MOUNTAIN ELOPEMENT, UTAH

This was modest and so beautiful, Luke and Shannon were very clear on their vision and how intimmate their elopement wated to be. Loved her dress, bouquet and a gorgoeus peaceful location in the Utah mountains.

FALL MOUNTAINS, UTAH

Romantic shoot celebrating a one year anniversary. All my best to Marcos and Taylor.

Suggested song “Telepatía” - Kali Uchis.

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Breakfast with the newly weds in their first home.

Stay alive by Jose Gonzalez

BRIDAL EDITORIAL HOME

Intimate and Moody set up were only appropriate for this beautiful florals. Suggested song “How Deep is Your Love” by Bee Gees.

Floral Designer : @ivoryandelmdesignco and @thepottedpansy

Dress: @maggiesotterodesigns

Makeup: @marisarosemph

Silk: @honeysilksco

Model: Mercedes Nyland

Featured in Utah Valley Bride.

WEDDING AT 5TH FLOOR, UT

Fun and intimate wedding, Addison and Travis were so chill and easy to photograph, both give a really calm and cool vibe. Plus, they look fantastic with their outfits.

Suggested song “If you could read my mind” by Gordon Lightfoot.

Venue: The fifth Floor

Dress: Asos Bridal

Ring: Heidi Gibson Designs

Bouquet: Jimmy’s Florals

Make Up: Alexis George

Hair: Sheala Carmignani

Wedding planner: Her sweet sweet mom

Custom double rocker: by her dad, Chad Jones

Balloon arch on photo : @locally_twisted

Cake/desserts: sweet cravings by Marcia

Food: Union Grill

SUNFLOWER FIELD, UTAH

Back on my Blog with this beautiful shoot in a sunflower field in Utah. Christian and Silvia once again were super fun to shoot with.

WEDDING QUERETARO, MEXICO

Viri and Ricardo’s wedding was next level, it was such a bliss from start to end. The amazing Venue, beautiful ceremony, neon lights, incredible food, smoke bombs, great music, mariachis and even some fireworks by the end.

This was my third time in Mexico, but first time in Queretaro, a colorful city with a ton of colonial architecture.

Dress: Purchased in @bodabridal
MUA: andreaaragonstudio
Groom: Boss
Groom Shoes: allenedmonds
Bouquet: floweriize
Wedding Coordinator: Mayela Reigosa
Venue and Food: Hacienda San Miguel Queretaro
Cake: @piccolococo
Music: @stradaeventos

FORMALS IN MÉXICO CITY

Such an honor to work with Viri and Ricardo for their engagements in NYC and later in Mexico City for bridals and Temple Ceremony. Mexico City is such a wonderful place to take pictures, we started in this little neighborhood with colonial architecture and then follow to the magnificent Chapultepec Park in the heart of Mexico City. Mexico Temple is such a statement to Mexico’s History, beautiful landmark.

Dress: Purchased in @bodabridal
MUA: andreaaragonstudio
Groom: Boss
Groom Shoes: allenedmonds
Bouquet: floweriizeGroom
Location: Barrio Roma, Parque Chapultepec, LDS Temple.

MOTHER'S DAY COMPILATION

Compilation for Mother’s Day. Maternity, mother and daughter, grandmothers, all generations.

What’s the best advice your mom has given you?

CHICAGO DOWNTOWN

This was the third time for me doing this tour, I just love the city of Chicago. Seeing it through my lens with Gabo and Jada was so much fun. We had a moody day with a bit of rain, despise that, we visited some of the landmarks of the city and, made a quick stop to get some burgers! I hope you can get a vibe of one of my favorite cities in USA.

Suggested song “Sweet Creature” by Harry Styles.

EDITORIAL HISTORICAL SLC, UT

I was called to this project a day earlier everything was cooked. I was so excited to work with this fabulous team of models and stylist. Alejandra has worked with magazines plus she owns her own line of clothe.

