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One of the things I’m frequently asked is “What’s your favorite lens?” so I thought it’d be fun to share mine with you on the blog today! And although I have several lenses I use and love for a variety of reasons (especially on a wedding shoot!), the lens I reach for THE most is […]

Photography, Uncategorized

My Favorite Go-To Lens

4/03/17

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The first time I met Rachel and Jordan was for her family’s portraits! They weren’t yet engaged, and Jordan came along to the shoot because he was in town visiting Rachel. After being around them for just the afternoon, I knew it was only a matter of time. He was completely smitten with her, and […]

Wedding

Gold, Glitter and Silver New Year’s Eve Wedding: Jordan + Rachel

3/24/17

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Whew! Perhaps you’re just recently engaged and over the moon ecstatic about upcoming newlywed life, or maybe this finds you in the dating pool and you find yourself wondering if the ‘one’ is really out there for you. Regardless of what end of the spectrum you may be, it’s such a unique and defining time […]

Uncategorized

5 Books To Read While You’re Dating or Engaged

3/23/17

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While we had a few visitors here is Spokane this past weekend, this sweet babe (a.k.a my newest NEPHEW) was having a celebration of his own back in California. And though we would have loved to be there for his baptism, we also are so thankful and grateful for our visit and time here with […]

Newborn

Newborn Portraits: Ryer William

3/21/17

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Oh, where do I begin?!? From the moment I met these two for coffee to chat about their Copper River Country Club wedding, I was smitten with how smitten these two were about each other!!! So I was BEYOND honored and thrilled when they asked me to document their wedding day!! And am so excited […]

Wedding

A Copper River Country Club Wedding: Austin + Sydney

3/20/17

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Happy Wednesday friends! So beyond excited to be sharing this gorgeous wedding with you today! Jav + Alyssa are the sweetest couple! You may remember them from their fall engagement session with the red bike , and their Whitmore Mansion wedding was every bit just as gorgeous!     Throughout the day, one thing that […]

Wedding

a whitmore mansion wedding in Modesto, CA: jav + alyssa

3/15/17

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You might remember the sweet Darty family from a few snowfalls sessions ago. They were getting ready for the arrival of their FIRST little girl, and we spent a VERY chilly afternoon documenting the special time in their lives in what might go down as the coldest session I’ve had to date! Still can’t believe […]

Newborn

spokane newborn portraits rilynn

3/08/17

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You are engaged – congrats!!! Between all the excitement of wedding planning to dress shopping and staring at the new sparkler on your left hand (!!!), planning for your engagement session might be the last thing on your brain! And rightfully so!!! But don’t worry, I got ya covered!!! Below are five tips I’ve put […]

Engaged, Photography, Uncategorized

5 Tips for Engagement Photos

3/06/17

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Her green eyes and long dark hair garnered his attention as she sat quietly across the room listening to his band play. He shook his head and denied interest, reminding himself of a promise he’d made for no distractions this year. With that, he returned to his guitar and played, doing his best to ignore […]

Engaged

A Monterey Engagement Session: Anthony + Kayla

3/02/17

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One of my favorite things on earth right now is being an auntie. Well…that and being Allan’s girlfriend/wife! Yes, I like to think of myself as his girlfriend still cause it makes me feel 29 again and the aches in my knee begin to fade away. Oh dear, I’ve gotten off track here! More on […]

Kids

Country kids portraits tharp boys

2/23/17