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Adopted into the Family: Ashon & Natalie's Wedding Day
July 11, 2017 - Okay, I can't believe it's taken me this long to write about these two.
Ashon & Natalie are some of the coolest people...
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All Aboard the Party Bus!: Lee & Jessica's Wedding Day
September 13, 2016 - Sometimes, you get a group that can pretty much just speak for itself with their photos. Jessica, Lee, and all their fri...
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Rockin' at the School House: Matt & Keri's Wedding Day
August 10, 2016 - One of the more rare and enjoyable aspects of my job is when I get to work with a family more than once. Last year, we g...
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The Jedi: Kevin & Katie's Engagement Photos
June 12, 2016 - I've been waiting to post this session.
I have so much to say about these two, but I think most of it can best be said...
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We Stole This: Brad & Monika's Wedding
May 20, 2016 - Well, not stole, exactly, but it feels that way. Brad & Monika had originally contracted our mutual friend Renee to shoo...
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The Beach: Travis & Kylie's Engagement Photos
May 18, 2016 - Funny story. A few weeks back, I had to have my '97 Yukon towed off of a beach. I've been cleaning sand out of it ever s...
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Senior Portrait Series: Michael
March 18, 2016 - Welcome to part 3 of our Senior Portrait series!
This week we're looking at some of Michael's session. Michael's a vi...
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Senior Portrait Series: Hailey
March 09, 2016 - Y'know what we haven't blogged about in a while?
High school senior photos.
Spring is coming up here in a few weeks, w...
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Love in the Sun: Michael & Stephanie's Wedding Day
March 03, 2016 - If I had to describe Michael & Stephanie in two words, it would be "Servant Hearted".
This stands out in my memory beca...
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Michael & Cristina's Wedding Day
February 24, 2016 - We call her Mama C.
We call her this because she's smaller than you, tougher than an NFL linebacker, and nothing gets p...
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The Delights of Love in Cloudy July: Danny & Marie's Wedding Day
February 18, 2016 - So this one's a bit of a throwback to 2015, but it's one of my favorite weddings from last year. I can't BELIEVE we've h...
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Ricky & Angela's Wedding Day
January 28, 2016 - Angela's been one of our good friends for a few years now. We could fill hours with stories about our activities togethe...
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Rain, Rocks, and Rainbows: James & Carlee's Wedding day
December 23, 2015 - One of the unfortunate realities about July in Washington state is that, without fail, we've seen it rain on at least on...
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On Top of Old Smokey: Jeff & Katie's Wedding
December 02, 2015 - It may not be abundantly clear from just reading this blog, but I LOVE to snowboard. It's extremely rare that I have the...
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Flashback Friday: Brandon and Kindra's Engagement Session
July 31, 2015 - While Washington suff--I mean, enjoys a heat wave, I thought I'd share a session from one of our colder months. Not many...
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The Love of Friends: Brandon and Becca's Wedding Day
July 24, 2015 - We've all been to open mics where someone went a little too long. Or not enough people spoke. Or someone shared that sto...
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The Kendrick Family
June 26, 2015 - Earlier this year, one of our favorite locations to shoot (Fort Steilacoom Park) underwent a semi-radical change.
They...
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Lakeside with the Family: Tavis & Nicki's Wedding Day
May 15, 2015 - Have you ever mispronounced someone's name the first time you met them? And then continued to mispronounce it for months...
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Worth the Hike: Clayton & Lauren's Wedding Day
March 13, 2015 - From Hannah.
We're not hikers.
It's not that we're against it, or even that we dislike it. We just don't ever pick a m...
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Frigid Sun & Beautiful Hues - Sam & Natalie's Wedding Day
February 27, 2015 - Howdy folks!
I think we've got a new record holder for the furthest north we've ever traveled for a wedding (may we b...
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2015 Is Quiet—But Not for Long
February 09, 2015 - We've been quiet lately.
You may have seen a few posts on our Facebook page now and then. We've had a few great family...
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Joy at the Weyerhaeuser Estate: Ryan & Corinna's Wedding
November 17, 2014 - The Weyerhaeuser Estate is a beautiful place, easily one of the nicest buildings in Tacoma.
