Utah Photographer | Nick Sokoloff

Bridal Photography at Red Butte Garedens.

Nick Sokoloff — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:12:11 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing Sydnee at beautiful Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City in advance of her wedding. Sydnee is sweet, fun, gorgeous, photogenic and an all-around gem. I love this set of pictures and can’t wait to share her AMAZING wedding images!

Wendy and Jon: Portrait Photography at the Stein Eriksen Lodge.

Nick Sokoloff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:37:50 +0000

Wendy and Jon are to be married at the beautiful Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah in May. In advance of their wedding, we spent a stunning spring (winter) day getting to know each other with an amazing photography session. These guys are so fun and together we made some EPIC images. Can’t wait for the upcoming wedding!

Park City Bar Mitzvah Photography: The Celebration

Nick Sokoloff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:07:14 +0000

Skyler’s party in celebration of his Bar Mitzvah earlier in the day was held at the Red Pines Lodge at the Canyons in Park City. It was a great evening of fun, smiles and happy dancing. Enjoy!

Park City Bar Mitzvah Photography: The Services

Nick Sokoloff — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:19:47 +0000

Skyler’s Bar Mitzvah at Temple Har Shalom in Park City, Utah, a few Saturday’s ago was an amazing coming-of-age event. He performed his readings and the entire ceremony with poise and confidence beyond his years and reminded us all to do good deeds, exercise humility and serve a greater good. Skyler has a wonderful family and group of friends behind him and he made them all proud on this day. I love the pictures from the event and it’s a pleasure for me to be able to capture such a memorable achievement.

Mazel Tov!

Sydnee and Nate: Utah Engagement Photography

Nick Sokoloff — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:19:50 +0000

I had a great time making portraits with Sydnee and Nate in advance of their April wedding. The Utah State Capital is a gorgeous environment and one of my favorite places to shoot. Working with these guys was so much fun and I can’t wait for their April wedding in Park City!

Utah Wedding Photography: Anne and Brant at the Stein Eriksen Lodge.

Nick Sokoloff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +0000

Anne and Brant were recently married at the fabulous Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. The weather was ideal for December and the setting, flowers, friends and family were all wonderful. Most of all, it was my pleasure to photograph, Anne and Brant, two of the most charming, warm, kind and fun folks around. Two people were never more made for one another. Special thanks to Soiree Productions for another beautiful event, wedding dress by Alta Moda Bridal, make-up by Paula Dahlberg, flowers by Orchid Dynasty, and second photographer extraordinaire, David Daniels.

Fashion Photography: La Vie en Rose.

Nick Sokoloff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:34:21 +0000

Doux, doux amour. Sweet, sweet love.

Nothing more is there than to be fueled by the passion of love.

Whether we live every day inspired by those we love, by the possibility of love, or purely by the existence of love — our accomplishments are made more valuable by love’s satisfaction.

In these dramatic photographs, we are excited to share a vision of love. This collection, inspired by a Parisian elopement, captures the essence of lavish romance.

Deep shades of purples and blues combine with elements of sparkling glamour to create an enchanting and whimsical atmosphere that is simply quintessential for lovebirds.

There are few things more romantic than love in Paris — in this collection, even the orchids appear captivated with the eloping pair…this is la vie en rose.

I am most fortunate and grateful that the uber-talented, Melissa Hagen, of Soiree Productions, signed on to guest-write this week’s blog post.

Production and Styling: Soiree Productions Event Planning Studios

Make-up and Hair: Paula Dahlberg

Flowers: Orchid Dynasty

Anne and Brant: Portrait photography, Millcreek Canyon

Nick Sokoloff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:13:58 +0000

A beautiful fall day, two wonderful people, a passion for books and Bach in the mountains…let’s just say, this photo session was AMAZING. I can’t wait for Anne and Brant’ Park City wedding in December!

Park City Wedding Photography: Danielle and Bruce at the Stein Eriksen Lodge

Nick Sokoloff — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:00:39 +0000

Danielle and Bruce were recently married at the beautiful Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. I really enjoyed getting to know these guys; we clicked from the first time they walked into my office and photographing their wedding was a real pleasure. Danielle and Bruce are a couple who are clearly great friends and who deeply love one another. I really love this set of images and I think that along with all the beauty and splendor, their feelings for one another really come though. Wishing these guys a lifetime of joy and happiness!

Rotarian Magazine: Wings of Angels Foundation.

