Why wait?

     As I reflect upon this year I think there is one thing that I definitely have learned, personally and professionally.  Life will happen when you decide it does.  You won't wake up five years from now and automatically be in the position you dreamed of just because you are getting older and that's whats supposed to happen. You must make that happen, and it starts now.  If we always waited for everything to fall into place, everything to be just perfect, we would never make any progress.

      As we have been building this business I am seeing a constant theme where people do want to wait for the stars to align to make a decision ( Hey, I've been one of the people :) Life isn't going to slow down, stop, or pause, so we have got to learn how to make decisions while on the go.

     Getting married costs money and whenever you spend money you could be making a mistake.  For example if we had waited another 30 years we could have really had that dream wedding.  When we started our family over a year ago, maybe we should have waited so that we could give the kids everything and anything they wanted.  To go on all the trips, vacations, toys etc..If we waited 20 years to get a house we truly could have built our perfect home.

     There is a poem that I just laughed at that illustrates this point so well and especially as we are in the wedding industry, it fit just perfect.

"The bride, white of hair, is stooped over her cane,
Her footsteps-uncertain-need guiding.
While down the opposite church aisle with a wan,
toothless smile
The bridegroom in wheelchair comes riding.
Now who is this elderly couple, thus wed?
Well, you'll find when you've closely explored it
That here is that rare, most conservative pair
Who waited, "till they could afford it!"

Sven + Patti // Wedding trailer

These two were fantastic on camera! Had a great time with this couple. The weather was so nice and also always a pleasure to be able to shoot with Brett from Swensen Photography

Thayne + Emily // Thank You!

We recently received this nice note from Emily's parents regarding their video. We love when we get feedback from clients. Lets us know we are doing our job well.


"Their professionalism is unmatched, and their final product is much more than we could have ever hoped for! Our final video was so much more than just a 'memory of the day". The family was caught in funny and wonderful moments and the entire experience was captured in such a touching way that we continue to watch it over and over! We have worked with many videographers professionally and personally on projects- and can say without hesitation that neither of us have ever had such a personally and creatively positive experience. The final production was so professional and so joyous- so reasonably priced for what we received and Jared and Ashley were a complete pleasure to work with." - Dr. and Mrs. Michael H. Bourne


Here is one of our favorite videos from their production.

Amanda + Jason // reception // tonight's gonna be a good night

A great backyard reception, check it out! Amanda + Jason know how to party. The whole night was a lot of fun, especially when they serve ice-cream...yum :)

Joe + Carlie // Salt Lake Temple

I always enjoy shooting in the rain and it is great to have a couple not afraid to get wet. They had great chemistry and unique style which made for a fun shoot. Thanks Joe + Carlie for letting me be a part of your day.

Video Birthday Cards

Looking for a special way to celebrate a birthday, golden anniversary or any other special occasion? We are so excited about one of our newest services now offered at Oneilove Media.

This was one we recently did for a 60th birthday party. We gather family and friends and give them the opportunity to share about the special person in their life.



Questions include

What makes this person special?
What special memories do you have of this person?
Special birthday or anniversary wishes.

contact us for pricing and options

Mackenzie + Jake // Midway

Just finished wrapping up this wedding from early September. It is always a great time shooting in the Park City/Midway area. The scenery and weather were perfect on this day, and special thanks to the couple for being so great to work with.

Photography by Erik Smith

After Effects

Hey everyone. Since this world is increasing in technology faster than we can believe, I decided that with all the tools that I have at my disposal that I would take more advantage of them than I have in the past. Which means lots and lots of hours practicing (usually late at night, because that's the only time little Naomi will let me). The program of choice that I'm learning is Adobe After Effects, which is amazing, once you know what you're doing. In the meantime, it's a lot of mistakes, tutorials, long hours, and more hours, and "Why is this not working?" look.

