Mallory Hurst Photography

{ New Business Cards }

2011-06-07T21:39:00.000-06:00

Here is another one of the changes I was talking about... my BUSINESS CARD!!!! I'm really excited about it. Such a simple design, but in my opinion.... rockin'.

Which is your favorite color? I think mine is maybe... yellow. :)

{ baby dallin }

2010-01-17T20:45:00.000-07:00

I'm posting a little late... I've been doing some re-design work on my blog (obviously), my website (coming soon to a computer near you), and my logo and business card.

I'm really excited about these changes!!! And I'm really excited about this post.

I met baby Dallin at one of the weddings I photographed in Boise last year. Hands down, I, along with every other woman in that reception center, thought he was the cutest baby who ever lived.

I decided to do most of Dallin's shots with him in his birthday suit, and WHAT A TROOPER! We made it through heart-piercing cries, streaming "potty lines", lots of moving around, and lots of bright flashes. But, we made it. And we came out shining on the other side.

It was such a joy to watch his mom and dad on their new path in parenthood, and it was a pure pleasure to be able to spend my morning photographing this tiny little heart-breaker.

Cutest baby who ever lived? Tall order?.... yes. Filled?.... I'll let you be the judge.

'ainslee's portraits'

2009-11-25T08:58:00.000-07:00

Ainslee is my big sister. She always has been. :)

And when I think of Ainslee, originally...when I was between 3-7, I see comfort. Someone who, when I got scared at night and couldn't sleep, would hold my hand until I could.

Thinking of Ainslee when I was 8-12, I see myself and the person she was helping me to become. (Indirectly of course). Getting teased for making good grades, using appropriate "big" words, and for being a pushover. And instead of having my hand held all night, I was reading John Grisham out loud and scratching her back.

When I think of Ainslee in my teenage years... I see doubt. Doubt and the voice of my Aunt Shellie telling us, "You know someday, you two are going to be best friends.".....

Then, Ains got married. She got married and she moved away. And then she had kids and became super woman. At least that's what I saw....

Recently, I've seen some fog. There have been a few tears.. the kind of tears that only best friends cry together. Late nights cleaning house, rocking kids to sleep, and mending a broken heart.

Now, in these photos, I can only see a whole lot of happy. Happy and hot. This is how I want to remember Ainslee for a long time to come.

I can't BELIEVE we haven't done it sooner, but here she is... in all her pre and post big sister glory.

My personal two favorites!...

'larger than life'

2009-10-25T14:15:00.000-06:00

I just found out that a company called Margene's Bridal, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, wants to use one of my photos to advertise their gorgeous dresses! My client, and little sister, Sidnee bought her wedding dress there in Boise. After seeing her photo shoot, they fell in love with her photos and decided they wanted to use one of them on a company billboard in Idaho Falls.

I don't know any of the specifics yet, but what I do know is... this picture is going to be larger than life. Literally!

'annie & rusty engagements'

2009-10-13T17:16:00.001-06:00

WAHOO. What a fun couple. LOVE them. Such troopers. Battled the shade of death, sang a few "stay there, don't move" songs, and survived a few scoldings. I'll tell you what, November 7th is going to be a "crazy love" day... and now... thanks to Michael Buble, that phrase makes sense.
Annie. Rusty. Forgive your rambling photographer and enjoy the next few weeks of your engagement...

Commence awesome photo display:

'cale's announcement'

2009-10-04T15:24:00.000-06:00

There aren't many things we, as a society, view as "important enough" to announce to the world. There are countless numbers of new souls being introduced to the world every year... every day... every hour... it has come to be so routine, so expected, so average. But when you stop to think about it, there really isn't anything more miraculous than the birth of a child...any child. Every child.

This child was just that. A miracle. And I was lucky enough to be a part of that announcement. Enjoy!

'harmonie's bridal sneak'

2009-09-20T10:34:00.000-06:00

Harmonie is such a beautiful girl, and makes for an even more beautiful bride. Her dream has always been to have her bridals taken in fields of wheat and flowers... but she lives in St. George (land of red rock and tumbleweed). The only fields they have there are filled with sagebrush, cacti, and joshua trees... plus a whole lot of red dirt. ;) I was thrilled to be able to help her realize that dream here in Utah County. Here is a sneak peak of a few favorites from our session...

'marissa's bridals'

2009-09-02T16:48:00.000-06:00

The day started out pretty soggy... but Marissa, as she proved in her engagement session, is up for anything. Even the prospect of getting run over by cars or falling out of trees. :) Today, it was the rain; A bride's worst enemy. We readied ourselves with towels and big umbrella's, expecting the worst... but we got nothing but (overcast) sunshine and a few drops of dew. Marissa was glowing all day long. Nothing could phase her. Not even my, "Smile bigger"'s or "Don't move... wait move higher"'s. I enjoyed this shoot very much and look forward with eager lens's to her wedding day.

