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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 […]

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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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A Dreamy Destination Maui Wedding // Olivia & Ronnie

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A Dreamy Destination Maui Wedding | Olivia & Ronnie Olivia and Ronnie’s destination wedding in Maui, Hawaii was the perfect blend of tropical romance and timeless elegance. Held at a stunning oceanside venue called Maui’s Pineapple Chapel surrounded by swaying palms, dramatic cliffs, and crystal-clear water, every detail was thoughtfully curated—from Olivia’s breathtaking lace gown […]

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A Simply Elegant Fall Wedding at Lairmont Manor | Bellingham Wedding Photographer

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Bellingham Micro Wedding at Lairmont Manor Frances and Matt’s wedding at Lairmont Manor felt like stepping into a romantic autumn storybook with a Scandinavian twist. They wanted to weave in their Norwegian heritage in a way that felt meaningful but still soft and elegant, and it all came together so beautifully against the backdrop of […]

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The Sweetest Emotional Fall Wedding at Marionfield Farm | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Fall Wedding at Marionfield Farm Some weddings stay with you in a really quiet, gentle way, and Christina and Daniel’s Marionfield Farm wedding is one of those for me. It was simple, sweet, emotional, and such a beautiful reminder that “barn wedding” can still mean incredibly elegant and Christ-centered. From the moment I arrived, there […]

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An Elegant Lakewold Gardens Wedding | Featured on Carats & Cake

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Lakewold Gardens Wedding: Hannah & Blake I was thrilled to find out that Carats and Cake wanted to feature this wedding on their blog! Hannah and Blake’s Lakewold Gardens wedding was a beautiful wedding to capture. There’s something incredibly special about a Lakewold Gardens wedding that feels completely true to the couple—and that’s exactly what […]

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An Intimate Backyard Wedding In Bellingham

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Intimate Backyard Wedding In Bellingham Amber and Zach’s intimate backyard wedding will always feel extra close to my heart. I’ve known Amber since she was a senior in high school, so standing beside her on her wedding day—camera in hand—felt a little surreal. Watching someone you’ve photographed as a teenager now walk down the aisle […]

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