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…
Meeting the incredible couples that we work with is always a joy, but it’s also a challenge to capture their essence in words. How do you convey just how amazing each couple truly is without sounding repetitive? Yet, here we are again, marveling at the engagement of another fantastic pair—Ella and Rhys. Tacoma Wedding Show…
When it comes to planning engagement sessions, I’m full of awesome ideas. But one of the things I’m always encouraging couples to do is to choose a location that holds a special place in your hearts. The majority of the time, I’m able to create magical moments, regardless of where we’re at. Lauren + James…
February and March typically mark the start of our engagement season, but with most weddings planned for later this summer, we eagerly awaited our engagement session with Katie and Nick. We first met this delightful couple at one of the wedding shows, where amidst the flurry of faces, their warmth and friendliness stood out. After…
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…
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…