How to Elope in Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier National Park is a stunning and picturesque location for an elopement. With its beautiful forests, waterfalls, and meadows, it provides a truly breathtaking setting for your special day. Here are a few tips for choosing the perfect location for your elopement in Mount Rainier National […]

How to Get the Best Wedding Photos: and Have the Best Experience While Doing it   Why I Wrote This Guide This guide is meant to help you get the “best” wedding photos and enjoy your experience while doing it! I like to put “best” in quotations because the definition of what is “best” is […]

How to Have Good Light for Your Wedding Ceremony and Get the Best Photos Learning how to light your wedding ceremony doesn’t have to be challenging! Below I laid out 6 tips on how to plan the best light for your wedding ceremony photos. Timing is crucial! Avoid planning your outdoor ceremony between 12 and […]

Trying to get ready for your engagement session, but not sure what to wear? No worries, I’ve got you covered! Here are some tips for how to put together an outfit for your engagement session! First, consider the location of your session. Is it outdoors, in a park or garden, or in a more urban […]

    My Top 6 Tips for Planning a Wedding Planning a wedding is both exciting and overwhelming, often filled with stress from external expectations. Couples frequently struggle with managing the desires of family, friends, and societal norms. However, it’s crucial to stay focused on what makes your union unique and meaningful. Here are several […]

How to Relax on Your Wedding Day by Seattle Wedding Photographer Lindsey Paradiso   Are you a high-stress or high-anxiety individual like myself and trying to figure out how to relax on your wedding day? I have compiled some of my best tips for calming yourself the morning of your wedding. Before reading through them, […]

5 Wedding Exits Other Than Sparkler Exits You Should Know About If you’re planning your wedding exit and you’d like to make it unique and memorable, let’s talk about some options! Sparklers are obviously a popular choice, but there are so many other options to consider. Here are five unique wedding exits other than sparkler […]

Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Venue It is important to consider photography when choosing your wedding venue because the venue can have a big impact on the outcome of the photos. The size and layout of the venue, the availability of natural light, and the overall aesthetic of the venue can all affect […]

The Best Places to Elope on the Washington Coast The Washington coast is a beautiful and diverse region, with a variety of stunning locations that are perfect for eloping. Whether you are looking for rugged and wild beaches, lush and verdant forests, or romantic and secluded spots, the Washington coast has something for everyone. Here […]

Why is Wedding Photography Expensive? As a wedding photographer, I often hear people expressing surprise at the cost of professional wedding photography. Many people assume that wedding photography is overpriced because “it’s just a matter of pointing a camera at the couple and snapping a few pictures”. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. […]

How to Include Your Friends in Your Wedding without Having a Wedding Party The traditional wedding party, consisting of a maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, and groomsmen, has long been a staple of weddings. But in recent years, more and more couples are opting to break with tradition and to find new and creative […]

Top 5 Places to Elope in Mount Baker Wilderness The Mount Baker Wilderness is a beautiful and wild region in the North Cascades of Washington State, with towering peaks, pristine lakes, and lush forests. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and also offers many stunning and secluded spots for eloping couples. Here are […]

How to Have a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony Wedding ceremonies are an important and special part of any couple’s journey together. But for many couples, traditional religious weddings may not be the right fit for their beliefs, values, or lifestyles. The good news is that there are many alternative options for wedding ceremonies that are non-religious […]

5 Tasty and Unique Wedding Desserts that Aren’t Wedding Cake Are you tired of the traditional wedding cake, but not sure what other desserts to serve at your reception? Don’t worry, I have got you covered! Here are 5 tasty and unique wedding desserts that will surely impress your guests: Donut Wall – Who doesn’t […]

How to Honor Your Deceased Parent at Your Wedding Losing a parent is one of the most difficult and painful experiences that anyone can go through. It can be especially difficult and overwhelming to deal with the grief of losing a parent near your wedding day, which is supposed to be one of the happiest […]

So you’re planning a wedding… congratulations! To help you out, I have put together some of my tips for planning wedding photography timeline and engagement session! I planned a wedding once too and I had no idea what I was doing. How could I? I didn’t know what a wedding day actually looked like. I […]

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Second Photographer for Your Wedding Many couples grapple with deciding whether or not to hire a second photographer. This question often surfaces in consultation chats, highlighting a common uncertainty among couples planning their big day. To shed some light on this topic, I’ve compiled insights on what a […]