wedding photography

Henry & Maria - Tacoma, WA

Venue: St. Patrick Catholic Church

Photo Location: Point Defiance Park

Planning & Florals: Jordan Moll (my favorite ever)

DJ: Brett Campbell

Catering, Desserts, & Bartending: Bette Anne Curry

Hair & Makeup: Elizabeth White Artistry

Nate & Jessica - Ridgefield, WA

Venue: Summit Grove Lodge

Planner: Sophia Coleman from Summit Grove Lodge

Florals: Wendy Warner from Lush Floral Design PDX

DJ: Yusef Graves from Stumptown DJs

Cake: Chucks Produce

Hair: Zeina Strizu

Makeup: Rylee Adams

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Grooms Attire: Men's Wearhouse

My personal favorite moment of the day was after the ceremony, when Nate and Jessica were signing the marriage license to make it official. The energy in the room was ecstatic and Jessica couldn’t contain her excitement! Haha I love these two, congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Allison!

Steven & Renee - Stevenson, WA

Renee and Steven wed over the summer at the stunning Skamania Lodge. I’ve known Renee since she was a little girl, through our church, and have taken several photos for her family and siblings over the years, so it was extra special for me to capture her wedding day.

Steven had a fun morning playing golf with his groomsmen while Renee and her girls relaxed and sipped mimosas as they got ready. They opted for the traditional “first look” and Steven saw his bride for the first time that day as she walked down the aisle towards in him, surrounded by close friends and family. They had the sweetest vows and the toasts given later in the evening were just as sweet. I love how adoringly Steven looks at Renee and I especially love how much fun these two have together. They make a good team… not to mention a good team on the dance floor, as well.

Renee and Steven, I had an absolute blast documenting your wedding day. Thank you for choosing me to partake in the celebration and I am so happy you two found each other. “The point is… you two are perfect together,” Congratulations!

Venue: Skamania Lodge

Planning: Erika Jacobson

Photography & Videography: RP Imagery

Florals: Leaf & Petals Floral

DJ/ Live Music: John Ross Music & Production - Michael

Catering & Bartending: Skamania Lodge

Cake: Jaciva's Bakery

Marquee Letter Rentals: Alpha Lit Portland

Hair & Makeup: Blossom & Beauty

Photobooth: Flash Photobooth

Marcus & Cassidy - Washougal, WA

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Venue: Black Pearl On the Columbia

Planning: Periwinkle Events NW LLC (Shannon Huffman)

Florals: Flowers Washougal - Shelley Terrill

DJ & Musician: John Ross Music and Productions; Andrew Serino

Catering & Bartending: Mad Hatter Catering Matt Hatergan

Desserts: Angel Donuts & Ice Cream Vancouver

Makeup and Hair: GlamBeauty Bar

Bridal gown: Essence of Australia

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Azazie

Groom’s Attire: Your Big Day Camas

Alex & Amy - Fort Wayne, IN

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A classic young love romance story based in the midwest. Alex and Amy were only teenagers when they fell in love. At 16 years old, Alex walked up to Amy’s house and knocked on her front door to take her on their first date. He met Amy, her parents, and her grandparents all at the same time! After their first date out to the movies, the rest was history. Out of the 8 years that these two have dated, I find it fascinating that 6 out of 8 of those years they spent living a plane ride away from each other, following their own dreams, while still being committed to each other. Evidently all of it was worth it because it let them here - to their wedding day.

What an honor it was for me to capture this special day in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I adore their friends and families so much and had a blast capturing all of the cute couples, candid laughs, and sweet parent-child moments throughout the day. Alex and Amy wed at Good Shepherd United Methodist church and celebrated afterwards at the Sycamore Hills Golf Club. Greg Getty from The Urban Petal, a floral mastermind, filled the room with elegant floral pieces and strung stunning greenery from the chandeliers to create a real life fairytale. It was truly a beautiful and joyous day.

Alex and Amy exude an infectious type of joy together, and their smiles both light up a room. They are just as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside and together, they are a match made in heaven.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond!

