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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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If you’re searching for the best places in Seattle for engagement photos the Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington usually doesn’t make the list. Classic Seattle vibes like Pike Place Market, Kerry Park, the waterfront, and Washington Park Arboretum are all beautiful in their own way, but what if you want something a little […]

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Seattle Engagement Photos at Suzzallo Library

March 19, 2025

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Weddings

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Why Lone Mountain Ranch is the Best for Winter Elopements If the vibe for your winter wedding is snowglobe, Hallmark movie scene… Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky Montana is your place! Specifically, if you want it to feel like two lovers ran off to the mountains to cozy up by the fire in a […]

winter elopement at lone mountain ranch in big sky mt

Lone Mountain Ranch Winter Elopement

March 1, 2025

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This wasn’t my first surprise proposal and it definitely won’t be my last, but let me tell ya—they get better every single time. As a wedding + elopement photographer, I’m constantly trying to learn something new or take away a lesson from every shoot. Over the years, surprise proposals have gone from something that truly […]

winter wonderland proposal magic in the mountains

A Snowy Surprise Proposal in the Mountains

February 4, 2025

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Couples

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A Last Minute Elopement in the Mountains   Have you ever looked at your partner and thought, “We should just go get married?” For an elopement in the mountains, all you need is each other (and an elopement photographer to document it all)! You don’t need a full year of prep, traditional events you don’t care […]

bride and groom hike out to a mountain vista to elope

A Last Minute Elopement in the Mountains

January 28, 2025

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Elopement

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Planning an adventure elopement? Skip peak season! If you’re planning an adventure elopement, your vision probably looks like: frolicking around scenic spots with your lover, soaking in little moments unbothered by timelines, exploring somewhere sentimental or entirely new, and doing it all without a worry in the world.  But if you elope during peak season, […]

adventurre elopement at sunset in the shoulder season of fall

Why Shoulder Season Is Best for Your Adventure Elopement

January 12, 2025

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Elopement

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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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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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