Somehow I've managed to get a week behind on my blog. I have a feeling I wont be able to catch up since my studio special is this week!! But finally, here's a speak at Krista's second bridal location at Thanksgiving Point in their large gardens. I've never been there before. It's beautiful!

Yesterday I took some gorgeous bridal portraits of Krista at Sleepy Ridge where she's going to have her wedding reception. I've never been to this golf course, but I've seen a lot of wedding photos. It's so pretty, both inside and out!

Saturday I photographed Mandy's bridals and David tagged along as well. I love it when the groom joins in on the fun!

This evening I photographed the most gorgeous bridal portraits! Kyle and Sarah were married last month, but Sarah didn't want Kyle to see her dress until the big day. So, we did bridals after! Better late than never :)

Just as promised, here are the rest of the pictures from Nicole's bridals. The orchard looks SO pretty this time of year! I love love love how they turned out! :)

Today I photographed Nicole's bridals. She's a spunky gal, so we came up with some fun locations. Since her main wedding color is pink I couldn't resist this amazing pink wall!!

Today I photographed Kassidy's bridals and I must say, we got some STUNNING shots!

During Amanda's bridals today I was seriously blown away with the images I saw on my camera screen. After the shoot I was so excited to get home and edit them right away! I LOVE Amanda's bridals. Honestly... one of my Best Bridal Shoots EVER.

Today I had originally planned to do some cold, outdoor bridals... but once again the snow decided to come and spoil the fun! I showed Julie Chalece's bridals that I took in the studio. She LOVED them. So that's where we headed!

Saturday I took gorgeous bridals of Chalece in the studio. I feel like they belong in a bridal magazine! ;)

Friday evening I photographed Heather's bridals. The photos turned out fabulous! She decided months  ago that she wanted them done at Gardner Village. I've done quite a few family portraits and children portraits there, but never bridals. So I was very excited!

Yesterday I headed up to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building to photograph Diannah's bridals. The poor dear got lost on her way over and I sat there _{(more like paced)} calmly for an hour and a half before we finally got started. At least it gave me a chance to snoop around and find new rooms to photograph in!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I've submitted quite a few of my favorite photos to Utah Bride and Groom's cover contest. The photo with the most votes will be on the cover of their next magazine. Please help me out and vote! It seriously only takes 2 seconds. I'm rooting for #1116, but pick whichever is your favorite!! Tell all your friends and family :)
Just follow the link.... Utah Bride and Groom.

This past Saturday I headed over to the oh so popular Capitol Building to photograph Charise for her bridal portraits. Her soon to be brother in law offered to take all their wedding photos, but she decided she better get a female photographer for her bridals! I must admit, there's something about having a female photograph your bridals. We tend to notice the little details and definitely have better poses... at least that's what Charise told me! ;)

This past Thursday I photographed Chelsey at the Utah Capitol Building for her bridal portraits. Chelsey traveled all the way from Vernal, just to have me as her bridal photographer!

Last night I headed up to West Jordan to photograph Kimberly's bridal portraits. She didn't want to have to deal with the weather, so I set up the studio in her parents basement. Kim's wedding is THIS Friday! Be sure to check back next week to get a peek at her big day.

A wedding planner here in Utah contacted me and said this "I absolutely LOVE your work!  Your pictures are very unique and absolutely beautiful.  I would love to have you on board as one of my main photography vendors. Could you put together a DVD type portfolio for me? I present my clients with a couple DVD's of photographers that fit what they are looking for and then they make the decision based on that." So here's my video...Enjoy the show!!

Today I took Rachel Lewis' bridal photos and I LOVE how they turned out. She really wanted to go with either a 20's or 60's theme and chose The Joseph Smith Memorial Building for her bridal portraits.

Nicole and Weston were married on August 21, 2008 and I love EVERYTHING about their photos. We agreed on great locations for the engagements and bridals, and their wedding location was just gorgeous! I like so many of their photos, I'm having to keep myself from posting or showing them off everywhere.

Malea & Jammal were married on August 17, 2008 and are such a sweet couple.

Here's a reminder of what their engagements and bridals looked like.

This month has been a VERY busy month for me. So far I have photographed 4 out of 5 weddings, family photos and baby portraits.
I have decided to start doing a little spotlight on each new shoot. This way you'll get to know a little more details on what when down during the shoot! Not to mention the excitement of knowing MY favorite things about the wedding, the couple, the family and so on. Now lets start!!! Congrats to Chauny & Chris who were married the 8th of August.

So I'm starting a blog about my photography, ideas, thoughts and more! I must admit, I'm quite excited.

First let's start out with me. I guess it can be important knowing a little about your photographer right?! Well my name is Wendy Gailey, soon to be Wendy G. Atkins!! I went to Utah Valley State College (back before it was Utah Valley University). I graduated a couple years ago and majored in Photography. I got my degree in Applied Science with an emphasis in Photography.
Right now my photography is my main source of income. I must say I'm very proud of myself to be able to live off of my passion!

Now moving on to other things!!!

There's a wedding dress designer in Holiday, Utah called ElisaDawn. She does AMAZING work. I took photos of a bride (who is getting married tomorrow actually) who had Elisa make her dress. Her name is Ashley. I'm having her make my dress for my wedding in June too! Elisa will design your dress to fit your body exactly. She will pretty much make it exactly how you've always dreamed it! So here is a photo of Ashley in her beautiful dress... more of her photos are posted in my bridal section.