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Hi there! Welcome to the CBP blog, a place to share wedding beauty, our lives, travels, and plenty of tips. I'm glad you're here and I hope you'll stick around!

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Behind the Lens: My Journey as an Award-Winning Photographer

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Behind the Lens: My Journey as an Award-Winning Photographer When I first picked up a camera 16 years ago, I had no idea how profoundly it would shape my life. Photography became more than just a career—it became a language through which I could tell stories, capture emotions, and freeze fleeting moments in time. It […]

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Backyard Lifestyle Engagement | Seattle Engagement Session

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Engagements

backyard lifestyle engagement session in seattle, washington

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Lake Tahoe Wedding At The Edgewood

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An elegant Edgewood summer wedding in Lake Tahoe is the perfect venue for any wedding

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5 Tips For An Elegant Backyard Wedding

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Tips for an elegant backyard wedding

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Engagement Session at Suncadia

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Engagements

suncadia resort summer engagement

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7 Boudoir Fear Busting Ideas

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Maternity

how to get past the fear of doing a boudoir session.

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Roche Harbor Resort Romantic Summer Wedding

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A Romantic Summer Wedding at Roche Harbor in the san juan islands

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Hacienda Sac Chich Winter Wedding

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Hacienda Sac Chich colorful winter wedding

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