Venue: Sycamore Hills Golf Club

Planner: Sam Sipe

Florals: The Urban Petal

DJ: Paradise DJ

Cake & Desserts: Courtney’s bakery and Nothing bundt cakes

Rentals: A Party Apart

Hair & Makeup: Salon Sucasa

Bridal Gown: One fine day bridal Essence of Australia

Bridesmaid Dresse: Lulus

Groom’s Attire: Men’s warehouse

Conner & Anna - Lincoln, NE

Anna is a midwest American sweetheart from Nebraska and Conner is a PNW raised family man from Oregon. Their meeting and falling in love was quite serendipitous. Conner is a professional golfer and Anna was working the bar cart at a golf course when the two of them stumbled upon each other at Hole 5 of Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln, Nebraska. Truly fitting!

The weird thing is that Conner is from my neck of the woods, and I didn’t even know him. I met Anna in Colorado while we were both volunteering for a nonprofit that serves communities in Honduras. Upon meeting, she’s like “Oh, I’ve been to Oregon! My boyfriend and his family are from there.” Small world. Fast forward a few years later and I was shooting their engagement session in Oregon and then I was fortunate enough to capture their wedding day in Nebraska nearly a year after that. I adore these two. They have a strong bond, fierce loyalty, and a Christ-centered relationship (now marriage) that is so beautiful.

Anna and Conner were wedded in their home church, by their Pastor and dear friend. It was a beautiful ceremony, followed by a joyous celebration. I say this over and over, but I am so lucky to have clients whose families’ make ME feel like family and this wedding was absolutely no exception.

Anna and Conner, thank you for choosing me to be a part of your wedding day. It’s an honor to capture such an important piece of your love story, and even more of an honor to call you two friends! So happy for you guys and can’t wait to see you again.

Adam & Hannah - Clearwater, FL

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I met Hannah and Adam on a Norwegian Cruise to the Bahamas in 2019. I was thrilled when they asked me to join them in Florida and capture their wedding day this February!

Their wedding took place at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater, Florida. We began the morning with the girls sipping champagne and getting ready in an upper hotel room overlooking the ocean while the guys relaxed poolside. I ADORED all of Hannah and Adam’s friends in their bridal party, they are all so kind, laid back, and so funny. I had a great time getting to know all of them!

Their first look was the sweetest. I love how Adam looks at Hannah like she is the best thing that has ever happened to him. They make the cutest couple! They shared their vows together in an intimate moment between just the two of them and then they said their “I do’s” down on the beach, amongst their family and friends.

These people know how to party. The celebration went well into the night and was filled with drinks, dancing, sunset smooching, booty shaking, limbo, jokes, cigars, laughter, and love. It was a night to remember.

Hannah and Adam, you guys are so loved. I loved meeting all of your friends and family and seeing just how special you two are to everyone around you. It’s no wonder we met on that cruise 2 years ago, you both are so outgoing, adventurous, kind, compassionate, and loving, and I’m fortunate to call you friends. Here’s to you Mr. and Mrs. DeSantis!

Venue & Catering: Sandpearl Resort

Planner: Parties A'La Carte

Florals: Bruce Wayne Florals

DJ: Events Done Right

Rentals: Gabro Event Services

Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi

Bridal Gown: Sophia Tolli

Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey

Groomsmen Attire: Indochino

Videography: J & S Videography

Patrick & Stephanie - Portland, OR

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Patrick and Stephanie contacted me 2 short months before their wedding about photos/video. First of all, I LOVE a backyard wedding! There’s always something extra intimate and romantic about it. Secondly, I was inspired by how these two were making lemonade out of lemons when COVID destroyed all of their destination weddings plans in Hawaii. While they didn’t get to bring their loved ones to a tropical island, they brought the tropical island to their backyard in Portland, Oregon.

I think Steph and Patrick could attest, this was actually how it was meant to be. Their wedding day was PERFECT! It started with the good luck charm of rain drizzle, but ended with Kaulu pig, reggae music, and a sunset. Just like Hawaii. Twenty of their closest family and friends gathered to celebrate them, and it was a party! From the intimate ceremony and sharing of vows, to the entertaining toasts, to ending the night with good ole’ fashion karaoke - this “COVID'-19” wedding was one for the books!

While large weddings are fun, I’m not going to lie, I’m looking forward to this new trend of small, intimate celebrations. Stephanie and Patrick, thank you for including me in such an incredibly special day. I adore you guys and am excited to see what life has in store for you two!

