Let’s talk about one of the biggest questions in wedding planning: “How do I choose my wedding date?” Spoiler alert: this question sparks heated debates in every wedding group online. Vendors, brides, grooms, moms, and even distant cousins have strong opinions. Believe it or not, they will let you know. We got married on a…
There’s something about a twin newborn session that tugs at your heart a little extra, right? Maybe it’s the way they naturally snuggle up to each other, or how they stretch out side by side like they’ve been choreographing synchronized womb dances for nine months. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because when you’re a mom…
From Travel Trailer Chaos to PNW Peace at Elkamp If you’ve been here a minute, you already know I’m an outdoors girl at heart. I mean, give me pine trees over Pinterest boards, and a campfire over cocktail napkins any day. In 2023, our family fully leaned into our camp-loving identity by becoming travel trailer…
Writing Wedding Vows: Making Them Truly Yours If we’re being honest, one of the most overlooked items on a couples’ to do list are “write your wedding vows”. The number of times we’ve shown up to a wedding day where one or both partners are still finalizing their vows is too many to count. So…
While we have a special connection to this McMillan Grange Wedding, I still have to say some weddings feel like showing up to do a job, and others feel like walking into your cousin’s backyard, grabbing a plate of nachos, and laughing with your favorite people while snapping memories all day long. Ashley + Shanon’s…
Wondering how to go about Pacific Northwest Wedding Planning? Whether you’re tying the knot in the shadow of Mount Rainier, along the foggy shores of the Sound, or under a canopy of evergreens, this blog is your go-to starting point for everything you need to plan your dream day. From timelines to engagement sessions, wedding…
A Dreamy Summer Wedding at Red Cedar Farm | Poulsbo Wedding Photographer There’s something magical about summer weddings in the Pacific Northwest, and Cora + Dylan’s July wedding at Red Cedar Farm in Poulsbo, WA was nothing short of enchanting. When my friend Rebecca Jane Photography invited me to second shoot with Alex at this…
Lanya + Robert’s High Rock Lookout Elopement A little (mostly unknown) secret about me: I don’t believe in coincidences, but I DO believe in divine interventions. So, before we tread off on the trail of Lanya + Robert’s High Rock Lookout Elopement, here’s a little backstory for you: As a homeschool mom, I’m always trying…
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…
The wedding of Ella Clark and Rhys Spencer on October 12, 2024, at the iconic Point Defiance Pagoda was a day that truly captured the spirit of international love, faith, and celebration. Nestled within the lush greenery of Point Defiance Park, this historic pagoda set the stage for a wedding that blended the couple’s unique…
Nick + Katie’s Stormy but Stunning Sanders Estate Wedding Let me tell you, as wedding photographers, we live for the moments when a wedding throws you a curveball and you still manage to pull off something amazing. And let me tell you, Nick and Katie’s Sanders Estate wedding was *exactly* that! When you think of…
Megan + Ben’s Sustainable & Stylish Farm 12 Wedding As wedding photographers, we’ve been fortunate to capture so many love stories, each one unique in its own way. But every once in a while, a wedding comes along that feels sprinkled with a little extra magic, and that’s exactly how Megan and Ben’s wedding at…