The term elopement is a buzzword right now but so many people aren’t sure what that means or what it entails! This post is going to dive into all of that: what an elopement is, how to elope, where to elope, and what to do if you want the best of both worlds. By the […]

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December 14, 2023

Should I have an Elopement or Wedding?!

couple walking in woods after wedding ceremony

Before it turned to winter and my busy season came to close, I had a few ideas I wanted to bring to fruition so I posted a model call on my Instagram. MJ ended up reaching out, letting me know that she was interested in scheduling a session for her and her boyfriend. I sent […]

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December 10, 2023

Oregon Coast Couples Session

A Love Story from the South, Celebrated PNW Style Megan and Chris flew out from Georgia and knew the moody November weather would be perfect for their Oregon Coast elopement. These two were so in love with each other and they way Chris seemed to always be aware of where Megan was and what she […]

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November 22, 2023

Oregon Coast Elopement

bride and groom hiking down beach during their oregon coast elopement

If you’re an adventurous couple looking to capture your engagement photos in a stunning, natural setting, Mount Hood, Oregon offers the perfect backdrop. With its towering presence, dramatic landscapes, and year-round beauty, this iconic peak is an ideal location for mountain engagement photos. Whether you’re drawn to its snowy slopes or lush green meadows, Mount […]

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October 31, 2023

Mountain Engagement Session at Mt Hood, Oregon

black and white photo of couple kissing in front of Mount Hood, Oregon

This engagement session happened in the chilly spring season on the Oregon Coast. While most photographers love golden hour and are always chasing sunsets (guilty!), sometimes it’s nice to sit in the foggy clouds and let the love of the couple warm up the session. For this session we headed down to Pacific City where […]

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October 13, 2023

Oregon Coast Engagement Session

The best thing about the Pacific Northwest is that there is SO much to offer! Our landscapes here vary so drastically if you drive an hour to two hours in any direction; we have mountains, ocean, rivers flanked by massive cliffs, high desert, and temperate rainforest. If you’re recently engaged (or just want to have […]

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September 29, 2023

Engagement Photo Locations

deer in the brush at Mount Rainier National Park

This was one of my highlight experiences for summer of 2023. I was lucky enough to tag along with Brit over at Little Daisy Photography on this insane surprise proposal in North Cascades National Park. Matt is the definition of “if he wanted to he would”; he initiated this whole adventure with Brit about six […]

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September 27, 2023

North Cascades Surprise Proposal

couple embraces on mountaintop in north cascades national park after surprise proposal

One random Friday in July I decided to respond to a Facebook post for a local bride looking for someone to do their engagement photos that Monday- only three days away. They had been ghosted by the initial photographer they were scheduled with, had already taken the time off work to have the photos done, […]

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September 15, 2023

Columbia River Gorge Engagement Session

couple touches foreheads together in loving pose in front of wildflowers in columbia river gorge

I’m not sure if it’s because I had my own baby this last year or if I’m just reaching a new appreciation for women and motherhood in general, but maternity sessions mean so very much to me. This one was extra special as Sarah is actually my sister and this pregnancy came as a big […]

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September 5, 2023

Oregon Maternity Session

husband and wife tickle noses during sunset maternity session

I headed up from Vancouver, WA to Tacoma for this super cute unique couples shoot that started off at the farmer’s market. This was such a fun way to photograph this couple’s love; if you need a unique idea for your session, let’s chat because I looooooved the creativity here! It was a gorgeous day […]

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August 31, 2023

Unique Couples Shoot

woman holds basket of flowers at Tacoma Farmers Market in July