Seattle Wedding Photographer Blog

As you begin the process of wedding planning, one of the big parts is hiring vendors and figuring out which ones you need and which you can go without. The amount of vendors varies on the kind of wedding and the size of it all but with that being said, there are certainly a few […]

No one can deny it, picking out your wedding dress is one of the most momentous moments of your wedding planning journey. “Saying yes to the dress” and finding that perfect wedding gown is fun without a doubt. But with that being said, it can also be overwhelming as a result of the number of dress shops in Seattle that you have. In this post, written by a local Seattle lovin’ wedding photographer, I’ll be sharing my top 5 favorite dress shops in Seattle, Washington.

Figuring out how to tell your family you want to elope can be scary for a number of reasons. Straying away from that traditional wedding path and opting for an adventurous destination elopement that is more intimate can leave many couple’s families confused. The truth is though, eloping is an amazing option and one that […]

Engagement photos. What’s all the hype about? Why do you need them in your life and why are they so important? If you’re not convinced, keep on reading for some of the reasons why having an engagement session with your photographer prior to your wedding day is a must-have.   01. GET COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR […]

Hindsight is always 20/20 right? Well, today I wanted to share with you the 5 things I wish I had known when I first started my wedding photography business 7 years ago. Time takes time. We all know this very cliche saying, but in regards to my wedding photographer career, it’s true. This industry has […]

Oh my, I cannot wait to share with you guys this backyard family session with the Frease family! It’s that time of year where Seattle starts to show off her beauty with lush flowers and mesmerizing greens sprawled across city yards and streets. This past year has really proven that these small and simple family […]

Franz! I’m so excited to share a few images from our Spring Mini Sessions in Seattle at Discovery Park. Despite the clouds, I am so grateful for the families and couples who came out to get their photos done. Mini sessions have become a new staple in my business due to the affects of the […]

I’m SO excited to show you this cute Discovery Park engagement session that started up in Ballard at Lacey and Alex’s first date spot;  Salt & Straw Ice Cream Shop! With notes of nostalgia, we started at this super special location. I highly regret that I was on a diet during this session and that […]

I’m so excited to share with you Claire and Jon’s Leavenworth Elopement! About 2-2.5 hours from Seattle is one of Washington’s best gems; the Bavarian town of Leavenworth! This little city is literally decked out like a small town in Germany would be. With the best food, a cute book shop and some insane views […]

You guys, I don’t even know where to begin with Jordan and Dustin’s Vantage Desert engagement session. I’ve know Jordan for a few years, as the incredibly kind, warm hearted, wedding planner extraordinaire (1 of 3 for my favorite Bixby + Pine girls!) and when I found out she was engaged to Dustin I FREAKED! […]

I know you know these faces by now. My longest standing models are celebrating an 11 year anniversary this month and I thought it’d be a great time to showcase their Ruby Beach Anniversary session! 11 years ago, these two agreed to have a “summer fling” together before we all set out for college. Lo […]

Oh man, guys! This Seattle Summer Family session with the Kafka family is super special. Katy is honestly one of the people who truly helped my business in its early days. This girl not only was IN a bunch of weddings I photographed, but referred me to friends AND let me photograph her wedding too! […]

Oh friends! We are heading to Rattlesnake Lake for Alexis & Jared’s engagement session and I could not be more excited! Rattlesnake Lake is one of my favorite little spots out in the central Cascades. It’s super accessible, has a variety of spots to shoot in and of course, is drop dead gorgeous. Rattlesnake Lake […]

Alrighty friends, we are all guilty of this. Late nights, up on our smart devices…perhaps with a glass of wine, ogling over someone else’s engagement and wedding photos. We ask ourselves “How do I get photos like THAT?!”. Well, it’s actually not as crazy, far fetched or out of reach as you might think. Here […]

Author Jen Sincero is a badass. No joke. Not only did she coin the term, but she always walks the talk. Jen was a forty-year-old living in a converted garage, broke. Using motivational comedy, Jen levels with you as someone who didn’t understand money to someone who has mastered it. I honestly flew through this […]

I’m so excited to share Nicole and Colin’s downtown Ballard and Discovery Park engagement session. From the moment I first met Nicole, she was FULL of life. Joyful, light hearted and so sweet. I was so happy when they opted for some local digs for their engagement session. I used to live in downtown Ballard, […]

I think it’s time we all had a little talk about why you need a rain plan on your wedding day…no matter what time of year. In the Pacific Northwest you NEVER KNOW what weather you’re going to get! I’ve had weddings in late August that look like deep fall and July weddings that are […]

Choose a Job You Love… Let’s start off straight forward, there are many things to know about being your own boss and I’m going to just tell you the first few. We’ve all heard the phrase “choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”. HA! What it should say […]