Venue: Parent’s backyard (:

Florals: Brenna Burnett Florals
Catering: Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe
Hair: Kyla Whiting Hair Design

Makeup: Christina Braun
Wedding Dress: White Dress Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulus

Ty & Shelby - Fort Wayne, IN

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Shelby and Ty got married on a gorgeous fall day in Warsaw, Indiana. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they exchanged rings, said vows, and sealed their new union with a kiss. I love how Christ-centered and faith focused Ty and Shelby’s entire relationship is. Every detail of their day, word spoken, and stories shared were all focused around God’s love, grace, and glory. Shelby and Ty’s dedication and devotion to each other is so beautiful, and the way they look at each other with such gratitude and respect melts my heart.

Shelby and Ty, thank you for trusting me with such a special day. It’s been a gift to get to know you guys and be a part of your love story, and it was an honor to capture your beautiful wedding day!

Venue: The Roost
Officiant: Pastor Jefferey Gill

Florals: Rhinestones and Roses
Invitations and/or Signage: Juni Designs
DJ: Caleb Sanders

Rentals: Warsaw Party Rental
Catering: Jennifer Musall
Cake: Melonie Gackenheimer
Bridal Dress: Bridal Rack Indy
Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal
Groomsmen Attire: Men's Warehouse

Michael & Julia - West Linn, OR

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Michael & Julia got married at a beautiful vineyard/winery in Oregon called Oswego Hills Winery. The aesthetic of the location is just as wonderful as the wine!

For me, the most memorable weddings are the ones where my couples (and their families) welcome me with open arms the second I get there and immediately make me feel like family. This is exactly what happened as I walked in the building, I heard the girls getting ready upstairs, and Julia’s mother walked right up to me and gave me the sweetest hug, thanking me for being there. This is just a small example of how the rest of the day went - so much love for these two and their wonderful families.

Some of the highlights of the day include Julia getting ready with her bridesmaids, Michael seeing Julia walk down the aisle for the first time, their phenomenal, choreographed first dance, the toasts that had everyone rolling in laughter, and of course the epic sunset we had which Michael whisked Julia into for some slow dancing at the end of the night.

Julia and Michael, thank you for choosing me (and G) to be a part of your magical wedding day. I loved getting to know your family and had so much fun with your friends! Here’s to a lifetime of love!

Mike & Alyssa - Woodland, WA

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Out of my 12 years of wedding photography, Mike and Alyssa’s wedding was one like no other wedding I’ve ever captured (or witnessed) before. This is a group of people who KNOW HOW TO PARTY.

The moment I got there, Mike began passing around his Pendleton (not just to his groomsmen, but to my 2nd shooters and I as well!), Alyssa and her gals were taking shots of tequila, the boys were practicing their line dancing in the barn, and Mike & Alyssa’s sweet little girl frolicked around everyone getting ready.

How to explain this day? Think boot stomping, swing dancing, shirt ripping, shotgunning, one hell of a party. This had to have been the MOST FUN wedding of all time. Between groomsmen kissing each other, people ripping their shirts off, and guests stomping on top of tables during the cake cutting, I was having the time of my life being a part of all of the celebrating!

Thank you, Mike and Alyssa, for including me in such a fun day! My cheeks hurt for the entire week after your wedding from laughing so hard and smiling so big. Not only are you and your friends one of the most entertaining groups of all time, but I love how YOUR LOVE was at the center of it all!

I’ll go ahead and let the photos speak for themselves now. Don’t miss the last few photos (some of my favorite photos of all time) featuring… corndogs & sunsets.

Venue: Peterson’s - The Red Barn

Planning/coordination: Adornment Events

Florals: Copper Blossom Design

Hair/Makeup: Hair by Glam Beauty Bar

Catering: Daddy D's BBQ

Fair food: Megan's Snack Shack

Cake/Desserts: Rosycakes Bakery (cake) and Simply Sweets (cupcakes)

DJ: Bobby Brown with Star Entertainment

Rentals: The Party Place

Wedding Gown: Sincerely The Bride

Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Kohls & Wrangler

CJ & Brooklyn - Puyallup, WA

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When I think of fairytale romance, meant to be, written in the stars, sweep-you-off-your-feet kind of love story, I think of CJ and Brooklyn. The love they have for each other is so special!
I had so much fun getting to know these two at their engagement shoot (view here), where I learned that CJ sneaks out of the back door of their house so he can knock on the front door, often with flowers in his hand, to ask Brooklyn out on a date, for their date nights. CJ is a hopeless romantic, and he looks at Brooklyn the way every girl dreams of being looked at. When they’re not out on date night, they are dancing in the kitchen, and loving on their sweet little boy, Cameron. I adore their sweet family!

