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    Thanks for stopping by my blog, where I post my latest shoots and the shots I love. It's obvious that I love photography, so here's a few things about me you may, or may not, want to know:
    1. I own more shoes than can fit in my closet. A resolution to this exasperating problem is in seasonal totes. I have a set of summer shoes and a set of winter shoes. If I published the number of pairs I actually own, my hubby might just divorce me. Just know it's enough to kill a small goat if I piled every pair on top of his body.
    2. I teach aerobics. Sometimes I see people at the grocery store or at the Walmart and I wonder how I know them. I either met them at their cousin's wedding, or they look drastically different fully clothed. Most likely it's the latter scenario.
    3. I have an addiction to Diet Coke...but I'm working on breaking it.

February 7, 2012

Jon and Melissa | Utah Wedding Photography

Melissa and Jon met at BYU. Both are brilliant Accounting students and once they realized how much they had in common they fell in love. They wedding took place at Mt. Timpanogos LDS temple and their reception was at the always beautiful Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

I’m so impressed with these two, I can’t say enough about them. They were so easy to work with and both were willing to brave the cold for my classic, “I promise you guys, just a few more shots.” Alright, even I know that’s a full on liar-face lie! It’s just sometimes I get caught up in the beauty of the dress and the day that I don’t want to stop shooting. And believe me, there were so many things I loved about Jon and Melissa’s wedding day. The sun was out and the sky was a brilliant blue…even if the weather was a balmy 19 degrees! For Utah wedding photography, that’s a cold day and as a wedding photographer, I’ve had my share of the cold. But I didn’t feel it so much on their wedding day because I was having so much fun with their bridal party. Jon and Melissa’s family and friends are a HOOT!

By the end of the day I was so sad to say goodbye to the families that came to the wedding and I was even sadder to see those two leave on their honeymoon. It was amazing to work with them and their super awesome and ridiculously talented family. (Melissa’s sister sang at the reception and her voice was stunning.)

Thanks Melissa and Jon for letting me share your day!

Here’s a few of my favorite images.

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February 1, 2012

Class Availability | PHOTO 101

I have openings in the February Weekday class! It starts this Thursday and runs every Thursday from 6:00-7:30pm. If you want to take one of these last minute spots, email me at erinsummerill(at)hotmail.com

Tuition: $175 (Once the full tuition is received by check or paypal your seat will be held. If you wish to pay by paypal, email me at erinsummerill(at)hotmail.com for a paypal request)

Where: Classes are held at my home in Pleasant Grove. An address will be given to you through email.

What: A photo class that covers all the basics of shooting manual with a DSLR camera. Click on the image below to find out more!

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January 28, 2012

inspiring.

On any given day I can look at my list of To-Do’s and feel utterly overwhelmed. When I sit and think of where I want to be ten years from now, I like to dream big. Go big or Go Home. Right? But sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel. Life is hard. And accomplishing any goal takes a certain amount of work that sometimes…just sometimes I feel like I’m not willing to give. I know, pathetic much?

But then I get to snap shots of someone so completely inspiring that it makes me shake my lazy bone and get to work. Thanks Dance Showcase for having me capture your girls at work. They reminded me that whatever the goal, it can be accomplished with enough hard work!

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. . . . Explore. Dream.”
Mark Twain

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Emilee - January 28, 2012 - 2:08 am

I love this.

Janneke - January 30, 2012 - 2:49 am

So true, Erin! It does take hard work to make your dreams come true. Maybe that’s why so many people give up. They’re not willing to put forth the effort. I for one think you do AMAZING work. Don’t give up on your dreams and goals — you can totally do it.

January 24, 2012

Breckyn.

It’s not often that I take pictures of newborns. But, I shot Brittany and Stephen’s wedding a few years ago. And when they called to see if I would shoot newborn pictures of their baby, I couldn’t turn them down. It was fun for me to play around with a side of photography that I don’t often do. Mostly I stick to Utah wedding photography because as a photographer, that is my passion and it’s what I do best. But in January when the weather is frigid, I’ll admit that it’s super nice to get cozy in my small in-house studio and snuggle with a newborn.

Thanks Brittany and Stephen!

Here’s baby Breckyn.

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January 23, 2012

Jon and Melissa | Utah Destination Wedding…Sneak Peek!

I’m dying over these photos. I’ve been editing them and absolutely loving them. I’m almost finished, but I just wanted to throw up this quick sneak peek of what’s to come. This December wedding at Mt. Timpanogos LDS temple in Utah was one of my favorite shoots of last year. The sun was shining and the clouds were picturesque…and the couple…well, they are STUNNING. Here are just a few favorites!

Happy Monday! Luv, erin

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Mary Lou - January 23, 2012 - 6:55 pm

Sheer Elegance. These take my breath away! Phenomenal photography Erin!

Liz - January 23, 2012 - 9:11 pm

Beautiful work Erin! Oh what I would give to second shoot with you! Great job!

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Erin Summerill is a Utah County based wedding photographer, that specializes in LDS weddings, bridals, and engagment photography. She also shoots senior portraits and services, Alpine, American Fork, Highland, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Orem, Provo, Saratoga Springs, and Salt Lake County. | ProPhoto WordPress Blog by NetRivet Sites

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