As we head into the final weeks, training is getting harder, heavier and a lot more volume. Fun activities are put into play, like hard hikes with weight vests, a spin class, and time in the pool.
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The CrossFit Games come around once a year and it is the most exciting season in the CrossFit community. I have been a member at CrossFit Industrious in Lynnwood, WA for over 3 years.
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We ended our engagement session downtown Kirkland on the waterfront, the same area where Allie & Sean first said 'i love you'. You could say these two really are true love birds. They met at a Halloween pub crawl and you guessed it, they were both dressed up as birds!
Read MoreA whole weekend of wedding festivities took place at Big Lodge House in Cle Elum, WA. Jeff and Jessica rented Big House Lodge for their wedding, not only was it their wedding day venue, but they had the place for the whole weekend so family and their closest friends could come stay and enjoy a weekend celebrating love.
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There are times you get to a venue you may have never shot at before and you just can’t find the right floor, chair, outdoor area to photograph all the beautiful wedding details your bride has gathered together for you. This is where your styling boards will be your life saver.
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Whidbey Island, WA is by far one of my most favorite places to shoot engagement sessions! I LOVE when my couples pick one of these locations out of my recommendations. beach scenes, lush green fields, lighthouses, perfect views, it just has so much to offer. So you can guess how I was feeling when these to love birds chose a few spots up near Whidbey Island for their engagement session!
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Stefanie planned a romantic and beautifully thought out wedding for her and her new husband, Duane. At Antheia Ballroom in Everett, WA they said their vows and danced the night away.
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I met Nate and Kristina at the ferry line and hopped, or should I say climbed into Nate's truck. After our client meeting together, it was like I was meeting friends. We made a stop at South Whidbey State Park and then ended at Fort Casey. The sweeping landscapes on Whidbey Island are just incredible!!! We stopped off the side of the road to catch the sunset, and these two just made magic happen.
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The cloudy Seattle skies parted way for a beautiful sunny day to welcome spring! Karie and Dean said their sweet, loving and devoting vows to one another in front of their kids, family and closest friends. It gets me every time when I see two families becoming one, there is something so very special about this and the love and devotion for each others children was without a doubt on Karie and Deans wedding day.
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With their parents to witness, Zach & Rachael tied the knot as the looked out over the Puget Sound at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse.
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Natural light is your best friend on your wedding day. Photographers will adapt to any given situation of lighting. But if there is a chance to have a place for natural light in your getting ready room, take it! You will not be disappointed. Most of your day will consist of natural light, bride and groom photos, bridal party photos and family formal photos will all most likely take place outside. Heck, if you have a summer wedding, most likely your venue is an outdoor venue. Sometimes, getting ready gets overlooked but it is one of the most crucial places to have natural light for a few different reasons.
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I am celebrating my businessversary. Thats not a thing, but I'm going to call it that. It has been one year since starting my business! Lately, I have been reflecting on the past year and how far I have come, and how much I have learned. I am also a couple months into being a full-time photographer, my own business manager & creative entrepreneur. I say all three of those things because they all take on different roles within owning a business. It’s not only important to recognize what roles those are in your own business but how much do you give to each one.
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After what seemed like forever, Megan got her ring! Megan and Tracy went together and picked out all the elements of her gorgeous engagement ring. Megan knew her ring had been picked up by Tracy and she waited weeks, even months. Of course, since she knew it was coming Tracy tried to plan something for when she wouldn’t expect it.
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I found a bridal show that ended up having a photographer spot open up, The Northwest Bridal Showcase at Tulalip Casino. It was my first bridal show, and I was NERVOUS! I did so much research I might have done too much. I am including in here what I did and then going to tell you what I would have left out. It was an amazing experience and I would 100% go back again next year. I would however, not do as much as I did.
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This downtown Seattle wedding at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse had me feeling giddy inside. Before this wedding I had gone through a new lighting course – Justin & Mary’s Lighting Guide – and I knew so much of that knowledge would come in handy on this day.
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