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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 […]

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5 Books To Read While You’re Dating or Engaged

3/23/17

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This was my last wedding of the 2023 season, and it was one for the books! Ian and Maci had THE most gorgeous wedding day at Grangeville Oaks. This was my first time shooting at this venue, and it was abolstuely incredible – full of gorgeous oak trees, surrounded by acres and acres of vineyards, and rustic details that made my heart go pitter patter.

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Grangeville Oaks Wedding: Ian + Maci

1/24/24

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Kenny and Melissa’s wedding was my final wedding of the 2022 season, and it was one for the books! They married at the beautiful St. Aloysius church on the Gonzaga campus, were Kenny attended school and came to meet Melissa by way of his roommate (a.k.a. Melissa’s brother!). The whole day truly felt like a giant celebration for their families who got to witness their love

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Beautiful Fall Wedding at St. Aloysius Church & The Spokane Club | Kenny + Melissa

1/20/23

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Oh my goodness, this winter elopement was definitely one for the books! It was like straight out of a Hallmark movie! And the best part? It was REAL! I literally had to keep pinching myself throughout the day because it was so magical! Jake and Kara had originally planned their wedding for Hawaii, but then […]

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A Leavenworth Winter Elopement Wedding: Kara + Jake

3/18/21

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And…it’s official!!! She is a high school graduate!!! A few weeks ago, this gorgeous gal, along with her fellow classmates received their diplomas from Golden Valley High School! Ahhhh, so exciting!!!     On my last trip to California and just a few days before her graduation, I met up with Nicole at Knights Ferry […]

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Knights Ferry Senior Portraits: Nicole

6/18/19

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It’s easy to see. Even from across the room. The way they walk hand in hand, harmoniously and fully aware of the other, in a way that could only transpire after their years of skating together. The devotion they shared on the ice is only but complimented in the way they love one another off […]

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Spokane Club Wedding: Sean + Kristin

12/12/18

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If you’re like me, this weekend is going to include a bit of last-minute Christmas shopping because…holy cow -t’s Christmas next weekend!!! This month has FLOWN by, and I can’t even tell you how excited I am to see + smooch all my nieces and nephews again!!! I’m having major auntie withdrawals over here and […]

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Last-Minute Gift Guide for Christmas

12/16/16

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Happy Wednesday friends! I can’t believe we are just a few days away from a NEW YEAR!!!! And what better way to kick off the festivities than with THIS gorgeous glitter and gold themed New Year’s Eve wedding of Karly & Johnny!!!     Ohhhh man, this wedding, THESE two…hold a special place in my […]

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gold and glitter New Year’s Eve Wedding in merced california: johnny + karly

12/30/15

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The countdown is officially on!!! T-minus 11 days until Christmas is HERE!! Whoo hoo!!! There are so many things that make this time of year my favorite and gift-giving happens to be one of my MOST favorite things to do! This might be in part due to the fact ‘Gifts’ is one of my love […]

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holiday gift guide 2015 stocking stuffers and last minute gift ideas

12/14/15

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For the past few years, I’ve developed a little habit I now refer to as my ‘hibernating’. Not exactly like a bear, but sort of. It developed more or less by default. You see, October, November, December are typically my busiest months with photography, so by January, I am pooped. Physically, mentally, creatively exhausted. Needless […]

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the gift of nothing and the art of hibernating

1/27/15