Amber + Cody’s Spring Engagement Session in Buckley, WA If there’s one thing I love about spring in the Pacific Northwest, it’s the way nature decides to show off. And let me tell you, Amber and Cody’s Spring engagement session in Buckley, Washington, was straight-up Mother Nature’s flex. Cherry blossoms bursting in the perfect shade…
Being homeschool parents brings a unique aspect to each of our client interactions. It’s a hard thing for me to sometimes “turn off” the homeschool mom in me, so you’ll likely find me spouting some random educational fact. Or you’ll find Jake teaching someone the art of finding four leaf clovers. Megan + Ben probably…
Stephanie + Howard are amazing clients, whom we met through our Saturn Barter Membership. We were blessed to join them for their engagement session back down on the Tacoma Waterfront. We met next to the sundial at Jack Hyde Park (aka. Commencement Park) and chatted a bit before we started. Stephanie had the fun idea…
The Olympia Engagement Session that Almost Didn’t Happen! Would you believe me if I told you this Olympia engagement session nearly didn’t happen? Picture this: You meet someone online, chat for a few weeks, and finally decide to meet in person. You pick a time and place, get ready, show up—and then… crickets. No date…
The overwhelming joy of getting to photograph friends weddings is unmeasurable. This year I was able to photograph the wedding of not one childhood friend, but TWO! Devon is the daughter of my across the street neighbor, and one of the neighborhood kids I grew up with. We’ve been connected for as long as I…
Early this spring, we had a booth for the Barn at Wilson Farm open house. I had a session that day, but Jake was able to stay and meet some new friends. Jenny and Albert were one of the couples he met that day and they loved him. We were so excited when they chose…
This year has been full of sessions that almost didn’t happen. From bee stings to cows that refuse to get in their trailers, it’s been a wild ride fitting in all the engagement and family sessions. But this one almost didn’t happen for another, more typical reason: Troy didn’t want his photo taken. For most…
You know you’re getting “old” when you’ve spent your life watching someone grow up and they call you to shoot their engagement session. I’m pretty sure I said this same thing when she came to me for her Senior Session too. But the best adventures are those shared with friends, and I’m super glad we…
Magic can be found everywhere, as long as you know where to look. Kiersten and Phillip’s Issaquah engagement session was full of love, light and trust in the process. We planned a two part engagement session (and learned these are quickly becoming my favorites!) so we could embrace the beauty of the PNW along with…
I’m probably one of the most stubborn people you will ever meet. This is both a blessing (for you) and a curse (for me). It means that when I insist you have an engagement session, YOU GET AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION! And though the scheduling with Heidi + Brad took us right up to two weeks…
I’m always on the lookout for adorable local spots to do engagement photos. One of those spots that’s been at the top of my list for a while is Buckley Main Street. You’d better believe I jumped at the chance to shoot there when Rachael + Mario needed a last minute engagement session! Running out…
Back in May, our family decided we needed to go visit a Pacific Coast Icon: Cannon Beach. I’m sure Jake and I had been there at some point growing up (not together obviously), but none of our kids had gotten the opportunity to visit. Our trip created the perfect opportunity to shoot a Cannon Beach…