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I'm Jackie

Based on the Oregon Coast, I am an adventurous & candid wedding & elopement photographer in the Pacific Northwest traveling worldwide.

Absolutely mesmerized by the way two people love each other, each so uniquely.  I always leave room for dessert. Believe swear words are just sentence embellishers. Think indulgences are necessary in this life. 

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Love stories in all forms without the white dress... or maybe they wore white, it happens.

Just my little thoughts on different topics of planning your wedding day big party or just you two.

Stories of two lovers making it all about them, as they should.

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When these sweet newlyweds Caroline + Connor reached out about a photoshoot for their honeymoon in Belize at an eco-lodge just minutes from the Guatemala border, I was already obsessed. Chasing golden hour light through the jungle! But this became about so much more than just pretty pictures (though trust me, they’re damn goooood). It’s […]

San Ignacio Vanilla Hills Honeymoon in Belize Photos

Honeymoon in Belize in San Ignacio Jungle

December 27, 2024

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Couples

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Let me just slide in my personal recommendation for The Silver Knot in Ronan MT for locals and destination wedding babes alike! If you’re out here searching for a mountain wedding venue that perfectly blends modern charm with that laid-back Montana spirit, then you’re going to want to have a closer look at Jade + […]

Western Wedding at The Silver Knot in MT

December 12, 2024

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Weddings

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Surprise Engagement Photos Done Right—Here’s How!  When an inquiry for surprise engagement photos popped up in my inbox from Mike, I expected the usual, “can you help me plan, follow us on our walk, and wait for me to get on one knee?” But that wasn’t his plan. And while I do really love a […]

Surprise Engagement Photos in Glacier

November 21, 2024

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Engagement

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When it came to choosing from Lake Tahoe wedding spots, Raegan + TJ chose wisely with an epic ceremony location overlooking the lake, the most perfect sunset views, and an open air dance floor to party the night away Before you go lookin’ through their Lake Tahoe wedding gallery, you’ve gotta hear more about how […]

summer sunset lake tahoe wedding on top of heavenly resort

Lake Tahoe Wedding at Heavenly Resort

November 10, 2024

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Weddings

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You might think a waterfront wedding in the dead of summer is a risky move, but even in the heat, this sun-filled intimate Flathead Lake wedding ceremony was as chill and smooth as could be. A quick trip to the mountains for a day-after photoshoot kept the outdoor fun going, too!  Jess + Brian bring […]

bride and groom sitting on the dock of Flathead Lake during sunset at their wedding

Flathead Lake Wedding in the Summer Heat

October 26, 2024

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Weddings

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Planning a shoot in a national park with the love of your life and searching for a bit of inspiration for your engagement photo outfits? Alexandra + Grant nailed their neutral, causal western meets boho engagement outfits for their Yellowstone National Park engagement photos! You might have opened this blog for the outfits, but you’re […]

moody whimsical western engagement photos in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Engagement Photo Inspiration

October 18, 2024

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Engagement

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Backpacks, beers, and bears – Ashlee + Tanner’s hiking engagement photos were so fun in Big Sky! Okay soooo there weren’t actually any bears, though we were actively on the lookout. Though there was absolutely a backpack of beer, a scenic hike in the mountains of Montana, kisses next to an alpine lake, and even […]

Engagement photos in Big Sky MT hiking up to Beehive Basin at Sunset

Sunset Hiking Engagement Photos in Big Sky, MT

October 10, 2024

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Engagement

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The Sunrise Amphitheater wedding venue sits perched on top of a mountain outcrop with sprawling views of the valley below. When you’re planning an outdoor Colorado wedding, there might be plenty of places to choose from, but for an intimate wedding near Boulder – this is your spot!  Erin + Adam wanted a first look […]

dreamy sunrise amphitheater wedding in Boulder CO

Sunrise Amphitheater Wedding in Boulder, CO

September 30, 2024

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Weddings

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You’re here because you want to elope in Yellowstone National Park, yeah?? Don’t worry, I’m not the type of wedding photographer who will try to get you to switch locations because Yellowstone is “too busy”.  Nope, if you have daydreams of geysers and bison and hot springs as the backdrop of your wedding photos, then […]

bride and groom walk away from old faithful as they elope in yellowstone national park

3 Tips to Elope in Yellowstone

September 13, 2024

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Elopement

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Finding a private elopement location in Yellowstone that isn’t packed with map-holding, bright-eyed visitors can feel like quite the feat. During peak season, our country’s first national park can see up to a whopping 30,000 visitors a day!!! So if you’re not a run-and-jump-into-the-chaos type of couple, you’re likely looking for somewhere tucked away, still […]

Private Elopement Location in Yellowstone

September 9, 2024

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Elopement

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Whether it's a big wedding, small intimate gathering or your eloping these are my 3 top tips to consider while planning your day.

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