I grew up nestled beneath the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. I came to love the abundant splendor of the outdoors that the state had to offer and soon became involved in activities including snowboarding, backpacking, cycling, and fly fishing. Unable to ignore the beauty of my surroundings, I turned to photography as a way to communicate my wonderment and creatively express my vision. Finding unparalleled satisfaction with this artistic outlet, the passion stuck. So I parted with my beloved mountains in order to pursue an education in photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. During my study, I discovered a passion for photographing people. I love the art and the process of capturing the love and beauty between two individuals in love. Aside from