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A Date with Jessica Rabbit | Tacoma Boudoir Photography
February 13, 2018 - "I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way" - Jessica Rabbit
It's not every day that you get to bring a celebrity into your...
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Wink Studio Grand Opening
January 11, 2018 - Almost ten years ago.... I was semi-unwillingly nominated to become the "official" Team Photographer for a Pop Warner Fo...
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Welcome to 2018! Let's revisit 2017....
January 04, 2018 - When one door closes, another opens. 2017 was officially my craziest year yet. I would have to sit down and count how ma...
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Our 2018 Photography Studio Wishes
November 27, 2017 - Dreaming of places I love....
It seems like there comes a time in every photographers "life" where they find they need...
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A Whimsical Waterfront Wedding in the woods at Tolmie State Park
August 30, 2017 - "In that still and settled place There's nobody but you." - That Still and Settled Place by Edward Monkton
It's not eve...
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An Adorable Anniversary Session on Tacoma's Ruston Way Waterfront
August 28, 2017 - "There are a lot of people who call you by your name, but there is only one person who can make it so damn special." - U...
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A Killer Deal on Tacoma Winter Wedding Photography
August 17, 2017 - Budgeting is hard. Believe me, I hear you! Budgeting for a wedding is even harder especially during times when you're tr...
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A Sweet Maternity Session at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
August 09, 2017 - Sharks & Seals & Otters.... oh my!
Sometimes, in the middle of every day life, we run into one of "those" clients. The...
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A Breathtaking Mountain View Wedding at Hunter Family Farms
July 03, 2017 - Today I marry my best friend, the one I live for, laugh with and love. Every single person on the planet has probably he...
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An Edgy Elopement with Peace, Love & Rock-N-Roll
June 29, 2017 - Peace, Love & Rock-n-Roll We all need a little edgy rock in our lives. For Tiffany of Sashem Photography, it comes in th...
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14 Essential Questions for your Wedding Venue
June 27, 2017 - Venue final walk-through questions to make the most of your photography. Chances are, you've spent a good chunk of your...
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A Genuine and Cozy Indoor Couples Session
June 22, 2017 - Community Over Competition I love getting to learn from other photographers and being able to photograph them. It's quit...
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An Elegant Aquarium Affair | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
June 15, 2017 - Elegance in the North Pacific Aquarium I've always found it to be an honor when I'm asked to photograph a friends weddin...
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Avoiding Wedding Day Disasters: Things to prepare the day before
June 06, 2017 - We've all heard the horror stories of things and people disappearing the day of the wedding. Some of these things cannot...
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Point Defiance Rock-N-Roll Styled Bridal Shoot with Wai-Ching Studio
April 15, 2017 - A unique bridal session with rock-n-roll flair
Dawn Padgett is one amazing woman. She's a hair & makeup artist in Tacom...
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Angel, Gumby and Zombie Elsa.... Oh My! An All Hallows Eve Wedding with Sashem Photography
April 07, 2017 - My first thought was.... Can I dress like a Cat? When Tiffany, of Sashem Photography, told me about this wedding... I ma...
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Five years later: Michael & Macauley's Maternity Session at Point Defiance Park
March 20, 2017 - Five years ago, I photographed a very special engagement session. My brother and (now) sister-in-law were getting marrie...
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A DIY Dessert Bar | Styled by Two Tacoma Wedding Photographers
March 18, 2017 - Everyone loves dessert. When I teamed up with Tiffany of Sashem Photography, we knew that the rock-n-roll style needed s...
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Real Talk: Life isn't always photography | Behind the Scenes with Bonney Lake Wedding Photographer
February 22, 2017 - Recently, I got a wake up call. I hit my goals hard in 2016, and as a result lost focus on a lot of other daily things....
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Welcoming the year of the Rooster!
January 18, 2017 - 2017 - The Year of the Rooster
Ok. You're right. That isn't a rooster, it's a silky chicken. But at the time of publi...
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Sumner Wedding Venues | The Attic & The Hansen Place
January 11, 2017 - Hidden away above Main Street Sumner sits the Attic
And down the street in a seemingly "business" building hides
The H...
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Drinks More Coffee than a Gilmore | Tacoma Wedding Photographer
January 09, 2017 - I'm a four cup of coffee kinda girl. I generally start the day with a pot of coffee, or a Starbucks run for a Venti Skin...
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Romantic Municipal Court of Seattle Elopement | Tonya & Mark Stephenson
January 05, 2017 - Seriously.... you guys..... I met Tonya in junior high choir. I don't remember how or why we became friends, but I do kn...
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Smitten Chambers Bay Wedding | Second Shooter Files
November 07, 2016 - This wedding was a dream... Tammy with Delineations Photography asked me to come second shoot with her for this beautifu...
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16 gifts under $25 to thank or celebrate your photographer
November 04, 2016 - Christmas is Coming
Sometimes a simple "Thank you" doesn't feel like enough thanks for the people who've beautifully ca...
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3 Wonderful Prep-time ideas for Happy Wedding Day Attendants
November 04, 2016 - You've chosen the best of the best to support you on your wedding day!
Wedding day preparations can run long. Who knew...
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A Tacoma Wedding Photographer's Venue Wishlist
November 03, 2016 - Tacoma is a very unique place.
With so many awesome spots in Tacoma for weddings, this city needed it's very own wish l...
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South Sound Wedding Photographer's Venue Wish List
November 02, 2016 - This is my South Sound wedding venue wish list! There are so many areas considered the south sound, that I had to limit...
