The wedding day first look — It’s the moment where time seems to pause, the butterflies get real, and your soon-to-be spouse finally sees you in all your wedding day glory. Some couples swear by it, others prefer to keep things traditional. So, should you plan a first look or wait for the big reveal…
A Love Written in the Stars: Ashley & Joey’s Solar Eclipse Wedding at Tolmie State Park “In that still and settled place, there’s nobody but you.” – Edward Monkton Some weddings are all about the grand ballrooms, towering floral arrangements, and black-tie affairs. And then there are weddings like Ashley and Joey’s—deeply personal, intimate, and…
Walking into Angie and Jeremy’s wedding felt like walking into a Hollywood movie set. From the handmade details to the vintage platters that adorned their two long rows of tables for guests, there was no feature that hadn’t been given the attention every Gatsby party deserved. The only thing missing was Gatsby himself, but he…
Planning a colorful country wedding isn’t always a lengthy process. Mari and Beau contacted me through Brookstom Creek only two weeks before their big day! They were quickly planning their wedding at the gorgeous country venue, without skimping on any detail. The short time frame for planning, didn’t give us enough time to get to…
Today I marry my best friend, the one I live for, laugh with and love. Every single person on the planet has probably heard that saying, and there are many couples who’ve modeled it in the past. This weekend, I was given the pleasure of photographing one of those couples who’s connection truly shines through…
A dream is a wish your heart makes – Cinderella Some wedding venues feel like they were plucked straight from a fairytale, and Thornwood Castle is undoubtedly one of them. Nestled in the heart of Lakewood, this breathtaking, historic castle is a hidden gem — one that feels like stepping straight into a storybook. The…
It’s pretty much a PNW Wedding Photographer’s bucket list item to photograph at the Washington Aquariums. I had the honor of photographing this Point Defiance Zoo Wedding before the original North Pacific Aquarium closed for good. I’ve always considered it an incredible honor when a friend asks me to photograph their wedding. I’m definitely not…
Returning to Tibbetts Manor as an Issaquah Wedding Photographer Eleven years ago, I was knee-deep in planning my own wedding, flipping through venues, Pinterest boards, and way too many checklists. One of the dreamy spots on my list? Tibbetts Manor. But as luck would have it, my dream date wasn’t available, and I had to…
Speak Easy Vibes This beautiful Nautical Seattle Wedding on the MV Skansonia started with the trek to Seattle’s rich downtown neighborhood. Lessie and I met up in our hometown of Sumner, and thankfully, the drive north wasn’t super packed. We left incredibly early and were able to grab some coffee and chat… two of my…
Cold December vibes create ultimate romance I met Tonya in junior high choir. I don’t remember how or why we became friends, but I do know that if you’d told those two 13/14 year olds that in about 17 years, she would be getting married in a Municipal Court of Seattle Elopement and I’d be…
“My dearest friend, if you don’t mind…I’d like to join you by your side,where we can gaze into the starsAnd sit together, now and foreverfor it is plain as anyone can see,We’re simply meant to be.”-Jack Skellington When I originally heard about this All Hallows Eve wedding… I may or may not have legit squealed….