While a wedding may not nee...
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The Bobbin Family: A New Little Brother
November 05, 2014 - This time of year is always interesting for us. We've been doing this long enough now and have enough families working w...
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A Seahawks Family
September 17, 2014 - When Josh asked me to take his family's photos, at first I was excited. I've really enjoyed getting to know him through...
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A Beautiful Thing: Danny and Marie's Engagement Session
September 10, 2014 - We love our clients. We love their stories, we love their relationships, we love their passions, we love their personali...
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The Best of Both Worlds: Ransom's Senior Session
September 03, 2014 - I'm finding myself enjoying working with seniors more and more.
To be sure, I never disliked working with seniors, not...
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Love Attracts Love: Joey and Steph's Wedding Day
August 15, 2014 - From Hannah.
I met Stephanie my freshman year at college. I remember thinking, "Why is an older, cooler girl suddenly t...
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How to Plan a Seattle Engagement Session
August 06, 2014 - Confession: We're kind of scared of Seattle.
It's not the people or the city conditions itself. It's a beautiful city,...
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Sharks, Rings, and Stepdaughters
July 30, 2014 - Some weddings inspire lots of laughter. Some weddings inspire tears. Soren and Kathlyn’s wedding did both.
First, for t...
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Seattle Traffic Can't Ruin a Wedding
July 16, 2014 - If you've ever driven in Seattle, you know the streets aren't exactly driver friendly.
Add to that a couple festivals a...
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That Time We Hiked for Engagement Photos
July 02, 2014 - Joey and Stephanie's engagement session was out of our comfort zone.
Stephanie and Hannah have been good friends for se...
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Texture & Personality: Brandon's Senior Photos
June 20, 2014 - Have you ever looked at some of the differences between really good senior photos for guys and for gals? There's differe...
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The Moon Man Builds an Airplane
June 13, 2014 - Meet our next senior rep for the class of 2015, Erik Moon. Also known as The Moon Man, Erik's family isn't new to our ph...
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The Biggest Catch of Their Lives: Brian & Pamela's Wedding
June 11, 2014 - It's a fishing pun. I know, I shouldn't be allowed to write.
Nevertheless. Earlier in this year's wedding season, I got...
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The Light Shows Who You Are: Kaitlin's Senior Portraits
June 06, 2014 - Light is important.
Which, I know, feels like one of the biggest understatements of all time. Everyone understands that...
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A Very Married Couple
May 21, 2014 - When talking about family photos, Jaina said, "We're very married."
Jaina was visiting her mother (our neighbor) over M...
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The Dieringers and Baby Rowen
May 09, 2014 - About two months ago we had the chance to drive out to Bremerton to shoot maternity photos with Bethany. Well, the big d...
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Fun Family Engagement Photos
April 30, 2014 - We were really excited to do our friends Tim and Sara's engagement photos. But we were also super excited to include the...
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Dandelions & Little Girls
April 16, 2014 - Sometimes, life being the way it is, things take time. A LOT of time. Especially when you have three little girls, like...
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Urban Grace & Creativity: Corey & Lisa's Wedding
April 02, 2014 - Y'ever go back to a place you never thought you'd see again?
I suppose it's kind of a silly assumption for a wedding ph...
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Eight Tips for Planning Your Wedding Photography
March 19, 2014 - I'm a big believer in making educated decisions.
That's why we try to keep our clients informed. We meet frequently wit...
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Rainy Days, Maternity Photos, and Minor Confessions
March 05, 2014 - Ok, I have a bit of a confession to make. It's something that's bothered me for some time now, and I think it's time to...
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James & Kira's Honeymoon
February 26, 2014 - Have you ever planned a wedding while living halfway across the country from your venue? It creates some unique difficul...
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When Two Families Become One: James and Kira's Wedding
February 20, 2014 - Some weddings are so beautiful that it's hard to describe them.
Not that there are few things to say. On the contrary,...
