We're Melissa & Joseph
Welcome to our blog! As wedding and portrait photographers for Salt Lake, Utah County, and beyond, we get to meet incredible people and see spectacular sights. We invite you to sit back, relax, and let us show you the people and places that make us proud to call Utah our home!
Looking for something to do besides dinner and a movie? Whether you’ve just met or you’ve been dating for a while, these ideas will help you two get to know each other better. (And maybe help you get your relationship to the next level!) Utah County has great dating locations whatever your interests or if […]
Are you a fan of trains or have a fan in your family? Then a trip to Golden Spike National Park is a must! Located just 1.5 hours northwest of Salt Lake City, it’s an easy trip to make in one day. The park includes driving and hiking tours, reenactments, engine house tours and other […]
Classic Natural Light Photography Studios in Salt Lake City Booking a studio can take some of the variables out of planning your photography sessions, especially in a place with mercurial weather like Salt Lake City. While summer (sunny & hot) and winter (snowy & cold) are somewhat reliable, spring and fall can be anything from […]
Photo studios are a fantastic option for family portraits! It’s really nice to know that you won’t have to postpone your family session due to weather conditions. It’s also great to know that you (and your kids) won’t feel too hot or too cold while having your portraits taken. If you have little kids you’ll […]
Lily’s mom, Kerri, and I have known each other for over 20 years! Their whole, extended family is a kind, tight-knit group. I was excited to learn Lily was graduating from Pleasant Grove High School, and really excited that Kerri wanted me to take Lily’s senior-year photos! Portraits for an Amazing Pleasant Grove High School […]
If you haven’t been to the Little Sahara Sand Dunes in Nephi, you’re missing out! It’s one of the most interesting and unique places to go in Utah. Standing on top of a dune with sand as far as the eye can see, you may forget that you haven’t left the state. A Gorgeous Portrait […]
Toddlers are amazing! They are adorably enthusiastic about everything and have an endless supply of energy…until they don’t. One minute they’re running around wanting to show you everything they see. Then all of a sudden, they’re tired and want their stroller. This can make entertaining them a challenge. If you’re looking for a few new […]
Isn’t spring wonderful? The sun is out and the snow has (hopefully) melted. You can finally trade your parka for a jacket. Yes!!! What better way to celebrate than to have spring family photos taken? Here are some tips to make your portrait session happy and stress-free! What to Wear Pastels and light-colored neutrals are […]
Engagement photos capture one of the happiest events we want to remember for the rest of our lives. We hang them on our walls at home, place them on our desk at work, make them wallpaper on our favorite devices and send them out to family and friends. To mark your happy event you want […]
The Utah State Capitol is one of the most beautiful parts of Salt Lake City. The grand building, stunning grounds, and surrounding parks are loved by tourists and locals alike. It’s no wonder that people love to have their photos taken there! Here’s what you need to know before you book your family portraits at […]