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Rainy Day Photography Tips for Your PNW Photoshoots

Rainy Day Photography Tips for Your PNW Photoshoots

Rainy days are quite common here in the PNW so a photoshoot or a wedding in the rain happens more often than you might think. And while you can look at this as a negative, I’m here to tell you that some of my favorite photoshoots I have captured have been in the rain. It may seem like a challenge, but it’s also a unique opportunity to capture your photos in a different way. The misty landscapes, vibrant foliage, and reflective surfaces can add a magical touch to your photos. In this blog, we'll explore some rainy-day photography tips to help you make the most of your session if it happens to rain!

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Gualala Wedding or Elopement

The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Gualala Wedding or Elopement

If you’re looking for a hidden gem wedding or elopement location on the California Coast, then this blog is for you! Gualala is a gorgeous Northern California town nestled along the rocky coast that offers serene beaches and unreal sunsets. It’s a small coastal town with very little visitor traffic making it an amazing location for an intimate elopement or wedding! So, if that sounds like something you are dreaming about for your big day, keep reading. I’m sharing the best places to elope in Gualala, the best wedding venues, and some amazing wedding vendors in the area!!

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Washington LGBTQIA+ Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Washington LGBTQIA+ Wedding and Elopement Photographer

I have written tons of guides on how to elope in Washington, but I wanted to make this one specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community! Planning your Washington wedding or elopement should be a fun and exciting experience and so I wanted to write this blog to support you in the process!! You deserve to have wedding and elopement vendors who are supportive of your beautiful love! So keep reading for tons of tips, LGBTQIA-friendly wedding vendors, and the best Washington elopement locations and wedding venues! 

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Top 5 Best Hood River Wedding Venues

Top 5 Best Hood River Wedding Venues

The Hood River is by far one of the most beautiful places in Oregon! With panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Mountain Range, you are surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery perfect for a wedding! And if you’re here then you already appreciate the beauty that the Hood River has to offer and you are searching for your dream wedding venue. Well, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In this blog, I share the top 5 best Hood River Wedding Venues for you to consider for your big day! 

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A Guide to The Most Beautiful Washington Wedding Venues

A Guide to The Most Beautiful Washington Wedding Venues

When it comes to planning a wedding, picking out your wedding venue is one of the first and most important tasks. With so many options to choose from, I want to help you out. As a Washington wedding photographer, I have captured a lot of weddings at so many different venues so I wanted to share the ones I love most. This guide showcases some of my personal favorite Washington wedding venues to hopefully help you find the perfect place to celebrate your wedding day!

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The Ultimate Guide to Olympic Peninsula Wedding Venues

The Ultimate Guide to Olympic Peninsula Wedding Venues

From some of the most beautiful coastlines to miles and miles of lush forests and mountain ranges, the Olympic Peninsula is the perfect wedding or elopement location! But with so many options for locations it can be super overwhelming to choose a venue or elopement location. In this guide, I share my favorite Olympic Peninsula Wedding Venues to help you decide which one might be right for you! 

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My Top 3 Tips for a Smooth Elopement Timeline

My Top 3 Tips for a Smooth Elopement Timeline

A smooth elopement timeline makes sure you get all the events and activities you spent time planning for to happen. It also helps in reducing any stress or anxieties that can happen unexpectedly. Moreover, a smooth timeline helps manage the flow of events and activities, allowing for a seamless transition between different parts of your elopement/wedding day.

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Oregon Coast Wedding Venues - A Complete Guide

Oregon Coast Wedding Venues - A Complete Guide

From the beautiful beaches and rugged cliff sides to the miles of lush forest along the coastline, Oregon is truly one of the most stunning locations for any wedding or elopement! It is the perfect wedding location for couples that are lovers of adventure, epic coast lines, and jaw-dropping views! As a Pacific Northwest wedding and elopement photographer, I wanted to share all of my favorite wedding venues/locations on the Oregon Coast!

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Winter Wedding at a Woodville Winery

Winter Wedding at a Woodville Winery

I’ll come out and say it—I love a good winter wedding. I love them, even more, when they are at a Woodville Winery in California. Winter weddings are moody, romantic, and cozy. They might not check all the same boxes, but they instead offer an intimacy that you might not find during the summer months. Another big perk? Vendors, from caterers to planners to bands often have greater availability outside the traditional wedding season, meaning the odds of booking your dream florist (or photographer!) are that much better.

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