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bride and groom kissing at their Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding

Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding Elizabeth and Paul’s wedding at Durham Castle will forever feel like a dream to me. It was one of those rare days where the setting, the light, and the people all came together in the most magical way—a true Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding in every sense. I still catch myself wondering […]

a man and woman in wedding attire kissing with a sunset behind them at their lord hill farms wedding

Lord Hill Farms Wedding: A Lovely Spring Celebration

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Wedding

Lord Hill Farms Wedding: A Lovely Spring Celebration I’ve been so excited to share this wedding with you all, and it’s finally time! Right after delivering these photos to Mattie and Beau, life got incredibly busy, and this beautiful celebration was temporarily put on the back burner. But now, I’m thrilled to showcase this special […]

a bride and groom walking on a cliff with the ocean in the background at their Chambers Bay wedding

Chambers Bay Wedding: Alayna and Nathan

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Wedding

Chambers Bay Wedding: Alayna and Nathan Alayna is one of those brides who just glows—from the inside out. From the moment I saw her step into her BHLDN dress, I knew this Chambers Bay wedding was going to be something special. Her wedding gown from BHLDN was simple, romantic, and so perfectly her. It flowed […]

Seattle Engagement At Gas Works Park | Seattle Engagement Photographer

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Engagements

Seattle Engagement at Gas Works Park I knew from the moment Michelle emailed me that this session was going to be a fun one—but I don’t think I realized just how much I’d fall in love with this little trio. When she told me they wanted to bring their dog, Moose, along for their engagement […]

a bride and groom snuggling on a step for their bellingham fall wedding

Bellingham Fall Wedding | Bellingham Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

Bellingham Fall Wedding: Kayla and Corbin Kayla and Corbin’s wedding day in Bellingham was the kind of cozy, heartfelt celebration that makes me fall in love with autumn weddings all over again. It was full of rich fall colors, waterfront views, and so many personal touches that reflected who they are as a couple. Since […]

a black and white photo of a bride looking out the window at her sodo park wedding

Sodo Park Wedding In Seattle | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Wedding

Sodo Park Wedding In Seattle I’ve been a little bit MIA on the blog lately, and for once it wasn’t because of travel or a packed shooting schedule—it was because I decided to tackle painting my house. Let’s just say my body felt it. My arms were sore, my back was tired, and my hands […]

Snowy Winter Maternity Session At Mt. Baker

Snowy Winter Maternity Session At Mt. Baker

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Maternity

Snowy Winter Maternity Session At Mt. Baker Kendra is one of my absolute favorite people to photograph and collaborate with. She is overflowing with talent and creativity, and any time we work together, it’s guaranteed to be a good time. So when she asked me to take her maternity photos for her Winter Maternity Session […]

a bride and groom snuggling near a stream at their Copper Creek Inn Wedding

Copper Creek Inn Wedding | Mt Rainier Wedding Venue

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Wedding

A Copper Creek Inn Wedding It’s funny the little things that come rushing back when I look through these images from Kristin and Alex’s Copper Creek Inn Wedding. I remember the way Kristin’s whole face lit up when she smiled, how genuinely happy she was all day, and how fun and easygoing their friends and […]

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