Nick Sokoloff — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:16:29 +0000

I was recently asked by the Rotary International Magazine to document the efforts of rotary club members of Logan, Utah and Douglas, Arizona, whose members work in conjunction with the Wings of Angels Foundation. These groups and foundation, have for the past decade, built and repaired houses, provided low-cost solar water heaters, and improved emergency medical services for the desperately poor and sick in Agua Prieta, Mexico, a community of 200,000 beset by drug cartels, violence, and grinding poverty. This trip to the border town of Agua Prieta was eye-opening, astonishing and filled with despair and beauty.

The border fence. Holes are visible where people have gone under looking to cross into the USA.

Dottee Watkins, CEO of the Wings of Hope Foundation.

Local boy "Angel" and family with whom the foundation works closely.

"Angel"

Wings of Hope medical clinic, Agua Prieta, Mexico.

Dottee Watkins and friend

Local firefighter, rotarian and advocate, Manny Ayala . Douglas, AZ.

Suzanne and Dennis: Wedding Photography at the Stein Eriksen Lodge.

Nick Sokoloff — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:45:02 +0000

Suzanne and Dennis had a wonderful wedding weekend in Park City, Utah. From their base at the magnificent Montage Deer Valley to the always-remarkable Stein Eriksen Lodge, it was a weekend full of family, friends, beauty, celebration and love. I never take for granted the honor of being asked to capture all of these things and I love the images we made together. The bird set is definitely in the all-time classic category. The weekend was planned by the peerless crew from Soiree Productions and special thanks to my second shooter, David Daniels, and to the management and staffs of both the Montage and Stein Eriksen.

Flashes of Hope: Photography for Childhood Cancer Patients.

Nick Sokoloff — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:39:40 +0000

I spent a beautiful morning last week at Camp Hobe with a great group of camp staff, fabulous photographers and uber-amazing kids. As volunteers for Flashes of Hope we were able to offer our services to over 100 children and their siblings currently being treated for childhood cancer. Flashes of Hope is a nonprofit organization that changes the way children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses see themselves through the gift of photography and raises money for pediatric cancer research. This was a truly heart-warming morning and I must thank this lively group of kids for being so wonderful. Please consider a donation to Flashes of Hope.

Standard Optical: 100 Years and Going Strong

Nick Sokoloff — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:00:08 +0000

It’s not very often that a company survives and thrives for 100 years; it’s even more rare when this company has remained a family business all those years. Such is the case of Standard Optical. Founded in Salt Lake City in 1911 by Henry Schubach, Standard Optical is still owned and operated by the Schubach family. To celebrate its history, advances, contributions and most significantly, its employees, the company put on an amazing party at the stunning McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City. I was fortunate enough to be asked to photograph the event. It’s companies like Standard Optical that keep the local economy vibrant and make major contributions to the betterment of our community. Once again, the excellent crew from event planners extraordinaire Soiree Productions pulled it all together.

Utah Family Photography: Millcreek Canyon

Nick Sokoloff — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:02:02 +0000

I recently had the chance to meet and photograph the lovey Carlin family. We had one of the few nice spring days of the season and Millcreek Canyon was the prefect outdoor setting for these guys. I really love this set of images and the two daughter’s were perfectly cute and charming for the camera! If you’re interested a photography session with your own family, check out Utah Portrait Arts and let’s set up a time.

The Ogden Marathon — Images By Air

Nick Sokoloff — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:18:27 +0000

For the third year in a row, I was asked by the GOAL Foundation to document the Ogden Marathon in scenic Ogden, UT. It’s a beautiful race that beings high in the Ogden Valley, follows the Ogden River through beautiful rolling hills and snow-capped peaks, circles the Pineview Reservoir and descends through the winding Ogden Canyon. This year, as was fitting for The Day of Rapture, I photographed the race from a helicopter. Mike from Whirly Bird Helicopters was an excellent pilot, perfectly navigating and positioning the bird. This bird’s-eye-view gives an excellent feel for the beauty of the course and the vast territory that the runners cover.

Runners gather at the start of the race. The initial course can be seen stretching towards the horizon. © www.nicksokoloff.com

The view south. Wisps of smoke can still be seen from the fires keeping the runners warm in the early-morning chill. © www.nicksokoloff.com

Runners start the journey, headed north towards the Pineview Reservoir.

Marathon runners have navigated around the reservoir and will shortly begin the decent through Ogden Canyon. They are approximately half-way home. © www.nicksokoloff.com

The finish line (bottom, center) located in a still-sleepy downtown Ogden, will soon be active with runners, volunteers, musicians and enthusiastic crowds. © www.nicksokoloff.com