love shoot ~ ashley & karl

I really loved this photo shoot.  Mostly because Ashley and Karl have the sweetest love story. He's from New Zealand, she's from Utah.  They've known each other for years, but timing wasn't quite right.  And then it was.  The only problem was that Karl was back in New Zealand and Ashley was here in Utah.  So he proposed with a video that also included a ring.  She said yes.

That was in April, and now it's November and they just barely reunited.  That's right, they haven't even seen each other face to face since their engagement.  Talk about longing and pining.  I was fortunate to have a photo session with these two love birds just two days after their reunion.  All that missing one another certainly made for a great photo shoot.  And of course they're the sweetest together, not to mention beautiful.  I just have a feeling about these two.  It's the real deal.

Originally, Ashley wanted something with trees, and leaves, and grass.  Well, we sort of had an incredible dumping of snow the weekend the photo shoot was planned, but I think it worked out fine.  The whole winter wonderland theme was quite beautiful, and the 29 degree temperature made for some great cuddling opportunities.  I also took some pictures of the couple with Ashley's son.  Such a sweet little family.  No matter that I couldn't feel my fingers afterward.  Totally worth it.

the maiuri family ~ beus pond

It was simply delightful to spend an hour with the Maiuri family.  They are such a warm and loving family, I felt truly fortunate to photograph them.  

We spent our time at Beus Pond in Ogden.  This location is quite ordinary for most of the year, but come fall, it is breathtaking with all of the autumn foliage.  It all added up to a beautiful day with a very beautiful family.

the little family ~ birdsong trail, ogden ut