THE JOURNAL

There’s a particular kind of weight that settles in once the venue is booked and the date is set. Suddenly, the list of decisions feels very real. Somewhere near the top of that list, one of the most important and often most overwhelming, is choosing your wedding photographer. I’ve had more than a few conversations […]

It’s one of the questions I get asked most as a maternity photographer, and it’s a good one. Timing a maternity session isn’t something most mamas think about until they’re already well into their second trimester, and by then, the window can feel a little smaller than expected. The short answer is that I typically […]

Your engagement session is an opportunity to slow down, celebrate this season, and create photos that reflect your love story. Seattle offers an incredible variety of backdrops, from coastal beaches and lush gardens to timeless architecture. To help you choose a setting that feels like “you,” I’ve put together a list of some of the […]

Most couples experience their wedding photos for the first time on a screen. A gallery delivered, images scrolled through late at night, favorites saved with every intention of returning to them again. That first viewing matters, of course, but it’s rarely where the story stays. It’s just the beginning. Your wedding day moves quickly, often […]

Seattle is a city where old-world charm meets modern love, and Greer and Spencer’s engagement session brought that harmony to life. We began at Smith Tower, Seattle’s first skyscraper and a symbol of classic Americana. Its Art Deco details and sweeping views made the perfect backdrop for a couple who values both history and romance. […]

In 2020 when Fujifilm first announced Fuji Pro 400h would be discontinued, I was stunned. I had spent the last 6 years working with this film, honing my color palette, becoming an expert in how to use it in all lighting situations. With my film lab, Richard Photo Lab, I had refined my color profile […]

One of the most common questions I hear before a maternity session is, “How should I pose?” And it’s a fair question. Pregnancy changes how you move, how you stand, how you feel in your own skin. The good news is this: the most beautiful maternity photos never come from stiff posing or forcing something […]

Spring in the Skagit Valley, WA feels like a scene out of a love story. Soft light filters through the trees, tulip fields bloom in sweeping rows of color, and the whole landscape feels fresh and alive. For Rachel and Adam, it was the perfect season to document this sweet chapter before their wedding day. […]

Some weddings feel like a celebration of not just love, but of life itself — filled with vibrant color, personal meaning, and joyful expression at every turn. That was exactly the case for this Harmony Meadows wedding, where every detail was a reflection of the couple’s story: creative, heartfelt, and entirely their own. Set against […]

There’s something truly magical about a wedding day infused with deep-rooted traditions, joyful celebration, and timeless romance. This stunning Jewish wedding in Palo Alto was exactly that—a heartfelt gathering of love, family, and tradition under the golden California sun. As a Palo Alto wedding photographer, I had the absolute joy of capturing moments that blended […]