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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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When To Consider A Destination Wedding

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Wedding

You’re engaged (yay!) and now the planning begins. The big question is: do you get married somewhere local or a destination? I have photographed many weddings around the world and love to travel. With the help of my past brides who have chosen destination weddings, I wanted to share with you what they had to […]

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How Creative Personal Projects Will Help Your Business Grow

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Styled Shoot

As artists, we can tend to get in a rut by going through the motions in our day to day lives. We thrive on pleasing our clients and making them happy, but what are we doing to make ourselves happy as artists? In my 12 years of experience, I have learned that if I don’t […]

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Pastel Editorial Wedding At Lairmont Manor – Featured On Style Me Pretty

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Wedding

Last year was a rough year for a lot of people, including the wedding industry. Many couple’s had to postpone their weddings or downsize dramatically. Needless to say, us photographers and wedding vendors had a lot of time on our hands, and when I have a lot of time on my hands I get antsy […]

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How To Plan A Beautiful Backyard Wedding

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Wedding

Getting married is a major life event that you’ll never forget. If you’re planning to walk down the aisle with that special someone, a backyard wedding is a great way to say your vows and tie the knot on a budget. Whether your outdoor space is large or small, it’s easy to plan a backyard […]

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5 Most Romantic Wedding Venues In Washington State

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Wedding

Over the past 12 years of being in business, I still get asked what my favorite wedding venues are. To be completely honest, I really enjoy them all. I enjoy the uniqueness, scenery and architecture of all of the wedding venues I have been able to photograph (even the backyard ones). However, that being said, […]

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The Biggest 2021 Wedding Trends You Need To Know

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Wedding

2021 wedding trends With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting so many lives, weddings are changing in 2021. Many brides and grooms are opting for smaller, more intimate ceremonies and celebrations, and others are looking to get married on a smaller budget. Since each state has its own set of rules, the type and size of wedding you have […]

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