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I'm so glad you stumbled upon my blog. I am a Washington wedding photographer, and this is where I house my galleries, tips, and stories. Check out what I have to say here and don't forget to leave a comment with your thoughts or ideas! 

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Couples Stories

Standing by your best friend as they marry their person can be a fun experience, but there’s also so much to prepare for. Read on for some tips!

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Wedding Day Photo Guide for Wedding Party Members

If you are shopping for a photographer, you know how many options there are out there, but not every photographer does more than just take pretty pictures. Find out what I do to make sure you have the best wedding photo experience.

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Why You Need a Wedding Photographer Who Does More

Backyard weddings are my all time FAVORITE and I have been lucky enough to be part of several this wedding season. Through being part of these backyard weddings, I have compiled all my knowledge into a guide on hosting a wedding on your own property!

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A Guide to Hosting a Backyard Wedding

Jordan & Tristen Norenberg get married at a beautiful, rustic Central Minnesota wedding venue! What a day to remember! Jordan and Tristen started the day excited and ready to get married and ended the day partying away celebrating their love! And Central Minnesota wedding venue, The Barn at Stoney Hills, was the perfect space for […]

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The Barn at Stoney Hills Summer Wedding

Mt. Rainier is one of my favorite locations for an engagement session. In this post, I share some of my favorite locations near Paradise as well as tips for anyone wanting a session of their own there!

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Mt. Rainier Engagement Session in Fall at Paradise

This Yakima, Washington cathedral wedding turned vintage 30’s inspired reception was so gorgeous. There is a TON of inspiration to be had from this one! From the gorgeous church to the Woman’s Century Club to the desert portraits, I am obsessed!

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Vintage Desert Wedding: Yakima, Washington Wedding

No matter what stage of wedding planning you are in, this guide to communicating with wedding vendors is meant to help ease the anxiety around knowing when to reach out to your vendors.

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Vendor Communication: When & How to Talk to Vendors

It can feel daunting to figure out how to bring your own personality into your wedding while choosing which traditions to throw out the window and which to keep. Read for my advice on this topic!

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How to Make Your Wedding Unique to You

Short answer: yes. Long answer: being budget friendly also means lots of DIY work or compromises. In this post you’ll find the best tips to keep your wedding budget friendly, but still beautiful without making too many sacrifices.

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Is a Budget Friendly, but Beautiful Wedding Possible?

Creating a timeline is one of the most essential things to do to keep your wedding stress free and let you live in the moment! As a photographer, I help each of my couples create a customized timeline based on the events of their day, but this is a great guide to start your own timeline.

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Timeline Tips for Your Wedding Day