I met Ryan and Mary at the Fortuna Riverlodge Bridal fair and we hit it off really well. They are a fun and extremely easy going couple. I was so happy when they booked me for their August barn wedding. Ryan had just worked a LONG day logging, when he stopped into the bar where […]

I have been meaning to blog this wedding since I shot it in September. It was an overwhelming task  to blog because there were over 1,500 final images. The wedding lasted about 14 hours and there was so much to capture, this post only contains 10% of the photos. This wedding was a dream come […]

There are a lot of details to think about when it comes to planning a wedding.  From the overall design and theme, to the flowers, colors, table top decor and more.  Oh and lets not forget about the music, playlist and first dance, or the guest list, the food and of course, THE DRESS.  With […]

The 5 Love Languages Being in a relationship can bring so much joy and happiness to your life.  Making memories with your partner by your side is a beautiful thing and something I feel so lucky to have been blessed with experiencing.   We all have all have a desire and passion for love in a […]

Hello adventurous couples, Well you did it!  All of your hard work brainstorming, researching, and planning is complete!  The last part of this process is to just enjoy the heck out of your elopement day!  Theres only a few things to remember as you experience your dream coming true! Here are a few tips on […]

Hello adventurous couples! Now that you have determined what is important to you and youve dug deep into research, its time to make some choices and start booking things!  The goal here isnt to finalize every single detailbut to get the most important things into place so you can fill in the details from there! […]

Hey guys, Im back! Now that youve got your overall vision well underway, lets talk about stage 2, the research & logistics of it all.  This is all about digging deep into research and figuring out whats feasible. Your goal here is to make your adventure elopement vision a reality in the best way possible!  […]

Dear adventurous couples, Its great to see you back, thank you coming back!   Im excited to share with you my step by step guide to help you plan out the most amazing and unforgettable elopement experience!  As I wrote in my previous blog, planning out the perfect elopement happens in stages. The very first […]

Dear dreamers and adventurers, More and more couples are considering eloping instead of having a traditional style wedding.  So, if youre reading this, congrats on stepping outside the box and choosing to do something different! Eloping means that all of the wedding day choices you have to make, are YOURS entirely. There are no rules. […]

Sam and Brianne had over 300 people at their rustic country wedding in Ferndale. This is no surprise. They are so loved by so many because of the caring and loving people that they are. We started out the day at Briannes sisters house where the girls were getting ready. Next we traveled to the […]