They got married at Rock Creek Gardens in Puyallup, WA surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was definitely a family centered celebration and I love the closeness that both of their families share! The toasts were both tear-jerkers and full comedy shows, the food was amazing, and the night ended with everyone dancing under twinkle lights on a perfect summer night. My favorite part of the day though was sneaking CJ & Brooklyn away from the party and sending them out on a row boat. It was a perfect moment for them, being away from all of the music, laughter, and festivities to just soak up the fact that they are finally married! It was a joy for me to be a part of this day. Thank you CJ & Brooklyn for choosing me to be a part of it all. The love you two share has put a forever stamp on my perspective of true love.

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Venue: Rock Creek Gardens

Makeup: CeceMUA

Hair: Hair by Alise

Catering: Mama Stortini’s

Cake/Desserts: Celebrity Cake Studio

Wedding Gown: New Beginnings Bridal (Stella York)

Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Zach & Lauren - Fort Wayne, IN

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I met Lauren a few years ago on a mission trip in Honduras. I had no idea while riding on the back of a truck with her through the remote villages of Honduras… that one day I would get to photograph her wedding!

This career is such a trip. It connects me with the most wonderful people in the most unique ways! I feel so blessed every day to get to capture the most special day of people’s lives. It really is an honor.

Lauren and Zach’s wedding was my first Fort Wayne, Indiana wedding. I was so excited to finally have one! The venue was insanely beautiful, on the top floor of the PNC building, the tallest building downtown Fort Wayne, you could see all of the city lights, the ballpark, and all of the hustle and bustle below. They chose very elegant details, and the whole evening was absolutely lovely!

Zach and Lauren, thank you for choosing me to capture such an amazing day. I had so much fun celebrating with you guys, amongst all of your closest friends and family. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you guys as a married couple… FINALLY!!! Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bloom!

I must admit, one of the highlights of this wedding for me was getting to have the cutest guy I know attend, get on the dance floor, and shoot this wedding with me… You’re the best, George!

(Lauren and Zach, thanks for including him!)

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Venue and Florals: The Empyrean // Fort Wayne, IN

Photography: RP Imagery

Videography: Eric Trabert

Dress: One Fine Day

Men’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse

DJ: Adam Schenkel

Makeup: Erin Nay

Hair: Beth Fortney and Arielle Black

Cake: Gayle Spenser

James & Kaitlyn - Bonney Lake, WA

James and Kaitlyn have such a special place in my heart. I met Kaitlyn back when she was in high school and have had the privilege of watching her flourish from a sweet young girl to the beautiful, strong, intelligent young woman she is now. I remember when she first got to college, I got a text shortly after that she had met and was now dating this young man, named James. I captured their young love in the first year of their relationship, and I have loved watching them grow deeper and deeper in love ever since! Check out their sweet young love here that I captured back in 2014 here: http://www.rpimagery.com/blog-content/2016/5/18/young-love-james-kaitlyn?rq=kaitlyn

“It’s crazy that back then, we knew.” Kaitlyn said in her vows. I think we all knew! Watching these two from day one, I knew I would be capturing their wedding someday. And here we are. The whole day was surreal! I love these two so much and am so inspired by how rich and deep their love for each other is. It truly has been like that since day 1, though. Which is crazy, they were so young! But we all just knew.

I loved that they did their own thing and opted for a winter wedding. It was a true winter fairytale, from all of the touches of pine, to the flickering fireplaces, the smores’ station, and the fur coats. Kaitlyn’s winter wedding dreams all came to life, huge thanks to the insanely talented Jordan Moll, wedding planning and floral extraordinaire.