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Carroll And Amanda: A Christmas Wedding
February 12, 2014 - As a writer, I love symbolism. Even after studying the heck out of it in college, I still love to find metaphors in ever...
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Nathan & Natalie's Wedding: A Family Affair
January 27, 2014 - You know what I like most about photographing weddings? The people I get to work with.
I know that may sound like a can...
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Ryan & Andrea: A Perfect Five-Hour Wedding
January 24, 2014 - How would you feel about having your wedding at 9 a.m. on a Sunday morning?
Not quite that brave?
Remember Ryan an...
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Jeff & Danielle's Rockin' Wedding Day
January 15, 2014 - You may remember Jeff & Danielle from one of our engagement sessions a few months back. Well, today we're going to look...
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Jonathan and Charissa's Vows
January 13, 2014 - Jonathan and Charissa's wedding was simple, yet beautiful. We started a Titlow Beach for the reveal. Jonathan was really...
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Looking Back: Alex & Julie's Wedding
January 09, 2014 - Howdy everyone!
Today I thought we'd look back at one our favorite weddings from last summer. Alex and Julie's weddin...
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2013 in Review
January 06, 2014 - Happy 2014 everyone!
We love our job, and we are eagerly awaiting what the next year brings. But before we get too fa...
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Ryan & Kesslan's Colorfully Nerdy Wedding
November 20, 2013 - We love the variety of individuals we come across in our line of work. However, there’s something special about working...
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A Chuppah, Contemplative Silence, and an Owl: Lize and Leo's Quaker-Jewish Wedding
October 10, 2013 - Have you ever heard of a Quaker-Jewish wedding? Neither had we until Lize (pronounced like “lease”) and Leo shared their...
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Joy, Peace, and Beautiful Irishmen: Cathie and Gerard's Wedding Day
September 11, 2013 - Any of you remember Cathie and Gerard’s engagement photos? We spent one of the first beautiful days of the year down at...
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Nathan & Natalie: Engagement Photos at Fort Steilacoom Park
September 06, 2013 - Even if the weather’s getting colder and pumpkin spice lattes are making their appearance once again, we’re still in the...
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Mikal & Hannah's Long-Awaited Wedding
July 26, 2013 - Hannah and Mikal’s wedding has been long anticipated, and not just by them. My wife has known Mikal for almost six years...
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Two Hours for Creativity and Personality – Ryan & Andrea’s Engagement Session
July 17, 2013 - I love getting to take engagement photos. They're relaxing, enjoyable, fun—and you get to know folks. In fact, that's on...
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Sunset Lighting and Engaging Photos
July 10, 2013 - There's an old Hank Williams song that I really dig called "I Saw the Light." It's a gospel song from the late '40s with...
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Ryan & Briet's Secret Garden Wedding Day
July 08, 2013 - Rock Creek Gardens in Puyallup is quickly becoming one of my favorite venues. The location is beautiful and quiet, and i...
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Christmas in July
July 01, 2013 - Good afternoon folks! We've got a big announcement for you today. For the month of July, we'll be running our Holiday Sp...
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Fun Patterns in Family Photos
June 18, 2013 - Elisia’s mom and dad weren’t looking for “normal” posed family portraits. They wanted something fun, something that show...
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Apple Orchards and First Steps
April 29, 2013 - Well, first steps barefoot in the grass. This little fella's been walking a bit longer than just our session here.
But...
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Sunny Days and 6 Month Photos
April 23, 2013 - Howdy folks!
As most of you Washingtonians know, the sunny weather is putting up a real good fight with our usual gray...
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Mother's Day Special
April 10, 2013 - Still looking for a special gift for the mother in your life? We have an idea for you! This month we're offering a Mothe...
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On Churches and Stock Photography
April 02, 2013 - Howdy folks!
Today I thought I'd share about a kind of side project I'm working on. I work with a stock photography web...
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Back-to-Back Senior Photos
March 26, 2013 - Howdy everyone!
Today I’d like to share our favorite shots from last Saturday’s senior photo sessions. It was a simply...
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James & Amanda's Surprise Engagement!
March 19, 2013 - Howdy everyone!
