Wild & Whimsical

This wild & whimsical inspired photo shoot was a DREAM... as was working with everyone involved.

Photography by Danielle Joy Jenson

For the reception set up, we had a large rustic farmhouse table covered in pine needles and other greenery, tall candles, a blush sequin runner, gold silverware, and gold chargers topped with hand-designed menus.

Table chairs and plating by renteventutah.com

Menu and place card design by Kelsley Wolfley Designs.

Menu and place card design by Kelsley Wolfley Designs.

Menu and place card design by Kelsley Wolfley Designs.

Nearby sat a two-tier wedding cake, elegant and whimsical, topped with one single rose. It stood tall on a golden stand atop a rustic barrel. The cake was lined with coconut slices giving it a captivating texture, the perfect blend of simplicity and detail.

Cake by Frosted Custom Cakes & Sweets. 

Cake by Frosted Custom Cakes & Sweets. 

Table greenery by Raw Floral.

Table greenery by Raw Floral.

Our bride was a vision in her floor length, a-line skirt paired with a high-neck, long-sleeve lace top, finished with snip-toe leather cowgirl boots.

Gown by Janay Marie Designs.

Gown by Janay Marie Designs.

Gown by Janay Marie Designs.

To add to the romantic and natural feel, our bride was fashioning a rouge lip, and earth-toned eyes, with big lashes and dark shapely eyebrows.

Make up by Beautified.

Gown by Janay Marie Designs.

Hair by Pins 'N Polish

Bohemian inspired, our bride's tresses were textured with a micro-crimper, then given loose waves, a few small fishtail braids, topped with dutch-braids and a vibrant green and red flower crown.

To make the perfect pair we had our horse prettied-up with a flower crown of her own, and a 'winner's circle' style wreath for her neck...Both featuring blush and red roses, and lots of large greenery including Genestra and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus.

Make up by Beautified.

Make up by Beautified.

Greenery wreaths by Raw Floral

Though the horse and bride were absolute perfection together we still outfitted our handsome groom with a rose and wheat boutonniere to go with his casual grey pantsuit, and brown oxfords to tie in to his lovely bride. 

Boutonniere by Raw Floral. 

Boutonniere by Raw Floral. 

Led by a silver, show-bridle our groom walked us down by the arroyo, with his bride sitting bareback atop her buckskin mare, in her hand yet another stunning flower-piece, a full bouquet filled with Quicksand Roses, Burgundy Spray Roses, Genestra, Wheat, Silver-Dollar Eucalyptus, and other vibrant foliage to compliment the wild and whimsical theme.

Foliage by Raw Floral. Gown by Janay Marie.

Bouquet by Raw Floral

Bride & Groom by Bergen & Austin Russon.

Bride & Groom by Bergen & Austin Russon.

I'd like to personally thank all of the vendors that put their time and energy into this photo shoot. It was such a joy to watch fall into place, and so beautifully at that. 

Hair and Makeup: @beautifiedpc
Hair: @pinsnpolish
Gown: @janay.marie
Florals: @rawfloral
Cake: @frostedccas
Tablescape: @rent_event_utah
Paper Design: @kelsiewolfleydesigns
Photographer: @daniellejoyphoto

Brushfire Fairytales

Now Offering... Campfire Sessions!

I have been wanting to do this for a while, so now that the flowers are blooming at the top of the mountains, I have decided to open up booking for Campfire Portrait Sessions!

What to expect if you book one...

A gorgeous mountain setting of your choice, a bright fire, and included s'mores. This is a lifestyle portrait session opportunity; meaning, you come have a good time and I document your family being themselves in a beautiful, relaxed setting. The kids will like this because sticky faces are encouraged! Don't worry Moms, at the beginning of the session we will get a couple posed-non-sticky portraits, then the actual fun-time begins!
Why do you want this? Because you deserve to have beautiful, professional-quality photos with your whole family in it at once. I'm talking to you, parents. iPhones aside, come have a good time and make some memories!

This opportunity is also PERFECT for engagements, or couples with dogs. It has the makings to be fun, exciting, adventurous, romantic, and beautiful. This is a one of a kind experience, that is available through fall. If you book now, you get wildflowers, if you book in the fall you get gold leaves. Your choice! Weekends are filling up quickly, so shoot me a message on which day works best for you, then come have an unforgettably fun evening, and one-of-a-kind photos to cherish for years.

Love always,
Danielle Joy

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Campfire Session | $200

60 Minute session | S'mores | Mountain or Backyard Location

Various group poses | Portrait of every family member
A Zillion candid shots of sticky faces and laughter | Unlimited Adventure

*Optional Add-ons: Extra 60 minutes $100, can add up to 2 extra hours