Love letters to my wonderful clients and their amazing wedding days.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Engagement Session // Dani and Michelle
Things seemed fated to go wrong with this engagement session when Seattle traffic made the ladies late and then right as they arrived it started raining. But we decided to go ahead anyway and I’m so glad we did because it all worked out in the end!
Salish Lodge Wedding // Jordan and Eric
Jordan and Eric came all the way from Texas to marry in our beautiful corner of the world. They chose Salish Lodge as the venue for their ceremony and reception. Beforehand I met Jordan and Eric at their hotel to get some getting ready photos before heading to the hotel for their beautiful ceremony. At a spot right next to the gorgeous Snoqualmie Falls Jordan and Eric said their I Do’s in front of their closest family.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Engagement Session // Seth and Cameron
I’ve known Seth & Cameron for a couple of years now after they responded to a model call. A couple years later they reached out to let me know they were getting married! So of course we had to do an engagement session and of course they were as adorable and playful as ever.
Winlock Backyard Wedding // Carly and Ana
Way back in 2018 when Carly & Ana hired me to capture their wedding, we met for a consult. At that consult they told me they were going to have their dogs as part of the wedding and I immediately said in my head, these are my people.
Point Defiance Park Engagement Session // Marisa and Al
Marisa and Al’s engagement session was supposed to take place at Rattlesnake Lake but thanks to 68 days of constant rain (but it doesn’t rain a lot here we tell people) we switched to Point Defiance at the last minute because of a road blockage. But these folks didn’t let it phase them and still showed up looking amazing and with love to spare.
Ballard Locks Elopement // Rachel and Emma
Rachel and Emma flew in from Wisconsin to Washington for a gorgeous elopement in Ballard on the rooftop of their AirBnb. Surrounded by just five of their nearest and dearest they said I Do in a beautiful, intimate wedding ceremony.
Machias Meadows Wedding // Laura and Danny
During their engagement session, Laura & Danny told me that their wedding venue had highland cows. Needless to say on the actual day I was VERY excited to see said cows. And they didn’t disappoint!
Pitbull Family Session // Bane & His Family
A few months ago I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook when a post by The Seattle Barkery stopped me in my tracks. It was a photo of two dogs staring at a pupcake.
Rosario Beach Engagement Session // Marjorie and David
When I asked Marjorie where she and David would like to do their engagement session, she said she wanted something in nature. I showed her the engagement session styled shoot I had just attended at PhotoLush a couple weeks prior and she was in. Even after telling her it was a two hour drive north and the best time of day was sunrise, they were still in.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Engagement Session // Laura & Daniel
When Laura got in touch with me and said that they had been referred to me by Sabrina & Jenn, I knew they were gonna be good people. I captured Sabrina & Jenn’s wedding back in 2017 and it was an absolute blast. Daniel is Jenn’s little brother and I remember him being super sweet on their day.
Carkeek Park Elopement // Anna & Eric
Although they technically eloped in the morning in a private ceremony, Anna & Eric wanted to do photos just the two of them in the evening, as the sun went down on their first day as a married couple. I of course said yes we should do that.
Brightwater Education Center Wedding // Jordan & Greg
Jordan and Greg’s wedding was quintessentially them. It was chilled, it was laid back and it was unassuming. But it was also beautiful, intimate and emotional.
Wandering Waters Farm Wedding, Maple Falls Washington // Elizabeth & James
When I did Elizabeth & James’ engagement session, I had just gotten off a 16 hour travel day home from Thailand. After only a couple hours home I headed out to Point Defiance State Park to meet them and they were amazing! Needless to say I was very excited to capture their wedding day.
Lincoln Park Couples Session // Megan and Marsha
I first met Marsha two years ago when she officiated the wedding of Sabrina & Jenn so when she reached out to me earlier this year to do a shoot, I immediately said yes!
Defiance Point Park Engagement Session // Elizabeth & James
For most people, scheduling an engagement session the day after you fly back from Thailand would be a bad idea. Thankfully for me it was with James and Elizabeth and it was amazing and we had the best light ever.
Jack Block Park Engagement Session // Michael & Brian
I’d never heard of Jack Block Park before Michael & Brian mentioned they wanted to do their engagement session there and the way they described it plus my overactive imagination had me envisioning something very industrial with lots of concrete and steel bars.
Thankfully the reality couldn’t have been further from the truth.
Picnic Point Engagement Session // Kayla & Tanner
After working two solid weeks, scheduling an engagement session at 7am on the first day you can sleep in seems crazy, but I knew the light would be perfect so I bit the bullet and set my alarm for 6am.
Dash Point State Park Engagement Session // McKenna & James
McKenna and James’ engagement session was originally supposed to be on the Sunday evening but I had a cancellation on the Saturday and asked if they’d like to switch. I figured, Saturday’s are more relaxed and further from the start of another work week so it would be more fun.
Rosario Beach Couples Shoot // Matt & Mae - PhotoLush 2019
The second part to the “Frame your couples with nature” breakout at PhotoLush 2019 was hosted by Celina Meza Photography. Last year she gave a talk about engagement sessions and working with couples so I was really excited to see her in action this year and she didn’t disappoint! Her couple Matt & Mae were adorable and so comfortable in front of the camera.
Rosario Beach Couples Shoot // Anna & Josh - PhotoLush 2019
This past weekend I attended PhotoLush for the third time and it was the best time yet! Not only did I get to present and lead a breakout (more on that in a coming post) but I also got to attend a breakout hosted by the wonderful Afton Lewis and Celina Meza. They hosted a joint breakout on using nature to frame your couples, at the beautiful and #SOPNW Rosario Beach, just by Deception Pass.