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How to Shoot Direct Flash at Wedding Receptions: A Quick Guide

Direct flash use at wedding receptions has become an increasingly popular style request among brides and grooms in recent years. There has been a rise in appreciation of dramatically lit reception photos, that give off magazine worthy style and have a knack for capturing the essence of a fun, vibrant wedding reception. If you’re a […]

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A Timeless Oakshire Estate Wedding in Washington: Elegance Meets Fun

When elegance intertwines with personality and youthfulness, the result is a wedding that resonates with timeless charm and modern vivacity. This classic Oakshire Estate wedding in Washington embodied just that, merging black-tie sophistication with playful elements. Picture this: a vintage convertible and bridesmaids in mismatched pink dresses set against the backdrop of a classic brick […]

Bride and Groom portraits at Oakshire Estate
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Five Steps to Quickly Design a Stunning Album

I was shocked by a recent conversation with a photographer friend that mentioned designing albums was too time-consuming. To me, it has always been fun and fairly quick. Not only that, I believe that albums are the finished artwork that beautifully showcases our images and holds the memories of our clients. Without albums, our clients […]

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5 Reasons to Wear a Wedding Reception Dress on Your Wedding Day

Wedding attire is a poignant expression of love and individuality for couples embarking on the journey of marriage. While the classic white gown holds timeless appeal, modern brides are increasingly drawn to the idea of incorporating a wedding reception dress or even multiple outfits into their special day. In this journal entry, we explore five […]

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Best Estate Wedding Venues in Seattle Washington

Choosing the perfect wedding venue is an essential part of planning your dream wedding. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Pacific Northwest are some truly breathtaking venues that promise to make your special day even more magical. In this article, we will explore the best estate wedding venues in Seattle, Washington: Fox Hollow Farm, […]

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Editorial

Fox Hollow Farm – Outdoor Wedding Venue in Seattle

Fox Hollow Farm is an outdoor wedding venue in Seattle, WA that boasts a gorgeous white manor estate home and beautiful gardens. For this Hampton’s inspired editorial, we wanted to showcase all of the stunning grounds Fox Follow Farm has to offer. It was peak summer in August with lush hydrangeas blooming in the most […]

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Five Best Wedding Ceremony Flower Arches

A wedding ceremony arch with flowers is one way to make a beautiful wedding venue even more spectacular. After all, a wedding ceremony is the moment couples have been anticipating for so long. You can imagine a wedding ceremony flower arch is a gorgeous backdrop for couples to seal their union. Therefore here I want […]

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A Thornewood Castle Wedding Fairytale

This Thornewood Castle wedding was straight out of a fairytale. When we first met Isabella, she had already said yes to her Ines di Santo wedding gown. She said it was the top priority for her wedding day. She hadn’t even settled on her venue yet! But Thornewood Castle was the perfect Seattle venue for […]

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This Admiral’s House Wedding Celebrates Mixed Heritage in Seattle

We loved this Admiral’s House wedding with our sweet couple Sarah and Corey! Set against the Seattle skyline backdrop, this classic estate wedding had all the makings of a beautiful white wedding. The couple chose custom stationary including their own custom crest to be used throughout the wedding day. With pops of greys, greens and […]

couple gets married at admirals house
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Engagements

Woodland Park Rose Garden Engagement Session

This Woodland Park Rose Garden engagement session had such a romantic feel with a sunkissed glow and roses in full bloom. Sarah and Pierre wanted a garden picnic for their engagement session with their pup Milou. So with the roses blooming at the garden, what better spot to create that romantic environment for the two […]

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