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…
Courtney + Will’s Events on 6th Wedding was an incredibly beautiful day that many had waited years for. Surrounded by family and friends, these two finally tied the knot! I’ve sat down to write this blog, probably about a hundred times in the past two months. Every time, I wouldn’t even know where to start….
Over the summer last year, I was added to a group on Facebook where disappointed brides were airing all the yuck on the vendors who did them dirty. When the surprise wore off (and I’d thoroughly checked to make sure my name and my vendor friend’s names weren’t in any of the posts) I could…
Brides and grooms alike dream of that first kiss What is it that makes this moment between new husband and wife teams so special? Is it the anticipation leading up to the moment or is it just the relief that all your planning, prep and dreaming finally come true? Whatever it is, these 2018 first…
Congratulations! You’re newly engaged. With 2018 drawing to a close, it’s time to look for wedding inspiration and creative ideas used to personalize your 2019/2020 wedding day. Whether it’s food, drink, entertainment, decor or wardrobe, I’ve sought out 8 popular wedding trends that are sure to steal the spotlight for all the right reasons. …
Wedding days can run looooooonnnnnngggg….. When you want your photography to capture every aspect of your day, starting at 9 am when you first sit down with your MUA, you may find that by the time you’ve eaten, tossed your bouquet and danced your heart out, that clock is already striking midnight! Once that dreamy…
An Intimate Elopement at The Tiny Farmstay in Gig Harbor Some wedding days are grand affairs, filled with hundreds of guests, towering cakes, and dance floors that stay packed until midnight. But then, there are weddings like Murphy and Dustin’s—intimate, meaningful, and completely their own. And let me tell you, these are the kind of…
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…
The wedding day first look — It’s the moment where time seems to pause, the butterflies get real, and your soon-to-be spouse finally sees you in all your wedding day glory. Some couples swear by it, others prefer to keep things traditional. So, should you plan a first look or wait for the big reveal…
Planning a colorful country wedding isn’t always a lengthy process. Mari and Beau contacted me through Brookstom Creek only two weeks before their big day! They were quickly planning their wedding at the gorgeous country venue, without skimping on any detail. The short time frame for planning, didn’t give us enough time to get to…
Tacoma Wedding Photographers especially love dessert… I was so excited to team up with an associate for this Do It Yourself Rock-N-Roll styled shoot, and we knew that the rock-n-roll style needed something seriously different as far as the cake. At first, the idea seems a bit shocking. WHAT KIND OF A WEDDING DOESN’T HAVE…
Your wedding is one of those days where you want everything to be absolutely perfect. If you google “Wedding Day Makeup TipIf you Google wedding makeup, you’ll find hundreds upon hundreds of articles telling you everything from “apply 10 tons of makeup” to “wear nothing but mascara.” But after six years of photographing weddings, events,…