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They’re back!!! I was so excited when Sarah & Drew contacted me to take their Des Moines family photos in the same location we had documented their engagement photos years prior. View their engagement session HERE! Saltwater State Park is such a fun one to work at. We really have to watch that tide or […]

Des Moines Family Photos

25

Jun

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Maternity

This was my THIRD time getting to work with Chris & Taylor! We documented our third session together at Brown’s Point Lighthouse Park in Tacoma, Wa. I was so excited when they contacted me to capture their maternity photos. Together, we have made some of the best work in my portfolio from Seattle nighttime engagement […]

Browns Point Lighthouse Park

21

Jun

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Engagements

Emily & Joe’s Seattle Ballroom Proposal was not an easy one to organize but worth EVERY effort. Oh, boy, did Joe give this his everything. Originally, We had planned on a hot air balloon proposal. He was going to propose as the balloon was inflated before they took off. However, the Seattle weather was not […]

Seattle Ballroom Proposal

18

Jun

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Personal

Good morning! Let’s coffee chat on my City Summer Planning. The boys finish school this week. I am so excited to finally bring them home to Everett! We moved in last month, but they’ve only had the opportunity to spend the night here a few times. I have been making the nearly two-hour drive through […]

City Summer Planning

17

Jun

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Weddings

HOLY.MOLY. 200+ weddings and I can confidently say BEST WEDDING FOOD EVER award goes to The Corson Building in Seattle, Washington. They are a by reservation only restaurant and oh boy do they own up to their prices and formalities. Very possibly the best food I’ve ever had…and you all know I eat out A […]

Corson Building

15

Jun

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Weddings

It’s time to share the wedding of Yingsu and Junfeng! We had many traditional Chinese traditions at this wedding including a Chinese Tea Ceremony at Yingsu’s extended family’s home. We took bridal party photos at a local park and the reception had the most fun details. Purple lights, TONS of traditional food coming course after […]

Chinese Tea Ceremony

13

Jun

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Personal

Cheers to more Mornings At Home! I need an oil change…again. My poor car has a million miles on it…again. But I am HOME for another morning. Drinking luxurious slow home lattes instead of coffee stand quickies. Surrounded by my things. With one of my kiddos having breakfast and relaxing in the living room. You […]

Mornings At Home

04

Jun

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Personal

Ohhh my goodness. Home Sweet Home. For just a moment. I am SO CLOSE to a more relaxing chapter in life and it seems every corner shows a few more days of hustle. You been there? Tell me I’ll make it. Optimists to the front, please. After many “little” delays in the airport last night, […]

Home Sweet Home

03

Jun

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Evian & Trey’s cozy rainy day wedding at Shangri-La On The Green was a wedding to remember! We certainly were not expecting for the day to be so wet and rainy. Every little patch of sunshine was a moment to run out and grab some photos. When I think of their wedding day at Shangri-La […]

Shangri-La On The Green

29

May

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I made a Mint Chocolate Latte. In my home. At 4am. I steamed Almond Milk with Mint Chip Califia Creamer. Added it to my Ember mug. Poured a Nespresso shot of espresso. Then, topped the mug off with more steamed almond milk. Now, it sits by my laptop on my little glass writing desk at […]

Mint Chocolate Latte

28

May

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