Danica and Mike

This photo shoot almost didn't happen because of snow. Snowflakes look better on video than on photo because they freeze in front of eyes and stuff. Anyway we had a great time. Mike is a hockey player and Danica holds her own on the ice so we hit Merlin Olsen Ice Rink which has been open lately. It is such a sweet rink. I need to get some skates. Enjoy the pics.

USU Bridal Faire Giveaway

Welcome to this years USU Bridal Faire Giveaway!! Make sure to bookmark this page because in the upcoming weeks and months we are going to be posting a lot of new material as well as giving away gifts and photographic advice (lighting, location, etc...) to create the most favorable conditions for photographing your own wedding day. If you need to contact me at anytime please email me at sageworld@gmail.com , visit my website at www.iamcasey.com or call me at 801-979-0161. I encourage questions so don't be shy.

The prizes this year are:
1) Custom Engagement guest sign in book. This has been wildly popular and is valued at $150. We design the album and it is bound in a hardback coffee table album like something you would see at Borders. It is timeless! This prize goes to the first ten brides to book a wedding date.
2) In addition the first five brides to book will receive (3) 8x10 fine art prints valued at $135.

I have attached my pricing to the email that I sent out. Please contact us with any questions.
Brides are booking early so contact us soon. We look forward to hearing from you!!

Thanks, Casey

Any guesses?

I do not often take time to intentionally photograph landscapes. Anything I show you is usually something that happens when I am shooting portraits of people and see something that needs photographed. Often I forget that I even took the shot and then stumble upon it later. This is the case with this photograph that I took with a couple last fall. Occasionally I am going to post some of these images and give out free stuff for anyone who can guess where I took it. The first person to guess this one will receive a complimentary photo session valued at $100.

Stella Bridals

What an amazing photo shoot this was. Stella's mother came out from China in prep for her upcoming wedding and we had a great time. This shoot was in Logan, Ut. Any guesses where?

Ava 6 months

Some of you may remember a post I did 6 months ago on Ava when she was a newborn. Today we did her 6 month photos and she is darling. These were done in my studio (aka, living room and kitchen). I told Melissa, her mom, that I am going to offer a special for January and February for anyone who wants baby or kid portraits on location or at my studio. I will extend that offer to anyone.The special is $250 (for up to three kids) for a session and a CD with the images. If you are out of town pricing will vary. The sessions last about 30-45 minutes depending. Note: Clothing plays a large part in the quality of the portrait and adds a lot of character so take thought of what to wear. Call for availability at 801-979-0161.







Some of you may remember a post I did 6 months ago on Ava when she was a newborn. Today we did her 6 month photos and she is darling. These were done in my studio (aka, living room and kitchen). I told Melissa, her mom, that I am going to offer a special for January and February for anyone who wants baby or kid portraits on location or at my studio. I will extend that offer to anyone.The special is $250 (for up to three kids) for a session and a CD with the images. If you are out of town pricing will vary. The sessions last about 30-45 minutes depending. Notice that clothing plays a large part in the quality of the portrait and adds a lot of character so take thought of what to wear. Call for availability at 801-979-0161.

Savannah and Daniel

I did a photo shoot with Savannah some 4-5 years ago and like many of my clients she quickly became a lifetime friend of the family. She called almost immediately after she got engaged and that is truly an honor when someone says they have been waiting to use you as a photographer. I am honored. We will be shooting the wedding at the end of March in Chicago. This is an energetic couple. I don't have to do much work, they do all the work and I just photograph.

