Alex + Tim’s gorgeous mountain wedding A gorgeous sunny day wedding at Mountain Springs Lodge in Leavenworth, Washington!! Alex and Tim, had the brightest happiest day filled with love and having their sweet pup there made the day complete! As a photographer and dog lover, I’m always happy when a couple brings their furry family members along. I highly recommend it!! “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” — Maya Angelou ..read more

Malika + Emanuel’s Still Water Hollow Spring Wedding Malika and Emanuel had their stunning wedding at Still Water Hollow in Nampa, Idaho. And let’s face it, at this point if you haven’t heard of this amazing venue, you might be living under a rock. Ha. But seriously, if you haven’t checked it out yet, head over to their website and find a time to go visit!! I can’t quite express how special this day was for these two love birds! Speaking of birds, they had doves at their wedding. Doves!!!! I might have instantly started drooling as a photographer. I love when my couples bring in these special ..read more

The Proposal I remember when Emanuel contacting me about capturing the moment he would propose to the love of his life and told me he was going to ask her to be his forever with the back drop of the majestic Chateau des Fleurs. My heart immediately was so happy for their love story and that I would be there to capture the moment, putting myself into stealth mode keeping hidden while he surprised her with a question that would change her life!! Emanuel picked her up for a “date night”, so of course Malika had no clue. They were going to go to the restaurant there called Roghani’s, it was the pe ..read more

AshLey + Derek’s Lake side wedding If you look up Vibrance or Enthusiasm in the dictionary, I’m pretty sure you will find a photo of Ashley & Derek right next to them!! These two exude both of those things in spades, along with so much joy, laughter, silliness, and passion for life! Not one moment of their wedding was dull. Most weddings are full of energy, but they seriously brought a whole extra energy that I can’t quite put into words. On top of all that, they got married with the gorgeous backdrop of Willowbridge Event Center, which you literally can’t go wrong with everywhere you turn ..read more

On April 13, Maxine and Anthony were wed in a beautiful, intimate wedding at the Mountain Springs Lodge in Leavenworth, Washington. Everything about this wedding was memorable and I am just SO happy to share their love story and wedding photography on the blog today. Maxine + Anthony’s Mountain Springs Lodge WeddingI'll never forget when I received Maxine's inquiry about her wedding day. The first thing that struck me was the date. It was only a month away from when she inquired. Which, in the wedding world, is a very short time-frame! And then, all she wrote was: "We have lots to explain but ..read more

Last September, I had the wonderful opportunity of photographing Nicholas and Samantha’s magical “summer” wedding at a gorgeous private estate in McCall, Idaho. I’m so happy I got to be a part of their big day!Nicholas + Samantha’s September WeddingSam and Nick were planning their wedding long distance, so meeting up was not an option before the big day . This tends to happen with several of my couples. Meeting your wedding photographer on the day of the wedding can sometimes feel a bit intimating for a bride and groom, as they are entrusting one of the biggest days of their lives in the hand ..read more

Choosing your wedding party is a very personal and important decision to make. The good news is there is no one way to do it and quite frankly you don’t even need to have one. This is becoming a more common trend and there can be benefits to having no wedding party. However for those of you who know in your heart you want to at least have one or two close friends or family members at your side, these tips are for you!! 1). Think twice before you askThis might seem like common sense, but the excitement of planning your big day runs high and sometimes can take over all logic and reason. :) You ..read more

Last summer, I had the amazing opportunity to act as wedding photographer at Sarah and Christian’s Moose Creek Ranch wedding at the base of Teton Pass in Victor, Idaho.  This was such an amazing little rustic wedding at the base of the Grand Teton Mountains and it was a blast to be a part of!Sarah & Christian’s Moose Creek Ranch WeddingIf you haven't ever had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Teton Mountains, I highly recommend you put it on your to-do list.  You won't be disappointed!  These mountains tell a story and they memorize you.  Needless to say, I was over the moon when Sarah an ..read more

Cami and Vic were married at a private residence in Bruneau, Idaho, with a reception at the Legion Hall. These two are genuine, empathetic, heartwarming people! From the moment I met them, I wanted to pour my heart out to them. They made me feel so comfortable and open to be ME, and I could feel the flood gates opening! These are the kind of people I seek out and adore working with!!Cami and Vic’s Intimate Bruneau WeddingTheir wedding was filled with family history that spanned decades upon decades. This was a long-awaited dream, a love that began in young hearts and stayed through periods of ..read more