Saltwater Farm wedding venue on San Juan Island might just be my new favorite! It was also the perfect spot for Megan and Tim’s wedding. Not only does Saltwater Farm showcase the natural beauty of the island Tim and Megan call home (forest, meadows, water views, oh my!), but the venue’s sustainability mission (solar-powered and […]
May 29, 2019
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Ahh, the dreaded family formals. Or are they?…. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably read about {or maybe even experienced first-hand} the joys of family formals. Missing wedding party. Uncooperative kids. Family tension. Wasted time. It’s enough to spook even the most idealistic couple. And it leads you to wonder…is this just how it […]
May 27, 2019
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One of the most exciting things about a wedding is that it can be customized and designed to reflect the style, traditions, and values of you and your fiancé. It can be difficult for environmentally conscious couples to find ways to uphold their environmental values and throw the wedding of their dreams. The good […]
Apr 23, 2019
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Discovery Park is one of my favorite Seattle locations for engagement sessions. Especially on sunny evenings like this one! The golden light just before sunset on the beach is what engagement session dreams are made of! Martha and Chris were amazing and braved the cold weather to take advantage of the pretty light. I’m SO […]
Mar 6, 2019
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More and more couples are choosing to see each other before they walk down the the aisle. That planned, private moment before the ceremony when you see your fiancé for the first time on your wedding day is called a first look. As a wedding photographer, my strongest advice will always be to […]
Feb 19, 2019
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Before getting to my list of stunning engagement sessions locations near Seattle, let’s talk about how to choose a location that is perfect for YOU: Consider your lifestyle and what suits you as a couple. Are there any meaningful locations that might be ideal for your engagement shoot? Where did you meet? What […]
Feb 18, 2019
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I absolutely loved this snowy engagement session at Alpental! Shelby and Stephen spend their free time hiking and skiing, so it was an easy call to head up to Snoqualmie Pass for their session. They have an adorable dog named Bear, and he may have stole the show. 😉 I’m so excited to photograph their […]
Jan 9, 2019
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Getting married at a state or national park in the Pacific Northwest is a dream for a lot of couples. Gorgeous landscapes, native foliage, and mountain, forest, and water views, Washington’s state and national parks set a stunning natural backdrop for your wedding day. As a wedding photographer in Washington, I’ve photographed several weddings […]
Dec 14, 2018
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Your wedding day timeline is such an important part of wedding planning! The best timelines make for smooth transitions, plenty of wiggle-room to manage the inevitable un-planned fiasco, and time to relax and be fully present with your loved ones. Poorly planned timelines make for extra stress, missed photo opportunities, and the inability to make […]
Nov 27, 2018
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I love photographing engagement sessions at University of Washington in the fall! The combination of fall colors and the architecture of the campus is just perfect. UW is an extra special place to Meg and Brady because it’s where they met six years ago. They brought along their sweet rescue pup Penelope to their session. […]
Nov 15, 2018
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