Morgan Trinker

Where do I even BEGIN with Lane and Susan?

A couple of months ago, Susan called me to ask about my availability to photograph their wedding in April. She and Lane had found my blog and liked the fact that I use all kinds of vintage-y stuff, and LUCKY ME, we are a perfect match stylistically. I mean, they work in the film industry. They are actually in town to go to Sundance and- get this- watch films. And get paid for it. Man, almost as good as MY job! Plus, they have fantastic indie-ish style. Oh, and five cats. One of which is named The Internet. Two of which are married. And yes, there was a ceremony with 50 close friends and family members in attendance. They’re planning their own wedding (which will be at the super-kitschy and amazing Natural History Museum… dinosaur bones and wedding dresses? yessss) from L.A., where they live now. Susan is originally from Utah, and they have a lot of friends and family here, so they’ll be back in Salt Lake to get hitched this spring.

I knew I would love these guys when Susan emailed me ideas for their engagement session. Black and white and mod? Check! Color and graffiti and pizza and beer? Check and CHECK! What I didn’t know is how much more I would love them when I met them in person. Perhaps it’s the beauty of the internet, where we’ve had a chance to get to know each other via blogs and Twitter and whatnot, but I felt instantly at ease with them. I think it’s mostly due to how laidback and NICE they are. We met at the Pie, a pizza dive on the University of Utah campus, to capture a bit of their love for hanging out and enjoying pizza and beer. Their moms even met up with us to share some pizza, so it was good to get a little glimpse into their families as well. You guys, what can I say? This was one of the most fun and inspiring sessions I’ve ever done. Thank you for letting be there to document your love for each other. Which is completely infectious, by the way. I couldn’t help but smile around you. So without further ado, the pictures….

Firstly, Lane’s red hair and beard. AWESOME, no? Secondly, Susan’s facial expressions. Yes.

I think this might be my favorite parking garage wall ever. p.s. The whole morning had been disgustingly dreary and gray. Thankfully, when we walked out of the restaurant, Susan was all “Look! It’s the sun!” And indeed, it turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous afternoon. Oh, Utah. You and your unpredictability.

This was the first session I’ve shot with my new (well, new to me) 5D. These colors…. oh, these colors. I love this camera.

It was also the first time I’ve used my Fujifilm Instax camera, which is sorta like a Polaroid, except the prints are smaller, like credit card size. I adore the mysteriousness of using cameras like this. You truly never know what you’re gonna get, and you have very little control over the whole process. Which is actually pretty liberating. And as Lane pointed out, there’s something special about having a one-of-a-kind print.

Next we went to Susan’s sister’s house. Thank you Emily for letting us use it, even when you’re in the process of selling it! It’s an adorable bungalow-style house with so many fun vintage details. If you’re looking to buy, let me know, ’cause I know of a pretty eager seller who’d love to hear from you. :)

My favorite? The kitchen.

And here’s Lane’s grandmother’s ring, which Lane’s mother thought was just a piece of costume jewelry, until they went and had it appraised. Oh no…. it’s the REAL DEAL. Is it gorgeous or what? I love that Susan was like, I didn’t know I was a diamonds girl until I got this!

This next set was Susan’s idea. LOVE the drama and quirkiness of it.

Aaaaand I’m pretty sure this is my very fave. Are you KIDDING me? I was in heaven.

Oh, Susan. You’re so pretty.

Maybe my second fave….

And the end. But if you want more, and I know you need more Lane and Susan in your life, don’t forget to WATCH THE SLIDESHOW! (featuring “Light a Roman Candle with Me” by fun., the newest project from The Format frontman Nate Ruess. His music is just that…. fun, fun, fun!)

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