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📍 Utah Location Spotlight: Poppy Fields
The Poppy Fields bloom each summer and create one of the dreamiest photo backdrops in Northern Utah. Learn why this iconic spot is a client favorite.
Rachael Shine
1 day ago


🧜♀️ A Mermaid-Inspired Collaboration with Merm Haircare in Logan, Utah
A Logan, Utah photographer shares the story behind a mermaid-themed styled shoot collaboration with Merm Haircare after weather cut the original SLCI Siren Meetup short.
Rachael Shine
3 days ago


📸 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Photography Journey
A Utah photographer shares honest reflections and lessons learned from her early photography journey, including mindset shifts, gear upgrades, pricing confidence, and creative growth.
Rachael Shine
5 days ago


🍰 How to Choose the Right Cake Artist for Your Wedding or Event
Tips for choosing the right wedding cake artist, from style and collaboration to photography-friendly design and event cohesion.
Rachael Shine
Feb 20


Trash the Dress in Logan Canyon | A Healing Photoshoot with My Best Friend 🔥🤍
A symbolic trash the dress photoshoot in Logan Canyon documenting healing, closure, and personal growth after divorce through meaningful storytelling photography.
Rachael Shine
Feb 18


📸 Why Hiring a Professional Photographer for Big Moments Truly Matters
Discover why hiring a professional photographer for weddings, family sessions, and major life events protects your memories and avoids costly mistakes.
Rachael Shine
Feb 16


💍 Bridal & Wedding Photography FAQ | What to Know Before Booking
Answers to the most common bridal and wedding photography questions, from engagement sessions to timelines and lighting, by a Utah wedding photographer.
Rachael Shine
Feb 13


🍂 Fall Family Photos in Logan Canyon — A Blended Family Story
A joyful fall family photoshoot in Logan Canyon featuring a blended family, grandkids, laughter by the river, and real-life moments worth remembering.
Rachael Shine
Feb 11


📷 From DSLR to Mirrorless — How Upgrading to the Canon R6 & 85mm f/2 Changed My Photography
A Utah photographer shares how upgrading from the Canon 5D Mark IV to the Canon R6 and switching to an 85mm f/2 lens transformed image quality, workflow, and portrait style.
Rachael Shine
Feb 9


🖼️ Why Printing Your Photos Matters More Than You Think
Learn why printing your photos is essential for preserving memories, honoring milestones, and creating heirlooms that last beyond digital galleries.
Rachael Shine
Feb 6


🌤️ Take Two — A Playground Session with the Cafferty Family in Logan, UT
A relaxed family photoshoot at a Logan, Utah park with the Cafferty family—playground fun, sick-day perseverance, and documenting a growing family.
Rachael Shine
Feb 4


📍 Utah Location Spotlight: Nautilus Shell
The Nautilus Shell is a hidden gem for adventurous photo sessions with surreal sandstone curves.
Rachael Shine
Jan 30


🌧️ Rain, Blowouts & Real Life — The Cafferty Family Session in Logan Canyon
A candid family photoshoot in Logan Canyon that included clear skies, a baby blowout, unexpected rain, and sweet moments with the Cafferty family.
Rachael Shine
Jan 28


✨ Lessons I Learned in 2025: Growth, Creativity, and Showing Up Anyway
A year-in-review blog sharing the biggest lessons learned in 2025 as a Utah and destination photographer—covering creativity, boundaries, growth, travel, and booking clarity.
Rachael Shine
Jan 26


🎂 Vendor Spotlight: LALA Cakes by Olivia
A vendor spotlight featuring LALA Cakes by Olivia, a talented cake artist creating custom wedding and event cakes that perfectly match your vision.
Rachael Shine
Jan 16


🌅 Sunrise, Steam, and Love: A Hot Spring Session with Ian & Ali
There’s something about waking up before the sun that already feels a little rebellious — like you’re in on a secret the rest of the world hasn’t discovered yet. That’s exactly how this sunrise hot spring session with my friends Ian and Ali felt from the very beginning. ♨️✨ We met up in the quiet darkness, bundled up and half-awake, phone flashlights cutting through the early morning air as we made the walk out to the hot spring. The sky was still deep blue, the world still h
Rachael Shine
Jan 14


🤍 The People Behind the Camera: Gratitude for the Ones Who Got Me Here
A heartfelt reflection on the people who supported my photography journey—from family encouragement to friendships that made growth possible.
Rachael Shine
Jan 12


Showcasing Local Talent: Desert Lily Gardens
A photographer’s perspective on Desert Lily Gardens — a stunning, thoughtfully designed wedding venue known for its beauty, flexibility, and intentional experience.
Rachael Shine
Jan 9


✨ Logan Utah Bridal Session at the Temple & Logan Canyon | Mikele & Tom ✨
A romantic Logan Utah bridal session featuring a first look at the Logan Temple and sunset photos in Logan Canyon, photographed by a Northern Utah wedding photographer.
Rachael Shine
Jan 7
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