50 by 50: a lofty goal but when I set out on my journey as a photographer, I never imagined it would take me more than a few miles from home. I honestly thought this was going to be a “part time gig” to maybe “make a few bucks” while my then-husband brought home a…
Rachel and Nik were my last engagement session of 2019 and yet, 2020 came in with a bang leaving me hanging on for dear life! I feel like I haven’t shared enough of these two lovebirds but getting to know them was a blast. I always love when couples jump at the chance to have their…
I don’t think anyone would be surprised to learn that Jake has a way of charming people. It’s one of those things that comes really naturally to him. He even used this talent to help us score a few photos at my favorite Sumner Coffee House after our wedding in 2018. Of course, this was…
It’s impossible to open any social media platform without seeing all the news surrounding the current coronavirus outbreak. So it’s no surprise that couples everywhere are concerned about how this will affect wedding day plans. As a photographer, I can’t help ease minds regarding the virus, but I can reassure you regarding your wedding day….
This Franklin Falls Engagement is the last thing I photographed before the shutdown of 2020. I’ve been known to shoot in all weather conditions: rain, snow, sleet, hail. However, when there are avalanche warnings and we’re hiking 7 miles in the snow; yeah, that’s even a “no” from me. Having to postpone Sarah and Cody’s…
Almost anything can become an adventure, and this engagement session was no different! It was really a test in skill when it comes to location searching online. Lol! I met Taylor and Dustin at the Seattle Wedding Show where they were searching for those last few perfect vendors. When they rolled up pushing their two…
Some years are just simply crazier than others. For me, 2019 was a whirlwind of possibilities… hard choices, family fun and a wild wedding season to boot! But even as we finished out the year exhausted from the insanity 2019 brought, and simply glad to have survived it; looking back, I wouldn’t change it for…
Personal growth and enrichment has been big on my “to do” list for 2020. I’ve always strived to bring my best skills to the table when it comes to serving my clients. This year I’m making those skills my #1 priority. I started with investing big on Black Friday with a WONDERFUL set of courses…
Those photos I took back in June really stuck with me, and I couldn’t wait to complete my vision for my family wall. I loved the idea of putting individual photos of each kid up, really big on my wall. Since I was pregnant at the time, I knew I would need to take a…
Last year was really a whirlwind, and this little guy, Evan James Luis, joining us definitely made it one to remember. Jake and I had just decided we were done having kids and had started discussing the possible options for our family. But in the middle of planning our next big family Disney trip, we…
I’ve been lucky to meet some pretty awesome people in the past couple years via Facebook groups, workshops and networking. One of those awesome people is Juli of Bonell Photography out of Hoqium. I was thrilled when she asked me to second shoot for her in October at Lake Quinault Lodge, even though it meant…
Kismet happens on a regular basis around here. It’s what lead me to Brookstom Creek, and what leads some pretty amazing couples to us as a whole. Makenzie and Garret were one such couple. These adorable lovebirds tied the knot in a beautiful October wedding where their high school teacher officiated their wedding. Yes, you…