A black background with white handwritten text that says, "Photography that feels like a memory – candid, nostalgic, and true to life. By Jesse Liz."

Vintage soul, with a modern eye.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I’m a professional photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in candid wedding photography, intimate elopements, lifestyle sessions, and real-life family portraits that feel as genuine as the moment itself.

My photography style blends bold contrast with vintage-inspired tones, creating timeless, emotional images without stiff poses or fake smiles. I focus on real connection and natural light to tell your story honestly.

Beyond photography, I’m a creative through and through — whether it's florals, design, or half-finished crochet projects (don’t ask about the dusty pottery wheel). I love learning new things and finding beauty in everyday life.

Whether it’s a cozy home session or a mountaintop elopement in Big Cottonwood Canyon, I bring heart and intention to every shoot. I serve all of Utah — including Salt Lake City, Park City, Ogden, and surrounding areas — and I’m always ready to travel for destination weddings and elopements across the U.S. and beyond.

Let’s create something beautiful, unscripted, and totally you.

Candid wedding portrait of couple holding hands in the Utah mountains at sunset, captured on film and digital for timeless, nostalgic photos.
A collection of vintage black and white photographs featuring children and a dog, including children playing, sitting, and posing outdoors.
Two vintage black-and-white photographs; one features a bride in a wedding dress with bridesmaids holding bouquets, and the other features a woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet outdoors.
Let's do this thing!
Candid wedding portrait of couple holding hands in the Utah mountains at sunset, captured on film and digital for timeless, nostalgic photos.
Woman arranging a floral table centerpiece with white and green flowers and black tableware.
Tell me More
A black and white photo of a group of people dancing and celebrating outdoors with mountainous terrain in the background.
Black and white photograph of a man and woman at a formal outdoor event, the woman holding a bouquet of flowers, both looking at the camera with serious expressions.
A happy family of three, a man, a woman, and a young child, sitting outdoors in a grassy field during fall. They are smiling and enjoying the sunny weather with autumn-colored trees in the background.
Black and white stylized image of a woman talking on a corded telephone, with shoulder-length hair and makeup.
Candid wedding portrait of couple holding hands in the Utah mountains at sunset, captured on film and digital for timeless, nostalgic photos.
A family outdoors near a body of water with mountains in the background. A man is holding a young girl, both laughing and smiling, as a woman stands beside them, also smiling and enjoying the moment.
A man and woman are close together outdoors during sunset. The man gently holds the woman's chin, and their noses are almost touching, creating an intimate moment.
Reach out here!
Two women hugging, one in a white lace dress and the other in a navy off-shoulder dress, sharing an emotional moment.
People sitting at a table with their legs and shoes visible, captured with motion blur, including a woman in a pink dress and white high-heeled sandals.
A couple sharing a kiss at their wedding reception, with the groom in a green vest and the bride in a white dress.
A pair of white high-heeled shoes with pearl and bow details placed on a windowsill next to a woven straw bag labeled 'BRIDE' with a lace bow, overlooking a blurred ocean scene with a ship and a pier.
A group of six men and one young boy in suits standing in front of a colorful mural wall, all smiling. The men are wearing beige suits with white shirts and light-colored ties, and the boy is in a white shirt with a beige bow tie and suspenders.
A woman in a white lace wedding dress is smiling and winking at a celebration or party, with blurred colorful lights in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holds a knife next to a tall, four-tiered naked wedding cake decorated with flowers and a topper, at her wedding celebration.
A man in a suit feeding cake to a woman in a wedding dress during a wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of two women dancing at a wedding reception, with blurred background and motion effects.
People dancing and enjoying a party with colorful lights and motion blur.
Four people at a social gathering in an indoor venue with string lights; two men in white shirts and black vests or ties, and two women, one in a black dress with glasses, and the other in a green dress, with one holding a drink.
Blurred image showing the lower bodies of two people standing on a carpeted floor, with one person dressed in dark clothing and the other in a light-colored skirt or dress, possibly in a room with warm lighting.
A bride and groom exchanging vows on an outdoor balcony with city buildings in the background.
A young man and woman dance together in a grassy field during sunset, with trees and hills in the background.
A black and white photo of a couple outdoors. The woman is kneeling on one leg in a white dress, looking up and holding the man's face. The man is sitting on a wooden fence, looking down at her, touching her face.
Two smiling people, a man and a woman, walking in an open field with a large colorful hot air balloon in the background.
A couple on a boat, dressed in wedding attire, exchanging a kiss with a lake and cloudy sky in the background, surrounded by colorful flowers.
A couple kissing in a lake surrounded by mountains and trees, with snow-capped peaks in the background.
A couple sitting on the sand by the rocky beach, embracing each other and smiling, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom sharing a moment outside a white building with large arched windows and a decorative balcony. The bride is in a strapless white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a dark suit leaning towards her.
A couple sitting on a large rock at the beach, embracing and smiling at each other, with the ocean and cloudy sky in the background.
A man and woman sitting closely together outdoors, smiling, with a rocky background. The man is hugging the woman from behind, and they appear happy and affectionate.
A couple walking barefoot on a sandy beach, holding shoes, with green hills and overcast sky in the background.
A couple embracing outdoors near hills with greenery and flowers, looking into each other's eyes.
A smiling woman in a white strapless wedding dress, standing outdoors near a stone wall and window, with greenery nearby.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing outside near a white building with large arched windows, surrounded by trees, as they share a kiss.
A dining table with a floral centerpiece, assorted fruits, crystal glasses, and white dishes in a room with large windows and ornate white walls.
Elegant dining table set with white plates, gold utensils, crystal glasses, a flower arrangement with pink, red, and black flowers, and assorted fruit including pears, grapes, and apples, in a bright room with large windows.
A black and white photo of a couple at a wedding, standing close, smiling and touching foreheads. The woman is in a strapless wedding dress holding a martini glass, and the man is in a suit and tie, leaning towards her.
Close-up of a bride and groom at a wedding, with the groom holding a cocktail glass in front of the bride, who is wearing a strapless wedding dress, in a black-and-white photo.
A newlywed couple smiling and leaning close together, the man holding a cocktail glass, inside a brightly lit indoor setting.
A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a dark suit stand close together outside a white building with large window panes, surrounded by green trees. The bride is holding a bouquet, and the couple is sharing an intimate moment.
A bride and groom sharing a moment at their wedding reception, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, with the bride holding a cocktail glass.
A black and white photo of a small round table with a floral arrangement in a jar, a lamp, and a window with grid panels in the background.
Close-up of a small vase with light pink flowers on a table, with larger pink and white flowers in a background vase and a decorative table lamp.
A bride and groom share a joyful moment at their wedding reception, standing close together indoors with elegant decor and a chandelier overhead.
A pyramid of empty cocktail glasses with black and white olives skewered inside, arranged on a white surface with a decorative black and white background.
A wedding ceremony with the bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other, surrounded by wedding guests walking past, against a colorful mural of large flowers painted on a brick wall.
Interior of a decorated event hall with floral arrangements, string lights, and a long table set for a gathering, viewed through large glass doors, with chairs arranged in front.
A newly married couple walking outdoors under a wedding arch, surrounded by smiling guests, with confetti falling around them, in a forest setting with trees and autumn leaves.
Wedding accessories including a white wedding dress, a pair of high-heeled shoes with bows, a small perfume bottle, a jewelry box, and scattered flower petals and ribbons on a dark fabric surface.
A person wearing a cap lifting a smiling child into the air against a plain sky