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A mutual friend recommended her to him for a partner. An ice skating partner, that is. They were both in Myrtle Beach at the time for work, and he was looking for a pair partner for the show.     Sean and Kristin met on the first day of rehearsals, and began skating together the […]

Engaged

a winter wonderland engagement in spirit lake idaho: Sean + Kristin

12/22/17

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I arrived to the sound of laughter and the clinking of champagne flutes. Kayla, her mom, Grandma, bridesmaids and friends chatted amongst each other in the bridal suite loft as they took turns getting their makeup and hair done. This was the day…and it was perfect.     From the bride’s crystal bow shoes to […]

Wedding

Downtown Century Wedding: Anthony + Kayla

12/13/17

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They attended the same high school, roamed the same hallways and even knew of each another, but their paths never quite overlapped. Until, that is,Tanner shared a class with one of her friends freshman year. Her friend gave him her number and Tanner sent Mady a text, not revealing who he was at the time. […]

Engaged

A Spokane Engagement Session: Tanner + Mady

12/03/17

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She said she had given up on love, thinking she had asked God for too much. And as the tears began to stream down her cheek, he gently wiped them for her as she continued reading her handwritten vows. For God had heard her prayer for a husband, and sent her Blong. A man who […]

Wedding

A Fall Lake Yosemite Wedding: Blong + See

11/20/17

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From the minute we arrived, we were treated as family. “There’s no knocking here,” she said, “you just come on in.” In Kansas. Lebanon to be exact, where their clam to fame is being the geographical center of the contiguous 48 states. We stayed, went to Jiffy Burger (and ate the most heavenly cheese balls […]

Wedding

A Kansas Wedding: Josh + Danika

11/09/17

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His cousin talked her into going, and told Donnie she was coming with a friend she wanted him to meet. The minute he opened the door, Sammie noticed his pearly whites. Being a dental hygienist student, teeth were something she took notice of. And his? Well, they were perfect.    First impressions led to a […]

Engaged

A Backyard Engagement Session: Donnie + Sammi:

10/27/17

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If you’ve been following me for awhile, or even the last few days, you probably know by now how much I adore my nieces and nephews! I can never get enough, especially now that I’ve moved to Washington. I just want to bottle them up and squeeze ’em and hold them and keep them little […]

Kids

Waylon Jean Tharp: One Year Portraits

10/13/17

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Kicking off this weekend with this cutie-mc-cutie-pie, Evan!!!! Last weekend, he had his FIRST birthday, complete with a fishing themed party to celebrate him turning ‘the big one’!!!!     I was so honored to capture this little man’s one year portraits in Liberty Lake last week and am excited to share a few of […]

Kids

liberty lake portraits evan turns one

10/05/17

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I first met Shayla three years ago when we shot a wedding together in Washington. She is one of those people I’ve met in life I feel just incredibly grateful to have gotten to know, and indebted to the photography world for connecting us. Shayla is what I call, a super mom. Not only does […]

Family

Spokane Family Portraits: Havenor Family

8/24/17

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Her sister asked if she would be open to getting to know someone new. Normally she was reluctant to this type of thing, but something kept her from saying no. Why Not?, she thought. Blong joked he had his work cut out for him because See hardly responded to his Facebook messages, but he remained […]

Engaged

Manito Park Spokane Engagement: Blong + See

8/16/17