I was absolutely thrilled when O reached out to me about photographing her wedding after she and J got engaged. Having known her since elementary school (and sharing a birthday, shout-out to all the Halloween babies!), I knew I had to be a part of their celebration. Despite a few scheduling tweaks, the stars aligned, and they secured their dream venue - Alderbrook Lodge in Union, WA - in October of 2019.


For their engagement session, O had envisioned photos in front of a striking "LOVE" wall, and when she sent me images of the location, I was ecstatic. It was nestled against train tracks in downtown Seattle, offering us the perfect private space with no concerns of traffic. The unique street art was an ideal backdrop, reflecting their distinctive personalities, and I adored being able to incorporate it into their photos. We could have spent the entire session there, but with the sun setting, we moved on - first stopping at their home for a quick outfit change before heading to Lincoln Park.


We made it to the beach just in time to capture breathtaking golden hour and sunset shots. The warm glow of the light combined with their natural chemistry made for some truly stunning images. As we walked back to our cars, we chatted over Game of Thrones (I confessed that I had only seen the first season - still need to catch up!) and they generously gifted me a bottle of sour beer from Ounces in West Seattle (www.ounceswestseattle.com), which I immediately opened once home. It was the perfect way to end an unforgettable session.


Enjoy these beautiful moments of O and J, looking absolutely LOVEly - pun intended. And just wait until you see their wedding… it’s truly one for the books.

A couple stands beneath large LOVE signage on a building wall during an engagement photo session.
A couple poses together against a wall with LOVE lettering overhead in an urban setting.
A couple shares a tender moment laughing together beneath large LOVE letters on a wall.
A romantic moment captured as a couple embraces beneath a large LOVE sign on an industrial wall.
A couple holding hands walking beneath large orange LOVE lettering on an urban wall.
A couple stands against colorful murals and railway tracks during sunset.
A couple poses against an industrial backdrop with large LOVE signage and geometric patterns.
A couple poses against a vibrant mural featuring geometric patterns and abstract designs.
A couple stands before a geometric wall mural with triangular patterns and artistic designs.
A couple walks hand in hand along an industrial building in black and white photography.
A couple stands against a modern white building with geometric black stripe patterns on the exterior wall.
A couple poses by a minimalist white facade decorated with diagonal black lines and three windows.
A couple walks along a wooden boardwalk through a wooded forest at sunset.
A couple strolls together on a winding coastal road during golden hour.
Two silhouettes walk along a path beneath towering trees against an overcast sky.