by Elsa Jensen | Nov 7, 2014 | Blog-category, People, Photos
What is better than Snowbird canyon for beautiful engagements? Liza and Scotty have the cutest story of how they met and fell in love – and their sweet and loving relationship is enough to make anyone’s heart melt a little. I had the sweetest time with this couple and loved exploring new parts of the Snowbird Canyon with them. Aren’t they so sweet? ...
by Elsa Jensen | Nov 3, 2014 | Blog-category, Photos, Places
Seeing a framed large print photo can be a stunning experience – but seeing a framed large print photo that you have taken is even better. I think there is something powerful about seeing a photo large and in person instead of a small photo electronically on a computer or phone screen like we are so commonly used to in our society today. I was able to print a fine art photo for my class in a large 16×24 of a photo that I took while we were on a photo excursion in Victor, Idaho. It was a beautiful sunrise that was a wonderful experience in the brisk cool air of the beginning of fall and I tried to capture the warm feelings of the colorful season. My framed fine art will be hanging with the work from other incredibly talented students of BYU-Idaho this coming week in the Spori gallery – take a look if you have a...
by Elsa Jensen | Nov 2, 2014 | Blog-category, People, Photos, Weddings
Bridals have got to be some of my favorite things to shoot – its all the love and anticipation of an upcoming wedding with all the time and a perfect golden sunset. And this day was perfect for a sunset! We went down near the Jordan River Parkway for this shoot and it was a dreamy scene that fit exactly what Chelsea and Alex were looking for. They are such a fun and sweet couple – Alex’s face when he saw Chelsea for the first time was so precious and sweet! These bridals were definitely proof of that and their wedding was a treat that I can’t wait to share! For now, enjoy the bridals of Chelsea and Alex Peterson!...
by Elsa Jensen | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog-category, Photos, Places
Light painting takes innovation and quick thinking mixed with a good knowledge of your camera and settings to create a scene that is dreamy and beautiful. I learned a lot about balancing my ISO, shutter speed, and aperture by experimenting with different combinations for my pictures. I love the way light painting lets you explore a new side of night photography. It lets you see night in a whole new light and that is something worth trying for any...
by Elsa Jensen | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog-category, Portfolio, Things
There’s something about light painting that makes me feel like I’m in an old movie, like Audrey Hepburn’s Wait Until Dark. With some of these pictures and scenes it was really interesting to try and imagine them in black and white – and even better to see them in black and white after it was shot. I have always loved black and white, and combining the shadows and light patterns that come with table top light painting made me enjoy it that much more. I love that shooting a light painting almost seems like a test – you never quite know what you’re going to get out of each shot, but when you finally get it right, its so rewarding. With the right settings, right light, and a creative mind, it can make a perfect picture – especially in black and white or less saturated photos! ...
