Congratulations! You’re newly engaged. With 2018 drawing to a close, it’s time to look for wedding inspiration and creative ideas used to personalize your 2019/2020 wedding day. Whether it’s food, drink, entertainment, decor or wardrobe, I’ve sought out 8 popular wedding trends that are sure to steal the spotlight for all the right reasons. …
The past year in my Tacoma studio has allowed me to sample the local flair on Pacific Avenue. When Cori asked to do something “different” for their engagement session, I was totally game for the idea. After some chatting, Cori and I settled on a three part adventure: The Forum, Pacific Avenue, and Dorky’s. She…
During your engagement session planning, you’ll often hear me say “Trust me, I can out-awkward taco you” though you may not believe it. I’m super awkward in front of the camera (which is why I’m behind it) so I completely understand when you say your fiance is not a “picture person” and really doesn’t want…
Floral Hall at Forest Park. Magic in the hills of Everett. Everett’s Floral Hall at Forest Park is one of those magical places that are super close by, but feel light years away. Nestled in the hills of Everett, Washington, this charming venue boasts beautiful greenery, a wishing well worthy of a Disney Princess and wagon…
Outdoor elegance at Glen Acres Golf and Country Club I was a golf captain in high school and yet it still surprises me anytime couples want to get married at a golf and country club. Glen Acres however, really surpassed my expectations for Nathan and Kendall’s Wedding. Nestled in the hills of West Seattle, this…
Imagine… you’ve been searching for months for that perfect, secret garden feel for your garden wedding. Each venue you’ve visited boasted gorgeous florals, expansive pristine lawns or some other feature you dreamed of. But none of them came close to giving you that “I just walked into a storybook garden” feel you were looking for….
I don’t have the “typical” photographer story. I wasn’t in love with photography from a young age, nor did I grow up with a camera in my hand from the time I was three. In fact, I rarely took photos, and the camera only came out on the last day of school when I knew…
Northwest Trek is a wonderful adventure every time I get to visit. None of those previous visits compare to the way Katie and Tom’s Northwest Trek Wedding captivated everyone in attendance. So many things about this wedding would make even the coldest of hearts melt. When Katie and Tom first told me they were…
Romantic Rich History on the MV Skansonia Located near Fremont in Seattle, the MV Skansonia, lends a unique destination to your nautical wedding. The beautifully restored and retired ferry offers incredible views from the front and upper deck; you can clearly see the space needle on almost any given day. The views from the front deck…
We’re not even completely through 2018, and I’ve had the honor of checking a few amazing venues off my original wedding venue bucket list (you know, the one I haven’t even written yet…. Oops), but I’m already dreaming of your 2019 weddings! Check out the lists below to find which ones I got the chance…