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Here are the top three tips I’ve learned on how to successfully capture family photos with young kids to get timeless and joyful pictures – 1️⃣ As a parent, ALWAYS be smiling. Leave the goofy faces to me; the worst thing that happens is when I finally get a giggle or smile out of your […]

Wedding days rarely go as planned. The weather can be unpredictable (check out my blog for how to handle rain during a photoshoot) , timelines can go off track, and life just happens. And this Arbor Crest winery wedding was not immune to the unexpected. On the morning of Rachel and Levi’s wedding, we woke up […]

When the forecast says rain but you have photos scheduled for that day…. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Sometimes, you just don’t get the beautiful weather and the bright golden sun. Especially living in Spokane, Washington, that’s just not our reality. So what are the options? First and foremost, let me assure you that if it’s […]

Let’s talk about a first look and what it actually is! A first look is a modern wedding tradition where you set aside a moment to privately see each other all done up before the ceremony rather than seeing each other for the first time walking down the aisle. More and more couples are opting […]

Alright, I’m going to keep it simple and sum up the key points for choosing a photoshoot location. Before i dive into it, I want to stress how uber important your photoshoot location can be!! If you’ve read my secrets to creating amazing photos, then you know location is one of the biggest factors that […]

I’m not gonna lie.. The thought “Am i going to get murdered today?” might have crossed my mind at least once on this day. But what actually happened was much more epic (thankfully) and one of the best adventure sessions i’ve ever shot. Backstory: Serenity and Riley had booked me for their destination wedding in […]

Okay, well, there’s not really just ONE secret… but I have some tips on how to elevate your photos. To make your photos go from good to great.  My first word of advice might be the most important: come to your shoot with an open mind and good spirits. As a photographer I’m capturing emotion […]