The above photo has a story behind it. Daniel forgot to bring a tie for some more formal shots so we went looking for a shop with ties downtown Salt Lake. I remembered a conversation with a man I had on an elevator around 7 years ago. I served an LDS mission in Italy and for some reason I figured he was Italian and we had a small conversation in which he mentioned that he owned the men's clothing store to the east of the SLC Temple. He was super nice. So on Saturday I said "Why don't we go to that little Italian store named Moda Italia?" I guessed that ties might cost $30 or something. So we enter to this warm Italian smile and he was so helpful and nice. Savannah used the dressing room to change and came out and Tony (store owner) was helping Savannah find a tie that matched her blouse. Daniel went to change and as we were walking to pay for the tie Savannah and I looked at the price tag, $135 for the chosen tie. We looked at each other in complete shock. I don't know ties could cost so much. I thought an expensive tie was $30. We were in too deep to pull out now. So Savannah and I said we had better wait for Daniel cause he had the deep pockets. We told him how much it was but Tony was picking up on the fact that we had no idea a tie would cost so much so he said he would let us name our price. Daniel says, "$30". Tony about fell off his chair, "Whata are youa kiddinga mea?" he says in a thick Italian accent. Daniel then says, "$45". Tony is still in amazement. He says," I am nota kidding with you when Ia tella you that I paid more than that just to get it here." Feeling partly responsible I leaned over and told Daniel that I would pay half. Tony settled on a price close to half of the price of the tie and mentioned under his breath that he felt ashamed because he has never sold a tie for so little. He made sure we knew that everything in the store was imported from Italy and was top of the line. I wandered around the room and was now aware of all the price tags in the room. The average suit coat sold for $950. I have bought cars for less than that. Come to think of it I have bought cars less than the cost of that tie. Nonetheless, it was a great adventure and Tony calmed down after Savannah put her arm around him. Italians just need a little love.

Long time friends, the Sorensens

Ira, Devon and Alexa. Hansome family!


It may look warm but it was a little chilly. Alexa did awesome in the chilly weather. She didn't complain once, at least that I heard. She had a black outfit on and when she put on this little dress her personality was enhanced ten fold.

Thanksgiving

Some pics of my kids and my cousin's kids at Michael and Jeannie's. Good times!

Jack's encounter with an Escalator

We took the kids to the Church history museum a few days ago and Jack had never been on an escalator at least that he recalled. He was scared out of his mind. He finally decided to get on and when we got to the top every kid's worst nightmare happened. His shoelace got caught and was sucking his shoe into the stairs. I saved him from going to wherever kids go when they get sucked into one of those things but he was terrified. He sat there and stared at the escalator for at least 10 minutes. We went away for a minute and I turned around and he had gone back to stare a little longer. It was hilarious. All I had was my cell phone camera but it was better than nothing.

Moulton Family

This little girl was so cute and well behaved. Cute family!!

Logan Temple

Last night I was shooting some bridals for Caroline. They turned out great and I wish I could show them to you but you will have to wait till after the wedding. I am forbidden to permit the groom to see them. So we will have to make do with just one image that I got last night of the Logan Temple.
The lighting was fantastic. When I was in college I worked at the Logan temple on the grounds crew for some three years. I enjoyed my experience there very much and still am very close to the crew. They are a fun bunch. My good friend Lance Thurston decided to join the Army while we were working together raking leaves. He is a great man and I believe he is currently in Afganistan. He has been in Iraq already. I hope he is doing well. Anyway, I thought this was a good shot.

Hallow's Eve

My Mother-in-Law commented today that we didn't bring our kids over on Halloween to see their costumes. I told her they were dressed in the same outfits they are every other day, princess attire. Maddi eats, sleeps and drinks the Little Mermaid. She has been Ariel everyday for the last two years. Sami alternates princesses. Jack was a one time Lion who was unafraid to walk into just about every house we knocked on and without hesitation head for the kitchen or to greet the family dog. We had to pull him out of more than one home. We scored big though, big!! This is the best year for candy I have seen since 87'. Sami had to empty one bucket so she kid get a refill. We scored some full size candy bars and even some $5 McDonald gift certificates after getting pulled into an elderely woman's house to chat in her living room for 25 minutes. She was wonderful! My wife and I talked about her after because she was so cool. I said, "Who is going to replace these old belles?" We both agreed that there are so many amazing young people but that the World War 2 generation is leaving some huge shoes to fill. So I leave you with a challenge, hug a grandparent this week.

Mark and Hillarie Wedding

If you haven't noticed I haven't been posting much lately. I have been so busy this time of year that I haven't had time to do much of anything outside of essentials. So it has been a while since I shot Mark and Hillarie's wedding but I am now posting some images cause I have some time to breathe. There were plenty of kids running around to take pictures of at this wedding. I think the Wests had like 21 grandkids or something like that. Both incredible families and I am glad I had the priviledge of being a part of this, thanks.