Ashley & Shanon’s Studio Engagement Session There are engagement sessions, and then there are engagement sessions where you spend half the time laughing, talking about Nightmare Before Christmas, and playing makeshift “tackle” football because, hey, customization is key! Ashley and Shanon’s March studio engagement session was the perfect mix of cozy, classy, and a little…
You’re Invited: Open Studio Day at Riandi Creative Production Studio! Photographers, creatives, and content creators—this one’s for you! My studio mate and I are throwing open the doors of Riandi Creative Production Studio for an Open Studio Day on March 28th from 12 PM to 6 PM, and you’re officially invited! Whether you’re a seasoned…
Driving through Kitsap, I’ve dreamed of photographing a Bremerton engagement session. This sweet little town is nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest and features one of the prettiest ferry dock areas in Washington. The first time I visited there, was during our 2018 birthday weekend when we decided a ferry ride into Seattle…
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…
Wedding show season is always a whirlwind and it’s hard to believe the 2025 Puyallup Wedding Show is already over! We definitely weren’t disappointed as we packed up all our gear after show close, and pulled out of the Agriplex at the Washington State Fairgrounds (the very last vendor to leave that Sunday). If you…
Describing Your PNW Wedding: A Vision Planning Process Hey, friends! Welcome to one of the most exciting seasons of your life. First, let us say CONGRATULATIONS!!! We may not have met but we know you two are already a fabulous couple and we can’t wait to see where your marriage adventure takes you! Take it…
Seattle Wedding Show Recap: All of our favorite things! In case you missed it, the 2025 Seattle Wedding Show did not disappoint! For those lovely couples who stopped by our booth, you already know — we came armed with coffee, cameras, and our signature mix of humor and real talk. This year, we had some…
Why you should print your photos: Tangible memories beyond your phone screen You may or may not have grown up in the same era I did, so let me take you back to my childhood for a minute where it was common to print your photos. In the mid-1990s, my Nana and Papa lived on…
How to Host a Stunning Wedding for 50 Guests or Less Let’s stroll down memory lane… to mid-2020 when the pandemic shut everything down and the emergence of the micro wedding exploded in popularity. As a millennial business owner, it’s been a crazy ride but we’re definitely becoming experts at pivoting. This particular pivot feels…
Hey, Fiancée!! Wedding planning can be seriously overwhelming, and if you scuttled through the Tacoma Wedding Show this weekend, I bet you’re feeling it! Don’t stress—I’ve got your back! As a long time PNW wedding photographer (and unofficial hype girl), I’m here to help guide you through it all. Let’s chat about the 2025 Tacoma…
The Ultimate Wedding Photography Package: What You Really Need Planning a wedding is like putting together a giant puzzle, and one of the most important pieces is your photography package. With so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but that’s where we come in. As a PNW Wedding Photographer team, we believe your…
Washington Wedding shows are like Disneyland for couples planning their big day—exciting, a little overwhelming, and full of magic waiting to happen. As wedding photographers who’ve been part of these shows for years, Jake and I have seen the ins and outs, and we’re here to share our insider tips to help you conquer the…