by Elsa Jensen | Mar 3, 2016 | Blog-category
If there’s one thing I know, you can’t keep Brikelle and I from traveling for too long. Last weekend we went to visit Brikelle’s younger sister in San Francisco and spent the weekend eating too much food (I mean, with Boudin’s Cream, Trish’s mini donuts, and Ghirardelli – how can you not??), walking around the streets of San Fran, and soaking it all in. It was a fabulous weekend, and I had such a good time with these fun awesome group of gals! ...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog-category
I could really end up saying way too much about this video, but it should speak for itself. The only thing I will say is this – 1. I LOVE working with my creative friends and letting our ideas go crazy and 2. this is not your typical engagement video. So have a little watch and experience Brikelle & Zach’s engagement video. Brikelle & Zach from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 18, 2016 | Blog-category
I love the Pinnock family! I have been friends with their daughter Annie and their family for years and I absolutely loved taking their family pictures! Tammy and Larry had their first date on an adorable little swing and wanted to keep it in their pictures, so we all gathered in their beautiful snow covered backyard and took photos of their beautiful family – including those adorable grandbabies!...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog-category
I love this girl. She’s like a little sister to me and I am always more than happy to take pictures of her, so when she said that she wanted to take some of her senior pictures in the canyon in the middle of winter, I was stoked! Talk about doing something different for your senior pictures – and um, how awesome is all of this snowfall? It’s slowly changing my mind about all of this cold winter 😉 So here is my lovely Shay who will be graduating from Alta this spring!...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 11, 2016 | Blog-category
I am so excited to share this with you! I have been waiting until Kylie & Tyson’s wonderful wedding day to be able to share this dreamy day that so perfectly shows their cute love. We hit the canyon during the middle of a crazy snowstorm but it was definitely worth it! Kylie & Tyson are so sweet with each other and to everyone they meet and it definitely shows through. Kylie & Tyson || Bridal from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog-category
Just a little bit of winter exploring with my pal. Stay tuned for the rest of these images soon...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 4, 2016 | Blog-category
I have been absolutely dying to share this with you all and its been hard to keep it a secret this long, so the least I can do is show a little sneak peek, right? So stay tuned to see the video – it’s one of the more dreamy scenes that I’ve been a part of with one of the sweetest couples there...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 3, 2016 | Blog-category
I loved this reception. There’s just something fun about a winter reception, don’t you think? And this one was filled with such a warm and happy environment! Full of friends, family, and lots of love, this reception was a perfect night to celebrate Bizzy and Braden’s marriage. Don’t you think? Bizzy & Braden || Reception Highlight from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Jan 14, 2016 | Blog-category
Spending a whole month traveling around Europe was probably the best thing I’ve done post graduation. So, naturally, it had to be documented and shared – if only for my memories. October in Europe from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. A little more background….my grandparents are working on the LDS temple being built in Rome, Italy. I decided that I would go stay with them and live in Rome for a month (because why wouldn’t you take advantage of that??) and asked Brikelle if she wanted to join. But after visa delays for my grandparents and their arrival date was pushed back AFTER we had booked tickets, our plan changed and slowly morphed into a month of hopping around Europe until my grandparents arrived. In many senses of the way, this trip probably shouldn’t have happened and probably shouldn’t have been as perfect as it was. And thats not an understatement – out of 15,000 miles flown and 10 flights, we never missed a flight. We never lost a bag, got seriously sick, were pic pocketed, got sick of each other, or experienced anything completely terrible. And that’s how you know it was a destined trip. And I’ll say this much – there is something to the effect of simply waking up each day and thinking ‘What can I explore today?’ and simply doing whatever we wanted whenever we felt like it, exploring the typical and not so typical parts of each country and culture. And that is what made this the best decision for me. I miss it terribly each day, so watch out – this will...
