taking shots of someone and they pass away soon after. People really treasure those photos and I'm so happy to be able to offer some relief at such a hard time. Brandon, I'm thinkin' about you. Take Care.

Shel