Elizabeth Taylor Frandsen Photography » Weddings

Logan & Kyle, the album

Liz Frandsen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:54:57 +0000

I may or may not have had to tell a white lie about whether this particular album would make it in time for Christmas. Hope you loved the little surprise Logan Picture the opening image as a wrap around cover because that’s how it is. I just forgot to take pictures of the album before I kissed it goodbye.

Utah Bride & Groom Magazine Real Wedding Feature

Liz Frandsen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:37:52 +0000

I’m thrilled to share with you Ashlee + Todd’s Real Wedding feature in the latest issue of Utah Bride & Groom Magazine. This is one of my all time favorite weddings, as you’ll see below (it’s one of my new sample albums for 2012). What I loved most about this wedding wasn’t just that it could be in a magazine, but that the people behind the story are so genuinely kind I can’t say enough good things about working with this family. They made me feel like a life long friend. And THAT is why I love my job!

Now that you’ve seen the images UTBG chose to feature, I thought you’d like my take on the wedding. Ashlee’s parents surprised her with a copy of this album for Christmas. Can you say best present ever?!?

As you may have seen, I asked some of my past brides to give their take on the wedding photography experience. These responses are featured on my website. Ashlee sent me her response along with a thank you note after Christmas. To bring things full circle, I thought I’d share her responses with you here:

Of all the photographers in Utah, why did you choose Liz to work with?

I saw the maternity photos from a friend of mine that Liz did. I loved the vibrancy of the colors, I love the blend of contemporary and classical, I loved the unique framing, I thought they were beautiful. They told a story they weren’t just shots, they were alive and they caught true moments rather than being staged photos. We looked at some other contemporary photographers in the city but once I found Liz their photos just fell flat and seemed boring. My brother got married in Utah about 10 years ago and used a big name photographer, who will remain nameless and the photos, even of the wedding day were just stock portrait footage. In Liz’s photos she captured who the people were and their uniqueness and I have to say that she did that for us too and with every person at our wedding.

What’s one thing that surprised you about working with Liz?

She just becomes part of your family. She is always there catching the most awesome moments and she is just part of the family. She makes everyone feel comfortable and you never feel like you’re wedding has tuned into a paparazzi, it was intimate and comfortable. It also allows her to get such intimate photos. She has a photo of me when I was left in the room by myself right before we got married. I didn’t even know she was taking it, but when I see the photo all the thoughts I was having in that moment come flooding back and I am in that amazing moment again. She has one of my brother and my dad from the back, and it is moments before the wedding and it is just beautiful to see them and the emotions and the connection they were having that day too.

Why is high quality, artistic wedding photography worth investing in?

I had a sister who died at twenty-two, it is something you never expect to happen like most of life. And when it did all we had left were memories. And photos have such an amazing way of helping you remember the things you forgot or might have forgotten. They are a treasure. Your wedding day is such an amazing day. Literally the best day of you life to that point and you have all the people you love with you, I wanted to remember it forever and liz helps you keep the memories as your heart saw them on the day. Her photos tell a story that help you remember the little things and the big things that you might have forgotten or might not even have known about in the whirlwind of the day. I remember at the end of the night being sad that both sets of family and friends would never all be together again and the time we spent together was priceless and liz has helped us keep that magical time forever.

If you invested in a wedding album, looking back, do you wish you’d spent that money elsewhere? Or are you surprised by how much you love it?

We didn’t do it at first. And then for Christmas my mom gave us one. It is so beautiful and now our memories our out for everyone to see and enjoy rather than stuck on a computer. I love it!!!

What advice do you have for brides choosing a photographer?

Honestly, spend the money to get what you want. In my mind the list of important things on the day:
1. You get married
2. Your family and friends are there
3. You have the photos to remember that amazing moment with the people you love.
In ten years the cake is long gone, the favors have been thrown way, the dress is in a box etc. etc. but what you do have is the marriage, the memories and the photos. Also, to have access to all the digital photos is invaluable. We have used them for everything: Christmas cards, gifts, facebook, websites, calendars etc. etc. and it makes it so you don’t have to choose between the photo of your nephew sticking out his tongue and the photos of you in your dress before the wedding. You get to have them all!!

Any other thoughts about your experience working with Liz that you’d like to share?

It is just so wonderful, she is so passionate about what she does, she is determined to stand in the rain and work all night to capture the moment for you. She isn’t in it for the pay check, she is really trying to get you the best wedding photos you could have. Some photographers, like at my brothers wedding treat you like a number. We didn’t know Liz before this day but we knew that our wedding was special to her too. We loved her so much and she will always be a part of our family because of it!!

the end.

