Oh Instagram, how I love you. Let me count the ways! Your algorithm may change at every sneeze but you never cease to help me meet new people around town. That’s how Erica E of Erica Thrifts came into my life! She is the thrift master to end all thrift masters. She’s a local Seattle Blogger focused on bringing sustainability to our wardrobes and more! I had the wonderful opportunity to meet her (socially distant of course!) at a local hangout by the water and dance in that good morning light. By now, she has moved back to NYC and we miss her dearly! Good luck with everything, Erica ..read more

I gave birth at 4:46am on January 8, 2022 to my son. My first. Maybe my only, who knows? But one thing is for sure, I’m forever a mother from here on out. And while I have been photographing families for over 10 years, there are some new things I have learned and some things I believe in even stronger since having my son. Here are some things that I learned: The first four weeks of your baby’s life exist in a whole other realm. You are not a part of the regular world. You have entered the world of your baby — one where you all are thrown into the depths of discovery. It’s hard to eat, drin ..read more

I have a long history with Ardith and John. We’ve known each other for years, and I’ve been a part of their wedding plans for many COVID iterations too. It’s been a journey! You may remember their mountaintop elopement at Artist Point. But this, baby, was the big event. Close friends and family finally able to celebrate, live and in person on their one year anniversary. And boy, did Ardith and John celebrate BIG! Ferry boats, Seattle Skyline, Champagne dress, his & her cocktails, choreographed dance… the works! Check out the highlights for yourself. A wedding on the Skansonia is one of t ..read more

At the beginning of the pandemmy I met this couple who had just opened a small wedding venue. Their names? Laura and Sean. And when I say small wedding venue, I mean MICRO. But absolutely perfect. A blank space just big enough for close family and friends to celebrate love in an intimate way. Right up my alley, I say! Laura and Sean had been trying to plan their own wedding, but the current state of the world made that difficult. That’s when they came up with the Micro Venue. An effortless, intimate, and beautiful space that any couple could get married at, no matter the state of affairs or th ..read more

A brand session is so much more than showing up to a location and taking some pictures. It’s so much more than looking up inspiration online and copying it. It’s so much more than looking pretty and put together. A brand session, IMHO, is about your passion. It’s about your heartbeat, the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning! It’s about your story. How did you get here? What drove you to create this brand in the first place? When I met with Krista and Alexis of Kapwa Studio, they had passion and story coming out of their ears! I couldn’t wait to get them in Kasama Space to shoot. Kris ..read more

One very HOT summer day in Seattle, I met up with Katie and Blooms & Twine Floral Design to document her and her team setting up for an intimate wedding at the Pan Pacific Hotel. What I love about Katie is her honest approach to floral design. Follow her on instagram to learn the inner workings of floristry and what it really takes to make a beautiful bouquet. Her approach is down to earth and eco friendly. And her team is full of fun and laughter! It’s not every day you get to see what it takes to set up a floral design, and I soaked in every hard working minute. These gals were sweating ..read more

There’s a big misconception when it comes to taking a photo. You stand in front of something, someone else holds a camera, and then that person says, “SMILE!”… But why? I don’t have the anthropological reason folks started saying this, but I do know it’s not for everyone. So when it comes to taking your next headshot, think about what’s most natural for you. How do YOU want to look in the next photo? Do you want to smile? If you do, go for it! If you don’t, then don’t! What actually matters the most is your b-r-e-a-t-h. I won’t lie, it’s hard to get your photo taken, especially by a stranger ..read more

Family photo sessions are one of the most amazing treasures you can give yourself AND give future generations. But actually getting everyone together, looking at the camera, and smiling can be one heck of a task. Life will never go to plan… and when kids are involved, that statement only becomes more true. Am I right? When I first started my photography career, I spent a long time thinking about why folks get family photos taken, why I would ever want family photos taken, and why people keep doing them even though they are an incredible undertaking at times. My thoughts all boiled down to the ..read more

Kinfood is local produce and pantry box curated with the help of local farmers and local chefs. They recently partnered with Melissa Miranda of @musangseattle , as a guest curator this week to capture the hopefulness of spring and the special healing power of food and community. Melissa is head chef of Musang and shares the flavors inspired by her childhood memories, celebrations with the PNW Filipinx community, and travels to the Philippines, all with a modern twist. I was honored to capture this collaboration between friends and hope you enjoy their food as much as I do ..read more

Jasmine RaShae is a yogi, alchemist, and storyteller. I had the pleasure of working with her one summer evening where we talked about what real community feels, looks, and feel like. I’m honored to be orbiting in your solar system, friend. Thank you for creating these beautiful images with me. To flow with Jasmine, click here ..read more