Jodi + Jayden • Anniversary

Colorado is seriously one of my favorite places. It's where my mom's family is from and it seems to be a mutual place of meeting. I knew Jacob and I would be traveling there for Thanksgiving, so I started mentioning it to my sister in hopes that she and Jayden would join. And thank goodness they did because it gave us the chance to have one epic anniversary session on the Monument. After shooting Kaden + Keely's Proposal I knew Jodi and Jayden's Anniversary session had to be up there too. Surprisingly it was a chilly night when we shot so I was wrapped up in my dad's coat most the session. 

Jodi purchased her dress from a boutique in Utah called Sew Trendy. Jodi said her customer service was AMAZING! She ended up adding some fabric to get the look Jodi wanted and she did it free of charge! And can we talk about how amazing this dress looks on Jodi?! Seriously, she is a model in anything she wears, but this has to be one of my favorite things next to her lace wedding dress. 

Anniversary sessions get to me. I love cerebrating love, especially when it has blossomed over the years. And when we're celebrating new life coming, it makes it all that much better. Jodi and Jayden will be giving my side of the family a niece and I cannot express how excited I am! In less than 2 months I will be meeting my new niece. For now, enjoy the best of the best maternity shots of Jodi and Jayden. :) 

Wyatt Meng • Rigby Senior

The Meng family is one of those awesome families of all boys. They are some of the craziest and most adventurous guys I've ever met! And I've had the opportunity to photograph Riley's and Krystyn's Engagements and Wedding, Zach's Senior Photos, and now Wyatt's Senior Photos. When I talked to Wyatt about his session, I wanted Maddi there to get those real smiles out of him, and it totally worked!

We started at 7am at the Rigby Football field for some full shots and to get a few up in the stands. It was only 32 degrees with insane wind too. Luckily we moved to downtown Rigby where we were blocked from the cold. Our last spot was up in Kelly Canyon, one of my favorite locations. 

The colors in Kelly Canyon were just starting to change which is one of my favorite looks! I love being able to have a summer look in one area with a fall look in another. Enjoy my favorites of this handsome Senior. I'm excited for all that's in store for you, Wyatt! 

And here are some of the outtakes from Wyatt's session. 

Dear Jacob

Dear Jacob,

I still remember running down my apartment stairs and there you were, standing in a blue plaid shirt, jeans, and your skate shoes with the biggest grin on your face. You opened every door, laughed at my dumb jokes and made me feel important, like I was already at the top of your priority list. And then you pulled out your guitar and I melted. You sang your original songs and Hear You Me and I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. 

Four years later you still make me feel important, like going to Deepwater Horizon late last night even though you had an early morning today. And I still get the butterflies that come along with it. You never cease to amazing me with the selflessness you show when friends call at 1am to ask for help fixing a car and you do it without hesitation, the talents you pick up within just one day, and the patience and support you have with me and my big dreams. 

Thanks for always cooking the meat in our house, driving blizzard conditions to get me to sessions, getting me Wendy's Chili whenever I have a cold, forcing me to be quiet about my gifts so we actually have surprises for Christmas morning, but most of all, supporting me in my business. JayCee Photography would be nothing without you behind the scenes. 
Happy Four Year Anniversary. 
I love you most,
Jay