'little cale "reese's pieces" hurst'

2009-08-30T17:22:00.000-06:00

Cale Rees Hurst. 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 18 inches of absolute stud. This kid is a mess of crazy blonde hair and big hazel eyes. Hands down, the quietest shoot I've ever done: definitely the recipient of the "least amount of whining during a photo session" award... and that's saying something. [Sierra & Dylan! Stephen & Sidnee! Annie & Rusty!(and I don't want to hear arguments... you named my reflector the shade of death... :)]
Thanks to his sweet, patient mother Jill for putting up with all the sprays and squirts.... Welcome to parenthood. :) Thanks to his strong, hero of a fire fighter dad Clint for the tender helmet shots. Cale is the greatest addition to their already beautiful family. I hope you treasure these shots for a long time to come.

'marissa & chris' engagements'

2009-08-20T22:15:00.000-06:00

Meet Chris and Marissa. The. perfect. Match... for each other. I've known Chris since my sophomore year in college. What a stud. He and Marissa met here in Utah and survived a semi-long distance relationship for several months before he found some rockin' hardware for her left hand. I know I say it a lot, but I never get tired of the amount of love that engagement shoots SCREAM. These two were no exception.
Enjoy.
And be sure to look out for their upcoming wedding post... September 11th.

'sidnee's bridals'

2009-07-30T01:21:00.000-06:00

It's really pretty hard to describe the emotions I feel when I think about my little sister getting married. Yes, she and Stephen are perfect for one another. Yes, she is mature enough; emotionally, physically, spiritually, mentally... she's ready. It was during this photo shoot that I realized it. But no one ever asks the big sister if SHE'S ready. No! I wasn't ready at all. I was completely unprepared, and will probably never BE fully prepared, for September 5, 2009.

Why?

...I wish you could see the blinking cursor flashing in front of my bewildered eyes right now. All I really know is that yesterday... I was crawling over her pink crib rails to introduce her to her little thumb, and show her how to suck away those tears. Thousands of dollars in braces later, she's this beautiful ostrich of a person, heavily weighed down by "three tons" of diamonds on her left hand.

What am I trying to say? ... Dang cursor anyway. :)

15 years ago I was taking Sidnee out to teach her how to ride a bike and last week, I took her out to shoot her bridals for her wedding.

Same emotions... different day.

Sid, you're stunning, and I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.

'grady sittler aka little g sitt'

2009-07-22T14:07:00.000-06:00

Grady Sittler. Makes you fight for his affection, but once you've earned it.... you're in. I absolutely LOVED meeting and getting to know little Grady. He was celebrating his second birthday today, and let me tell you.... there was NOTHING terrible about this two year old. We had some pretty exciting grasshopper adventures, spread a few dandelion seeds, made friends with a monkey named George, and took a walk with a red balloon. Grady, maybe someday bud you'll give me my heart back? :)

'holly's shoot'

2009-07-12T20:19:00.000-06:00

Holly asked me to do a session with her so she could send some great photos to her husband who is currently serving our country in Afghanistan. They weren't married very long before he was deployed, and he's been gone ever since. I was truly grateful for the opportunity to do something for one of our servicemen and his family. God bless Holly and her husband, and may they be reunited safely... and soon.

'sierra's bridals'

2009-06-30T19:07:00.000-06:00

(If your name is Dylan Davis, please see your way to the little red X in the upper right hand corner of the screen.)

Just to give you, and especially Sierra, a fair warning: Despite my knowing better... I'm going to be getting a little gushy. :) I have to admit, I've been looking forward to doing Sierra's bridals for quite some time. I've also been anxious to see her in this gorgeous white gown. (Again Dylan, seriously, it better be July 12th if you're still reading this...) I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew it would be a really special shoot. I was horribly unprepared to walk into my living room where Dena, Sierra's mom, was helping her slip into her dress. It's going to sound so absolutely l-a-m-e, but I couldn't fight back the cloud of tears that crept their way up as my mind played back images of two seven year old girls dancing to Amy Grant and "chasing" two seven year old twin boys with mullets through our elementary school years. She looked stunning. And the reality of it all, along with the rate at which it seemed to be happening, was a little overwhelming.

But Si, even though I'm pretty sure that was as painful to read if not MORE so than the time I wrote you a birthday song when we were ten... I think you should know that this is truly one of the most innocently beautiful photo shoots I've ever produced.

And I love you.

Okay, that was a bit much. I like you... a little. :) I hope you like them.

...it's always hard to choose a favorite when you're the photographer. Typically, it's almost impossible to narrow it down. Sierra's bridal shoot was no exception. Sometimes, you just have to make a decision. So... even though it ties for my affection with a few others... here is my "pic of the day":

Until the 11th.....

'sidnee & stephen engagements'

2009-06-11T22:32:00.000-06:00

My little sister is getting married. I couldn't be more excited for her, but to be very honest... It's hard to see her grow up so much. I still think of her as my baby sister, I probably always will. It was so neat being able to photograph her with her fiance, Stephen Murray. I'm thrilled I got to document the beginning of the rest of her life with him. Being a part of this whole experience has put a lot of love in my heart, as most couple photo shoots do. They are a very bright, beautiful, happy couple. Very photogenic, and very much... in love.

Thank you for sharing this experience with me, I wish you both the happiest of engagements and am excited to be a witness to a whole lot more of this kind of love... on your wedding day.

