Chris and Mariko’s engagement photos at the Amazon Spheres were an epic adventure!  The Amazon Spheres quickly became a Seattle landmark after they were built in 2018. The spheres are three conservatories located on part of the Amazon headquarters campus in Seattle. They were built to provide Amazon employees with an inspiring place to work […]

Do You Need a Wedding Coordinator? Look no further for the ultimate wedding day success – a wedding coordinator is what you need! As a Seattle wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand how having a coordinator can truly transform the entire experience. They do everything from managing your schedule to organizing your vendors – making sure […]

North Fork Farm Events is a wedding venue in Snoqualmie, WA set against the picturesque backdrop of Mount Si. Living in the PNW, is there anything more you could ask of a wedding venue than a grand landscape set against the backdrop of the mountains? Growing up in the PNW, Snoqualmie was one of my […]

Planning a wedding in Washington? Make sure you find the perfect Washington Wedding Photographer to capture your special day. Here are 4 must-know tips to help you choose the best Washington wedding photographer for your big day! Identify Your Style & Budget Preferences To help you choose the right Washington wedding photographer, it is important […]

Katie and Trevor brought the romance to their pre-Thanksgiving Fall engagement photos in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. The soon-to-be newlyweds couldn’t resist creating memories of love under the city lights – a perfect match for their urban wedding in March when they are due to tie the knot at withinSodo, an uber-cool downtown venue! Hinged […]

Curious to know how you can find the best Seattle wedding venue, for you? So often, my couples come to me with one of two unique situations. Either they’re ready to work with me but they need guidance on how to find the best Seattle wedding venue. Or, they’ve found an amazing Seattle wedding venue […]

James + Brianna’s Block 41 Seattle Wedding was a particularly special one for the CBC family! I’ve been following their journey since the very beginning. So for me, it was a full-circle moment to celebrate their wedding day with all of their family & friends in attendance! In all honesty, the day was flawless and […]

You might be surprised to know that Samantha + Thanh’s Pioneer Square Engagement Session happened on their six-year dating anniversary! I love it when my couples dress up for their engagement session, and I always highly encourage it. In fact, I tell my couples that dressing up for their session changes the overall look and […]

Ballard, Seattle is a great neighborhood to explore for your engagement photos! I met Hannah + Ayo on a warm fall afternoon and we strolled through the streets of Ballard to do exactly that. I love going on these walking tours of the city with my couples when shooting their engagement photos. We just pick […]

I have always wanted the opportunity to experience a diverse range of cultural weddings through my work. So I was honored when I received a call from my friend & colleague Alex Knight to capture this Hindu wedding ceremony in Bellevue WA! Casey + Shonoy’s wedding ceremony gave me insight into how the couple incorporated […]

Jayda & Christian’s wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle was the union of two sweet souls, in a fun celebration. Seriously, wait until you see Dad hit the dance floor! Working with Jayda and Christian was such a unique experience for me. While they are both originally from the area, they are currently […]

This Gas Works Park LGBTQ surprise proposal was nearly a year in the making! When my clients reach out to me to capture a proposal it’s typically the week of the proposal. Sometimes, it’s even the same day that they are planning to propose. Not this couple! They reached out to me on January 1st […]

DeMyla + Trunel’s WithinSodo wedding in Seattle was full of joy, happy tears, and the love of two best friends who became husband and wife. Do you remember DeMyla + Trunel from their holiday engagement? Their story started with a chance meeting, one night, at Rumba Notes Lounge. DeMyla was ordering a drink when a […]

We had such a blast shooting Marcus & Jenna’s Outdoorsy Seattle Engagement Photos at Discovery Park. Honestly, Discovery Park is such a favorite location with my clients for their engagement photos and it’s easy to see why! It’s a great place for couples with a sense of adventure, or couples who just love to be […]

As a Seattle Family Photographer, I am beyond excited to share James & Brianna’s story with you! This blog post is a little different for me. Normally, I use this space to talk about my couple’s engagements, and their wedding day, or even to provide my top tips for planning a wedding in Seattle. But […]

Have you ever been to a wedding at the Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle? It’s 16 acres of lush cultivated gardens with endless pathways, benches, and grounds for exploring. If you remember Eliza + Michael from their workplace romance story, come along and celebrate their wedding day with me, in this blog! After working […]

Looking at Kirsten + Alex’s Seattle Engagement Photos at Golden Gardens, you would have no idea that we planned this shoot last minute! You might be wondering if you could pull off last-minute engagement photos in Seattle of your own? And I will be the first person to tell you that yes, it is absolutely […]

Wondering if you should have a first look at your Seattle wedding vs seeing each other for the first time at the altar? So many of my couples have a hard time making this decision. It’s usually because they want that big Hollywood moment of seeing each other for the first time down the aisle. […]

Marlena and Vincent had so much fun when I met up with them for their Downtown Ballard engagement photos! What was particularly amazing about these Downtown Ballard Engagement photos, is that my joyful bride and groom-to-be not only showed off their fun side, but they also showed off their chic side. I’m a big fan […]

Hanna + Brett’s outdoorsy Olympic Park wedding at NatureBridge was joyful, fun, and a little bit damp! But hey, would you expect anything different from an epic PNW wedding day? My bride and groom met online. Because where else do couples meet these days? And they quickly bonded over a shared interest in traveling, exploring, […]

Cecilee + John’s Pioneer Square Engagement Photos were full of laughs and tender displays of love. Look, if you’re a couple that can enjoy a good laugh together, then nothing will stand in your way! Cecilee + John were so full of joy and laughter during their engagement session, that it was truly contagious. Cecilee […]

Nikki + Wayne’s Discovery Park Wedding in Seattle on 2/22/22 was uniquely them! My bride and groom chose one of the most popular wedding dates of 2022 to celebrate their love story! Referred to as “Twosday”, February 2nd, 2022 was a date comprised of all “2’s”. Because their wedding day was on the beach in […]

When it Rains in the Pacific Northwest Rainy days can be a bummer, especially when you have an engagement photo session planned. But don’t let a little rain dampen your spirits! With some creativity and preparation, you can turn a rainy day into a unique and romantic photoshoot that you’ll cherish for years to come. […]

Anja + Patrick’s Hotel 1000 Downtown Seattle Wedding was joyful and heartfelt! I had the opportunity to work with Anja + Patrick while I was second shooting for Lessie Blue! Lessie is a photographer based in the Tacoma area. She happens to be a good industry friend of mine! So, naturally, I jumped at the […]

I saw a lot of couples getting engaged last fall and winter. Congrats!! Many of you are already reaching out to vendors to get an idea of how generous your wedding budgets should be. SMART! With the influx of weddings we’re looking to see in 2022, a lot of you are wondering if a small […]