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Mount Rainier Fall Engagement
Mount Rainier is known as “the mountain” here in western Washington. At 14,417 feet, it’s the state’s tallest mountain. It’s so tall and prominent, in fact, that it creates its own weather. Often, you’ll see Rainier wearing a “cap,” or lenticular clouds that regularly form atop it. That being said — reliable weather is not what Rainier is known for.
Guide to Planning a North Cascades Elopement
Where can you find jagged peaks, over 300 lakes and ponds, and more glaciers than anywhere else in the lower 48 states? The North Cascades National Park.
Rightly nicknamed the “American Alps”, the North Cascades have the most rugged mountains and alpine lakes in Washington State.
Washington Forest Elopement
When Cindy and Joe told me about their idea of a woodland fairy-inspired elopement, I was thrilled to hunt down the best ceremony location for them. In fact, Manchester State Park was the first place to come to my mind. They were hoping to stay close to Olympia, additional beach or water views would be a bonus, and, in case of rain, they wanted shelter nearby.
Mount Rainier National Park Adventure Engagement
Despite the threat of a wildfire at Rainier earlier in the week, Yun and Alex’s Mount Rainier engagement shoot was all I hoped it would be. They wanted the best views of Rainier and were happy to hike to a short distance to get them.
Busting 6 of the Most Common Elopement Myths
Back in the day, eloping meant suddenly running off to marry a lover without your family’s knowledge or blessing. It was thought to be irrational and shameful, and although the old views of eloping still linger, a lot has changed in recent years.
North Cascades National Park Adventure Elopement
Finding the perfect Washington state national park to elope in was at top of my mind when Stan and Michele reached out to me about photographing their destination elopement.
Bold and Bright Snoqualmie Anniversary Photos
This session took a few miracles to pull off, but we didn’t let a looming deployment, illness, rescheduling, or babysitter problems stop us! Thankfully, Manny and Diana were determined to celebrate their third anniversary with a lakeside photo session.
Olympic National Park Beach Styled Elopement
When Mavaney, the model bride, and I planned this styled elopement, we had snow and ice caves in mind. The Big Four Ice Caves to be specific. Neither of us had visited them, but we both agreed it would be the perfect place to shoot. Nature had other plans, however.
What Keeps Me Inspired?
Right out of college I started working at a photography studio, where I was putting in up to 60 hours a week. After a while in this role, I began to feel the crushing, disheartening effects of burnout. I felt trapped and uninspired as a creative.
10 Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary
I can’t believe it’s nearly been a year since Zach and I visited Iceland, and I haven’t shared our experience! We spent 10 magical days traveling the Ring Road and stopping to photograph every waterfall possible.
The Leave No Trace Principles of Adventure Photography
With the super bloom happening in California now, we’ve all seen the photos of people trampling the flowers to get their iconic Instagram shots. What they don’t know, or simply ignore, is that their actions have major effects on the landscape.
North Bend Styled Elopement
Zoe and I arrived at the trailhead to a dusting of snow while it was still dark outside. The one thing that was visible was the cloud cover. There was a heavy fog everywhere. Our plan was to hike two miles to an overlook and take photos at sunrise, but I was beginning to wonder if it would be worth the time, considering we could get the same foggy images where we were.
7 Tips for a Successful Engagement Session
My couples have always done a great job choosing outfits and letting their partners know what to expect during an engagement shoot with me. However, for those of you still nervous about getting your photo taken or wanting to know more about how to prepare for your shoot, this blog is for you.
Backpacking to Havasupai Falls, Arizona
My husband, Zach, and I backpacked to Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon in April of 2018. It felt unbelievably surreal while we were there, and it still doesn’t feel like it really happened.
Havasupai and Mooney Falls are two of the most famous waterfalls in the world, and rightly so. Their turquoise waters, surrounded by red rocks, are stunning. The trip there is quite the trek though — 10 miles each way, to be specific.
Top 17 Best Locations for a Pacific Northwest Engagement
We are spoiled with gorgeous landscapes in Washington — including mountains, beaches, rainforests, and deserts. So many incredible places make deciding where to take your engagement difficult, but that’s the best kind of problem to have.
7 Tips to Plan a Wedding in Mount Rainier National Park
There are few places in the U.S. as beautiful as America’s National Parks, and Mount Rainier is one that is close to my heart. Living in its shadow and adventuring there often, I am familiar with the challenges that come with planning a wedding at Rainier.
Here are my best tips to make your Rainier National Park wedding come to life.
LGBTQ Wedding at the Historic 1625 Tacoma Place
When I met Annie and Erica for the first time, they told me they had the best team supporting them. Of course, I thought that sounded nice and figured they meant that they’d have family and friends lending a hand on the wedding day.
Same Sex Backyard Wedding in Buckley, Washington
Backyard weddings are always special. Not only are they outdoors, which I love, but they always feel so personal! Brittany and Jen’s wedding was held at a friend’s home in Buckley, Washington, and the yard looked like it was made with weddings in mind.
A Vantage, Washington Desert Engagement
When I found out that Samantha and Gabe were dating, I squealed with delight. Delighted that my best friend had found a great guy, but also because I had already met him!
One Week In Yellowstone National Park
Driving to Yellowstone with my husband and in laws last August was my first ever road trip! The trip was incredible and now I understand why Yellowstone is the most visited national park in the U.S. It shocks you with geysers and hot springs, then awes you with rolling hills, valleys of bison and beautiful lakes.