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Camille & Kaitlyn | Chicago love meets West Seattle | Seattle, WA
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Camille & Kaitlyn | Chicago love meets West Seattle | Seattle, WA

On the first HOT summer day (but not summer) in Seattle, Camille and Kaitlyn embarked on a special journey in their whirlwind relationship in West Seattle, Washington. The mission? To celebrate their truly enduring love and commitment by renewing their vows at Lincoln Park. There were tears, smiles, love and all the vibes on this special day.

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Taylor & Rachel | Mesa Arts and Culture Center | Mesa, AZ
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Taylor & Rachel | Mesa Arts and Culture Center | Mesa, AZ

Taylor and Rachel's engagement and family session at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona, was nothing short of silly with a little bit of chaos. When I first met Taylor and Rachel one of the first things they said to me was that they did not want the typical Arizona Desert vibe. So we brainstormed and thoroughly and came across the Mesa Arts Center.

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Pullapalooza 2023 | Rain City Fitness | Seattle, WA
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Pullapalooza 2023 | Rain City Fitness | Seattle, WA

Rain City Fitness' Pullapalooza Deadlift Party 2023 was an extraordinary event that aimed to raise funds for two Washington based 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations: UTOPIA and Lambert House. Not only did we, as a community, successfully support these important organizations, but it also provided an incredible opportunity for people of all backgrounds to participate on the platform. The event showcased lifters of different ages, colors, sizes, and identities, creating a truly inclusive and empowering atmosphere. BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A SPOT ON THE PLATFORM

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Kelly & Charlie | Classy in Queen Anne Session | Seattle, WA
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Kelly & Charlie | Classy in Queen Anne Session | Seattle, WA

Kelly and Charlie's engagement photoshoot in the Queen Anne area of Seattle was simply stunning. The modern and elegant vibe of the area served as a picturesque backdrop for their session, while the playful couple brought their own creative touch to the shoot. From the iconic Kerry Park with the iconic Seattle landmark, THE Space Needle in the background…

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Erica & David | Engagement | Joshua Tree NP, CA
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Erica & David | Engagement | Joshua Tree NP, CA

In today’s blog we’re gonna dive into my Joshua Tree Adventure with Erica and David going over both engagements and wedding decor!! So, our original goal was to achieve a dreamy-editorial look with some Pinterest vibes thrown around, but of course our creative minds started wandering so we decided to lower our blissful expectations a wee bit by letting go and just have a BLAST!! This turned out to be one of the best photoshoots to date, but before I tell you why, let me tell you a bit about Erica and David.

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The Mini Blog Series: 3 Reasons Headshots Are VITAL | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
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The Mini Blog Series: 3 Reasons Headshots Are VITAL | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

First, let’s start from the beginning, what is a headshot? Well, a headshot is a professionally captured photograph of a person from the shoulders up, the photograph is cut or cropped in order to give focus to the person, not any product one is selling or background details. You’re probably thinking “okay so what’s the difference between a headshot and a portrait then?” The difference between a headshot and a portrait is distinguished with the model being camera aware and often looking directly at the camera with minimal posing and slight variations of facial expressions such as smiling with or without teeth and relaxing the mouth for a more neutral look.

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The Mini Blog Series: Photos Are STILL Special & Here's Why... | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

The Mini Blog Series: Photos Are STILL Special & Here's Why... | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

photography history is interesting but what we’re really here to chat about is how photos are special to us, what brings value to the photographs we know and love today? Let’s all think back to digging through our family albums or those moments when our grandparents would share with us stories behind their family photographs from the early 1900s. Photographs are a way to capture our family history, to document who’s been an influential part of our family’s lineage.

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