Some days, it’s impossible to imagine the possibilities for an intimate elopement. The first time I photographed out at The Chittle Homestead for Tessa’s beautiful kitchen remodel that would be featured in The Perpetual You magazine. Upon arriving, she shared a delicious food spread that included some fresh figs from their garden, homemade gluten free…
Choosing a wedding cake topper may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of things, but it can end up being a cherished piece of the wedding that you get to keep long after the cake is eaten. The best part of cake toppers is there are no rules for selecting that perfect…
Tacoma Engagement Session Planning Guide Sometimes planning your Tacoma Engagement Session is easy. You wake up with a vision in your head of your day with the perfect weather, perfect outfit, out running through a field (or something equally as romantic) with your partner. You have the idea all laid out in your head. But…
You’ve chosen the best of the best to support you as your wedding attendants! Wedding day preparations can run long. Who knew you’d need to start at 8:00 am in order to finish hair and makeup by 4:00 pm?! Keep those wedding attendants happy with three great ideas that won’t require an emergency run to…
After every romantic elopement or wedding comes the question: What do you do with the dress? For many brides, the wedding dress is one of their largest expenses, coming in second only to the venue, photographer and catering. So what do you do when you CAN’T wear that gorgeous gown you splurged on? Wear it…
The Pacific Northwest isn’t known for the sun, so when we planned with Madison and Samuel for their PNW engagement session to include a hike up to Pinnacle Peak, it wasn’t surprising that Washington and Mother Nature decided to drop a storm on us! After almost an entire week of gorgeous weather, she gave us…
While I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest almost my entire life, I’ve only been to West Seattle once: for this beautiful Salty’s On Alki Wedding. So when Dawn suggested Lincoln Park for her Pacific Northwest Romance Session, we jumped at the chance to explore. Upon arriving at Lincoln Park, we could smell the ocean beyond…
It may not be the city of romance, but the Emerald City makes a grand backdrop for your Seattle Engagement Session. From beautiful cobblestone courtyards in Pioneer Square, to the beaches of Alki with the cityscape backdrop, you can find an array of options for romance in the city. Bring your own glamour in one…
There are weddings you dream to photograph, and this Snohomish Floral Hall Wedding was one of them. From the bride’s vintage inspired lace dress to the groom’s meticulously groomed mustache, this wedding made my heart sing. Lessie Blue Photography invited me along to share this wonderful day with her as her second shooter. We started…
Dawn Padgett is one amazing woman. She’s a hair & makeup artist in Tacoma, owner of Seattle Bride Hair and it just so happens, she’s been put in charge of my hair for our HallowStein Wedding this year. Leaving my hair and makeup in her capable hands means I have one less thing to worry about when it…