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Photographing classy, timeless, and fun couples around the world. Sharing the details, inspiration, and education with you here. 

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Hi there! Welcome to the blog, a place to share wedding beauty, engagement inspiration, and plenty of tips. I'm glad you're here and I hope you'll stick around!

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a bride and groom kissing at their Monterey wedding venue during sunset

Timeless Monterey Wedding Venue: Monterey Peninsula Country Club Wedding

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A timeless Monterey wedding venue at the Elegant Monterey Peninsula Country Club Wedding

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A Fun & Colorful Spring Wedding at Washington Athletic Club: A Classic Seattle Wedding Venue

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A fun & colorful spring wedding at Washington Athletic Club in downtown Seattle.

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Navy and Burgundy Elegant Wedding at The Edgewater Hotel

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Romantic Navy & Burgundy Elegant Wedding at The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle

a bride and groom kissing while the bride is holding a colorful bouquet at their woodinville winery wedding at columbia collective

Vibrant Fall Jewish Wedding at Columbia Collective in Woodinville

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A Vibrant Fall Jewish Wedding at Columbia Collective (Formerly Columbia Winery) in Woodinville

a couple standing on a dock at their micro wedding at roche harbor resort during sunset

Micro Wedding At Roche Harbor Resort: A San Juan Wedding Venue

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Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live. For any issues click here A Romantic Micro Wedding at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island There’s something incredibly special about a micro wedding at Roche Harbor Resort. The scale allows every detail to matter a little more, every moment to feel […]

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Snowy Portraits in Provo Canyon: A Dream Photoshoot

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Snowy Portraits in Provo Canyon There’s something about photographing in the snow that feels both challenging and incredibly rewarding. A few winters ago, I was just beginning to learn how to shoot on film and felt that familiar pull to practice more — not just in perfect conditions, but in weather that asked me to […]

Elegant couple in a classic setting at Royal Palms Resort in Arizona

Royal Palms Resort: A Romantic, Luxury European-Inspired Wedding Venue in Scottsdale

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Royal Palms Resort: A Romantic, European-Inspired Wedding Venue in Scottsdale There’s something undeniably special about Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Tucked away at the base of Camelback Mountain, Royal Palms feels like a hidden European estate — intimate, timeless, and effortlessly romantic. From the moment you step onto the property, it feels transportive, as if […]

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Elegant Summer Wedding at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island

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Elegant Summer Wedding at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island

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