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Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of Gold Creek Pond, Bonnie and Charles’ engagement session was nothing short of magical. With the serene alpine lake as their backdrop and the golden light filtering through the trees, their love shone effortlessly. But before we dive into their dreamy engagement session, let’s rewind to the moment that started it all—the proposal.
Read MoreKassie and Joe's casual camping wedding day at Shangri-La On The Green in Washington was a charming and eventful celebration filled with personal touches and unexpected twists. From a dog as the ring-bearer to a dunk tank that had both couples soaked by the end of the night, I loved how fun, warm, and inviting their entire day was!
Read MoreFor their engagement session, we started at Tolt MacDonald Park in the stunning Snoqualmie Valley. First, we headed for the 500-foot suspension footbridge over the Snoqualmie River. This wooden bridge has great views of the river below. We also snapped some adorable photos with their dog Avery.
Read MoreIt’s incredible how love stories evolve, and Stephanie and Franco’s journey is no exception. I had the pleasure of meeting up with them at the stunning Kubota Gardens in Seattle, WA for a special photo session with their dog, Winky. Winky, who is 8 years old, was adopted by Stephanie and Franco from a shelter when they were living in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Read MoreAnne and David had a laid-back, family-focused wedding at Red Cedar Farm in Poulsbo, Washington. It included live animals as a backdrop, fun photo re-creations, and DIY elements all over!
Read MoreIt was such a blast getting to photograph Eve for her Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens Cake Smash in Everett, Washington! We started off with some cute one-year-old photos, with Eve rocking a yellow jumper and sitting in a small wooden plane! Her dad can fly planes, so it only seemed appropriate to give Eve the opportunity as well.
Read MoreWhen Anne and David suggested we head over to The Lodge at St. Edward Park for their Washington engagement session, I was stoked to get to go somewhere new! The Lodge at St. Edward Park is an absolutely gorgeous restored building next to 326 acres of forest land. Originally built in the 1930s on nearby land, this historic building has a claim to fame as a historic seminary for 45 years.
Read MoreIf you’re new here, I have to let you know that I am a giant proponent for dog engagement sessions. Not only are they part of your family and should absolutely be included, but they can also give you a chance to feel more at ease in front of the camera! (and I get to smoosh their little face the entire time!) When I started chatting with Sam and Tyler, we knew we had to include their German Shepherd, Milo.
Read MoreHanging out with Alexa and Joshua for their Rosario Beach engagement session was definitely a special kind of treat—especially since they introduced me to this absolutely stunning location! On the southwest side of Fidalgo Island, Rosario Beach is part of Deception Pass State Park in Anacortes, Washington.
Read MoreLast summer I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding inspiration at one of my favorite places on earth; Washington state. I chose Whatcom Falls in Bellingham, Wa for it's absolute beauty and green and blue color palette. I had gone hiking there several times before, and could think of no place else that I wanted to photograph a gorgeous couple.
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