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Faeries in the Forest | Annie & Boris | Redmond, Washington
Many people don’t realize, how hot Washington state can get. But man, did we find out. But In a sun-drenched hiding spot adorned with delicate wildflowers and a soft carpet of grrass. A & B gracefully stepped into their enchanting outdoor session. They asked for a shoot to express a Faery style love. Dressed in less than flowing garments (Including Annie’s wedding dress) that danced with each gentle breeze, they twirled and laughed with pure love for one another. Their infectious joy echoed through the serene woodland.
What to get a photographer for Christmas | My Amazon Finds
Just a few ideas on what to get someone for christmas who may or may not be a wedding photographer! These are from my own amazon order list this year and hope it helps someone find the perfect gift.
New Year, New Blog Series: Let's Talk LOCATION!! | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
Happy New Year everyone, and oh my goodness this is my first blog of 2023, my mind is still blown at how fast time flies!! Since it’s the new year and this blog is more of an introduction to something new I’ve been thinking about, I don’t wanna stretch this too long, but more wanted to get your gears turning and feel inspired to read about what’s to come in 2023. It’ll be a small peek into my world not only as a photographer, but as a business owner and honestly a client myself!!
Morea & Johnny | The Grand Willow Inn | Mount Vernon, WA
What do you see your perfect wedding day as? Do willows, sunshine, and tulips sound lovely?
Well for Morea and Johnny it was a dream come true wedding. After a run of sad grey weather, the day of drive up to Mount Vernon Washington was clear, sunny and blue. And if youre from the PNW it was a “the mountain was out” type of day. Also, a wedding in Mount Vernon in the spring is GORGEOUS because you have the tulip traditions all around you to enjoy and make sure to feature in your day of.
Aja and Gabe | Alternative Wedding on the Water | Bellwether Hotel, Bellingham, WA
About a year and a half ago, Aja and Gabe won one of my couples photos giveaways! (I am telling you…these giveaways get me the COOLEST couples.) They asked me to come out to their home to take photos of them in their natural habitat. Their natural habitat being incredible forested land, and a library styled living room full of books. Everything my inner nerdy, emo, adventure kid needed.
4 Ways to Personalize Your Session | Engagement | Washington
4 ways to make your engagement photos show your personality
I will jump into it real quick here, but something I get asked a lot is how do I feel comfortable in front of the camera, or how do we bring our personality into this. Well! Here are my tips and tricks of how to make your engagement session just for you!
The Wrigley Tiny Home | A Riparide Story | Packwood, WA
Have you ever been approached by a company on instagram that wants to work with you? Well, then have you ever been approached by a company that is legit? Well whats the catch right?
How a photoshoot can cure your depression | Boudoir and Beyond | Seattle, WA
Okay, so first, let me say this title has no science behind it. But, let’s get into it….
As some of you might already know I am also a licensed mental health therapist. I am NOT a psychologist, but I have worked with depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions over my nearly 10 years in the mental health field.
We Stayed in a TREEHOUSE | Index Treeframe Cabin | Index, WA
“We stayed in a TREEHOUSE!”
So literally we stayed in a treehouse. Kelly invited me a few weeks ago to join her on an Index Cabins stay. As I pulled into this property I had no idea what I was about to witness. It was ACTUALLY IN THE TREE. We had no idea that what we were going to stay in was 13 feet off the ground.
Top 5 Wedding Photo Arrangements to Hide your Horrible Family Member
If you have a wedding coming up in 2022, you only have a few weeks left before it’s time to start nailing down the nitty gritty details – like hiring a wedding photographer (wink wink, nudge nudge). As we inch our way back into wedding season, I’ll be beefing up my blog content to offer you guidance and resources for planning your perfect PNW wedding.