by Elsa Jensen | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog-category, People, Photos
I love taking senior pictures – everyone is so excited and filled with an exciting anxious air of the future. There’s so much happening – high school is ending and a new step into the future is beginning – and its so much fun to take photos of fun awesome seniors at this point. I always have a good time and cute Laura was no exception. She’s an awesome girl graduating from Alta and heading towards life and I loved taking her pictures! ...
by Elsa Jensen | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog-category, Videos, Weddings
This video gives me all the sentimental dreamy feels of love and family. I loved being here for Braxten and JT’s sealing. Having known Braxten and being close friends with her sister, her, and her family, it was such a sweet day to get to be a part of. JT is a man of respect and kindness and he and Braxten are the kindeset couple. This day at the Salt Lake temple was the most perfect day for a wedding. They are all things lovely and dreamy and I think they may have possibly made this my favorite wedding video ever. So much love and many many congrats to @braxtenthegirl and @takeonjt! Now go feel the love and watch the rest! Braxten & JT | Salt Lake Temple from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Jun 24, 2018 | Blog-category, Videos, Weddings
There is nothing more stunning than a brand new bride and the beauty that comes from the love between her and her soon to be husband. Tibble Fork was the most perfect and beautiful place to film Braxten and JT for his first look at her as his bride and the most lovely backdrop for the two of them. I can’t wait for their wedding! Braxten & JT | Bridal from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | May 24, 2018 | Blog-category, Videos, Weddings
This wedding, this wedding, THIS WEDDING! Oh how I love filming people – especially the love between people. And Jourdan and George’s love is contagious. They are the happiest of couples. Ever. They exude that bright and shining love and you can’t help but be happy when you’re around them too. They radiated happy love throughout the whole Salt Lake Temple and it was plain to see. I’m not usually one to say ‘You should watch the all of this’, but you should really watch the rest of this. It’ll make you happy 😁 Congrats again to @jourd and @george_nielsen! Jourdan & George | Salt Lake Temple from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Feb 27, 2018 | Blog-category
This couple. I know I tend to say that every wedding is my favorite, but I think this one really may be my absolute favorite! It was a day full of such beautiful true love between the newly married couple but also throughout the family and friends they had there celebrating with them. There was so much happiness and genuine joy in the air and it made for the most beautiful day – it can definitely be seen throughout every interaction and every hug in the video. We filled the entirety of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple with the Liljenquist Love and it brought happiness to everyone! Congrats again to Brad and Malorie! Malorie and Brad | Oquirrh Mountain Wedding from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog-category, Videos
Started out this new year and I am back with a bang! I love filming births. They are beautiful and touching and powerful. Each birth leaves me in awe of women and their strength and men in their support. No matter the birth – natural in a birthing center, tucked away in a hospital, c-sections, or at home – each of them shows the beauty of birth and the power of mothers. Birth videos aren’t for everyone, but I think they should be – sweet little baby Aryelle is proof of that! Congrats to her sweet parents on their new sweet girl and on making it through 26 hours of natural labor and birth! Baby Aryelle from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog-category, Videos, Weddings
This is my dear friend Whitney. I love her – she is part of a sisterhood of friends of mine that are so near and dear to my heart and I think the world of her. She is such a good supportive listener with the happiest and kindest heart and a laughable nature of brightness that makes anyone laugh with her. I was friends with Whitney for a little while before I met David and the first time I did, it was so plain to see that they were a perfect match. They are the greatest, most supportive, and kindest couple. Friends weddings are just the best – don’t you think?? Whitney & David from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Oct 4, 2017 | Blog-category
October has arrived and that means two things – 1. Fall family pictures and 2. November is just one month away! And with November being the season of giving and fall being the perfect time for family pictures, I’m going to take both of those and put them together for one big FALL FAMILY GIVEAWAY! There’s nothing more important than family and now is the best time to document memories of yours AND spread the love to others by giving a deserving family a free family photoshoot! Here’s how it works – 1). Submit the name of a family you think deserves a completely FREE family photoshoot to be picked from a raffle, then, 2). Get $50 off of your own family photo shoot for the fall season! [Details posted below]. Let’s remember what’s important and help out someone else and spread that love along the way – so send me an email with your submission today! *Giveaway details – To submit a family and earn the discount, send a direct message to elsajcreates@gmail.com with the name and a picture of the family you think deserves a free photo shoot along with a background on why they deserve a free family photo shoot. It could be for a myriad of reasons – they continually give back, family photos aren’t in the budget this year, they’ve just moved to a new home, a family member has passed away, they always make time for others, etc. – you decide and let me know why! After submitting, you’ll receive a response back with a coupon to be used towards your family photo shoot, and...
by Elsa Jensen | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog-category
I love this family! I realize I have probably said that about every family I’ve shared, but its part of the job! Every time I get to spend an hour with a family, it gives such an insight into them, their relationships, and their love as a family. It’s the best! And this family is no exception! I may be a bit partial because of our friendship with them, but I had so much fun with them. I laughed the entire time and left wishing I was a part of the Griffiths clan. Lucky for me, I get to keep them around and still see them every now and...
