Sami Jo Photo

Logan Utah Wedding and Portrait Photographer

mikel + blake wedding day || utah photographer

alec vanderboom2 Comments
This couple. 
I could go on forever about these two. 
I'm going to miss working with them!
We've had so much fun together and their wedding day was a blast.
Blizzard and all.
Enjoy!

Vendors
Photography : Sami Jo Photography
Videography : Digital Memorys Video Productions
Flowers: The Plant Peddler 
Gown: Petals and Promises
Grooms suit: Men's Warehouse
Venue: SLC Temple & Riter Mansion
Food: made by Family & Iron Gate Grill
Bride's ring: custom
Groom's ring: Jerricks
Decor: Bride's Mother
Linens: Red Poppy Linens
Wedding Invites: Peter Loves Jane







































 





winter inspiration || sneak peek

alec vanderboom2 Comments
Oh my goodness I've been planning this shoot for months!
I'm so glad everything turned out how I had planned.
I feel so lucky I had talented people who were willing to participate. 
Here's a sneak peek of our three winter looks. 
p.s. to all you future brides, you should maybe hire ALL of us for your wedding....We make a pretty good team ;)

styling & photography : sami jo photography
make-up : celise artistry
paper goods for boho bride: peter loves jane 
romantic  gown : petals and promises 
cozy gown : vera wang 
boho gown : j crew 

romantic

cozy 

boho 




melanie.

alec vanderboom3 Comments
I was lucky enough to have a session with this sweet girl while she was visiting Utah.
She is a dear friend of mine and I'm so proud of her. 
I will let her tell you her story. 
Love you Mel! 

"For years I battled eating disorders, depression, OCD, anxiety and self harm. My battle was long, hard, and left a mark on everyone I know. Avalon Hills Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Utah honestly saved my life. The six months I spent there, were the lowest and highest points in my life. I met life-long friends, “sisters” and a place I call home. I now want to spend my life advocating and speaking out and educating about my experience, and this disease. I have been out of treatment for almost a year and a half (January 1st), and I still struggle every day. But I love myself, and am proud to be maintaining recover! I would never change what I’ve been through because it has made me the strong, vibrant girl I am today! The hummingbird tattoo represents me and my recovery; it was my one year in recovery gift! My dad always referred to my spirit and I as a hummingbird, when I went to treatment, he said that my hummingbird had died; I had completely lost who I was. Now I’m back and whenever I am struggling I can look down and know that I have been through worse, made it through, and am strong enough to do it again. I know I can handle anything life throws at me, and I know that through everything bad there is always something good at the end (even when you don’t think that’s possible)."

















logan utah birth story

alec vanderboom8 Comments
Shooting this birth story was such an incredible experience.
Brittany is a photographer herself so I was flattered when she asked me!
She is such a tough girl, she did it all natural and she did amazing.
To all you mama's out there! I look up to you so much!
I wish I could shoot birth stories every day. 

Enjoy! xoxo