As a Seattle-based photographer with over a decade of experience capturing couples in their best light, I understand the importance of choosing the right attire for your Engagement photo session. The clothes you wear not only reflect your personal style but also set the tone for the entire shoot. To ensure your Engagement portraits stand the test of time, here are some tips on what to wear for your session. Chat with Your Photographer The best piece of advice is to always consult with your photographer first. They may have specific tips or ideas of what they like their clients to wear. For al ..read more

This is my favorite time of the year, the chance I get to relive all the amazing photo shoots and weddings with my “Best Of” blog posts. Today, I’m sharing my best Engagement Session and Lifestyle moments of 2023! There was so much joy and love to share this year and I’m honored to capture it all. It was fun to photograph so many past clients and meet some wonderful new clients too. Documenting love in all forms fills my heart with immense joy. Becoming a mama of two this year, family sessions have taken on even more significance. I know how fast time flies. Every chance you get to preserve yo ..read more

I’m thrilled to share Katrina and Jeff’s adorable Bellevue Engagement Session! This sweet couple first met in July of 2018 at a festival where Jeff’s company had a booth at. Kat attended the festival with her friend, who introduced them. They got along right away and felt so at ease with each other. They love to hike and camp, play board games and video games, hang out with their dog, and cook delicious meals together. On a trip to Europe for Jeff’s birthday, he proposed to Kat! After a beautiful spa day and a trip across Lake Luzern, Jeff asked Kat to marry him on top of a mountain in the Swi ..read more

I’m so excited to share Maddy and Mason’s Washington Park Arboretum Engagement Session! This adorable couple actually met in high school in 2012. It was so cute to hear about some of their favorite moments together. They both said one of their favorite memories was right before they started dating, Mason asked Maddy to wear his football jersey at one of his games. How sweet is that?! Over the years their relationship has only grown deeper and stronger. They attended different colleges, each of them playing collegiate sports for their schools, which made their relationship long distance. Those ..read more

I’m thrilled to share this gorgeous PNW beach Engagement Session. Sierra and Kenneth first met on Facebook dating in November of 2021. Sierra explains their story, “I was working in Tennessee as a registered nurse and he was in North Carolina as a heavy equipment operator. In one swipe, we matched! The rest was history! The first time we met I didn’t tell a soul where I was going. I didn’t want them to tell me not to go. He was over two hours away from where I lived. Looking back I realized how badly it could have gone! He offered to drive to meet me for coffee but I was too eager to meet him ..read more

This is my favorite time of the year, the chance I get to relive all the amazing photo shoots and weddings with my “Best Of” blog posts. First up, I’m sharing my best Engagement Session and Lifestyle moments of 2022! There was so much joy and love to share this year and I’m honored to capture it all. All my Engagement Sessions this year were in Washington and a majority of my Lifestyle Sessions were from when I went back to Wisconsin. It was fun to photograph so many past clients and meet some wonderful new clients too. I even started my personal photo project again, Light & Love, and I’ve ..read more

I’m obsessed with this Queen Anne Seattle Engagement Session! Katie and Tom started dating their freshman year at the University of Washington but they actually knew of each other beforehand because they went to the same middle and high school! When they first started dating, they would walk together for hours. Katie remembers her feet actually hurting from wearing flat sandals but the conversations were just too good to stop. From there, their relationship has always felt so easy-going. They love talking, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family. Their proposal story is too cu ..read more

I’m so thrilled to share this gorgeous Engagement Session in Discovery Park Seattle. Naomi and Spencer met on the dating app, Bumble. Within the first few months of dating, they knew they had found something special. Naomi would tell others that Spencer was “different from all the guys she had dated before.” And Spencer knew he was in love when they took a roadtrip down to Portland because they both had so much fun just being together! Spencer proposed on Vashon Island. Naomi was photographing a backyard wedding and before the wedding they went to the farmers’ market and then brunch. Afterward ..read more

Stephanie and Kyle first met in high school! It was the second day of their freshman year. Little did they know that stepping into sixth period world geography class would change their lives forever. Soon they started dating and have been together ever since! On their eight year dating anniversary, Kyle proposed! They were on a hike in Sequim and Kyle asked Stephanie to be his wife over a waterfall! That sounds absolutely magical! Now these high school sweethearts are getting ready for their wedding this weekend. I cannot wait to photograph their wedding day! Before the big day arrives, we cel ..read more

I’m SO excited to share Clorissa and Brad’s High Cliff State Park Engagement Session photographed by STP Associate Kyra. Clorissa and Brad first met at the beginning of the Fall semester at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in 2010. It was the beginning of Clorissa’s sophomore year of college and Brad’s freshmen year of college. They started off as friends hanging out in the same group for many months and then officially started dating in April 2011. Brad proposed on November 14, 2020 in Stevens Point. Clorissa shares the story, “Brad suggested that we spend a Saturday in Stevens Point ..read more