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Monday, July 19th, 2010

A few months ago KNWA’s special projects team called me up and asked if I would like to participate in something that totally sounded awesome to me. They are GIVING away a DREAM WEDDING to one lucky couple in our area! How awesome is that?
If you knew from our last Bridal Fair in September 2009 I gave away a free wedding package to Alyssa and Seth who were recently married on Father’s Day! So I immediately jumped on the train at this opportunity!!!

As far as photography is concerned they will be highlighting three photographers: Erika Dotson Photography along with Dale Benfield and David Manning. I have yet to meet David (I have probably seen him in passing and haven’t realized it though!) but I’ve checked out his work and it’s pretty cool. As for Dale he’s pretty awesome if you haven’t met him yet, he’s super friendly and willing to help everyone!
This should be a fun contest so if you are interested go register and vote! Be sure to read the info page first (this contest has certain requirements).
If you just want to check out the submissions you can do that to!
Enjoy and Good Luck!
-erika
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
I couldn’t wait to post these, but now since Ashley and Jim are finally The Clarks I get to share!!! What a wedding last night! (You’ll hear all about it later I promise) For now I’m going to share how beautiful Mrs. Ashley is. Now these are just bridal portraits (taken at The Inn at Carnall Hall) long before the wedding day, and as gorgeous as she is in these photos she unbelievably was far more stunning last night……..must be all those giddy love emotions oh and Jim (that probably had a little bit to do with it!) ;) Enough blabbing let’s see those photos!

Is she not just gorgeous? I love the smile here!!!!


Can you believe her mother made this bouquet for her bridal portraits!?!?!? Well done Mrs. Avra!

I think this one is my favorite!


I love how the lighting captures her beautiful dress!

Adorable shoes!


Great job Jim! This ring is magnificent!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Saturday, June 26th, 2010
I just came across this website and couldn’t resist posting about it!!! Check this out you can rent umbrellas for your wedding!!!! I always recommend my clients to go buy some color coordinating umbrellas if they are planning an outside wedding and there is a chance of rain. This website is perfect! You can just rent those umbrellas instead and they will be much prettier, which means prettier pictures!! :)
Think about it there are TONS of reasons to check this out!
Instead of renting a tent keep your guests covered from rain or the hot sun with umbrellas!
Color coordinating umbrellas for your wedding party!
Engagement pictures!
Hang umbrellas from the ceiling as decor!
Whether you are a wedding planner, a bride, or a wedding coordinator you’ve gotta check these out! They have all different kinds too! Ruffles, solids, prints, bridal, jeweled, and double layered!!!


![[Azzura+Photography+Lace+Parasols.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BQ0OxarAxTU/S4nBt2NDxyI/AAAAAAAAAMY/WxTFv5eBnYY/s1600/Azzura%2BPhotography%2BLace%2BParasols.jpg)
(Image found from Azzura Photography)
Now how cute would all these be for you and your bridal party?!?!?!?! LOVE!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Hey everyone as promised I am posting more images from Cristy and John’s sealing in the Draper Utah Temple! I got to tag along with Doug Larson their Utah Wedding Videographer and he showed me all the hot spots at the temple grounds. Cristy and John had so much family and friends there to support them and witness their beautiful sealing! The weather was perfect, other than being a tad on the cold side (but no one can tell that from pictures! :) Cristy and John are such a beautiful couple inside and out and I’m pretty sure someone has got big plans for them while they are here!!! After their sealing they attended their reception held at John’s parents house in Heber City. Their family did lots of work preparing for the reception and it looked great! Congratulations Cristy and John!


I just love how happy they are in this shot!!! Exactly how they should be after leaving the temple! 
I love how John steals one from Cristy to show off for the camera! :) Shots like this make me smile! 
Beautiful couple at a beautiful temple! 
This is definitely my favorite shot of the day! 
I just love the lighting in this little nook! The warm glow from those doors is amazing! 

Here’s the famous cupcakes! All of John’s sister in laws spent the entire day creating these beautiful little cupcakes so I had to give them justice and feature them on the blog!

So who would have thought this old rusty chair that I spotted outside would make the perfect backdrop for Cristy’s bouquet? 
Or how about a tree stump to provide such a detailed ring shot? 
I love how happy everyone is in this photo as the couple enjoys their first dance together. 
This image is priceless to me…..it’s as if John has had a moment to really stop and think as he holds his new wife close. I can see so much love and care for her here. 
Let’s end with this playful shot of dad and son making sure they “get” the new couple as they make their get a way!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Sunday, June 20th, 2010
Claire and Aaron are getting married in Jamaica today! I hope the weather there is beautiful! Tanja our associate photographer is capturing their special day over there! What fun! Claire, Tanja, and I went out with Claire’s mom about a month ago to get these beautiful images that I’ve been dying to show you! Congratulations you two!!!

I just love the light in this image!

Isn’t she gorgeous? She got these parasails for Jamaica, I can’t wait to see what Tanja does with them!

Once again I’m in love with that lighting! She looks so beautiful here! I think this is one of her favorites.

Ummmm blue shoes……YES PLEASE! This is too stinkin cute!

I love how playful this image is!

Awwww this reminds me of an old time picture.

Just loving that parasail again!

As if you couldn’t tell by now this image should tell you how laid back and easy going this little lady is. I was freaking out when someone mentioned taking the dress in the creek (since she isn’t married just yet) but Claire just hiked up her dress and walked around. This image is lit so beautifully and shows off Claire’s gorgeousness!!!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
My husband might walk up behind me and tell me that my self portrait picture for the day is inappropriate but I think otherwise so I will post it anyways. My personal confession lies in the fact that while I was taking a shower this morning I had a realization that the only times I wash my feet (consciously) are after I work out or if I can feel anything on them. All the other times…………..GROSS! So today’s post explains exactly my thoughts. Do you see any soap, other than what circles around on the shower floor, on my feet?
I promise my mom really did teach me how to bathe properly, she can’t be blamed for my carelessness!

Enjoy
-erika
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
We just now got back from Kansas City and it was FREEZING!!!! They were open from 9am to 9pm and originally we had planned on staying the entire time, that is until we got out there! It’s seriously like 35 degrees warmer here! I don’t know how those people do it! We saw girls in long skirts skiing, kids with cotton gloves, and guy in blue jeans! They must be tougher than our kind down here. We would go about 5 runs and have to take a break. I stayed out for about 2 hours and my feet were so cold they were stinging. It’s just not as fun when it’s like that to me. But don’t get me wrong I had a blast and it was fun to tune up my snowboarding skills. I asked TW to take some pictures of me snowboarding so that I could blog them but they aren’t the best considering it was one of those little point and shoot cameras, it was seriously -4 degrees (so taking your hand out of the glove was a crazy thought), and it is hard to stay still to get a shot on the snow! But I’ll post one for you because every post is better with a picture right! :) Best wishes as we start this new year off and cheers to a warm toasty house!

-erika
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