Pastel Editorial Wedding At Lairmont Manor Bellingham Washington Last year was a rough year for so many people, and the wedding world was no exception. Couples had to postpone, reimagine, or dramatically downsize their celebrations. Vendors watched carefully laid plans change overnight. As a wedding photographer, I suddenly had far more time on my hands […]

How To Plan A Backyard 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, […]

The 5 Most Romantic Wedding Venues In Washington State After 17 years of photographing weddings across Washington State — from the San Juan Islands to the Cascade Mountains, from downtown Seattle to the quiet hills of Bellingham — I have developed a deep and genuine love for what this state offers couples who are choosing […]

5 Wedding Dress Ideas From The Dress Theory: Finding the Gown That Tells Your Story Choosing your wedding dress is one of the most exciting, emotionally charged, and occasionally overwhelming parts of the entire wedding planning journey. From the moment you get engaged, people will start asking you what kind of dress you are thinking […]

Wedding Traditions Explained Ever wish you knew the story behind wedding traditions? Weddings are full of meaningful moments—but have you ever wondered where some of those traditions actually come from? As someone who has photographed over 300 weddings in the last 16+ years, I’ve seen a wide range of ceremonies, customs, and personal touches. Some […]

A winter elopement in Paris

Mountain couples engagement portraits in the Mt. Baker Wilderness with the sweetest little addition

Engaged couple in a sunny green landscape, and a sunflower field pose for engagement photos with their german shepherd dog