by Elsa Jensen | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog-category
I could not be more excited to share this video. This is my best friend. Her name is Bayli. She is quite possibly one of the best humans I have ever met. She is kind, giving, always excited and passionate about something, and just so fun to be around. So it only makes sense that she now has been given the happiest and most exciting thing life has to offer in return – a really awesome stellar guy that wants to marry her! Cole came to me when he wanted to propose to Bayli and said ‘I need to make sure its filmed’ – so we got to work with his idea and I planned out how I would be there to film it. And it was. so. stinking. awesome. To save you from the longest story ever full of too many details (because this is my favorite human, and I could spend all day telling it), Cole made a scavenger hunt for Bayli, taking her to all of the spots in their relationship where they had significant moments (i.e., first time holding hands, first kiss, I love you, etc.) and at each spot, there was waiting a clue for the next spot from a family member or friend, leading her to where he knew he loved her, at the top of Guardsman’s Pass in Park City, Utah. It was happy, full of love and excitement, and so fun to be a part of. So, without any further ado, here is Bayli & Cole’s engagement! Bayli & Cole | Engaged from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | May 20, 2017 | Blog-category
Mikaela & Court | Salt Lake Temple from Elsa Jensen on...
by Elsa Jensen | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog-category
A good summer wedding includes a good summer feel – and that good summer feel was definitely there at Kaitlyn and Skylar’s reception at the Herriman Barn. Full of family and friends, good pie, and line dancing for days with even a professional dance instructor – who wouldn’t enjoy this wedding?? ...
by Elsa Jensen | Apr 3, 2017 | Blog-category
This back and forth weather makes me yearn for a warmer day full of sun and summer – and with summer, brings warm and happy summer weddings, so I’ve been reminiscing on these summer weddings from last year. Here’s Kaitlyn and Skylar’s wedding at Oquirrh Mountain. It was a beautiful day in July with perfect weather and a perfect couple full of life and light. I loved being a part of Kaitlyn and Skylar’s wedding as their photographer – congrats again to them!...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 27, 2017 | Blog-category
Is anyone else itching for summer like me? I’m ready for the warmth, weddings, and all that comes with it. I’m just so excited that I may look just like Anna does in this picture...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog-category
While summer weddings bring all the buzz, there’s just something about a winter wedding that beams so bright and beautiful sometimes. With their soft color schemes, beautiful snowy backdrop, and pretty decor, they always give the warm cozy feels. I loved being a part of this winter wedding and I’m excited to show you the beginning of Lana & Dallin’s special wedding day at Heritage Gardens! Aren’t they the most beautiful and perfect couple you’ve ever seen?? It was a beautiful backdrop for such beautiful families and friends and the cutest little pups you ever did see. Stay tuned to see the rest of Lana & Dallin’s day, including their ceremony and reception! ...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 17, 2017 | Blog-category
How hard is it to get 21 kids to look all at once? About as hard as you’d think it would be, but much more entertaining all around! I love the Tranter family – Richard and Marianne are the sweetest people and you can see the love they have for their kids and grandkids, so it was fun to be able to take their pictures up in Midway while they were all here together! We started out in a beautiful spot by a pond and then later went to a beautiful old tree to take a photo of all of the grandkids. Since everyone liked the tree so much, we decided to have everyone pile in quick for one big photo and I think that turned out to be my favorite of them all – don’t you love it? This big bunch reminded me of my family on my dad’s side – lots of kids, lots of siblings, and just lots of fun all around. Thanks for having me take your photos and be a part of your family for the day...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog-category
Oh brother! These four brothers were the cutest brothers I have had the privilege to take pictures of. Having four younger brothers myself, it was fun to goof around with these little guys and laugh at all the boy related humor and see their stinking adorable smiles. I mean look at all those cuties! I loved spending time with them in their home and then going outside to play around and have fun with the boys just like boys do. Thanks for letting me have fun and spend time with your boys Wright family!...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 8, 2017 | Blog-category
This is my friend Annie and Annie needed a few new headshots for her upcoming audition at the Draper Theater for an upcoming play, so we went and took some new headshots for her. It’s always so fun and fast and easy to take just a few headshots and I love how they turned out. These headshots are great for Annie’s audition and they are good for so much more too – business headshots for a LinkedIn profile, business cards, websites or headshots for any type of creative endeavor like a new photo for your website, your resume, a musical audition, an acting audition – anything! If you need or want quick, easy, and new headshots for a good price, send me an email! Let’s spruce up your business or creative...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog-category
Have you seen my social media posts about my special this month?? Welcome March! And with March, comes March Madness, so I’m offering $200 off weddings if you sign a contract and make a deposit during this month only as my own March Madness for YOU! And for all of you that don’t have a wedding in the upcoming months, if you refer a friend that is getting married and they sign up with me, you’ll get $50 off a session with me – photo, video, family, babies, engagements – whatever you would like! So send me an email to elsajcreates@gmail.com if you want to start a contract and let the madness begin! *wedding discounts are only for weddings in the summer months (May-August) that have not already signed a contract. Friend referral discounts cannot be used for sessions less than...
by Elsa Jensen | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog-category
Not to be rivaled with their temple video, Taylor and Dallin’s reception video just might be one of the more fun videos I’ve done. And with such a fun and beautiful couple with fun and wonderful friends and family in the new Falls Event Center in downtown Salt Lake, it was the perfect mix for the perfect reception. Take a look for yourself! Taylor and Dallin | Reception from Elsa Jensen on...
