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The Enriquez’s had the most beautiful wedding at the Robinswood House in Bellevue, Washington. From the dreamy blush orange, soft pink and burgundy florals, to the stunning english gardens backdrops, this intimate garden wedding was a flawless blend of romance and elegance. Outdoor Bridal Portraits At The Robinswood House The bride wore a stunning sweetheart […]

You’ve just scheduled and secure your family photoshoot. Now you are thinking what do I need to do next? What should I expect? How can I prepare for the shoot? These are all valid questions, but I know these can be overwhelming. So I thought I would share my expertise and give you an ultimate […]

The Lovell’s decided to for-go the big wedding and they decided to have a Seattle courthouse wedding. There is something so magical and intimate about elopement weddings. It was the most perfect sunny day for their private nuptials, wedding portraits, and their reception on the water! Intimate First Look Photos This beautiful seattle couple decided […]

Crockett Farm on Whidbey Island is one of the most charming wedding venues in Seattle. It’s full of historic character and it is a perfect setting for a rustic wedding. This was wedding was extra special because it was a blended family wedding. The Henrudes family created some beautiful moments that I want to highlight […]

Your baby’s due date is right around the corner, and you are in full nesting mode. This time can be exciting, anxious, and everything emotion in between. Therefore adding another thing on your to-do can seem daunting, but there is one more thing you should do and trust me you wont regret it — securing […]

Taking a lifestyle newborn session is probably the last thing on your mind because you are sleep-deprived, healing, and quite honestly exhausted (trust me, I have been there!) However, I am here to tell you not to leave your newborn photos up to chance! You want to freeze this moment and have forever beautiful photography […]

The Ehrets had the most beautiful wedding at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington. If you are looking for an intimate wedding venue in the Seattle area, then you have to check out this botanical greenhouse. Getting Ready At The Hotel The couple got ready in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. All of their details […]

Congratulations! You just got engaged, but now you’re wondering what’s next. Choosing the perfect wedding venue is your first essential step to securing your dream wedding. Since I have experience at some beautiful venues, I will share them with you today. Let’s dive into these Seattle wedding venues! Ray’s Boathouse: A Picturesque Water View Wedding […]

On this special day, meteorologist for Fox 13 Seattle, Claire Anderson and her husband Garret, experienced a wedding day that read like a weather report – sunny, warm, and utterly blissful. Let me take you on a journey through a meteorologist’s dream wedding day, where the skies were as clear as their love for each […]

The wedding planning has commenced, and now you need help figuring out where to start. While there are a million things to do, the best approach is to make a list and put the high-priority things first. One of those top things should be booking your photographer. Here are 4 things to consider when booking […]

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