Maren and Grant's 2 year Anniversary!

This last Saturday Ed and I headed up to Eden to do an Anniversary shoot with Maren and Grant. It was kind of rainy, so we were really happy that the sky cleared as the day went on. It ended up being so beautiful outside and Eden really is a mini paradise in the greenest, most beautiful valley. After taking a few family shots of Maren's family we headed out. It was so much fun. Honestly it felt like the four of us were just hanging out and having a good time- because we were!

I shot Maren and Grants Wedding 2 years ago. Although we have kept in touch since (Maren and I are kindred spirits), it was fun to reminisce about their wedding day with them.











After we finished with this ridiculously beautiful couple, Maren and Grant decided to have a go on the other side of the camera.

They told me to tell them after wards who had the better pictures. Grant vs. Maren. Honestly I can't decide. They both did a superb job, despite having to deal with their ridiculous subject.

I am including some bloopers. These prove I don't belong in front of the camera.

My eye loves Ed.


I know my place.

Your like the color of leaves come Autum.

Lately I have been having a hard time with something.
I am not always sure what my photo style is.
Who am I?
I only know when I feel a photo is what it should be. The photo has a personal legend if you will and I just help it get there. Some may disagree that it shouldn't be this way, but I think that moments and photos speak to me.

Here is the conclusion (if its a conclusion) I came to.

That is why my photographs change. Sometimes I take a picture and I know its a soft, light photo. And other times I know it needs to be a dark, emotional photograph. Sometimes crisp and clear, and sometimes blurry and grainy. I don't really decide. The photograph tells me. Photographs have a life of their own.

Am I crazy?

I feel slightly jealous of those photographers who have a specific coined style. Like these guys, or this wonderful friend of mine.

*song of the day

The church bells are ringing for you.

This is Nick. This was the last time I saw him before he left to move back to New York.
Who builds wooden kayaks? Tara's dad.

I am not sure why Casey thought he needed to make these faces in all pictures.
We had a great time a Utah Lake.
"But Amy Jo... where did you sit? There are only three holes?"
I sat on top, in between Nick and Tara. The paddles me around and I waved like the queen my 10 yr old self thought I was.
I miss having Nick around. I wish goodbyes didn't exist.

These were taken on a fun-shot disposable camera. Coloring= good.

Bree and Ike Wedding to come!

Here are some Diana (120 film) shots of Bree and Ike on their wedding day. Just a little peekeroo of more to come of these two beautiful people who make an even more beautiful couple.

Really good people.

Dear Ed,

How did I land you.
I mean come on.
Look at yourself.
Your my absolute favorite person.

Dear Internet,

I need a place to live. All I ask for is a private room, with nice clean walls and floor. A place where dishes are done and I can do laundry. I would also like a window. And to live with Melodie. Is that too much to ask.

Yesterday my car broke down on the side of the road, in the middle of the freeway's crazy construction, wouldn't start, and it started raining on me as I stood away from the road by a fence. Yet, it was a great day. Let me tell you why.

Melodie woke me up, I brushed my teeth (that was all), and she drove me to get my car from Ed's parents house. I was driving it the shop in Provo I always go to. Long story short my engine started smoking, I pulled over and my car died. Like literally died. I stood about 15 ft away from my car next to a fence near the frontage road. I had no idea what to do, and then two cyclist rode by and stopped to help. One was part owner of Xango and the other the author of the book The Power of Words. Great men, really good people. They saved me, and I walked away with a free tow for my car, a ride home, a book and a potentially awesome photo job.

The tow guy was so nice and so fast. We had great conversations about dogs. All sorts of em'. I walked into Midas (in Orem) and I was greeted by Lenny. Lenny called me by name and I knew I was in safe hands. I love these guys. I have gone to them with all my car needs in the past two years. They are so honest. The most honest. If you want to know how I know this, ask me. I could write a whole post about it. Lenny told me if I didn't have a ride home that his wife would be bringing him lunch soon and could bring me. Or Vernon would be in soon and he could drive me home as well.

They take care of me at Midas.

One time I didn't go to Midas. That oil change damaged me and my car. I have 3 free oil changes at the other place, but I would rather pay and go to Midas to see Lenny and Vernon.

My life is good.

Sincerely,

Amy Jo

Bright blessed day.

Some days I know more then others that someone has a plan for me. That all our plans were written by the same hand.

I knew it today.

Bree and Ike Bridals Part II

Bree loves Ike.
Ike loves Bree.
If this looks somewhat familiar its because you saw their Bridals here.

But here are some pictures I took during their bridal session at the Salt Flats with my Diana F+. I just love my mistakes and Diana's flaws combined. Some how our imperfections make pictures I like almost every. single. time.