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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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4 Reasons Why You Should Exist in Photos (Even If You Hate Being in Front of the Camera)

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Headshots

Why You Should Exist in Photos: Embracing Your Presence Recently, I lost my grandfather. In the weeks that followed, our family found ourselves gathered around old photographs and videos, passing phones and albums between us, laughing at memories we had almost forgotten and crying at the sight of his face. I cannot overstate how grateful […]

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6 Unrealistic Expectations For Your Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

6 Unrealistic Expectations For Your Wedding Photographer (and How to Have Realistic Ones) My sweet friends over at Elegant Affairs inspired me when they wrote about the 10 mistakes couple’s make when planning their wedding. It got me thinking that I should write a similar blog about the things photographers wished their couple’s knew when hiring […]

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Elevate Your Wedding With These 7 Small Choices

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Bridal Education

Want a luxurious wedding on a budget? Elevate your wedding with these 7 simple choices

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Best Seasons for a Seattle Wedding: A Guide

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Wedding

Best Seasons for a Seattle Wedding Seattle offers stunning wedding opportunities throughout the year, but choosing the best time depends on your vision, budget, and weather preferences. Here’s a breakdown of the best times to get married in Seattle: Summer (June – September) – Most Popular & Ideal Weather Pros: Sunny, warm weather with minimal […]

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Top 3 Wedding Venues Near Seattle

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Bridal Education

Top 3 Stunning Wedding Venues Near Seattle Seattle offers a diverse selection of wedding venues near Seattle, from scenic wineries to historic estates and coastal retreats. Whether you dream of a romantic mountain backdrop, a lush garden setting, or a waterfront celebration, there’s a perfect stunning wedding venue waiting for you. Here are three of […]

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My Top 5 Wedding Venues in Utah

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Bridal Education

My Top 5 Wedding Venues in Utah I recently moved to Utah for part of the year and have been in deep research to find some of the best and most beautiful places for hosting weddings. But don’t worry, I will have another top 5 for Washington as well, so keep a lookout for that […]

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Behind the Lens: My Journey as an Award-Winning Photographer

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For Photographers

Behind the Lens: My Journey as an Award-Winning Photographer When I first picked up a camera 16 years ago, I had no idea how profoundly it would shape my life. Photography became more than just a career—it became a language through which I could tell stories, capture emotions, and freeze fleeting moments in time. It […]

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Backyard Lifestyle Engagement | Seattle Engagement Session

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Engagements

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