Abby Nowell Stewart, model and . . . cellist?

These are a few pics from work I did on Abby's model portfolio. And yes, she does play the cello. Click on any of the images to see them larger.

On a couple recent jaunts up Provo Canyon

The Public Has Spoken

The results of the latest poll indicate that the majority (twenty-four of the thirty-six voters -- 66%) wants to see a little bit of everything -- clearly labeled, of course. As I'll be posting more and more photographs, please let me know either through comments or email if you encounter any difficulties finding the images you want to see. Thank you for stopping by.
-M.G.

Alison and Ethan

Alison and I met one night when I was photographing people milling around the first floor of the Harris Fine Arts Center. Alison was on duty as a security guard and somehow we hit it off as friends almost immediately. This photo-shoot was my first time meeting Ethan. The three of us thoroughly enjoyed the warm day, colorful surroundings, and lively interaction.

I couldn't decide which I liked best of these three, so I posted them all.

Stapp-Tengelsen Engagements

Dan felt more comfortable shoe-less.

Here's a fun sampling from my time together with Dan and Katie. The challenge? They wanted a picture with some space on it for text, so they could make it into their announcement. I gave them what they were looking for, as you will note. But engagement photos aren't just about the picture you send out to all your friends and family. Often, the extras are the ones you'll make into prints to put up in your home or into your photo album. With that in mind, I put in a few different compositions just for variety's sake. This was in September 2007.

By the end of the shoot, we were all hot and tired. Dan and Katie decided to finish it off with a dip in the fountain.

The little boy on the right probably wishes his mom would let him do that.

The Stapp-Tengelsen Wedding

Dan and Katie Tengelsen were married in November 2007 in the Mt. Timpanogos temple. This wedding was lovely down to the minutest details. From bridal gown to the boutonniere to bridesmaid's dresses and the groomsmen's three-piece suits, careful thought was taken so that everyone would look and feel their best. As photographer I paid special attention to these details, since in them I saw the thoughtfulness and graciousness of both the bride and groom.

Sun rising over Mount Timpanogos temple.

Heading off to the luncheon.

Jacob (far left) put together a humorous mock-umentary sketch of Dan and Katie's courtship. It was a happy surprise for the new couple.

Dan's mother welcomes Katie to the family.

The luncheon concluded with words from Katie's mother.

Barn? Yes, the reception took place in a barn.

But this wasn't your grandpa's ordinary barn. This one was complete with harvest-time decor and semi-glossy floors.

First dance.

The father of the bride caught up with his daughter just in time for a turn around the floor.