PNW Wedding Photographer – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com Husband + Wife Photography Team specializing in Marriage + Motherhood Wed, 06 May 2026 00:06:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.markiejonesweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-Untitled-design-5.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 PNW Wedding Photographer – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com 32 32 169889085 A Barefoot Bellingham Engagement: Brittany & Andre at Whatcom Falls Park https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/bellingham-engagement-brittany-andre/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/bellingham-engagement-brittany-andre/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 00:06:19 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=24641 There are some shoots where everything just clicks. The light cooperates. The couple is completely themselves. The dogs are either adorable or chaotically adorable. And somewhere in between the laughter and the waterfall and a very enthusiastic German Shepherd deciding to just go ahead and jump in, you look down at your camera and think, yeah,...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/bellingham-engagement-brittany-andre/feed/ 0 24641 The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Elope in Washington https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/best-places-to-elope-in-washington/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/best-places-to-elope-in-washington/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:32:52 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22675 Maybe you’ve always wondered where the best places to elope in Washington are, or maybe, you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels like you two, minus the 200-person guest list and the pressure of seating charts? Maybe something a little wild, a little magical and a whole lot you. Well friend, let me grab...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/best-places-to-elope-in-washington/feed/ 0 22675 The Most Romantic Proposal Spots Near Mount Rainier https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/romantic-proposal-spots-mount-rainier/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/romantic-proposal-spots-mount-rainier/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:58:14 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21794 If you’re looking for the most romantic proposal spots near Mount Rainer: You’ve found them. Mount Rainier, with its majestic peaks and lush landscapes, offers a dreamy backdrop for one of the most memorable moments of your life: a marriage proposal. Whether you’re a Seattle wedding photographer capturing the magic or a couple planning a...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/romantic-proposal-spots-mount-rainier/feed/ 0 21794 Why “Perfect Timing” Is a Myth (And Why You Deserve Engagement Photos Right Now) https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/perfect-timing-is-a-total-lie/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/perfect-timing-is-a-total-lie/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:05:01 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22673 If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “We’re just waiting for the perfect time to take our engagement photos,” I’d probably be sitting on a beach in Santorini right now, sipping something fruity and pretending I don’t have four kids and a camera bag full of granola bars. But friend,...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/perfect-timing-is-a-total-lie/feed/ 0 22673 A High Rock Lookout Elopement | Mr. + Mrs. Hudson https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/a-high-rock-lookout-elopement/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/a-high-rock-lookout-elopement/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21505 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...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/a-high-rock-lookout-elopement/feed/ 0 21505 No Friends? Stunning Wedding Ideas for 50 Guests or Less https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-ideas-for-50-guests-or-less/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-ideas-for-50-guests-or-less/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:18:54 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21129 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...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-ideas-for-50-guests-or-less/feed/ 0 21129 Wrangling those Post-Wedding Show Emails https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wrangling-those-post-wedding-show-emails/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wrangling-those-post-wedding-show-emails/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:34:59 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21111 Just Back from a Wedding Show? Here’s Your Guide to Keeping Your Inbox from Exploding! 📬 Hey there, newly engaged couples! If you just wrapped up a weekend filled with wedding show fun, you’re probably on cloud nine—but also might be staring down a mountain of emails from all those amazing vendors you met! It’s...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-hotels-for-sws-2025/feed/ 0 21105 Mr. + Mrs. Spencer | Point Defiance Pagoda https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/spencer-point-defiance-pagoda/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/spencer-point-defiance-pagoda/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:32:09 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=20805 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...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/spencer-point-defiance-pagoda/feed/ 0 20805 Mr. + Mrs. Lowery at Farm 12 Puyallup https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/lowery-farm-12-puyallup-wedding/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/lowery-farm-12-puyallup-wedding/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:38:21 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=20706 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...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/lowery-farm-12-puyallup-wedding/feed/ 0 20706 Mr. + Mrs. Wilks | An Intimate Summer Wedding at Brix on Main https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/mr-mrs-wilks-at-brix-on-main/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/mr-mrs-wilks-at-brix-on-main/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:01:16 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=20195 There’s something special about witnessing a wedding where every detail feels like an extension of the couple’s love story. Cody and Amber’s wedding at Brix on Main was exactly that—a day brimming with personal touches, love, and a dash of creativity. For us, this wedding hit close to home. Cody and Jake, my husband, go...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/mr-mrs-wilks-at-brix-on-main/feed/ 0 20195 Six Washington State Destinations that AREN’T Seattle https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/six-washington-state-destinations/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/six-washington-state-destinations/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=19585 It’s pretty common that people assume you live in Seattle when you say you’re from Washington State. But here in Washington we have so many gorgeous areas that have nothing to do with the Emerald City. These six Washington State Destinations happen to be some of our favorites. The San Juan Islands In all honesty,...

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