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Summer Sodo Park Wedding

Summer Sodo Park Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

Summer Sodo Park Wedding Kevin and Morgan’s wedding was one of those days that had me smiling from the moment I arrived until long after I got home. These two (and their families) are such a fun, spunky group to spend time with, and their celebration was the perfect example of what I think of […]

bride and groom kissing at their Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding

Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding Elizabeth and Paul’s wedding at Durham Castle will forever feel like a dream to me. It was one of those rare days where the setting, the light, and the people all came together in the most magical way—a true Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding in every sense. I still catch myself wondering […]

a man and woman in wedding attire kissing with a sunset behind them at their lord hill farms wedding

Lord Hill Farms Wedding

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Wedding

Lord Hill Farms Wedding I’ve been so excited to share this wedding with you all, and it’s finally time! Right after delivering these photos to Mattie and Beau, life got incredibly busy, and this beautiful celebration was temporarily put on the back burner. But now, I’m thrilled to showcase this special day with you! This […]

oak harbor engagement

Oak Harbor Engagement // Colin and Devon

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Engagement

Oak Harbor Engagement This Oak Harbor engagement session with Colin and Devon was such a fun one for me—and it reminded me just how much I love being by the water. I’ve always felt at home on the beach, and this day in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island had that perfect mix of salty air, […]

a bride and groom walking on a cliff with the ocean in the background at their Chambers Bay Wedding

Chambers Bay Wedding: Alayna and Nathan

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Wedding

Chambers Bay Wedding: Alayna and Nathan   Alayna is one of those brides who just glows—from the inside out. From the moment I saw her step into her BHLDN dress, I knew this Chambers Bay wedding was going to be something special. Her gown from BHLDN was simple, romantic, and so perfectly her. It flowed […]

seattle engagement at gas works park

Seattle Engagement At Gas Works Park | Seattle Engagement Photographer

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Engagements

Seattle Engagement at Gas Works Park I knew from the moment Michelle emailed me that this session was going to be a fun one—but I don’t think I realized just how much I’d fall in love with this little trio. When she told me they wanted to bring their dog, Moose, along for their engagement […]

a couple sitting next tp a large tree on a cliffside looking out to the water for their Friday Harbor engagement session

A Fun Friday Harbor Engagement: Lauren and Drew

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Engagement

Friday Harbor Engagement Session I have such a soft spot in my heart for Lauren and Drew, and their Friday Harbor engagement session is a big reason why. Last year, we spent an entire day together on San Juan Island—wandering, laughing, taking photos, and just really getting to know one another. By the time I […]

a bride and groom snuggling on a step for their bellingham fall wedding

Bellingham Fall Wedding | Bellingham Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

Bellingham Fall Wedding: Kayla and Corbin Kayla and Corbin’s wedding day in Bellingham was the kind of cozy, heartfelt celebration that makes me fall in love with autumn weddings all over again. It was full of rich fall colors, waterfront views, and so many personal touches that reflected who they are as a couple. Since […]

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