Most weddings I can name a few highlights of the day, but this one I simply cannot. When I think about each moment of the day, they were truly all my favorite! The whole bridal party got ready on site, in their different suites, and it was such a relaxed morning and afternoon. I loved my time interviewing James before he saw Kaitlyn. He was just a ball of emotions while I had him talking about his favorite things about Kaitlyn and why he loves her so much. He had me in tears right there with him. The first look was the sweetest thing ever, and also had us all in tears. Kaitlyn looked like a dream, as always, and James just could not contain himself. I had so much fun with the whole bridal party, as they were all a true testament to the type of people Kaitlyn and James both are - so giving, compassionate, thoughtful, and kind to everyone around them. I adore Kaitlyn’s family and often feel like they are my own, so it was an honor to capture this day for them. I loved meeting James’ family, too, and seeing how wonderful both families got along together. James and Kaitlyn are both fortunate to have such strong, committed, and loving marriages modeled for them, there’s no telling what the two of them will take on in this lifetime together! The whole evening was a true celebration of their love, and I admired how all of their friends and family were acknowledging the fact that we all just felt humbled to be witnessing the love between James and Kaitlyn. It was a special day.

I have to say, though, one of my favorite moments of the day was when I was behind the camera filming James’ thank you speech to all of his family, both Kaitlyn’s parents, his own parents, all of the siblings, grandparents, etc. AND THEN - out of no where, he acknowledges ME by saying how special it is to be having me capture the day as I have been a part of their love story all along. James - you had me in tears there. Thank you so much for that sweet shoutout.

Kaitlyn and James, to say I am inspired by your love is an understatement. People go their whole lives in search of what you two have. You two have a special place in my heart and I am just so blessed to know you, have you as friends, and to capture this incredible love you share as your journey continues to unfold. Thank you making me feel part of the family, I love you guys so much!

Scott & Karin - Pasadena, CA

My first recollection of Scott and Karin was at a brewery in Hood River, OR, when my friends and I were a few tables away admiring Karin’s elegant beauty, graceful demeanor, and subtle confidence. Moments later, a smiling, handsome, gentle giant comes up behind her, surprising her, and wraps his arms around her in an tender embrace. It was hard not to stare throughout their afternoon date. Scott and Karin are one of those couples that truly look at each other like nobody else is in the room. That’s probably why they were a little shocked when I swung by their table on my way out, and told them how adorable they are! My job is capturing love, so I told them I knew true love when I saw it and gave them my card, told them I hoped to capture their love one day, and went on my way.

Fast forward 1 year later, and I am feeling absolutely ecstatic to be in Pasadena, CA capturing their wedding day. After getting to know them at their engagement session (see their epic engagement session HERE), I knew their wedding would be nothing short of extraordinary. While Scott is the quietest man I’ve ever met, he also has this charming, subtle badass-ness that reminds me something of James Bond. Karin is not afraid to be the center of attention, loves to sing (she is an opera singer!), carries herself with such grace and elegance, and don’t get my started on how beautiful this girl is! While some may thing these two are the definition of “opposites attract,” it became obvious to me that Karin brings out a livelihood in Scott, and he brings out a tender side of Karin. I could go on about these two forever… but I’ll move on to their wedding day.

They wed at Karin’s Christian Orthodox church, with a few hints of Hawaiian tradition, since Scott grew up in Hawaii, they passed out lei’s and a Hawaiian band performed the prelude. Scott beamed as he saw Karin for the very first time on their wedding day, walk down the aisle to him, with her dad. The ceremony was lovely, but the real party got started when their 200 guests moved over to The Athenaeum. The amount of planning and details that went into planning this party really showed off. Karin certainly has good taste (and loves pink!), so the whole ambiance of the reception space was to die for! Scott and Karin paraded into the party to a traditional Armenian wedding song to start off the night, and it only got more wild from there. Her opera singing friend, SANG the whole menu for the evening, which was quite entertaining! Karin and two of her friends sang a special song, as well.. The toasts were incredible, the tears flowed, the laughter roared, and Karin kindly reminded her guests that she would like EVERY PERSON on the dance floor all evening. And boy, did that actually happen! Their live band was incredible and had the whole dance floor going all night long. A huge highlight was the choreographed First Dance that Scott and Karin did… it was so sexy! It was a perfect presentation of their flirty love. Of course later in the night, Scott had every girl wanting to be lifted up in the air by him, “dirty dancing” style.

