Weddings – Markie Jones Photography LLC

Family Portraits: Tips from Your Trusted PNW Family Photographer

Markie Jones — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:25:12 +0000

Planning family portraits sometimes feels like an unnecessary chore, but family portraits are more than just pictures; they are a celebration of your family’s unique story, capturing the love, laughter, and connections that define you. As a PNW Family Photographer, we can honestly tell you that planning ahead is crucial to ensuring your family portrait...

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An Epic Adventure Engagement | Kammi + Niki

Markie Jones — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:22:21 +0000

When “Not According to Plan” Becomes Exactly Right If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 16+ years of photographing love stories, it’s this: the moments that don’t go according to plan are usually the ones that feel the most like you. When we first started talking about Kammi and Niki’s session, I had this whole...

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White Studio Mini Sessions | March 21, 2026

Markie Jones — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:29:32 +0000

The TLDR: White Studio Mini Sessions are BACK for 2026 on March 21! Mini Sessions are $350 (tax included) unless you have our Family Photo Membership! You can book using the scheduler at the bottom of this post or this link: March 21: White Studio Minis If you’ve ever looked at your walls and thought,...

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Online Privacy: You Can Have Beautiful Photos and Protect Your Privacy. Here’s how we do it.

Markie Jones — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:24:56 +0000

Let’s talk about something real for a second. That elephant in the room we’ve seen popping up more and more in conversations with the amazing couples, moms and families we photograph: online privacy. You’re not just booking a wedding photographer or a family photo session anymore. You’re navigating the wild west of the internet, where...

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Deschutes Falls Park | Hailey + Trevor’s Engagement

Markie Jones — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0000

When Summer Solstice Turns Into a Rainstorm at Deschutes Falls Park If you’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for longer than five minutes, you already know June likes to play games, and this Deschutes Falls park engagement proved to be no different. The week leading up to Hailey and Trevor’s engagement session? Absolute perfection. Blue...

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Marymount Lemay Collection: Where Intimate Vows Met an Unforgettable Celebration

Markie Jones — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:39:43 +0000

The light that afternoon felt almost intentional. It filtered through the trees in soft ribbons, stretching across the lawn like it had been waiting for this moment. At the Marymount Lemay Collection, late summer carries a kind of quiet warmth. The gardens feel tucked away from the world. Sculptures rise unexpectedly along winding paths. The...

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Adventure Elopement at Mt Baker| Essie + Austin

Markie Jones — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:37:28 +0000

When Your Adventure Elopement Plans Change If you’ve ever planned anything outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, you already know the golden rule: the mountain makes the final decision. Essie and Austin chose October 2025 for their adventure elopement because they wanted that moody, dramatic, fall-in-the-mountains vibe. Just the two of them. No big production. No...

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Port Gamble Wedding | Caitlin + Kurt

Markie Jones — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:10:48 +0000

A Hidden Gem Port Gamble Wedding If you’ve never been to the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion for a Port Gamble Wedding, let me paint the picture for you. You’re driving through this quaint, storybook town where everyone waves, parking lots are unexpectedly full, and strangers say hello like they’ve known you your whole life. The...

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Auburn Engagement at Flaming Geyser State Park | Marayah + Evan

Markie Jones — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:50:36 +0000

A Slow, Golden Summer Auburn Engagement Session at Flaming Geyser State Park Some sessions stay tucked in the corners of your memory long after the shutter clicks fade, and Marayah and Evan’s Summer Auburn Engagement Session at Flaming Geyser State Park is one of those days for me. Maybe it was the warm air, the...

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Shangri-La On The Green Wedding| Elliott + Cameron

Markie Jones — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:02:22 +0000

A Fairy Garden Wedding in the Heart of the Woods: Some weddings feel like stepping into a storybook, and then there are weddings that sweep you into the forest, sprinkle moss on your shoes, hand you a craft beer, and whisper, “Welcome to the magic.” Elliott and Cameron’s September Shangri-La on the Green wedding celebration...

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Bellevue Botanical Gardens Engagement | Essie + Austin

Markie Jones — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:34:11 +0000

Essie + Austin’s Summer Engagement at Bellevue Botanical Gardens Some engagement sessions feel like a carefully planned checklist. Others feel like wandering into a story you didn’t know you were about to tell. Essie and Austin’s engagement session was absolutely the second one and honestly, those are my favorite. When couples ask what it’s like...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Elope in Washington

Markie Jones — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:32:52 +0000

Maybe you’ve always wondered where the best places to elope in Washington are, or maybe, you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels like you two, minus the 200-person guest list and the pressure of seating charts? Maybe something a little wild, a little magical and a whole lot you. Well friend, let me grab...

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