We have many different looks and by the end of the set I got some shots of the faces of Free 2 Luv non-profit organization whose premise is to stand up to bullying among other things .

Models:

Miah (Aerialist/cirque performer).

Journey (Model/actress/dancer)

Chris (SAG actor/model)

Blake (Actor/Model)

Brianda (Model)

Stylist: Alejandra Villalobos.

www.free2luv.org

ELOPEMENT IN SALT FLATS, UT

My best friend eloped! Chill people, this was last December, pre covid-19.

Victor and Heidi planned something intimate in one of the most beautiful places in Utah. I photograph most of it and my good friend Tache photographed while I perform the ceremony. This was literally me being a sort of wedding planner. I definitely value so much wedding planners, floral designers, officials, catering and decoration.

The ceremony was so special and unique, unforgettable moments for life.

Suggested song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” version of Kina Grannis.

“The love of my life and I decided to do away with a formal ceremony. Some may ask why. Simply put, when you know that you’re meant for each other, you move forward. The rest of the world can wait. Eloping was our way of celebrating our love in a simple, elegant and more than anything — the most memorable way. Fairytale ceremonies can also be elopements and it allowed us to celebrate our love in two parts: the first, for us and our closest friends and loved ones, and the second for everyone else who desired to celebrate our love.”

- Heidi C.

Dress: Asos.

Floral Design and Decoration: Victor Soto-seguel y Ricardo Quintana, my friend and I dared to do this.

Bouquet: Yours and only Ricardo Quintana, probably not gonna do it again. I’ll have to credit all the floral designers I’ve worked with, their tips and tricks to pull this off.

Cake: Sofia’s Cake, one of the best in Utah.

Triangle: Alejandro Alonso.

Location: Salt Flats, Utah.

FORMALS DEAD HORSE POINT, UT

It was so much fun to go to Dead Horse Point with Summer and Bobbie, it wasn’t just about posing in front of the camera in an epic place. It was about them, their story and how well we bonded and share. Road trips to shoot somewhere meaningful or epic are a whole experience that I love having with my clients.

Bobbie for the first time in years wore a dress, that made me feel so honored and humble to document that moment. The only think I wanted for this shoot was empowered their love, using this majestic views. By the end of it, we got those beautiful blues and pinks that I love so much and, brought some real intimate moments.

Suggested song “Barefoot in the Park” by James Blake and Rosalia.

“A ray of God fell in your eyes and it melted my heart.”

COUPLE BOUDOIR HOME

More shoots like this! I am here for passionate couple that feel comfortable with each other and want that feeling captured in pictures.

TJ and Kelsi were super in the “moment,” that allowed me to made some very cozy and intimate shots.

Suggested song for this shoot “Senorita” by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendez.

WEDDING TACCOA FALLS, GA

Chris and Nadia contacted me over my website, one of those consultations that you have no idea how they got to you but, I’m so glad they did! They are all located all the way to Georgia and even better they wanted to get married in Taccoa Falls, one of the prettiest venues I’ve photograpahed.

Both are just this very cool individuals, so chill and in love with each other. Plus the guests were a whole other level.

Suggested song for this set “No one” by Alicia Kiss.

Venue: Gate Cottage at Taccoa Falls.

Wedding Dress: @wtoowatters

Chairs and Flowers: I do Pews rentals #downtownflorist.

Cake: cakesmith

BROOKLYN SUNRISE, NYC

I met Ricardo a couple of years ago, I took his graduation pictures for BYU . After that, we didn’t really keep in touch, until last year that I needed some shelter for some nights that I couldn’t find an affordable place to stay in NYC for a couple nights. Ricardo DM me over instagram offering his place for me to stay. At that time I was meeting a friend and shooting for New York fashion week, plus, I had a super important meeting with clients for another wedding in NYC. He was a lifesaver, we got to talk more about his work and life. He mentioned his girlfriend back then and, tells me that we might be talking in the future for engagement pictures and possibly the wedding.

