get a headstart on preparing things for Brittney and Kenny's engagements.

I was in a hurry so I raced out to my car to drive over to Trophy Cupcake

where I knew I could get my hands on a few of their red velvets to add just

a few details to their vintage shoot. I got the cupcakes but didn't realize

that the right side of my car was in absolute shreds. At first I didn't understand

what had happened, did I side swipe the car next to me in the parking lot? No.

There was no way someone could hit me that hard by parking.  Turns out a drunk

driver decided to hit SIX cars on our street and he was caught. Sure, it's stressful

having to deal with insurance (which he did not have) but God came into the

situation by teaching me immediate forgiveness. I'm just so glad no one was hurt.

Anywho. No way would it stop me from meeting up with Kenny and Brittney!

I borrowed a friend's car, picked up Kip Beelman and we took the ferry over to

Kingston where we drove into Port Gamble. This town was amazing. There was

a house there that I just had to shoot inside, but alas, it was locked. Brittney

had discussed with me that she wanted a more vintage feel to her photos, so

I was so pleased when she came out in her fantastic 40's edgy outfits. Not

only that, but her uncle brought over his Chevy Bel-Air to get a few shots in

as well.  It was a beautiful day and a great first time to Kingston.

I am so looking forward to Kenny and Britney's vintage backyard wedding

this summer! You may just be seeing these two on the blog for another

engagement session ;)  Thanks Kip Beelman for being my wingman!

Port Gamble, Kingston, WA

Port Gamble, Kingston, WA

Downtown Seattle, WA

last fall in New York where she was planning her wedding. I can't believe how many

of my brides and groom are planning or have planned their weddings from different

states and even countries! Kudos! She did an amazing job because the wedding

celebration was beautiful. Kate and Richard exited the Seattle LDS temple in the early

afternoon and after a bit of teasing from the sun and rainclouds, we lucked out with

a small time frame of dry weather. After we fully used the temple grounds to our

advantage, Kate and Richard headed off to Seastar for a celebratory lunch with friends

and family. We met up after the sun went down for some fun shots at the Seattle

Public Library where Julie Harmsen joined us. Get this, their reception was at a

bowling alley. ACME BOWL in Tukila blew me away with its modern lounge decor

and amazing food service. Guests enjoed pizza, salad and pasta while they played

a few games.  What a great way to end such an exciting day. Thanks  Kate and

Richard for including me!

And thanks Julie for second shooting. Her shots are the first ACME sign photo

and the cool moustache guys.

Seattle LDS Temple

Seattle Public Library

ACME Bowl

Bellevue, Tukwilla, Seattle, WA

photos as I would for a short wedding.

Jordan and Nick are the cutest things and I can't wait for their backyard wedding in July!

Wallingford, Fisherman's Terminal and Discovery Park

Ballard, Seattle, WA

Seattle LDS Temple

Bellevue, WA

Love you guys. Thanks for the splendid afternoon.

We tackled Bainbridge, Island near Seattle, WA

Oh my! It is about time I posted these images! Maren and Jeremy

were married in December. I am still amazed that we had such

beautiful weather- I did not get my hopes up high for a sunset,

but we got one! It truly was an amazing day. I will tell Maren and

Jeremy time and time again that witnessing their love and the day

their souls were sealed was truly an honor. I hope you can at least

see an ounce of their selfless, silly, humbled love in these photos. :)

Congratulations, you two!

Thanks Jessica Feely for 2nd shooting!

Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club

Issaquah, WA

wonderful day!

Erika and Jason

Richard and Kate

Houston, TX

Seattle, WA