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3 Fun Ideas for your Fall Engagement Session in the South Sound
November 01, 2016 - Fall happens to be my favorite season. It's cold, wet and rainy. Sounds insanely miserable right? But it's the perfect s...
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2 of my favorite Seattle Breakfast Hotspots for the Morning after your Wedding
October 29, 2016 - After a long night of celebrating your newlywed status, there's nothing like a good ol' home cooked breakfast.
Sure, th...
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Second Shooter Files | Caroline + Paul in San Luis Obispo California
October 28, 2016 - This is the story of two world travelers. In August, I was given a rare chance to fly down and second shoot for Award Wi...
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Copyrights: What's the Deal? | Tacoma Wedding Photographer
October 12, 2016 - I used to have little black cards. These were my copyright cards. Each USB or image order a client placed, got a copyrig...
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An Adventure to the Top of the World | Rattlesnake Ledge, Snoqualmie Washington
October 11, 2016 - Some days, a girl just needs an adventure. I've had my eye on this hike for at least six months. I'd originally wanted t...
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The True Cost of the Digital Image | Bonney Lake Photographer
October 03, 2016 - Digital images are all the "rage". And there are probably 150 million photographers who've covered this topic already. T...
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To the Brides who are afraid they'll be cheated by their photographer | Tacoma Wedding Photographer
September 28, 2016 - Dear Brides: I know a lot of you might be scrambling right now, wondering and worrying if your photographer is going to...
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Monthly Favorites | August 2016
September 09, 2016 - Last Month was a Blast! I can't believe all the fun sessions I got to photograph last month! Three boudie sessions, an A...
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Featured Vendor | Flower Fayes, Puyallup, WA
August 30, 2016 - I love wedding flowers. Back in July, I started searching for the perfect floral designer to put together a bouquet and...
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A Dreamy Bubble Exit on the Couple's Second Dating Anniversary
August 29, 2016 - And he loved her with all his heart. Watching these two in love was absolutely thrilling. Even without knowing their sto...
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Wedding Planning | 6 Ways to make your winter wedding sparkle
August 19, 2016 - Winter weddings can be incredibly magical Something about the holidays always gets to me. Maybe it's the snow, the decor...
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Summer + Michael | Tacoma Engagement Photographer
August 19, 2016 - I still remember the first time I photographed Summer. It was her senior year of high school, and I had yet to start my...
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Leslie + Shannon | Tacoma Romantic Couples Photography
August 14, 2016 - Leslie & Shannon got to be my guinea pigs. After learning my hard drive with all my engagement sessions on it went missi...
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Ashley + Chris Styled Session | Tacoma Wedding Photographer
July 23, 2016 - Once upon a time.... Isn't really how every love story starts. I still remember hearing about Chris's efforts to get my...
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Wedding Planning | Staging a Bubble Exit
July 07, 2016 - Wedding days can run looooooonnnnnngggg..... When you want your photography to capture every aspect of your day, startin...
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Wedding Traditions | Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue
July 07, 2016 - But what about the sixpence? The sixpence is a penny, in case you weren't aware. Placed in the bride's shoe, it's said t...
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Why wedding photographers are cooler than James Franco
July 07, 2016 - Let's face the facts. Not everyone get's to be the super bad ass actor that James Franco has become, while still keeping...
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On Location | Fuzhou Ting Pavilion
July 06, 2016 - Fozhou Ting Pavilion - A Tacoma Wedding Gem If you're looking for a unique wedding venue, don't skip over the obvious....
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Wedding Planning | Why Hire A Wedding Photographer
June 27, 2016 - Planning your wedding sometimes feels like a huge endeavor. Dresses, tuxes, catering, planners, flowers, jewelry, venues...
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Wedding Planning | Wedding Dress Gallery
June 26, 2016 - Dress from New Beginnings Bridal Studio
Dress from New Beginnings Bridal Studio
Dress from David's Bridal
Dress fro...
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Angel + Shanti | Buckley Wedding Photographer
June 19, 2016 - I'd been looking forward to this wedding for months.
Having met Angel & Shanti through friends, I was able to spend tim...
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Stephanie + Brent | Laguna Niguel Wedding Photography
June 12, 2016 - My day started off pretty early, waking up around 6 am to grab some breakfast and double check all my equipment for the...
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Session Planning | Urban Location Selections
June 10, 2016 - Where to photograph your session is almost as important as why you should be photographed. Almost. Not every location is...
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Session Planning | Engagement Sessions
June 04, 2016 - Engagements are a wonderful time. They're filled with joyous occasions, like announcing to your family and friends that...
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It's all in the details | Western Washington Wedding Photographer
June 03, 2016 - Your wedding photography should create a catalog of memories. As a wedding photographer, my job is to capture all those...
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Tacoma Engagement Photographer | Tara + Jason, Ruston Way
August 17, 2014 - ***Warning…. The following photos may induce strong feelings of love. Reader beware. You have been warned. ***
I grew u...
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Anna + Jared at Shangri-La on the Green | Enumclaw Wedding Photography
July 30, 2014 - This wedding was super special to me, and I’m thrilled that I was the one chosen to capture their special day! I met the...
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Ashley + Chris | Intimate Tacoma Wedding
January 07, 2013 - Small intimate weddings are some of my favorites. Chris and Ashley's was no exception to that rule. With almost 40 peopl...
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Melissa + Adam | Tacoma Wedding Photography
July 30, 2011 - My cousin Melissa gave me the honor of photographing her beautiful red & black Tacoma Wedding. Shooting alongside Mason...
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