Tacoma Engagement Session Planning Guide Sometimes planning your Tacoma Engagement Session is easy. You wake up with a vision in your head of your day with the perfect weather, perfect outfit, out running through a field (or something equally as romantic) with your partner. You have the idea all laid out in your head. But…
You’ve chosen the best of the best to support you as your wedding attendants! Wedding day preparations can run long. Who knew you’d need to start at 8:00 am in order to finish hair and makeup by 4:00 pm?! Keep those wedding attendants happy with three great ideas that won’t require an emergency run to…
After every romantic elopement or wedding comes the question: What do you do with the dress? For many brides, the wedding dress is one of their largest expenses, coming in second only to the venue, photographer and catering. So what do you do when you CAN’T wear that gorgeous gown you splurged on? Wear it…
The Pacific Northwest isn’t known for the sun, so when we planned with Madison and Samuel for their PNW engagement session to include a hike up to Pinnacle Peak, it wasn’t surprising that Washington and Mother Nature decided to drop a storm on us! After almost an entire week of gorgeous weather, she gave us…
While I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest almost my entire life, I’ve only been to West Seattle once: for this beautiful Salty’s On Alki Wedding. So when Dawn suggested Lincoln Park for her Pacific Northwest Romance Session, we jumped at the chance to explore. Upon arriving at Lincoln Park, we could smell the ocean beyond…
It may not be the city of romance, but the Emerald City makes a grand backdrop for your Seattle Engagement Session. From beautiful cobblestone courtyards in Pioneer Square, to the beaches of Alki with the cityscape backdrop, you can find an array of options for romance in the city. Bring your own glamour in one…
There are weddings you dream to photograph, and this Snohomish Floral Hall Wedding was one of them. From the bride’s vintage inspired lace dress to the groom’s meticulously groomed mustache, this wedding made my heart sing. Lessie Blue Photography invited me along to share this wonderful day with her as her second shooter. We started…
Dawn Padgett is one amazing woman. She’s a hair & makeup artist in Tacoma, owner of Seattle Bride Hair and it just so happens, she’s been put in charge of my hair for our HallowStein Wedding this year. Leaving my hair and makeup in her capable hands means I have one less thing to worry about when it…
Enjoy all the romance in this intimate mid-winter engagement. Getting to know Angie and Jeremy during their intimate mid-winter engagement session at Wildwood Park in Puyallup, was one of my favorite experiences ever. These two balance each other in the most awesome of ways; their personalities make them a power couple for sure. Angie contacted…
One of our random favorite little details at weddings, is always the centerpieces. A table centerpiece can tell a story or make a statement about you as a couple, as well as make all those reception tables pretty! When Shelby and Spencer picked out their favorite wedding quotes for table centerpieces, we never knew they’d…
Tacoma Wedding Venue Wishlist On the lower side of the Puget Sound, we have our Tacoma Wedding Venue Wishlist for our South Sound brides! Whether you’re wanting that small town feel, a romantic rustic venue or a glamorous modern vibe, there’s something for every bride in the South Sound. Titlow Lodge – Tacoma This…
Seattle Wedding Venue Wishlist Here in the gorgeous Pacific North West, amazing venues are definitely not hard to come by. I’ve had the joy of photographing weddings at some of the best Seattle Wedding Venues, including: Echo Falls Country Club, Thornewood Castle and Commellini Estate. As it goes, I’m always learning about new venues and…