The late September sunlight had a particularly golden glow as it filtered through the whispering canopy of maples and fir at Priest Point Park in Olympia, Washington. That glow extended to the radiant bride and her happy groom—all day they snuck furtive kisses and giddy glances at one another, as though they each couldn’t quite […]

Some days are the kind of days you fall asleep re-living, and you wake up the next day in disbelief that the day prior actually happened. Taylor and Ryan’s engagement shoot was one for the record books. I love when a couple is up for an adventure, so when Taylor suggested a trek up to […]

Port Angeles, Washington, was a perfect location for Elizabeth & Nathan’s sweet winter wedding on the Olympic Peninsula. The historical detail in downtown Port Angeles provided a lovely backdrop for classic portraits of the bride and groom near the waterfront. At the ceremony, beautiful brick and bare winter branches added a layer of texture to simple, rustic […]

Guys, I’m gonna be a wreck at this wedding. I love these two so, so much! I’ve only known Angela for a couple months, but the joy she brings into Lucas’s life is tangible. Getting a chance to see them building their future and their lives together is beyond priceless. When Lucas asked me to […]

Friday morning I hit the road and drove down to Vancouver, Washington. I had butterflies in my stomach the whole way! My “baby” cousin Lucas had planned a surprise proposal to his lovely girlfriend Angela and I was invited to document the whole thing. Obviously, he’s no baby… but I’ll always be 4 1/2 years […]

I can’t think of anything lovelier than an summer wedding in a garden; Kate & David held their July nuptials at Fern Hollow, in Sequim Washington, in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Surrounded by the chatter and laughter of her vivacious bridesmaids, Kate made her bridal preparations in a private suite in the main house […]

There’s nothing better than a beautiful Pacific Northwest adventure and a brave couple to share it with! Ricky, Shailah and I spent an afternoon driving up to Hurricane Ridge outside of Port Angeles for a snowy engagement session in the mountains. I’m so glad that Shailah had her heart set on snow for their photos—I […]

Oh, yum! Organizing this blog post quite literally made my mouth water! After a day of wedding photography, which often involves serious gymnastics and some cardio for good measure, I’m not ashamed to admit I indulge in a piece (sometimes two—shhhhh!) of wedding cake. Or cupcake. Or pie. I’m an equal opportunity dessert enthusiast. A big […]

Everyone loves the first kiss—it’s a classic, joyful wedding moment that you just can’t miss. But there’s a moment I love even more as a wedding photographer. Just seconds after the first kiss, the bride and groom look at one another with awe and delight in their faces—”We did it! We got married! For real!” […]