The Importance of a Contract For Clients and Photographers Start The Photography Process With A Contract After recent experiences with potential clients, I feel compelled to talk about the importance of a contract. Some people are surprised to find I start any photography session request with a contract. First, I have a contract because I […]

How To Pick A Wedding Venue From A Photographer’s Point Of View I often wonder how a couple picks the spot to hold one of the biggest moments of their lives. From a photographer’s point of view, I am sharing what I look for to find the perfect place for a wedding. Remember, picking the […]

Hannah & Robbie | Engagement at Tipsoo Lake Tipsoo Lake First, this session was as magnificent as it looks. There is nothing like a mountain meadow engagement at Tipsoo Lake! I had never been to Tipsoo Lake. It’s near Mt. Rainier off highway 410. I knew this would be a big adventure so I was […]

Stacy & Justin | Engagement at Point Defiance Park Flower Garden Engagement When I planned this flower garden engagement photoshoot at Point Defiance Park, I tried to consider the best time to go. If I picked a later time, the space would typically be crowded. So, I suggest we meet on a Sunday morning instead […]

Whether you have two years or two weeks, the amount of time you spend planning your wedding doesn’t determine how special it is. In fact, a last-minute wedding might be just perfect for you and your partner! Maybe you’re tired of waiting to marry the love of your life. Maybe the idea of taking months […]

Wow! As a wedding and elopement photographer, do I ever feel lucky to live in Puget Sound! There’s no shortage of stunning backdrops and photo spots, whether you’re taking engagement photos, proposal photos, elopement photos, wedding photos, senior photos—you name it! From cool cityscapes to breathtaking natural scenery, the Puget Sound region has it all! […]

I might have a soft spot for holiday weddings and proposals because they’re something I witnessed, or heard stories about, as I was growing up.  On Easter 1939, my grandparents, madly in love, snuck off to elope. They didn’t have a lot of money, but they had a lot of love. Over the years, rather […]

As we are all aware, the pandemic has had a major impact on the wedding landscape. Consequently, it has also had an impact on the average wedding budget. While some couples won’t be able to enjoy the special day they had originally envisioned, and some have decided to postpone, others have seen it as an […]

Marilyn and Tysen’s Wedding Where (Wedding & Reception): Manor House at Pleasant Beach, Bainbridge Island, WA On: September 25th, 2021 The Manor House Marilyn and Tysen’s wedding was at the Manor House at Pleasant Beach in Bainbridge Island, WA. This is a beautiful spot along the edge of the Olympic Peninsula. The Manor House is […]

Savanna & Buck | Olympic Forest Engagement at The Grand Forest, Bainbridge Island, WA The Grand Forest Who wouldn’t love an Olympic forest engagement photoshoot? The Grand Forest on the Olympic Peninsula is right off the road and comes up unexpectedly. We found small parking lots in various spots that led to a spectacular forest […]