When he finally got engage, btw,the guys got engage in Santorini … Yep. Ricardo contacted me for engagement pictures in NYC, I was so excited to travel over there again and have a half day experience with them in this beautiful city.

We decided to start at sunrise in the Dumbo area in Brooklyn and then in the Brooklyn bridge. After that, we finished the shoot in the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, both iconic and beautiful locations.

Last year, I finally had the chance to really get into phot-shoots who were not so much about the 1-2 hours shoot. Furthermore, is about the experience, experiencing the location, telling a story and making my clients comfortable enough to feel themselves. The day before this shoot, we went out shopping and picked their outfits and were able to familiarize with each other, plus talking about styling in a way that wasn’t intimidating but can help you feel more confident.

COLONIAL HOUSE SANTIAGO, CH

Met this fabulous human being last time I went to Santiago, Chile. This french men was a delight to work with, you can see him everywhere in ads in Chile and, in a popular music video. We were suppose to do a couple editorials but the other model never came. So, naturally we came up with a concept of waiting and being stood up.

Suggested song for this post “Visions of Gideon” by Sufjan Stevens.

Location: Patio de la casa de Cousino y Museo Militar en Chile.

Assistant: Sebastian Jara.

Model: Sebastien Betsch.

UTAH LAKE SUNSET/TWILIGHT

Pure magic, especially when you are shooting with your regulars. I have been photographing Kimi and Nate for years now and, is always fun to catch up with them.

The sunset was unreal and as you know if I’ve shot with you, I love that blue or in this case pink/purple light after sunset.

Suggested song, “This must be the place” version Iron and Wine, Ben Bridwell.

MODERN SHANGHAI, CHINA

A Fantastic sunset in the city ending with one of the most beautiful skylines I’ve ever seen plus, the gorgoeus Helena and Yegor. We started with a view of the Art Museum of China and then went to the famous Bund in the core of the city of Shanghai.

Suggested song for this post is “Electric Love” by Borns.

GAY INDIAN WEDDING, CHICAGO

Finally I get to post this amazing wedding full of color and incredible outfits. Only the Grooms had six outfit changes, YES, six outfit changes.

I was so fortunate to have been contacted by Colin and Andrew for their wedding Indian style in Chicago, a very cool mix of cultures from Indian - American traditions. It was so great working with them and feel instantly welcome by everyone, I met so many fun and cool people during that great weekend in Chicago. Below, there is a description of Friday and Saturday, Sunday we did groom pictures in downtown Chicago.

Suggested song for this post Banno re banno meri chali Sasural Ko.

Haldi/Roce - is a fun ceremony in which a paste of ”Haldi” i.e. turmeric having medicinal values (antiseptic and cosmetic properties), sandalwood paste and, coconut milk (representing the holy spirit and also used to get glow on the face) is applied on the groom’s face and body.

Mehndi (Henna) - On the previous evening of the wedding Henna is applied on the hands and feet of the couple. Henna is a powerful medicinal herb that can prevent stress as it cools the body and keeps the nerves from becoming tense.

Alma che Jevon – Vegetarian lunch that begins with prayer and thanksgiving. Remembering the departed souls and asking for peace at home and blessing from the elders in the family. Served with a desert called Von (made from lentils /tapioca balls/cashew nuts) made specially for the meal. Food is served on banana leaf or dried leaf plate.

Sangeet - Night before the wedding to drink, lots of dance! This was so much fun, I learn some moves and marveled by the groom’s talented friends.

Saturday

Wedding ceremony – customized wedding ceremony - Entry of groom with lamps, then a readings from scriptures and blessing from parents taking vows and pheras (seven rounds around fire).

Formal Reception - dinner, speeches and dance.

Venue Friday: Colin and Andrew’s place and Rose Banquets.

Venue Saturday: Mantra Restaurant and Columbus Park Refectory.

Outfits: Indian, Pune India. Tuxedo Tailor in Mumbai India.

Published in Wedding Wire India, Chicago Wedding Blog, Humans of Bombay among others.