As amazing as their wedding was, I know their journey together in this next chapter will be even more amazing. They are both such incredible individuals, I cannot even imagine what they are going to conquer in this world together as a duo! Scott and Karin, I am beyond honored that you chose me! I went from admiring your guys’ love on a random afternoon date to actually getting to be a part of your love story, and I am forever grateful. Thank you for inspiring us all with how madly in love you guys are!

Venue: The Athenaeum at the California Institute of Technology

Coordinator: Karin and Lauren Mushegain, with Maggie Jensen Floral Co. and Kathy Winterrowd of the Athenaeum

Photographer & Videographer: RP Imagery

Officiant: Father Sarkis Petoyan of St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena, CA

Florals: Maggie Jensen Floral Co

Invitations and/or Signage: Carmody and Co. Pasadena, CA 

Ceremony and Cocktail band: The Alcatraz Islanders

Performance of the menu: Singer- Jonathan Beyer // Pianist - Paul Romero

Reception Band: Jump Start from Bob Gail Music and Entertainment

Linens Rentals: La Tavola

Glasses/Table Setting/Flatware/Chairs/Barstools Rentals: Theoni Collection

Custom Bar: Designer 8

Lighting: Bright Event Rentals

Dance Floor: Vincent Starr

Catering: The Athenaeum

Cake: Fantasty Frostings

Bridal Dress: Bespoke Carolina Herrera

Bridesmaids Dresses:  Haute Hippie

Groom Tux: Bespoke JB Clothiers 

Groomsmen Attire: Mens Wearhouse

Hair and Makeup: Stephanie Navarro // Brides by Stephanie

Custom Ice: Penny Pound Ice

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Marcus & Kayt - Bend, OR

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Besides being absolutely stunning, Marcus and Kayt are one of the kindest, funniest, and most REAL couples in this world. Safe to say. They share a love that is so genuine and passionate, it has been fun for me to get to capture them in so many of their different elements. First, they took me to Maui to film their intimate (and epic) wedding in August with just a few of their close friends and family.

SEE THEIR MAUI WEDDING FILM HERE

Then, I got to be a part of and capture their celebration with everyone back home, in Bend, OR, a month later. AND THIS WAS A PARTY. The drinks, the music, the photobooth, THE CHARCUTERIE PLATE, the wedding film viewing, the toasts. It was a celebration unlike any other. They have a wild bunch of friends and family that got down on the dance floor. Not only was this a fun group of people, but I was blown away at the kindness of all of their friends and family. One of my favorite moments of the evening was when Marcus and Kayt got to see their Maui wedding film that I created for them, for the very first time, in a moment that they wanted to share with all of their loved ones at their celebration. Watching not only 200 people view my film, but witnessing my couple see their film for the first time, was a special moment I’ll remember forever. Their tears and smiles melted my heart, and reminded me of the significant value of my job. I always feel completely humbled that God put me on this path for a career, but especially in this moment. Thanks Marcus and Kayt, for wanting to share that moment with all of those close to you - including me. It meant so much! Thank you to all of you friends and family of Marcus and Kayt for all of your kind words, as well. I felt showered with way too much love from all of you, and never have I ever felt so appreciated and valued by so many people at one time. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you all.

Another favorite moment was obviously the beautiful sunset we whisked away from the party for. I think what makes the two of them such a beautiful couple, aside from their hotness (obviously!), is how real they are with each other - whether it’s goofy, serious, passionate, or just fun- they hold nothing back and I LOVE this about them. I ask them to slow dance, and he whisks her up in the air, twirls her around, grabs her face and kisses her, no shame. He grabs her butt, she grabs his. Their flirty, funny, and just adorable. They truly make everyone want to have a love like theirs!

Marcus and Kayt, I don’t have enough words to thank you for including me in so many of your special moments. Thank you for making ME feel completely loved, appreciated, and valued - when I was simply there to capture YOUR LOVE STORY. I couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for each of them, than each other, honestly. My point is - we met at a wedding, we hit it off to the point where I got to capture YOUR wedding day(s), and where I thought I was (and honored to be) your wedding photographer and videographer, I come out of this experience with such a full heart feeling like a dear friend to you, more than anything. Thank you for trusting me at both of your weddings, thank you for making me feel like family, and thank you especially for truly inspiring us all with your goofy, passionate, firey, and REAL love.

