Real couples • beautiful places • Timeless Memories

Adventurous love Stories

Tacoma engagement photographer captures a couple among blooming roses at Point Defiance Rose Garden

A Tacoma photographer’s guide to Point Defiance Park photo spots: the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Owen Beach, and the permit rules pros need to know.

Point Defiance Park Photo Guide: Best Portrait Spots, Light, and Permits (Tacoma)

The Post
Partner dipping his fiancee in the grass under a big blue sky at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island

Just got engaged in Kitsap? A photographer’s guide to announcing your engagement the right way, who to tell first, and photo ideas worth sharing.

Just Got Engaged in Kitsap? How to Announce It (and Get a Photo Worth Sharing)

The Post
Vickery Gardens path to the Chapel.

Do you tip your wedding photographer? An honest answer from a Kitsap photographer on whether it is expected, how much is normal, and better ways to say thank you.

Do You Tip Your Wedding Photographer? An Honest Answer from a Kitsap Photographer

The Post
Bride and groom posing playfully with arms crossed while standing together in front of evergreen trees during a Vashon Island wedding portrait session

Should you book your engagement session and wedding photographer together? Usually yes: one consistent style, a practice run, and better value. An honest guide.

Should You Book Your Engagement Session and Wedding Photographer at the Same Time?

The Post
Engaged couple kissing on the beach at golden hour at Chambers Bay near Tacoma

When should you take engagement photos? Six to nine months before the wedding. A PNW timeline for save the dates, seasons, and the best light in Washington.

When Should You Take Your Engagement Photos? A PNW Timeline

The Post
Vickery Gardens event venue grounds in Pierce County, Washington

When is peak season for photographers in Washington? July through October. Here is how far ahead to book family, senior, wedding, and event sessions in the PNW.

Peak Season for PNW Photographers: When to Book Family, Senior, and Wedding Sessions

The Post
Six cousins sitting together on a white blanket in front of leafy greenery at a Kitsap County park, faces covered for privacy

When should you book fall family photos for holiday cards? A Kitsap photographer’s month by month countdown so your cards mail on time without the panic.

The Kitsap Holiday Card Countdown: When to Book Fall Family Photos

The Post
Creative night portrait of a bride and groom inside the string lit Mason Jar Gathering Barn

A copy-and-paste wedding family photo shot list from a Kitsap photographer, plus the grouping order, timing math, and wrangler trick that keep it to 30 calm minutes.

Your Wedding Family Photo Shot List: How to Keep Group Photos Calm, Fast, and Complete

The Post
Kitsap County senior portrait by Nautical Moments Photography

The best senior picture props tell your story. A Kitsap County senior photographer shares prop ideas that work, what to skip, and how many to bring.

Senior Picture Props: Ideas That Make Your Photos Actually Feel Like You

The Post
Bride and groom creative sunset portrait at the Mason Jar Gathering Barn in Onalaska, Washington

How far in advance should you book a wedding photographer? A Kitsap County photographer explains the ideal timeline, peak season, and how to reserve your date.

How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Photographer in Kitsap County?

The Post

Featured Categories