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Swan Trail Farms Wedding

Swan Trail Farms Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Swan Trail Farms Wedding This beautiful summer day with Katie and Keith was everything I love about weddings—joyful, relaxed, and full of personal touches that made their Swan Trail Farms wedding feel completely their own. From the moment I arrived, there was this soft, golden light, easy laughter, and that buzz of excitement that always […]

spring seabrook wedding

Colorful Spring Seabrook Wedding: Destination Wedding

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Colorful Spring Seabrook Wedding I took a little road trip with my best friend, Sarah, out to Seabrook for Megan and Brandon’s gorgeous summer wedding, and it was one of those days that reminded me exactly why I love what I do. Their Seabrook wedding had all my favorite things: salty air, soft fog, a […]

Summer Sodo Park Wedding

Summer Sodo Park Wedding | Seattle Wedding Photographer

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Summer Sodo Park Wedding Kevin and Morgan’s Seattle wedding was one of those days that had me smiling from the moment I arrived until long after I got home. These two (and their families) are such a fun, spunky group to spend time with, and their celebration was the perfect example of what I think […]

bride and groom kissing at their Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding

Fairytale Durham Castle Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer

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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 […]

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Lord Hill Farms Wedding: A Lovely Spring Celebration

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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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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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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 […]

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