Every winter, when the twinkle lights start going up around our neighborhood and the kids start lobbying for cocoa for breakfast, I fall right into that nostalgic holiday headspace. This is the season where everything feels a little softer and a little slower. The house smells like pine, the nights stretch longer and finding that…
A Halloween Wedding to Remember Who says a wedding can’t be full of tricks, treats, and a little bit of magic? On October 31, 2018, my husband Jacob Stein and I said “I do” in the most *spooktacular* way imaginable—a kid-centric, costumed Halloween wedding at McMillan Grange Hall. With family and friends coming together from…
Writing about The Motherhood Project is probably the hardest post I’ve ever had to write. Not because it’s bad news, but because it’s an extremely vulnerable post and I’m passionate about why I do this. Pouring my heart and soul into photography for the past 20 years, creating this 14-year-old business and freezing your most…
If you’ve been keeping up with me on social media, you might recall the time I shared about a major hiccup I encountered with one of my albums. Let me tell you about the rollercoaster ride that ensued! So, picture this: an absolutely delightful couple, Alicia and Mark, were over the moon with their wedding…
Your wedding is a celebration of your unique love story, and our photography style is tailored to ensure that every moment is authentically and beautifully captured. The photography style you choose sets the tone for your wedding album, and you want to ensure that your memories are preserved in a way that’s true to you….
As I reflect on my journey as a wedding photographer, I can’t help but be reminded of my own experiences in this lifetime and how they’ve shaped the way we choose to capture the most intimate moments of our couples’ wedding days. The TLDR (too long, didn’t read) is that we take a hands off…
Isn’t it amazing how quickly a year can pass? I feel like yesterday we were posting reviews of 2021 while scrambling to prepare for the 2022 Seattle Wedding Show and our Disney World Trip. But alas, an entire year has come and gone, thankfully taking it’s ups and downs with it. 2022 Weddings 2022 was…
It’s hard not to end up overshadowed when you and your sister share a birthday weekend. But joint birthdays are now a common thing in our house with all four kids being born on the same two holiday weekends. Its one of the big reasons you’ll rarely see me scheduling weddings on Memorial Day and…
It’s honestly hard to believe that Gracie has been a part of our lives for the past 8 years. Watching her grow up is both a blessing and a curse. I’m still not sure how we got chosen to be her parents, but she’s consistently keeping us on our toes. Little Kid, Big Personality This…
Just over twelve years ago, I was faced with a challenge. You may remember I was laid off at 28 weeks pregnant with Emi. That was the time I decided to really make a run at starting my own business. As you can see, we’re still running it and celebrated Emi’s 12th birthday with a…
Time sure flies when you’re having fun. Also when you’re juggling four small(ish) humans, homeschooling and running a business… Time sure seems to just leave when you need it most. I’m still in shock it’s already been a year with Zeke, and I was thrilled to have his Wilderness Cake Smash at Farms & Fairytales!…
This year was a whirlwind; Christmas is already over, and it’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve started about 8 posts and never finished them. Oiy. It’s not that I didn’t want to write, I love writing and the love stories that go with every session. But finding…