I photographed their Bend recepetion (no video), but couldn’t help but just grab a couple second clips in this particular moment - a sunset slow dance. You just became husband and wife in Maui during a hurricane, so why not?! It was too sweet of a moment to capture only in photos!

Justin & Courtney - Woodland, WA

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Justin and Courtney are a laid-back, loving, friendly, and outgoing couple. They are passionate about their pups, they are adored by their friends, they love to have a good time, and they ‘ain’t afraid of a little booty grab ;) Their wedding day was a perfect reflection of them, as their day started off with a relaxing morning for the girls getting ready at the barn, and the fellas showing up with Justin and Courtney’s pups mid afternoon. It was a beautiful, sunny day!

We started off with Courtney’s first look with her dad. It was truly something special, the look on his face was priceless when he saw his daughter on her wedding day, and the tears did not stop flowing. Shortly after that, Courtney and Justin got to see each other for the first time and then we wandered around the lovely property of the Peterson’s Red Barn with their whole bridal party. They certainly had a fun group of friends!

One of my favorite parts of their day was cocktail hour. Everyone enjoyed sipping cocktails from their adorable bar, Blue Stag Mobile bar, while playing lawn games and enjoying each other’s company. They had a great playlist going in the background, and it was just a lovely setting.

My absolute favorite part of the day though was golden hour, and not just because the light was pretty. Golden hour on Justin and Courtney’s wedding day of course included some epic portraits with just the two of them frolicking out in the open field as husband and wife! But, then we also came back to their whole party being back outside, having left the dance floor, to play drinking games at sunset. Justin and Courtney delightfully joined in. We ended golden hour with some girl squad pics. Love me a good group of girlfriends that will kick their shoes off and run around an open field, swaying their dresses, hugging each other, and enjoying the beauty of true friendship.

Court and Justin, your wedding was TOO fun! I enjoyed being a part of and soaking up every bit of it, just as much as I enjoyed capturing every moment of it. Thank you for including me on your wedding day, I feel blessed to know you guys and consider you friends as well!
Your unique love is so fun for me to capture and I hope to get to do so for many years to come. Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Kempf!

Scott & Kyla - Chelan, WA

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It's not often you get to be good friends with the competition. However, in this particular industry, it's not totally out of the ordinary. Thankfully I have a very dear photographer friend in Eastern, Washington who is always down to bounce ideas off of each other, compare techniques, ask questions, and in this case - share weddings.
She is with child and due very soon, so she asked if I could take over one of her weddings for her in beautiful Chelan, WA. I am SO thankful for this opportunity, because Scott and Kyla turned out to be some of the most awesome people ever and I now consider them friends.

Scott and Kyla are from Tacoma, WA but opted for a "semi-destination" Chelan wedding for their friends and family to get to on vacation for and get away. They got married at Karma Vineyards, overlooking the valley during the ceremony, and tucked inside a romantic "wine cave" for the reception. It was so lovely!

It was a special family affair, their 2 sons were a huge part of the day, both walking down the aisle with them in the bridal party and even giving toasts! I especially loved how their dinner was a classy rendition of family-style, with the long beautiful dining tables and fine, delicious food being passed around the table. The food, the wine, the toasting, the dessert table, the dancing - I would say the reception was one of my personal favorite parts of the day. It was truly a celebration of love.

Although a close second favorite part of the day was definitely the parting of the skies and the rainbow that appeared as Kyla walked down the aisle towards her new husband. It had been sprinkling throughout the day, but everyone was hopeful it would stop by ceremony time. God even blessed us with a rainbow during the 15 minutes of the day that Scott and Kyla said their actual vows! Right as the guests made their way down to the wine cave, it started raining again, and the rest of the evening was spent all together in the wine cave anyways!

Scott and Kyla, although my friend Hillary would have done such a beautiful job capturing your wedding photos too, I am so, SO thankful that I got to meet you guys and capture this day for you. It was an honor, and I completely adore you two and your boys! Congratulations!