Ghost Town of Bodie California

August 15th, 2015 

Brace yourselves, vacation pictures are coming. 

Andrew and I saved up all summer so we could take our excursion. Can I just say we left with only a couple hundred in our account and actually made it to all the places we meant to go. Granted we got paid a week in to our trip, but holy cow! It was a bit stressful at first. I felt very adventurous, and a risk taker. We were very blessed!  

We stopped in Lake Tahoe to visit my Uncle Tom for the weekend and so I could shoot and explore Mono Lake. We stopped in Bodie first and shot all around, it was very touristy but it was still an interesting place. 

All the people just left over time, they left their belongings, tables set, billiards loaded, bottles on bars etc. It was a very cool ghost town. Most of these shots were through old windows since they won't let the public in. I'm glad we went but I don't think I will go back. It just felt really touristy. 

 

Epilepsy Association of Utah, Camp Neuro Revolution

This wonderful day was full of laughing, new experiences, and challenges. I feel honored to be a part of the camp today even if for a few hours. I met some really amazing kids as well as volunteers who made all this possible. Thank you for letting me in on your day and annoying you with my camera in your faces. I heart you all. 

 

Disclaimer: This is in no way all the pictures, I went through and picked a few out from the day! I will send what I have to the media coordinator and she will use them in the slide show. :D

Provo Freedom Festival 2015

Here are some of my favorites from the fourth of July, Provo is the best place to be if you're ever in Utah over the fourth.  Parade, swimmin, sun kissed, food, fireworks, and family. Best. Day. Ever. 

Events: 

Provo Hot Air Balloon Fest

Night before parade

Parade

Light Painting with the Replogle's 

Utah Valley High School Senior Portraits- Mackenzie and Rochelle

Working with seniors is always my favorite. Because I look like a boring adult and then all of a sudden, I open my mouth and they realize I'm cool and curb the 'tude and have some fun. I love working with any age group, but seniors are secretly my favorite. These girls were beautiful in mind, spirit and body, also they were so sassy!  The first 4 are Mack and the rest are Rochelle. 

Antelope Island

Sometimes you just need to go shooting. I've been working on a concept for my BFA project, and I went to the Great Salt Lake and spent the day at Antelope Island. The hardest thing about BFA is figuring out why you shoot what you shoot. It's not just about pretty well done pictures. There has to be a meaning and connection to your work, and trust me it's harder than it looks. Salt Lake is my go to location, It's a magical place to shoot and I have a real connection with it and it's ancient air. I really love that place.  

Ashley and Sergio, Utah Valley Wedding at Timpanogos Temple and The Joseph Smith Memorial in Salt Lake

I really loved this wedding, I feel like each wedding is special and I'm a part of it, but this family was absolutely wonderful. I'm so happy I was there to share their day! 

Yuma

I love Yuma Arizona, here is some work from that trip! We went to Salvation mountain and the surrounding area's. This was a much needed adventure trip! I have been on so many lately but they have been alone, it was nice to have family and friends along for the ride.