Drenched in golden winter light, and perched above the Salish Sea in a 120 year old military fort, Priscilla and Avery became husband and wife. Although Covid required pivoting from their original wedding plans, these two gathered with 3 of their closest friends (2 as witnesses and 1 as an officiant) and were married on a jaw-droppingly beautiful Whidbey Island Day. We spent the evening exploring the fort, and taking narrow dirt paths down to the ocean where they watched seagulls dive and ferries pass by. The entire experience was just magic; so unique, relaxed, joyful, and stunning. This is certainly a wedding day I’ll remember forever, and I am so grateful to have had the experience to work with these two wonderful humans.

After living so many places with the military, it makes me realize what a hidden gem we have here on Whidbey Island. This darling couple was stationed at NAS Whidbey and took advantage of it’s stunning vistas for an evening of wedding photos…and what a sunset we were given! It’s such a delight getting to meet local navy folk and talk about where their adventures have taken them….and spending the evening with Stephen and Aubrey was an absolute blast.

There’s so many things I could say about this deeply personal Whidbey sunset session, but sometimes the words never come out right and it’s better to let the photos speak for themselves. What I can say is that through all the ups and downs, ecstatic highs and devastating lows, Vincent and Diana made it abundantly clear will be there for each other to uplift, support and love unconditionally.

There’s something magical about the morning. The salt air tastes sweeter, the bird song is more melodic, and the sun casts its light over a day fresh with beauty. Cathy and Andrew made the trip north to Deception Pass to become husband and wife at first morning light, saying private vows on the beach and then exploring the natural rugged landscape.

Leap Day may only come around every four years, but days more perfect than this past February 29th are far rarer (if not impossible) to come by. With Whidbey Island as their wedding destination, Jesse and Aelita traveled down from Canada to become husband and wife. Private, deeply meaningful and completely joy-filled, the two got ready at a darling water front home on West Beach,

I feel like 2019 was a big year for the “intimate wedding” - a type of celebration of love where couples strip away all the pomp and circumstance of traditional events, and instead craft a meaningful and private exchange of vows. Mary and John did just that, gathering a small handful of loved ones and exchanging promises and rings on the cliffs of Rosario Beach.

70 degree day, golden sunlight, whales spouting in the distance and warm sand under toes…(yes, I shot barefoot.) Days like this past Friday are the perfect representation of why I don’t just love being a photographer, but why I love being a photographer here on Whidbey Island. With the talents of KH Color Design, Brandi Ballard Photography and a ridiculously likable and photogenic duo, we kicked off the weekend with a wonderful evening of photography on the beach.

I think it’s safe to say I’m officially obsessed with this ahhhhmazing bridal gown…and pair that with a beautiful couple and most gorgeous location, this Rosario Beach session had me itching to get home and go through this photo set. I first met Kaitlyn and Casey a few years ago (before they were even engaged!) at his navy deployment homecoming.

Heather & Laura’s message is one about love, and these two just radiate it for each other. These gorgeous women celebrate acceptance through their instagram channel, and working with them was such a wonderful experience - from learning about how they met, who played it cool, to future plans in store for them!

January is always a time of new beginnings for me; excitement and anticipation for the year to come. Christy and Jeff’s Rosario Beach wedding officially kicked off our 2019 wedding season, and everything about it made my creative heart so happy and full. This intimate elopement had so many person touches and creative aesthetics,

This gorgeous Pacific Northwest wedding is proof that a little (or in this case a whole lotta) rain can’t dampen the joy between two crazy-in-love people on their wedding day! Madison and Robert were married on the cliffs of Rosario, just a few minutes away from Deception Pass Bridge. Surrounded by their closest family and friends who traveled from all over the world to be there, the two of them exchanged rings and vows, while promising to be each other’s best friend and confidant for life.

There is something just so breathtakingly romantic about elopements here in the Pacific Northwest.  The sea and sky as witness to private vows, the rocky cliffs and wooded trails as picturesque backdrops, and the golden summer light that lingers until 9:00pm. 

I'm pretty sure the only times there weren't ear-to-ear smiles across everyone's faces at this intimate Whidbey Island elopement was when there were emotional tears of happiness being shed.  The joy and love between Paul and Bethany was just contagious as they said their vows beach side here in Oak Harbor in front of a small handful of loved ones.