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When Is the Best Time to Take Maternity Photos?

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 […]

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Engagements

Best Seattle Engagement Session Locations

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 […]

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Wedding

Why Your Wedding Photos Deserve a Place in an Heirloom Album

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 […]

A linen covered heirloom wedding album sitting in a wingback chair.
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Engagements

Iconic Seattle Engagement Photos at Smith Tower 

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. […]

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Family

The Best Maternity Picture Poses for Natural, Beautiful Photos

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 […]

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Engagements

A Spring Engagement Session at Christianson’s Nursery

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. […]

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A Colorful Harmony Meadows Wedding Inspired by Craft Beer and Seasonal Blooms

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 […]

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Boudoir

The Power of a Birthday Boudoir Photoshoot 

There’s something quietly powerful about a birthday. Not just the turning of a number, but the reflection it invites — on where you’ve been, what you’ve carried, and who you’ve become along the way. And while it’s easy to let the day pass with dinner reservations and a few wrapped boxes, what if this year […]

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Wedding

A Timeless Jewish Palo Alto Wedding

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 […]

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Engagements

Romantic Olympia Capitol Building Engagement Session

This Olympia Capitol Building engagement session was the perfect blend of elegance and romance. The grand architecture of the Capitol provided a timeless backdrop for this couple’s dressier look, creating a sophisticated yet effortless feel. After capturing stunning portraits among the stately columns, we ventured to a nearby garden for a more casual and intimate […]

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