Oh wow! This post has been a long time coming. Partly because I was catching up, and partly because I wanted the images to be just right for Brittney. I love her! Brittney and Jaxon used to live here in Washington. I remember the very first time I met Britt. It was at a girls night, we were all chowing down on all the food each person brought and there were about 15 of us all sitting around chatting. The noise was hitting deafening levels, as all of us were having our own little conversations in groups of 2 or 3…..or 5- and that’s my first impression of Brittney! I came in my sweat pants and t shirt because our girls nights always last until early hours in the morning AND I was pregnant and had morning sickness ALL the time. Brittney was dressed, and gorgeous, make up and all. That pretty much sums up what Britt looks like all the time- Gorgeous and put together.
Let me tell you a few things about this lovely lady. She’s GORGEOUS, glamorous, an expert on make-up application, a fabulous mother, and freaking hilarious. Brittney ALWAYS says what’s on her mind and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. She’s also one of the strongest women I knew….and I’m not talking about strength, I’m talking about, she takes situations in her life, and works for what she wants. She has faith and patience that I don’t think many of us will ever know. And lastly she’s an amazing mother. To say that Brittney is a wonder woman would be an understatement. We also share some crazy background things, so it was just easy to be friends with her! We both managed the same Victoria’s Secret store, just a few years a part, and we both have worked for Clinique (she still does).
When Jaxon- Brittney’s other half, got out of the Navy, they moved to Georgia and now Britt lives ALL the way across the country! We miss her so much here, but she’s made a pretty great life for herself there and is SO happy. Thank goodness for Facebook, flights and events where we can meet up during the year. Recently Brittney and Jaxon were sealed with their children in the Draper, Utah LDS Temple. The day before, we did a few portraits at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. It was just a great weekend, and I was so happy to be able to be there with friends to celebrate this happy day for them. On Saturday, all of us girls got back together for shopping and food and it was like we’d never been a part. Hopefully we can connect like that at least once a year.
Now…since I’ve written a book, I’m going to post the pictures that Brittney has been patiently waiting for. She had a great dinner for close friends and family to celebrate their milestone at LaCaille in Sandy, UT. This place is just amazing. The grounds are beautiful, and the peacocks abound! Enjoy……
Brittney and Jaxon, I am SO proud of you guys. You are definitely great examples of what love is. It’s not always easy, it’s a lot of hard work, but it can be so rewarding right? You have a beautiful family, and I’m so honored to call you friends! Miss you guys!
♥Katie
Thursday, Brittney and Jaxon visited the Salt Lake Temple. After their session we did some quick portraits there for them…..
Then on Friday, we met at the Draper, Utah Temple and they were sealed as a family for time and all eternity. I’ve never been to the Draper Temple and it was beautiful with a amazing view of the valley!
so special that their kids could be there with them!
this photo makes me SO happy! Brittany looks so happy here and it almost makes me tear up a little.
then off to LaCaille we went. I can’t explain how beautiful it was there and it was SO Brittney, she definitely chose a place to celebrate that reflects them. Do you see her “TO DIE FOR DRESS”? Yep, she had it imported from France and custom made to her. They added some sleeves and a few other things, but I just love it!
I just love this series…we all know I love artsy things and these make me think art. They’re going to go in my studio!
These next portraits I love! We didn’t get out and away from the party until it was dark outside, but I was so happy we did. We got to do things I’ve never done before and I was just inspired by the lighting and the setting, allowing me to get some portraits that were unique to anything I’d ever done before
I love these stolen moments alone together…..
THIS is the photo for me. Doesn’t she look like she should be gracing the pages of a fashion magazine?
and finally the end of the night. These were inspired from my good friend Simon Revill in England! He does some amazing work with lamp posts and night time, so when I saw this I thought of him…..
For those of you who are photographers, all these outdoor shots were taken with a Nikon D700 and all natural and available light. No flash was used at all. I bumped up the ISO and used the lighting that was on the grounds. Definitely a challenge, but I couldn’t be happier with the results and I’m adjusting nicely to Nikon Happy weekend!
by Katie
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