by Elsa Jensen | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog-category
Ok – as my first winter wedding, I could not have asked for a better and sweeter couple on a more perfect day. I’ve known Bizzy for several years and her kindness and spunk makes everyone feel like they are her dearest friend. She and Braden are the sweetest and kindest couple, full of such a tangible happiness, you can’t help but smile. The beautiful snow only added to the most perfect day for them. Isn’t their happiness just contagious? Bizzy & Braden from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Jan 4, 2016 | Blog-category
Another year has come and gone and I leave each one feeling more blessed than the last. 2015 took many twists and turns that I would have never expected, but it brought me to new paths that I have loved immensely. Starting to practice videography and incorporate that into my business was the coolest and biggest blessing I’ve had this year and I can honestly say that it would not have happened without the wonderful wonderful clients (though I hate calling them clients – I’d rather call them friends) that I had the opportunity to work with this year. So thank YOU to each and every one of you for having me and letting me work with you this year! Whether it was on your wedding day, to announce something big, at the end of your high school, or just another family picture, I loved it all – so here’s my faves from the year to show it. See 2014 here Landon & Caroline from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. Landon & Caroline || Reception Highlight from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. Jessi & Zach from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. Jessi & Zach || Reception Highlight from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. Amanda & Travis from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. Jessie & Drake || Temple from Elsa Jensen on Vimeo. Jordan & Matt || Atlanta, Georgia Temple Wedding from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 28, 2015 | Blog-category, People
I love taking this family’s pictures. Every time I do, I spend the whole time just giggling with them all. Having no sisters, this is always the most fun part for me. I love how fun and sweet these William’s girls all are with each other – it always makes for the best pictures! And being up in President’s Square and Capital Hill theater at the University of Utah was the perfect city backdrop for this family this year. I’m lucky this has been a good family photo year...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 28, 2015 | Blog-category
I love Italy. Can I say that enough? I love Italy. There, I said it again. It’s full of such friendly people and the best food ever. And that gelato – don’t even get me started. If you ever want to know the best past and gelato spots in Rome – I’ve got ya covered. I love that you can walk around all of the city and see so much history everywhere – the Spanish steps (though they were closed ), the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Colosseum, the Typewriter, and my personal favorite – the Trevi Fountain. All I wanted to see in Italy was the Trevi Fountain at night. But what I didn’t know was that it’s been closed down for several months for cleaning and repairs. I was so so upset and spent the rest of the trip trying to forget it and have fun. But the biggest triumph and blessing of the trip happened, when on the last night in Rome (and on our trip), we walked past the Trevi fountain on our way to dinner and happened upon the re-opening it – and it was perfectly beautiful. And probably one of my happiest travel stories ever. Arrevederci Roma! ^He was British and from the side, I swore he was Michael Caine or at least his brother. ^constantly waiting for oblivious tourists to...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 23, 2015 | Blog-category, Videos
Now, THIS is a true southern Atlanta, Georgia wedding reception. Complete with red barn, vintage cars, all the delicious barbeque you could want, Coke (because you can’t not have coke in Georgia!) and plenty of southern twang and love around to share and spread. And hopefully this video will show you just how awesome these southern weddings are! Not typical to a wedding out here in the west, this was in Jordan’s very own backyard, making the whole event feel even more intimate and loving. And hey – what wedding doesn’t shout charm that has a tire swing? Congrats again to Jordan and Matt! I absolutely loved being a part of your wedding! Jordan & Matt || Atlanta, Georgia Reception from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 21, 2015 | Blog-category, People
This family is always so much fun – I always get so many compliments on pictures of them and it’s because of just that – they are FUN! We had a little quick mini session for their cards this year near the canyon and it was great as always!...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog-category
If by the end of this post, my love for the Duomo in Florence is not accurately conveyed, then I’m sorry to say that I’ll have to post again and put in the 20+ photos of the Duomo that I made myself refrain from adding into this one. And if my love for Florence in general isn’t conveyed enough in this post then I also may have to add the other 30+ pictures of the city I refrained from adding to this as well. So long story short here, Florence is one of my favorite places in the world. The Duomo, the food, Ponte Vecchio, the markets – I could safely say that I could live in Florence for the rest of my life and be completely satisfied. ^Beyond excited (obviously from my gooby grin) that I walked across one of the old gelato places I went to when I was in Florence last about 7 years ago! It happens. Its the end of the day. ^ That early early morning light on the Duomo – spot on!...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog-category
I have absolutely loved being a part of this wedding. Now, I know I say that for every wedding (which is true of every wedding), but it was so fun to be a part of each step of Jesse and Cole’s relationship leading up to their wedding. There’s something about it that just makes the wedding day so much more special and fun! Taking there bridals was the icing on the cake for the whole...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 10, 2015 | Blog-category, People
This was such a fun wedding – can’t you tell? With such a huge support group of families and friends, it was a day full of happiness and excitement! The Timpanogos temple was the perfect setting for the whole day. Congrats again to Jesse and...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 4, 2015 | Blog-category
This video encompasses what Jordan and Matt’s wedding day felt like – full of happiness, friends, family, and so much excitement and a flurry of joy. The Atlanta temple in Georgia was so beautiful, adorned with trees the most vibrant shades of orange. I loved being a part of Jordan and Matt’s wedding as their videographer at their wedding in Atlanta, Georgia – it was a truly and treat! Jordan & Matt || Atlanta, Georgia Temple Wedding from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Dec 3, 2015 | Blog-category
Paris is known for its art – and let me tell you, the city oozes of art and beauty. We spent time in the great artistic churches and museums that Paris is famous for – Notre Dame, the Louvre, Saint Chapelle, & the Musee d’Orsay. From the incredible stained glass of Saint Chapelle to the architecture of Notre Dame to the immensely large grounds of the Louvre and to the beautiful modern art in the Musee d’Orsay, I was left a little giddy schoolgirl at the end of it...
