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Semiahmoo Engagement: A Fall Engagement

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Engagements

Semiahmoo Engagement: A Fall Engagement This fall engagement session was styled by the fantastic women at Fringe in Bellingham, and I’m still thinking about how beautifully everything came together. If you didn’t already know, Fringe Boutique in downtown Bellingham offers engagement session styling — and it’s truly one of the best-kept secrets for couples who […]

a bride and groom standing in front of each other at their JM Cellars wedding

An Elegant Summer JM Cellars Wedding | Woodinville Wedding Photographer

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An Elegant Summer JM Cellars Wedding Katie and Chase’s Woodinville wedding at JM Cellars was one of those celebrations that felt effortlessly classy from beginning to end. I had so much fun photographing their day. Their families were incredibly kind and welcoming, and the whole wedding had this relaxed, elevated energy that fit the venue […]

seattle wedding at the foundry

A Seattle Wedding At The Foundry | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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A Seattle Wedding At The Foundry: Elaine and Steven’s Jewish Wedding in Downtown Seattle There are weddings where you leave at the end of the night with tired feet and a genuinely full heart, and then there are weddings where you leave wondering how you got lucky enough to be the person who was there. […]

a bride and groom in a field at their rein fire ranch wedding

Rein Fire Ranch Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Rein Fire Ranch Wedding Danielle and Scott’s Rein Fire Ranch Wedding was one of those days that made my job feel almost too easy—in the best way. From the moment I arrived, everything about their celebration felt fun, relaxed, and full of personality, all wrapped up in the most gorgeous Pacific Northwest setting. If you’re […]

a couple in a big field at their romantic laurel creek manor wedding

Romantic Laurel Creek Manor Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Romantic Laurel Creek Manor Wedding Kelsea and JC’s wedding at Laurel Creek Manor was the kind of elegant, romantic summer celebration that just felt good from start to finish. It was soft, floral, relaxed, and full of so much joy — the perfect reflection of who they are as a couple. And honestly, Kelsea being […]

a bride and groom at sunset for their elegant lairmont manor wedding

Elegant Lairmont Manor Wedding | Bellingham Wedding Photographer

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An Elegant Lairmont Manor Wedding There are some weddings that feel as though they were destined for a particular place, and Savannah and Arne’s celebration at Lairmont Manor was exactly that kind of day. From the moment I arrived, it was clear this wasn’t just a beautiful wedding — it was a meaningful one. The […]

a couple embracing at their wedding at the ivory oak in austin texas

An Elegant Outdoor Wedding at The Ivory Oak – Austin Wedding Photographer

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An Elegant Outdoor Wedding at The Ivory Oak  If you’re dreaming of a wedding that blends modern charm with Texas Hill Country beauty, The Ivory Oak in Wimberley, just outside of Austin, is everything you could want—and more. I had the honor of photographing this stunning wedding day for a couple whose love, style, and […]

A Romantic Friday Harbor Engagement at Lime Kiln Point: Melissa and Riley

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Engagements

A Romantic Friday Harbor Engagement at Lime Kiln Point Any chance I get to work in the San Juan Islands feels like an absolute gift, and Melissa and Riley’s engagement session in Friday Harbor was no exception. There’s something about these islands — the quiet pace, the sweeping views, the salty air — that makes […]

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