Red Petal Photography, LLC

NEW BLOG!

2012-01-03T15:05:00.000-08:00

Red Petal Photography now has a new blog! Check it out...

www.redpetalbykara.com

A New Look

2011-09-26T15:16:00.000-07:00

I was getting pretty bored with my old logo so I decided I wanted to hire a fun, creative person to design a new one for me. Jessica with JP Creative was that person! I found her through a fellow photographer, Jessie Alexis. Jessica not only produced several creative logos for me to choose from but she was also very fast and efficient at doing so. She is an amazing graphic designer and I loved working with her. I can't wait to hire her again for future needs. Check out her work here!

My old, boring logo:

And my new, fancy-shmancy logo by JP Creative:

Devin & Krystal. Engagements.

2011-09-23T20:01:00.000-07:00

Love, love, love this shoot!! Devin and Krystal made this shoot so much fun. Their bright clothing colors and bright personalities made for some awesome photos. They are very much in love with one another and may I add they look great kissing each other too? haha. Too much? Well, they do. Not gonna lie.

I was 38 weeks along in my pregnancy when we went out to the Salt Flats to take these photos and boy was it a trip! Although tiring, Devin and Krystal made it more than worth it. I think the pictures speak for themselves. Check em' out!

Trevor & MicKenzie. Formals.

2011-09-23T19:10:00.000-07:00

Alright, now that I have successfully neglected my blog all summer I thought I'd make a come back with this fabulous couple. Trevor and MicKenzie are without a doubt meant for each other. Not only do they both look fabulous but they also have wonderful personalities. MicKenzie wanted to do something a little extra special for Trevor's first time seeing her in her gorgeous wedding gown so she had him blind folded out in the middle of a field which overlooked the temple they were to be married in two weeks later. Trevor was more than anxious to take off the blind fold and see his stunning bride for the first time. MicKenzie walked out to the field and pulled off the cloth. Let's just say Trevor's mouth dropped to the ground. Stunning she was, indeed. It was such a neat moment and I'm so glad I was able to be a part of it to capture those memories for them.

Trent&Carley. Engagements.

2011-07-28T22:13:00.000-07:00

Now that my husband and I have figured out how to work in a newborn into our everyday lives, I figured it was about time to update my blog on all the shoots I have been taking over the past two months. Here is Carley and Trent. I cannot tell you enough how much I love this couple and their family. I shot Carley's sister, Cournteys, wedding last August and I was thrilled when her family approached me again to shoot for Carley and Trents. Just like Courtney and Brett, this couple is super cute and so much fun. They are getting married this Saturday, July 30th, and I can't wait to be there for their beautiful Timpanogos wedding. I have no doubt that their reception will be just as beautiful as Courtney and Brett's was too. This family is so talented and creative!!

Pillow Fight!!

Jamie. Bridals.

2011-05-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

This pretty little lady is getting married tomorrow!! I had a blast shooting Jamie's bridals. It was a very windy day which made for a lot of really cool pictures and Jamie was totally working with it. Jamie is so awesome to work with because she's will to do anything to get the shot, including sitting on rusty stairs in her gorgeous, one of a kind dress. Now that's dedication!

Jamie's sister made the bouquet. Gorgeous, eh? And guess what, she's not even a florist. She only took one class when she was in college. Pretty darn impressive!

Haley. Bridals.

2011-05-11T10:58:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting since March to post Haley's bridal pictures. She wanted to keep her dress a surprise for her big day so I have been anxiously awaiting to post. Haley is the cutest, most sweet girl and I am so happy she chose me to be her photographer.

The day we took her bridals the weather was gloomy and rainy but boy it sure gave us some great diffused lighting.

Doesn't Haley have the most beautiful dark hair you have ever seen??

Amanda. Maternity.

2011-04-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

Amanda is just absolutley stunning, isn't she? Her baby boy or girl (I think she's going to have a boy) is due to arrive on May 5th. Any day now! I can't wait to hold her little bundle of joy. This is Amanda's second child and these photos were taken at 33 weeks along. Can you say cutest pregnant woman in the world?? She looks amazing! She also made this red shirt. Talented!! This baby is one lucky child to have Amanda as a mom. :D Congratulations on your new baby (boy), Amanda!

