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Engaged couple laughing together forehead to forehead at Stadium High School in Tacoma, a connection focused engagement photo

Big guest list? The Greater Tacoma Convention Center says bring them all, even the coworkers you invited out of guilt. Downtown views, room to dance, and not a single worry about whether two hundred people will fit. They will. A Greater Tacoma Convention Center wedding is built for couples who want a large, modern celebration […]

Smiling couple embracing on a leaf covered path in the fall woods

Misty Clover Farm is a forest wedding venue near Port Townsend, which means your photos come with free fog, towering trees, and an atmosphere money cannot buy. Well, the venue costs money. The vibes are complimentary. A Misty Clover Farm wedding wraps your day in towering trees and Pacific Northwest magic. This fifty four acre […]

Vickery Gardens wedding and event venue near Tacoma, Washington

A photographer’s guide to a Vickery Gardens wedding, the eight acre garden venue between Tacoma and Puyallup: spaces, best photo spots, seasons, and planning.

Engaged couple resting forehead to forehead framed by purple blossoms during their Tacoma engagement session

Good news: you do not need to be royalty to get married in a castle. You just need a date, a dress, and a willingness to climb a staircase with more drama than your in laws at Thanksgiving. Thornewood Castle delivers all three, and then some. If you dream of a storybook day, working with […]

Engaged couple smiling forehead to forehead framed by purple blossoms during their Tacoma engagement session

Puget Sound has so many gorgeous wedding venues that choosing one feels less like planning and more like a competitive sport. Good news: I have refereed this game a few times, and nobody has to lose. Let us find the one that fits your day. The best Puget Sound wedding venues range from waterfront ballrooms […]

Couple sharing a tender moment among golden autumn leaves

Picking a favorite wedding venue is a lot like picking a favorite child. You are not supposed to have one, and yet here we are with a whole list. These are the Kitsap and Puget Sound spots we would happily photograph every weekend, no favoritism implied, mostly. Great photographs start long before the wedding day, […]

Puget Sound engagement photographer photo of a couple walking and laughing together across a grassy field at dusk

There is a chapel on a tiny island with water views for days, and getting married there is exactly as romantic as it sounds. Fox Island is small, which is perfect, because your guest list has opinions and the island does not. A Chapel on Echo Bay wedding pairs classic charm with waterfront views just […]

Engaged couple embracing on a dock during their engagement session at Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park.

A step by step guide to planning a surprise proposal in Kitsap County, the best local spots to pop the question, how a photographer hides nearby to capture the real moment, what it costs, and how to keep the secret, from someone who has done it from the bushes.

Bride smiling during wedding day makeup preparation before ceremony at Vickery Gardens

Are getting ready photos worth the coverage hours? Here is what they capture, when they are worth it, and how the first hour of your wedding day sets the tone for everything that follows.

Engaged couple relaxing against a tree in the grass at golden hour at Chambers Bay near Tacoma

Wondering if an engagement session is worth it? Here are six honest reasons Kitsap and Puget Sound couples are glad they booked one, from save the dates to a stress free wedding day.

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