seattle wedding photographer | mountain top wedding at crystal mountain

Oh, Brian and Colleen. So many happy thoughts come to mind when I think of the day that these two were married. First of all, they got married at Crystal Mountain, which happens to be our wedding venue (only seven more months!!) and the place that we snowboard here in Washington. Brian and Colleen are just two wonderful, laid-back people, similar to David and I. We felt like we really connected with these two from the get go. Their wedding was absolutely wonderful. A total blast, a coming-together of family and friends from across the nation. The ceremony took place at the summit  of the resort which was accessible via the Crystal Mountain gondola. I'm sure a lot of their guests thought that was quite the adventure! In typical Northwest fashion, what was once a beautiful sunny day turned into the entire ceremony being engulfed by a 40-degree cloud. It was quite the surprise, but it went off without a hitch and we had a wonderful time wandering around taking photos on the summit. Once down from the summit, drinks and dancing took place in the beautiful lodge at the base of the mountain on the Chinook level. Speeches brought tears, dancing brought laughter, and a surprise performance by a couple of uncles really entertained the crowd. The dancing went late into the night and an after-party commenced at the hotel across the way.

Thanks to following vendors for making this day that much more special:

Venue & Catering: Crystal Mountain

DJ: Seth Cornell

Flowers: Pa Cha Farm from Pike Place Market

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seattle engagement | a lovely day at discovery park

I knew I wanted to work with Kelsey and Luca from the moment I met with them about their wedding. Luca, from Italy, and Kelsey, from Wyoming (what? who actually has "lived in Wyoming" in common?) are getting married at the Kiana Lodge this July. We got to spend some quality hang out time together for their engagement session sauntering through the beautiful Discovery Park on a lovely day this fall chatting about their families and their wedding. I also got to meet their adorable pup, Champ. With all the warm weather we are having in Seattle these days, I hope everyone is out soaking up that Vitamin D. Enjoy the images!

seattle senior photographer | madi

Madi is a senior this year hoping to study at University of Washington or Western Washington University. She is a lacrosse player for her high school and one of the sweetest girls I've met. Her and her mom were such troopers battling the fall weather for her session! Good luck to Madi in her senior year!