2020 portraits recap – looking through a different lens

making photos with people always feels special, but this year felt important. amidst all of the sadness and change, 2020 also brought new babies, new graduates, a lot of sweet dogs and so many families holding just a little bit tighter. 2020 forced all of us to look through a different lens. here’s the year…

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Tacoma Micro Wedding – Rachel and Scott!

bride groom walking in rain on wedding day

Rachel and Scott…although the pandemic put a huge spin on their original plans, this dynamic duo put together a beautiful Tacoma micro wedding.  It was a family-only soiree in her grandparent’s home that spoke to their love of literature, family connection and most importantly, of each other.  We started the day with the mamas and…

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elopement ceremony on lake washington – j & h!

it’s been wonderful to see how weddings are still coming together during this time of covid-19 and social distancing. after being together for 12 years, this lovely couple decided to have a sweet elopement ceremony on a small stretch of lake washington beach near their home. jessica’s sister and children brought support (and some serious…

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engaged in edmonds – jenna and travis!

engagement photos in edmonds

this crisp fall day was so perfect for travis and jenna’s engagement session. we walked edmonds and got to know each other a bit.  these two are getting married this fall at port gamble but a little birdy (and by bird, i mean instagram) told me today that it’s their anniversary today!  cheers to your…

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georgetown ballroom wedding – amber and david!

bride and groom at georgetown ballroom wedding

amber and david – their wedding day at the georgetown ballroom was so lovely. we started the day with a sweet walk in the neighborhood before meeting up with their family for some portraits.  they decided to have the ceremony ‘in the round’ surrounded with laughter, prayer and balloons!  my favorite part of the day…

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2019 portraits recap – show me the love – jenny gg

whether we meet for engagement photos, maternity, newborn, family or senior portraits, there is one thing i suggest to almost everyone. “show me how you love each other!” it’s exciting how real things can get in those moments.  here are some favorites from this year of love…hope you enjoy!   if you got all the…

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a wedding on the sand – darcy and nicole!

darcy and nicole’s wedding day FELT amazing.  the warmth of the sun, the breeze that blew all afternoon, the kids running in every direction, the sax solo on the sand, the dancing and yes, even a rainbow cake.  this is a beautiful family and it was the best day ever…here are some photos… YES! coordination…

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the foundry – herban feast wedding – lauren and daniel!

the foundry by herban feast wedding

lauren and daniel.  the coolness meter broke with this group.  there were dinosaurs, paper cranes, a gremlin bride tote bag, live music, PIE….and just the best group of people.   such joy. seeing dan with his dad resulted in my first cocktail hour eye-welling… this day seriously rocked – so thrilled to be a part…

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