Nathan & Grace // Spokane Wedding

Once long ago there was this cute little red-headed kid who toddled around next door to me. His sister was my best friend & for many reasons, I was forever connected to his wonderful family & considered him a brother to me. That little boy grew up a little & started playing music. He was so very talented & gifted. I watched him learn & thrive as a worship leader in a small setting & then in bigger ones...until the day he became a Life Center intern, under my husband & I. These were some of my favorite years, watching him do what he was made to do & getting to be a part of them. This is also the time I started praying...for someone special to rock his world.

Then this girl came along (well really, she had been there all along). She was adorable of course, but beyond that she was kind & funny. Most importantly, she loved him & thought he was special. I'm not even kidding you, my prayers for "that girl" turned into prayers of "Grace". That little red-headed boy was now a man & had found someone special. 

Because of this...being a part of their wedding filled my heart with more joy than you can imagine. Capturing these images was one of the best things I've ever gotten to do. I love you Nathan & Grace, I believe in your marriage & I'm so proud of who you are together. 

Matthew & Liz // Engagement Session

What do you do when the weather doesn't want to cooperate for a photo shoot? Have an awesome couple who's up for whatever...and make it awesome anyway. 

This past summer I got to spend a little time with this lovely young woman...as we drove together to the shoot location, she casually mentioned to me that she didn't like pictures of herself. At the time I was a little perplexed. She's beautiful and super photogenic. And then a couple months ago she asked me to take pictures of her and her fiancé. Little did I know that I would have the pleasure of taking pictures of two extremely sweet and photogenic people. Such a fun shoot down by the river. 

Zach & Emily // Spokane Wedding

This sweet sweet couple...Oh how I loved them & this special day. Emily reminds me of a porcelain doll and is the sweetest & most genuine gal. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her a bit through this process & also getting to be a part of the love that her & Zach have for each other. My job is so fun!

Winter weddings are guaranteed to have one thing...cold. So of course, weather was a concern as was the cold. But this bride & groom didn't complain once & were so genuine about wanting to let me "do my thing" to get good pictures even if that meant them freezing their butts off. I am so glad they were up for the adventure...it was well worth it.

Will & Cassidy // Spokane Wedding

This groom made me so emotional..UG...I hate being emotional. But I couldn't help it with this one. The love Will has for his bride and the way he expressed it throughout the day was so beautiful and sweet. And then there was the fact that the light was gorgeous. Needless to say, this girl (aka ME) was a rollercoaster of excitement and emotion during this wedding. Boy oh boy. 

Spokane will miss you Will & Cassidy.

Nathan & Grace // Spokane Engagement

I've known Nathan since he was a year old, he is like a little brother to me. I've prayed for his someday wife many many times...and then...Grace came along. Although I'm not technically family, I felt like I was gaining a sister when they got engaged. These two are not just amazing as individuals, but incredible as a couple. They're going to dominate the face of the earth together. I'm so excited to be a part of their wedding and life together. 

I simply love them.

Jeremy & Katie // Engagement Session

Any couple that says YES when I suggest a sunrise shoot...is my kind of couple. I love people who are up for anything and make the photos amazing because of what they are willing to try and who they are as people. These two are no exception. I had such an amazing time bounding around in the early morning and getting to know them a bit better. I cannot wait for their wedding in May and feel so thankful to be a part of the process. 


Zach & Emily // Engagement Session

I had waaaaaaay to much fun during this shoot. It's a good thing I have an assistant and that the sun goes down at a certain time...or I would have gone on for hours. I love photographing couples in love and beyond that, I love photographing people who are up for anything. Zach and Emily are such a sweet couple and I can't wait for their wedding this coming December. Mmmmmmm yes it will be a good one. 

Marc & Abbie // Oregon Wedding

I have been dying to post this wedding since the second the images appeared in my camera. 
I LOVED this day so much. Here are some reasons why... 

the genuine emotion from the groom
the beauty (inside & out) from the bride
the stunning location
the sweetest family (although I'm a bit biased)
the sincere ceremony

...all these reasons made me wish it would never end. But luckily it did, otherwise I would never have the joy of editing these images and sharing them with you. So phew!

Sam & Jordan //Spokane Wedding

My grin could not be suppressed during this couples wedding. I absolutely adore them.

When Jordan & I sat down months ago to discuss what she wanted for her wedding day, she said, "I trust you". Those are words every photographer wants to hear. I was given freedom to capture who they were (which if you don't know them...is a bundle of fun & craziness) in my own way & with my own creativity. Because of that...and who they are to me...these images are so dear to my heart.  Welcome to the married club!