Jordan&Amy. Wedding.

2011-03-11T22:56:00.000-08:00

Angel. Maternity.

2011-03-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

Is she not the cutest Preggo you've ever seen!? Believe it or not, Angel is nine months pregnant in these photos. She couldn't be more stunning. Baby Miles will be arriving any day now as Angel's due date was just a couple of days ago, March 6th!

To view full gallery click here.

Uncle Burle. Portrait.

2011-03-05T14:50:00.001-08:00

This is my husbands uncle, Burle. We were down in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago shooting some engagements and we stayed with Burle while we were down there. He asked if I would take some photos of him for posterity sake. We got a few of him dressed in his Sunday Best and few with his uniform on. Isn't he a handsome man?? We love you Uncle Burle!!

Military Man. Portrait.

2010-12-17T16:32:00.000-08:00

My big brother, Evan, is home from Basic Training!!!
We love him and missed him SO stinking much!

Andrea & Jordan. Formals.

2010-10-08T10:03:00.001-07:00

Andrea and Jordan are getting married in St. George in just one short week. What a perfect time of year to get married in St. George! This couple is so cute and I had a blast shooting their formals. Andrea has the sweetest laugh and smile.

Congratulations, you guys!

I went with more of a moody/soft edit on a lot of their photos and I love it! I call this my "Secret Garden" shoot. Hope you enjoy!

Courtney&Brett. Wedding.

2010-09-24T11:10:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding! Courtney and Brett are truly one of a kind. Them, along with their families, are the nicest and most sincere people I've had the privilege to meet. They were all so lovely to work with. This day was a long time coming. Courtney and Brett met and dated in high school and afterwords both served full time missions. Shortly after Brett returned home, he proposed and they were married for time and all eternity in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. There's no doubt in my mind that this couple is meant to be together and I am honored that I could be a part of their wedding day to capture the love that they share for one another and their families.

Although the wedding day was a bit windy, Brett and Courtney were lucky to have the perfect temperatures and cloudy skies which disappeared after the family portraits were taken. It made for some wonderful lighting.

Brett served his mission in France and as a result, he developed a sense of style that incorporated those European dress shoes. You know the ones I'm talking about. The elf shoes. I love them!

Courtney's mom designed and created this masterpiece. Along with the help from some family and friends, they created the most beautiful reception I have ever been too and it was in a church gym! Takes a lot of talent to make a gym look as incredible as this reception was.

There wedding colors were Black&White. No accent color. Brave, brave, brave in my opinion, and their results were stunning!

Katie&Eks. Wedding.

2010-09-11T23:32:00.000-07:00

Courtney & Brett. Formals.

2010-08-19T01:56:00.000-07:00

Just by looking at Courtney and Brett from a distance, you can tell how much he adores her. They are the sweetest, happiest, most in love couple and because their love for one another radiates so strongly off of them, they make my job very easy. Capturing their true personalities and the sweet moments they share together was no difficult task. I am looking forward to capturing their special day next weekend!

This location is where Brett Proposed to Courtney. I don't think their formals could have been taken at a better spot :D

I guess this post is kind of a sneak peak because I have not finished editing their whole shoot yet but because I have edited and uploaded most of my favorites, I will consider this their "official formals post". Stay tuned on my website for more of this handsome couple!

To view full gallery click here.

Eks & Katie. Wedding Sneak Peak.

2010-08-14T01:26:00.000-07:00

Katie and Eks had an absolute beautiful bright colored reception. I have no doubt that their wedding day (tomorrow, Aug 14th) will be just as stunning. Stay tuned for more of this cute newlywed couple and their daughter Chloe.

How do you like the vintage look? Thought I'd play around a little : )

Wright. Family.

2010-08-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

The Wrights were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and had a reception so all of their friends and family could join in on the fun. They asked me to take their family photos as the whole family was together. Many live out of town. The Wrights are part of my husbands extended family and I was thrilled when they called me. It was great fun meeting more members of my family. :D

I did a bunch of editing on their main family photo. Check out the before and after on my website by clicking here!

Summer Fun. Family.

