Since becoming a wedding photographer I've learned a LOT about myself and the business. When I first got started I was completely immersed in this whole idea of what a successful photographer looked like. They were on planes heading to epic locations and had portfolios that I drooled over...
Read MoreThis post has been something I've been thinking about for awhile now to share with my people. In summary, for the past 42 days I've been on a #myfighttofeelbetter. I didn't think I'd have much to say but because of the results from this new lifestyle...
Read MoreAnother year is upon us so as we dive into the grind of 2018, I want to reflect on 2017 and all that it was for this little business and life of mine! In all honesty, 2017 was a bit too busy but it was oh so good. 2017 came with some serious growth and opportunity...
Read MoreAs I have ventured into the world of wedding photography, I've quickly fallen in love with detail shots. In a short time I have learned quite a bit about how to achieve those amazing detail shots with a few little tips and suggestions! I work it into my timeline with my brides...
Read MoreTiffany reached out to me a few weeks ago letting me know that she and her family (all 15 of them!) would be headed up to Seabrook, Washington to celebrate her Mom's 60th Birthday and was wondering if I could come up for a family photo session! Of course...
Read MoreI had the incredible privilege of meeting and hanging out with Sam McFarlen recently in Palm Desert, California! We met for the first time at the airport bright and early on the way down and spent four amazing days and nights together...
Read MoreHarsh light is something I used to be afraid of as a photographer. "OH crap, there is NO SHADE? WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?" Then I surprised myself time and time again with just how much I love harsh light. I'd honestly be lying if I didn't admit that it used to terrify me but...
Read MoreI don't even really know where to start with this post... I could probably type for DAYS but I'm going to try and keep it as simple as possible (no promises, haha!) Basically if you've followed me for awhile, you know that this week I was supposed to be here in California...
Read MoreThis past weekend Shaun and I were in Wenatchee for my sister's reception! They already got married in July (check that wedding out right here!), but wanted to have a party in the fall so they did just that and it was SO much fun! Riley was a total party animal...
Read MoreI've known Gracie and Kenny for about two years now! Gracie contacted me when I first moved to our town for some pictures of her and Kenny! At that time they were dating and not yet engaged. I secretly said to myself, "Ahhh, I hope when they get married...
Read Moredon't know WHAT it is about FALL time, but it is just my favorite. It's probably the pumpkin spice lattes, changing colors on the trees and crisp air that makes me fall in love with the season over and over again with each passing year. Riley and I went on a little adventure...
Read MoreKara and Saun's love story all started on a snowy day at Mission Ridge: one snowboarding lesson, one bruised tailbone, and one Mike's Hard Lemonade later - for Kara's 21st birthday - they didn't fall in love BUT fast forward two weeks, at the ever classy Applebee's Bar...
Read MoreWhen I decided to start my own business and take that business full time I thought that maintaining a nice work & life balance would be a breeze. I fantasized about waking up at the crack of dawn before the baby, sipping on espresso and answering emails...
Read MoreWhen Stephanie first contacted me about her and Donnie's upcoming wedding, I was over the moon! I've known these two for many years as we all went to school together! They are a few years older than me but I was a baby Freshman when Donnie...
Read MoreI'm so excited about this blog post today! I had the incredible honor of photographing Camille and Cory's beautiful Hampton Hideaway wedding recently! Camille and I actually went to high school together and had not seen much of each other in nearly 11 years...
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