There are few better symbols of spring than bulbs emerging from the soil to break into color. After this snowy winter and slow-to-warm spring, I’m smiling a little broader than usual at the spring blossoms. This week I explore how cut flower arrangements raise the impact of the photos and how the floral arrangements…
I have a weakness for the unpretentious. I love early historical buildings that relied upon locally sourced materials and whatever building skills the person had who was in need of shelter. The same goes for cottages and cabins where the big attraction is the place and the domicile takes a back seat. Today I share…
My Heber Valley world is now filled with images of water: April rains, melting snow bulking up the Provo River and the reservoirs, and the arrival of waterfowl following the melt with their migrations. It seems logical that I should fill this blog with images of water. I think it is a Chinese proverb that…
My camera and I were at Summit Vista in Taylorsville recently, a just-completed, vibrant residential community for active seniors. I was struck by resort and hospitality influences in the colors, design and finishes. The opening shot shows the conversational groupings, double-sided fireplace and the grand piano in the second floor lounge area. The entry-level lobby…
Keeping and attracting the best and brightest is currently a challenge of many employers. A local business chose to renovate the office with the goal of creating a great place to work. The location of the brick building is convenient and pleasant for employees at the northern edge of Millcreek in a leafy neighborhood of…
Some aspire to art for art’s sake, but this week I’m talking about adding art to a home in post-production for the photo’s sake. It’s just the nature of photographing architecture that art is sometimes not in place when I take the photos. In the opening photo, there was a beautiful concrete wall, window, and…
Call it transitional or modern meets traditional, but new traditionally designed homes show the influence of concurrent modern trends. With clean uncluttered lines, more refined natural wood and stone finishes, and lighter, softer colors, modern is certainly having its moment. I’ve been photographing homes long enough to sound credible when talking about back-in-the-day. Looking back…
In a resort area, many people term their second homes their play houses. It stands to reason that there should be ample space to recreate and enjoy chill time in a home intended for just that purpose. Russell & Company Construction (Matt Russell, Salt Lake City) just finished building a home in the Victory…
The major topic of conversation everywhere is snow. It promises to be a great water year for spring gardening, but for now, we are living with the melting white stuff. No matter how much a person can try to comply with shrieks to wipe your feet, it’s near impossible to not leave a trail. Mudrooms…
It’s that time of year when Sundance breezes into the Wasatch Mountains with all its originality, creativity and excitement. Maneuvering around the Wasatch back, everyone is alert to spot stars at the gas station or in the grocery store line. Being star-struck with Hollywood has morphed to the theme of this week’s post: the connections…
