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Some weddings just feel really special to photograph, and Jessica and Caleb’s Point Defiance Rose Garden wedding was absolutely one of them. Their wedding at the Point Defiance Pagoda in Tacoma was full of sunshine, blooming roses and dahlias, happy tears, a packed dance floor, and so many little details that had real meaning behind […]

Gwendolyn and Fraser’s wedding at Woodland Gardens on Washington’s Vashon Island was a pretty perfect reflection of the two of them: full of great people, a little unconventional, and a whole lot of fun. These two have an amazing gift for making and keeping lifelong friends. They each had 10 people in their bridal party, […]

I first met Jenn when she hired me for her son’s wedding a few years ago. It was one of those special weddings that sticks in your mind forever, with a sunset that will stay with me as a core memory until the end of time and a group of people who instantly felt like […]

If you’re looking for Washington wedding photography that leans into real moments over perfectly posed ones, Linnea & Jordan’s day is exactly the kind of story I love to tell. They chose Sadie Lake Weddings for their celebration, tucked into the kind of setting that feels quiet and woodsy. The kind of place where nothing […]

A Hoh Rainforest Elopement with Heart, Heritage, and a Whole Lot of Joy If you’ve ever dreamed about getting married somewhere that feels quiet, grounded, and just a little bit magical, a Hoh Rainforest elopement might be exactly what you’re looking for. Jenna and Loo flew in from the other side of the country to […]

When Calvin reached out to plan a surprise proposal in Everett, WA, he knew he wanted somewhere that would make for beautiful photos. As a local, I recommended a few spots around the area, and he ultimately chose the Evergreen Arboretum, a private little haven in northern Everett with tons of blooming flowers and gorgeous […]

On a gloomy day in November, Delaney and Evan eloped at Gas Works Park. Almost two years into their marriage, they still wanted to have a big celebration with their loved ones. So, they threw a beautiful summer wedding at Seattle Yacht Club—and it was such a fun contrast to their rainy elopement. You can […]

There are some wedding days that just feel good from the very beginning—and this one at the Seattle Tennis Club was exactly that. A Sunny Day on Lake Washington It was one of those perfectly clear Seattle days where the light hits just right. The club sits right on the edge of Lake Washington, and […]

Natasha and Rob wanted a wedding day that was just for them—a chance to say their vows in the mountains with no one watching but the wildlife (and me, of course). Traveling to National Parks has been a huge part of their relationship, so it felt pretty fitting that their elopement adventure would take them […]

A Day on the Water As autumn turned the trees golden across the Puget Sound, Andria and Rigo planned a Seattle boat elopement that felt equal parts intentional and relaxed, surrounded by a small group of their closest people. As a documentary-style Seattle elopement photographer, these are the kinds of days I love most, where […]