Liz Frandsen — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:58:53 +0000

It’s just the beginning for Cassie & Chris. But the end of 2011 for me. I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter couple to kiss my 2011 wedding season goodbye. We were all so glad we’d done their Blacktie session at the Draper temple ahead of time. It was SO bitter cold the day they were married. Luckily all we had to do was group formals and grab a couple quick shots of the official bride & groom.

Happy New Year!!

NEW 2012 WEBSITE!

Liz Frandsen — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:01:41 +0000

I’m thrilled to annouce the launch of my new 2012 wedding website. As usual, it’s full of pretty pictures…but this year, I really wanted the website to go beyond a portfolio, into something that will better serve my future brides as they make the all important decision of their wedding photographer! SO, as you’ll be reminded of on the website, make sure you don’t forget to read the words too. Wedding photography is about more than just the pictures.

Some of my past brides chipped in, participating in a little survey/interview about their experience and thoughts on working with me. It’s one thing to see the pictures a photographer has taken, but I think it’s even better to hear what it’s actually like, from a bride’s perspective, to make those pictures. And I know brides get more advice than they can possibly remember, but I really wanted to share the advice I always find on the tip of my tongue when it comes to getting married. So you’ll find my personal words of wisdom under the Advice tab. I’ve also included a fun little section called Kind Words, where I share some of my all time favorite blog comments. Maybe you were the author of one!

Their is, of course, also a section on my 2012 wedding collection pricing. However, I’ve opted to title it “Investment” because as you’ll hear from my brides, that’s what it truly is. Finding the right wedding photographer should be SO much more than price shopping. Yes, budgets are a reality. But creative budgeting IS possible if you know your priorities as a bride & couple, and invest accordingly.

New for this year, all of my wedding collections now include an album, not just a credit. I’ll be introducing two new lines of albums in December/January: Keepsake & Heiloom albums. The keepsake albums are perfect for the DIY bride, who wants a high quality product, but would rather invest some of her own time and resources to keep costs down. The heirloom albums are my pride and joy, and a little piece of me will go into each one. These albums are stress free, and require little from the bride, other than someone to cherish them forever. You’ll no longer have to worry about what images go into them, or how many pages you’ll need. My brides will simply choose the style and cover leathers they’d like, and then presto, a gorgeous, timeless piece of art will be there’s to have and to hold for many generations to come.

As soon as my 2012 album samples arrive & I’m able to properly photograph them, I’ll be adding an additional section on the website to showcase these beautiful pieces of art! It will also include some of my favorite album designs to give you a taste of the insides as well.

Finally, I’m happy to annouce that this year’s website should be more accessible than ever. The entire website is in html format, so no flash player is required. I’ve also added a condensed, mobile version of my website for those accessing it on an iphone/ipod. So even when you’re on the go, I hope you’ll take the time to share my work and your beautiful pictures with friends and strangers you meet

So what are you waiting for. Go check it out NOW! …Or sometime this weekend when you’re feeling rather full and just need to “rest”. This is the perfect after dinner Thanksgiving Day activity. Just add your own tunes and press play

Angie + Joel

Liz Frandsen — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:10:23 +0000

Angie and Joel somehow sandwiched their snowey wedding day between days of sun… but I loved the temple detail shots that show the fall leaves and berries burried beneath the first snow. I know Angie thought it was cold. (And it was.) But my camera thought the whole snowy wedding was quite romantic and lovely! Later at their Atrium reception, the dance floor and cozy atmosphere heated things up. It was the perfect Fall affiar.

November it is.

Liz Frandsen — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:50:35 +0000

So what if it was 30 degrees colder today than yesterday…and it snowed. November it is! Loved all the fall colors peaking out under the snow at the salt lake temple today. It matched Angie’s wedding perfectly. And check out the bouquet her talented sister created. I am continually in awe at floral artistry. That and the flowers themselves. Who knew such specimens even existed! More to come…

the end.

Liz Frandsen — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:08:01 +0000

Before meeting up with Katie and Praneeth in New York, Jordan I paid a visit to his New Haven alamater. While walking around campus, we started planning Ella’s life. (As if we have total control…). When we got to her wedding I said we would be splurging on her dress, her flowers, the photography & after attending this wedding I’m reminded to add to our list, the DJ. My wedding celebration (we didn’t even call it a reception) was so fun and I give the credit to our incredible DJ (my uncle Craig Chambers). Dancing the night away IS the way to go. No receiving line. Just an intimate affair, comlete with great music, and those you love most. Katie & Praneeth, I hope these pictures captured your party exactly how you remembered it. Fabulous!

Oh, one more thing on the Ella Wedding list: Mother/Daughter dance. Can you hear “In My Daughter’s Eyes” playing? I was so choked up!

Haven’t had enough of this wedding? Were you a guest and want to see more? Order a print for yourself and frame a moment in your home. Click HERE.