'breezy & mat first look'

2009-05-17T22:13:00.001-06:00

This photo shoot was a lot of fun. I had met this couple briefly over dinner to discuss the 'business end' of the details of their upcoming events, but getting to know Breezy and Mat individually AND together was a real treat. As a couple about to promise their lives to each other, having only known each other such a short time in perspective, they emanated love... and it was almost effortless to capture.

One of the most rewarding parts of my job is getting to know and becoming friends with my clients. I'm glad I got to know these two. I look forward to your wedding Mat & Breezy, thank you for the beautiful day.

'sierra & dylan engagements'

2009-04-30T20:55:00.000-06:00

Sierra and I have been friends since 2nd grade... and when I found out she was getting married, I was pretty excited for her. When I found out she was marrying Dylan, someone who I had only just met, but "fell in love" with instantly, I couldn't believe how perfect they were for each other. I was privileged that they chose me as their photographer, and am proud to introduce the future: Mr. and Mrs. Davis.

We started out at a baseball field in Boise, Idaho where Dylan used to play ball for Capital High School. It was such a fitting scene for them, because, as Sierra put it, Dylan is "such a baseball stud." :) The sun was bright and the grass was green.

We then made our way to downtown Boise to do some urban style photos. I love the color in these next few shots, as well as the emotion that comes through their body language. They have that ooey gooey newly engaged couple in love feeling to em.

Somewhere in there we ended up in the middle of Hyde Park and found this great bench. The saying on the window fits them to a T.

This next series was probably my favorite of the day. It was such a fun location with lots of bright colorful patterns. These two were hilarious all day long, but I think I actually laughed until I cried during this session. The things they'll do to get the other to smile.....

I thought this spot was very fitting for these two love tigers. We definitely got more than we bargained for. This was the part of the session where we met our new homeless friend Jeffie. During the middle of the shoot, a strange man walked up to us and asked if I'd take his picture. He insisted on posing with Dylan and Sierra and was really, very, probably overly, friendly. But Happy Birthday again Jeffie. Thanks for the memories. :)

These last few pictures are smokin hot. We utilized a bright red telephone booth near BSU campus in creating some pre-tty steamy moments. There is a lot of fire between these two.

It was a very enjoyable sunshiny day in my hometown with some good friends. It was probably the most fun I've had at work in a long time. :) Man I love my job! Congratulations Sierra and Dylan, I can't wait for your wedding.

Be sure to stay tuned for Sierra's bridals...to be photographed soon.

'all business'

2009-04-08T02:09:00.000-06:00

The new and improved business card.

'an oldie but a goodie'

2009-04-03T19:28:00.000-06:00

I did this photo shoot on November 1, 2008, with Sidnee. It's one of my favorite shoots that I've done so far. As I continue booking clients in Spring and through the Summer time I often find myself longing for these beautiful Fall colors. Every season has something incredible to offer a photographer, but for me in particular, Fall is the whole package. Now if we could just get Winter to keep from coming.....

Here are some favorites from the session we did. Her personality and versatility as a model really came through, and I had a lot of fun being a part of it.

'baby hinder'

2009-03-25T15:04:00.000-06:00

A recent shoot with my newest nephew. We didn't have the opportunity for much variety, but he was so happy and sweet that day. Hopefully you'll be seeing much more of this cute face.

'my heart's in the pixels'

2009-03-07T21:08:00.000-07:00

I've been going through my archives of photo shoots recently, and have realized that I've grown specifically attached to a few of them. They represent everything I have to offer as a photographer and hold my heart in every pixel.

'video portfolio'

2009-02-18T23:23:00.000-07:00

'funneling into history'

2009-02-13T17:44:00.000-07:00

My name is Mallory Hurst. I'm a professional photographer from Meridian, Idaho and am in the process of finishing maintenance on my website. I decided that before it was unveiled... I would provide another outlet for clients to view my work.

There's no better way to start than with what I consider my "first professional photo shoot". So here it is in all its showcased glory. Enjoy!

Julia Bourguignon - A little firecracker. There is no better way to describe her than with fireworks. Julia, is the epitome of happy. She is such a joy to be around, and holds so much love inside. I carry her heart with me, I carry it in my heart.

Sage Bourguignon - I've known Sage since he was new to the world... and ever since, he's taken life along with him in his pocket. He is so curious and mischievous... Sage smiles a playful smile, and walks purposeful walk. His mom put it best when she once told me, "Sage is ALL boy." And I LOVE this boy.

Lauren Bourguignon - If there were ever a story of the "Little Drummer Girl", Lauren would be her. And not by any means because she can't afford a gift for the baby Jesus, but because she marches to her own beat and is extremely resourceful and independent. She is still learning about who she is, what she loves, and how much she is capable of... but she's doing it with passion. I have a feeling that once she knows what so many of us already know, she'll be unstoppable.

These kids are so much a part of my life, I love them dearly. After working with them in this environment, and being able to capture personality and emotion in such a beautiful way, I realized that photography was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. And if for no other reason than it making me incandescently happy... I will in fact, for the rest of my life, pursue it.