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I’m excited to share my recent Seattle family session at Gas Works Park! It was a beautiful golden hour and the light couldn’t have been more perfect. I had the pleasure of meeting up with some dear friends and their adorable kiddo for a fun-filled session. Their little one brought along his beloved Star Wars […]

I am beyond excited to share my recent Mount Rainier engagement session! I had an absolute blast carpooling to the park with this fun-loving couple. We decided to drive through the park and stop at areas that caught our eye, giving us incredible photo opportunities. One of my favorite spots we stopped at was a […]

Get Ready to Swoon for this downtown Seattle elopement at The Banana Stand! Picture this: a beautiful, intimate elopement in the heart of downtown Seattle. The Banana Stand, a charming studio nestled in the bustling city, was the perfect backdrop for this couple’s special day. Before the ceremony, we strolled through the breathtaking Washington Arboretum […]

Have you ever had one of those moments where you feel overwhelmingly grateful for the people in your life? That’s exactly how I felt when I took my best friend’s sunset maternity portraits on the beautiful Folly Beach. Let me tell you, it was pure magic. The warm glowing sun and the salty sea breeze […]

I’m excited to share this beautiful spring wedding I captured at Carson Creek Estate. The couple’s adorable Goldendoodle, Podrick, hung out with them as they got ready. He even joined in on their first look! The day unfolded while the first look happened on a breathtaking beach nearby. Podrick, the couple’s beloved dog, was present, […]

Pebble Cove Farm on Orcas Island provided the perfect setting for a beautiful, memorable wedding. The couple got ready at separate locations. The groom and his friends in an Airbnb down the road, and the bride with her girls at Pebble Cove Farm. These two have a huge group of amazing friends around them. They […]

   5 Tips from a Professional Photographer: How to Take Better Selfies with Your Partner Taking selfies with your partner can be one of the best ways to document your special moments together. But, if you’re like me, you want those images to look great and capture the love between you two! As a professional […]

If you’re up for something unique for your engagement portraits, why not consider the Oregon coast? Picture this: a moody winter beach at dusk, creating the perfect backdrop for some seriously stunning engagement portraits. I had a blast capturing this couple’s special moments there, and the results? They’re amazing. This adventurous couple was all in, […]

Ready for a chill photoshoot all about fun, fur, and fetching good times? Picture this: a cozy studio in downtown Seattle with warm lighting that’ll make you and your pup look your best. This is where the dog-friendly studio portrait session magic happens. This studio portrait session was all kinds of adorable. We had the […]

5 Tips to Get Your Wedding Guests on the Dancefloor Are you worried that your guests aren’t going to dance and your reception won’t be the big party you’re looking for? Here are a few tips on how to ensure your guests will be dancing at your wedding: Choose the Right Music! The key to […]

The most common question that I am asked about my wedding photography is: How do you describe your style? After almost 10 years of photographing weddings, this answer finally seems to come easily. I consider myself 70% a documentary wedding photographer and 30% an editorial photographer. When I photograph a wedding, I photograph it as […]

TOP 8 DIY WEDDING DECOR TIPS DIY wedding decor is a fantastic choice for couples looking to infuse their unique style into their special day. It allows you to personalize your celebration while managing your budget effectively. By crafting your decorations, such as centerpieces or invitations, you add a deeply personal touch to the event. […]

Five Ways to Make Your Ceremony Uniquely You When it comes to your wedding ceremony, it’s important to make it unique and memorable. There are many different ways you can do this, but here are five unique additions to consider for your ceremony: Your First Dance Your first dance as a married couple is a […]

A Styled Elopement at Cannon Beach Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph a styled elopement at Cannon Beach as part of Brandi Potter’s Oregon Coast Workshop. It was an amazing experience because it allowed me to take it slower and hone creative skills such as using slow-shutter techniques to create movement and a […]

I grabbed my friends and took them to a greenhouse in downtown Seattle for some greenhouse couples portraits! I loved the depth and interest that the plants created as they were nestled around them. These portraits are super cozy, cuddly, and romantic. Just what you imagine photos in a greenhouse to be! I had been […]

This recent engagement session at Discovery Park was a truly beautiful and memorable experience. Despite the chilly spring weather, both of these guys were in high spirits and ready to celebrate their love and their upcoming wedding. We began the photo shoot in the tall grass, which was just starting to turn green after the […]

This is an incredible wedding that I recently photographed at Columbia Winery in Woodinville, Washington. The couple opted for a moody and intimate winter wedding in the barrel room, it was such a unique ceremony. The subdued lighting in the barrel room added to the cozy ambiance and created a romantic atmosphere. This ceremony, lit […]

Back in September, I met up with Brandi Potter at her Oregon Coast workshop! As part of the workshop, she had a couple available for us to photograph and these foggy sunrise engagement portraits wound up being some of my favorites that we captured that weekend! Sunrise engagement portraits are a secret favorite of mine. […]

How to Have a Relaxed Wedding Timeline On your wedding day, the last thing you want to feel is stress. A relaxed wedding timeline can help you enjoy your big day and create lasting memories. Here are some tips to help you plan a relaxed wedding timeline: Be intentional with how you start your morning. […]

The Washington Ferry by Film I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Seattle who loves shooting the occasional roll of film, and one of my favorite places to shoot is on the Washington Ferry. There’s something about the movement of the ferry and the waves that make for a romantic setting. Plus, the light […]