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This weekend in Tofino celebrating Melissa+Steve was such a blast. I met Melissa+Steve for the first time on the morning of their wedding and you would never be able to tell! From the constant laughter and tears (on both ends), to the incredibly sweet and wholehearted moments throughout their day. These two are such an […]

Weddings

February 7, 2022

INTIMATE BEACH WEDDING // MELISSA AND STEVE

They said their vows on the dock of her family cabin, out on a secluded island in Harrison. With their closest loved ones in attendance, these two got married and let me tell ya, there wasn’t a dry eye in sight. Almira+Derek planned to get married in Mexico, but when Covid-19 happened, they decided to […]

Weddings

August 10, 2020

HARRISON ELOPEMENT // ALMIRA AND DEREK

First of all, I just wanted to say if you are a couple reading this and your wedding has been impacted by COVID-19, I’m thinking about you, and I’m here. This is so hard, confusing, stressful, and sad. Sending you a big virtual hug (or elbow bump) right now. The past couple months have been […]

TIPS+FAQ, Weddings

May 12, 2020

COVID-19 INTIMATE WEDDING TIPS + INSPIRATION

5 QUICK TIPS: Plan the layout and arrange your photos in advance so they flow and compliment each other Stick to either all color, or all black+white for symmetrical gallery walls Use kraft paper or painters tape as a guide Hang the first piece and make sure it is level before you continue Put sticky […]

TIPS+FAQ

April 30, 2020

5 TIPS FOR CREATING A GALLERY WALL (+step by step guide)

One of the things I chat with my brides about before their wedding is how to prepare for getting ready photos. Most of the time when I arrive in the morning, the girls are still getting their hair+makeup done. Everyone has their bags around, and all the little details have gotten moved around / switched […]

Weddings

March 3, 2020

WEDDING TIPS :: the details

Jamie + Nicholas met in college, but reconnected later in life. They are passionate about sports/fitness. Wine lovers. World travelers. Pregnant with a puppy. And avid readers (well, Jamie is ;)). UMMM I had the best weekend adventuring and hanging out with these two in Portland. I obviously had to start the morning off at […]

Engagements

February 3, 2020

JAMIE AND NICHOLAS // MOUNTAIN ENGAGEMENT