2010-07-10T18:22:00.000-07:00

Little B had an exciting day with Grandpa and Uncle Evan. See for yourself :D
(Excuse the diaper. We didn't have a swimsuit for LittleB.)

Katie & Eks. Engagements.

2010-07-09T11:52:00.000-07:00

Katie and Eks are so in love. They were all over each other during the shoot, which made for some great shots. Katie and Eks are very much into going on adventures, exploring the town and finding new places so that is exactly what we did. We found some fun places to shoot and had a blast while doing it. Before the shoot, Eks had joked about having a lama in their pictures but little did he know, I knew where some lamas were! We adventured our way over and got some fun unique pictures. These guys are awesome and I am looking forward to shooting their wedding in August!

AnnaLee & Justin. Wedding.

2010-06-23T08:14:00.000-07:00

AnnaLee and Justin had such a beautiful wedding. The Weather Man called for a storm but when the big day finally arrived, there was nothing but clear blue skies, warm temperatures and little to no wind. The perfect day, if I do say so myself. The Groom, not being a huge fan of standing in front of the camera, stuck it out and did an incredible job for his new wife. Their wedding was a celebration of love and family and I was so honored to be the to captured their happiness.

To veiw full gallery click here.

Liz & KJ. Engagements.

2010-06-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

Liz is a friend of mine from Tokyo. We were in the same stake and seminary class. When I found out she was engaged, I just had to take her engagement photos because I mean look at her, she's gorgeous and together with her fiance, the two of them make a bomb-shell couple. They both have such fun personalities and worked well in front of the camera.

To view full gallery click here.

Michele & Jesse. Wedding.

2010-06-04T01:16:00.000-07:00

They're finally hitched!! Michele and Jesse were married on May 22nd (the best day ever to have an anniversary if I do say so myself.). Although the night before was storming, the sun decided to shine for them on the day of their wedding. It was such a beautiful day. I am so glad I was able to get to know Michele and Jesse and am thrilled to have them as new friends. They are truly the cutest couple and I know without a doubt they are going to have an eternity of happiness together.

To view the full gallery click here.

Michele & Jesse. Wedding.

2010-06-02T23:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak preview of Michele & Jesse's big day. Stay tuned!

AnnaLee is a Bride!

2010-05-26T19:32:00.001-07:00

AnnaLee makes such a beautiful bride! I loved working with her. Michele and their mother came down for the shoot and it made for such a fun evening. They are a beautiful family with amazing personalities. I'm looking forward to shooting her wedding at the Logan temple next week :D

To view the full gallery click here.

Michele&Jesse Engaged!

2010-05-07T21:57:00.000-07:00

Re-Post!

2010-05-07T21:12:00.001-07:00

As I finished editing Michele and Jesse's formals, I decided that I have some new favorites from their shoot. Therefore, I am re-posting! Enjoy!

Red Petal Photography, LLC

NEW BLOG!

A New Look

Devin & Krystal. Engagements.

Trevor & MicKenzie. Formals.

Trent&Carley. Engagements.

Jamie. Bridals.

Haley. Bridals.

Amanda. Maternity.

Jordan&Amy. Wedding.

Angel. Maternity.

Uncle Burle. Portrait.

Military Man. Portrait.

Andrea & Jordan. Formals.

Courtney&Brett. Wedding.

Katie&Eks. Wedding.

Courtney & Brett. Formals.

Eks & Katie. Wedding Sneak Peak.

Wright. Family.

Summer Fun. Family.

Katie & Eks. Engagements.

AnnaLee & Justin. Wedding.

Liz & KJ. Engagements.

Michele & Jesse. Wedding.

Michele & Jesse. Wedding.

AnnaLee is a Bride!

Michele&Jesse Engaged!

Re-Post!

Welcome Spring!

Jesse & Michele's Formals

A Day at the Beach

Justin & Annie

Ingrid

Anthony & Whitney Engaged!

Photowalk Utah 2010!

Krista

Puppy Duke

Preston

St. George Temple at Sunrise

San Diego Temple

Lazy Palms

Nilsson Family Annual Bike Trip

The Carpenters

The Palssons

The Nilssons

Preston and Stella

Jobie