I have always been a big fan of staying warm, and this wedding blew that out of the water. The day of Justin and Joni’s wedding was FREEZING. I am not sure how Joni survived in just her dress with wind chill and snow, it was probably one of the coldest days in December last year. Despite the cold, I had a great time 2nd shooting for Julie Parker. She is amazing and I enjoyed the entire day. Enjoy the images!

These photos were taken for the up and coming fashion magazine in Utah. It is called Utah Styleliste. It will be the first fashion magazine printed in Utah. We have a lot of bridal, entertainment, etc. magazines that are printed here…but this will be a fresh, new take on fashion in Utah featuring local talent, designers, boutiques etc. I am thrilled to have been apart of an editorial shoot for the magazine and their first fashion show. Enjoy the photos, and please contact Kristen to sign up for advertising before the first edition is printed! kristen@styleliste.com.

Some of my recent work is being used by the Sonora Grill! Check them out and sign up for the Sonora Club. When you join the Sonora Grill club you will qualify for all of the amazing benefits it offers: a free birthday meal, a free anniversary dessert, special members only promotions, etc. Stop in and tell them hello, and don’t forget to tell them Andrea Hanks Photography sent you!

Hello blog readers! Meet Nathan and Heather. The first time I met them was as they were coming out of the temple on their wedding day. Nathan, Heather and their families traveled all the way from Wyoming for the wedding, and it was great to finally meet them in person. (Thank you Kathy Barton for the referral. You are the bomb!) This is one of the reasons I love working on a referral base, I get to work with the most amazing clients. As for Nathan and Heather? They are definitely in for an adventure together. I have never seen a bride smile so much. EVER. The chemistry between these two was awesome. Talk about sparks! I loved watching them interact, and the funny thing is by the end of the day I felt like I had known them for a really long time. They, as well as their families, are very open, caring and a lot of fun to be with. The day of their wedding the thermometer marked a whopping 17 degrees and it amazed me how fabulous they both looked despite being half frozen. Thank you to both of you for a great day and congratulations on the wedding!

This series of photos were taken for a “self assignment.” I don’t have a lot to say about these photos except I hope to continue my “self assignments” during 2010. It is a way that I can learn a new type of photography, challenge myself and perhaps remember why I love to photograph almost anything.

I did a portrait session of this adorable family last year and then had the awesome privilege to photograph them again this year. I wanted to post this session today because the baby bump you see in the pictures is now gone. Yes…the little one arrived a few days ago. Congratulations!

What do you get when you have two photographers, 3 lights, one camera, 12 degree weather, a darling family and TEN MINUTES? An impromptu photo session in-between jobs and a few cute pictures to send out to family for Christmas cards. Wow….it is amazing that anything turned out! I have to give Jon and Lori props though, because they are also in the photo biz so they were great at posing on their own while I got the attention of little missy! To see behind the scenes at this shoot watch this clip.

I love it when families work on details of the shoot with me beforehand. Things like wardrobe, hair accessories, tights, shoes, sweaters, hair, makeup and selecting the location of the shoot make A HUGE difference in the outcome of the photos. Meet the Shearer Family. They were a perfect example of one of those families that prepared well in advance and they have gorgeous pictures to show for it. (Not to mention the kiddos are so freaking cute, plus they picked a pretty cool photographer too.) Next time you book a shoot, whether it be a wedding, family, or senior session please take the time to plan the details in advance. I am good, but lets face it…I am not THAT good! :0)

Here are some photos that I took of The Sold By An Angel Real Estate Team. These photos are going to be used for their business cards, marketing materials and website. These ladies have a selling average of about two homes per week. That is unheard of! I am so lucky to be able to work with them both through my photography and also with my future real estate needs. To see behind the scenes footage of the shoot, go here.

This is just a brief sampling of photos from Melissa and Tim's wedding in August. To see more great photos from their wedding check out my Photography Facebook page. Melissa and Tim were a lot of fun to photograph and had me laughing the entire day. Their family was awesome too. It was a day filled with energy. The marriage took place in the Bountiful Temple with the reception at Atrium Weddings at the Western Garden Center in Sandy. Weddings like this make me really, really, like what I do. Thanks Dean and Clark Family.