What’s a wedding mood? That feeling you get when you walk into a wedding… that’s the best way to describe a wedding “mood”. No matter what mood you’re hoping for at your wedding, many are easy to piece together elements for the perfect day. Below are five popular wedding moods and tips on how to…
When I started writing this post, I wanted to tell you about how being a photographer’s kid means you’re constantly stuck modeling. But then, Friday rolled around and it hit me: We’ve been homeschooling for a full year. It’s been a roller coaster, but there are so many thing about it that I wouldn’t change…
It’s no surprise how much I love this cabin. My family has stayed here on a few occasions, and it’s quickly becoming our home away from home. Every time we’re up there, I try to photograph a few details for Andrea to market the cabin. In November we woke up to snow one morning, and…
For a while there, receptions were banned so not every wedding had centerpieces. I mean, it’s hard to drop money on a centerpiece when you’re not having a reception. Even though they were fewer and farther between, these are the centerpieces that still gave us heart eyes. Sweet + Simple Lavender Mason Jars Pretty tiered…
Intimate weddings have become such a thing that even with the loosened COVID restrictions, they don’t appear to be going away anytime soon! I’ll be honest, I am THRILLED that intimate weddings are here to stay. But how do you add wow factor when your guest count is low? The good news is, it isn’t…
Here’s a fun fact: Long before I became a photographer, I had an entire list of things I wanted to be. Somewhere in there, I wanted to be a chef and even applied for a culinary school in Oregon. Of course, there were all kinds of reasons that kept me from leaving the area, so…
Few things speak to my heart as much as one four letter word. FOOD. When I’m pregnant, you can basically quadruple that feeling. I’m all about the food. However, a good lesson (for me) in researching your venues ahead of time was this wedding at Russell’s in Bothell. I had no idea I’d be stepping…
The one thing I’m really glad we didn’t have to give up in 2020 was the couple’s portraits! Its such a huge part of your wedding and planning to have these photos with your partner. Did you also know it’s the #1 regret I hear from my married friends who got married without a photographer?…
Have I told you lately… that my clients are the freakin’ bomb? I planned a bunch of super cute mini sessions for this year and scheduled them all out in my planner. Unfortunately, I also decided to take up woodworking this year. I skipped wearing a respirator when doing a project (because seriously… we mask…
I grew up with a family “woodworker”. For as long as I can remember, my Papa would build us kids the most wonderful things. The oldest thing I remember is my step stool that’s painted with my name. Various other heirloom items are stored in my and my parent’s houses. Those include doll cribs and…