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An Spring Engagement Session at Discovery Park, Seattle

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Engagements

An Engagement Session at Discovery Park, Seattle There are certain locations that never lose their magic, no matter how many times you photograph there—and Discovery Park is absolutely one of them. As a Seattle engagement photographer, it’s hands down one of my favorite places for any type of photoshoot, but especially for engagement sessions. The […]

a man and woman on a beach for their seattle engagement photoshoot

Seattle Engagement Photoshoot By The Water | Seattle Engagement Photographer

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Engagements

Seattle Engagement Photoshoot on the Waterfront There’s something incredibly special about choosing a location that already holds meaning—and this Seattle engagement photoshoot was exactly that. Instead of a public park or iconic landmark, this couple chose to have their engagement session at their parents’ waterfront home in Seattle. It was personal, relaxed, and felt completely […]

a bride and groom standing near a pool on the roof of this four seasons wedding in seattle

Four Seasons Wedding Editorial: An Elegant Seattle Wedding Venue

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A look at an indoor classic elegant wedding editorial at the Four Seasons in Seattle, photographed by the multi award winning Courtney Bowlden Photography

a groom kissing his bride on the neck with the seattle skyline behind them at their edgewater hotel weddings

A Dreamy Spring Edgewater Hotel Weddings In Seattle

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A Dreamy Spring Edgewater Hotel Weddings In Seattle

a bride and groom walking on a dock at their kiana lodge wedding

Kiana Lodge Wedding: Breathtaking Waterfront Wedding Venue

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Kiana Lodge Wedding: Breathtaking Waterfront Wedding Venue

How To Choose Your Wedding Colors: The 4 Most Photogenic Colors

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How To Choose Your Wedding Colors From A Photographer’s Perspective In this guide, we’ll explore essential tips for selecting the perfect wedding colors that resonate with your personal style and the ambiance you wish to create. Understanding how colors interact with each other, and the emotions they evoke, can help you make informed decisions that […]

a bride and groom kissing near a garden pool in washington at an outdoor wedding venue

An Intimate Garden Wedding Venue: Genesis Farm & Gardens

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Genesis Farm & Gardens – A Top Choice Among Washington Outdoor Wedding Venues Some wedding days feel quiet in the very best way—grounded, intentional, and full of meaning. This intimate garden wedding at Genesis Farm & Gardens, one of the premier Washington outdoor wedding venues, was exactly that. From the moment I arrived, it was […]

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Elegant Winter Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Elegant Winter Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer There’s something incredibly romantic about a winter wedding in Seattle—especially in that quiet window just after Christmas, when the city feels a little softer and time seems to slow down. As a Seattle wedding photographer, winter weddings are some of my favorites to document because they naturally invite […]

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