This video took longer for me to complete than I care to mention. Nonetheless, I completed it, and learned a lot in the process. So here's to learning new things even if it takes us longer than it should.

Bridal Extravaganza

We recently had a booth for the bridal extravaganza and were asked to shoot a highlight video for them. It was a fun day filled with all kinds of events and vendors from the wedding industry. They know how to put on a great show. For more information, visit
http://www.utahbridalshows.com

Sven + Patti // Teaser

These two were very smiley...makes my job easy! The weather today was so perfect. Congrats again to Sven and Patti! Also, it was a pleasure shooting along side Brett with Swensen photography

Brian + Brenda

Just got done last week wrapping up this video from August. Brian + Brenda are such a happy and energetic couple and their chemistry was easily captured on film. Thanks for letting oneilove media be a part of your event. Also a special thanks to our friends at gallery photography for letting us use some of their images in out post. Thanks for the great pictures.

lessons from my one year old

As Ashley and I were talking this afternoon, our little girl Naomi was walking and stumbling around gabbing and gabbing about who knows what, crawling up the stairs and gabbing some more. As Ashley and I were trying to finish our conversation regarding some actual important things regarding our life, Naomi's voice was getting louder and more abrupt as if she were leading a war cry. I kept going over to her and asking what she wanted, she would look at me in silence for a few seconds then say something at the top of her lungs, as if now she were getting her point across more clearly to me now.
As I sit here writing this I can't help but think how much she was actually contributing to the conversation that Ashley and I were "trying" to have. As she seemed to already obtain the skills that I am trying to get better at. So a little lesson I learned from my one year old daughter today was to get people's attention, make sure they are listening, and then tell them what you want. Be decisive in your decision making. Pull the trigger and make it happen. So whatever you are currently involved with in your lives, make some goals, be decisive, follow through, and make yourself accountable for those decisions.

Jason + Amanda

Our final shoot of the summer, glad we got to end with such a great couple. Looking forward to editing the rest.

Bridal Show

It's a crazy and hectic week trying to get ready for the upcoming bridal extravaganza this weekend. Ordering business cards, signage for the booth, demo material, and trying to figure out how to design everything out...complete chaos at times if feels like. In the end however, it will be so worth it. Good luck to everyone getting ready for this event, cause you're gonna need it :) At least for us we do. See everyone there!

Thayne + Emily Teaser

Here are some highlights from Thayne and Emily's wedding! Started with a preshoot, followed by the Salt Lake Temple and Joseph Smith Memorial and ended with a great party at the Salt Lake Country Club. Congratulations!

wedding teaser // midway



Mackenzie and Jake were great! They had their ceremony and reception up in Midway. The weather was perfect, a little sun, clouds, little rain, cool breeze..beautiful surroundings up there. Glad I could be a part of it, except for the bee stings of
course :)

High dive bride

We promise folks that we didn't shoot this, or more importantly we are not affiliated with the best man :) Take a look at a very funny video we found, and brides, take note, be careful of any surrounding water on your wedding day!

Missy + Scott

Special thanks to Lily and Company for the great photos to go along with our video! Check out their website!

Scott + Missy // Ceremony highlights

Even though the air conditioning wasn't working, it didn't stop the bride and groom :) A beautiful ceremony all around!

Scott + Missy // Reception highlights

A very fun backyard reception! The drapes above covering the tables was a great idea, it was a great addition for lens flare! :)

We had a wonderful opportunity this last week to attend a build your business seminar put on by our friends at thebrideandgroom.com.
There was a lot of great info given on fun, easy and effective ways to impact the overall success and growth of your business. Special thanks to John C. Child for his great information. Be sure to check him out. http://johntchild.com/

Summer Collaboration // 2011

La Caille Bridal Show // 2011

Video Birthday Card

Carlie + Joe // teaser // Salt Lake Temple

Taryn + Autin reception // Noah's

Taryn + Austin // Salt Lake Temple

Jessica + Brigham