It's always a lot of fun getting to do surprise engagement photos. It's a whole new kind of challenge,...
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Gerard and Cathie's Engagement Photos
March 14, 2013 - Happy Friday everyone! Hope you're enjoying your oncoming weekend. Our work days are just getting started.
To kick thin...
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Jason's Senior Photos
March 12, 2013 - Howdy folks! Remember those sunny days we had last week? Yep, we took advantage of those. One of the things we did was t...
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Senior Portrait Special
March 11, 2013 - The school year's going to be drawing to a close in just a few months here, and for those of you still looking for Senio...
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The 2013 Tacoma Wedding Walk
February 27, 2013 - Howdy folks!
This last weekend, Tacoma held its annual Wedding Walk. Venues in the area came together to show the weddi...
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No Tax on Weddings Until March 4
February 25, 2013 - Howdy Folks!
With the finish of yesterday's Wedding Walk, we've decided to offer a bit of help to those looking to bo...
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Xavier's Newborn Photos
February 20, 2013 - One of the fun things about our LivingSocial deals is that we get a variety of new clients. Our most recent shoot was wi...
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Mikal and Hannah's Engagement Photos
February 06, 2013 - While shooting Alex and Lauren ’s bride and groom photos, Hannah got a text message from a good friend of ours. Mikal an...
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Jason Comerford Photography at the Tacoma Wedding Walk
February 04, 2013 - Howdy folks!
We've got an exciting announcement. This year, we're going to be attending the Tacoma Wedding Walk!
The...
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Jeff & Danielle's Engagement Photos
January 23, 2013 - If you’ve been following our blog, you know we love to do photo shoots in locations that are fun and personal for the co...
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New LivingSocial Offer
January 19, 2013 - Howdy folks,
I've got great news! Because last year's LivingSocial offer was so popular, we were given the opportunity...
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Private Photography Lessons
January 16, 2013 - Howdy folks!
For the past few years, it's been my hobby to teach photography to friends and family. I've sat for hours...
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Ryan & Briet's Engagement Photos
January 11, 2013 - Several weeks ago we met with Ryan and Briet to talk about shooting their wedding. We quickly worked out the details and...
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2012 in Review
January 04, 2013 - Howdy and happy new year folks!
I wanted to take an opportunity to look back at some of what we got to do with you al...
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John & Uine: How to Use a Creative Engagement Photo Location
December 04, 2012 - John and Uine (pronounced Winnie) wanted something extra special for their engagement photos. They met in the lounge of...
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The Holiday Special
November 27, 2012 - It’s that time of year again, folks! The leaves are falling, days are getting shorter, and it’s time to start planning f...
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An Olympics Nursery for a Studio: Rockwell’s Newborn Photos
October 24, 2012 - You know what’s been one of our favorite parts of our LivingSocial deal? The variety of clients we’ve able to serve. We’...
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Ethan & Alina: Storytelling Engagement Photos
October 10, 2012 - It's always a pleasure seeing old friends again. There's something particularly special about my fellow students from th...
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What Do We Do When It Rains?
October 05, 2012 - I love being a photographer in Washington State. We have plenty of beautiful parks, mountains, trees, rocky beaches, lak...
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Buddy the Elf! What's Your Favorite Diamond?
September 24, 2012 - Amanda and Brendan smile most naturally when looking at each other. We shot their photos in the late afternoon sunlight...
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Eric & Loni's Wedding Day
September 04, 2012 - Do you know where Port Angeles is?
If you don’t, it’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive northwest from our home in Puyallup...
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Bryan & Rose (The Wedding Day)
August 28, 2012 - Howdy everyone!
So I've got a bit of an unlikely story for you. Several months ago, I booked a couple I found off of...
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How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer for You (Part 3)
August 17, 2012 - Welcome to the final installment of Hannah’s wedding photography guide. If you’re just joining us, this is a response to...
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How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer for You (Part 2)
August 13, 2012 - Welcome to Part 2 of Hannah’s “How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer for You.” If you’ve read Part 1, you know thi...
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How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer for You (Part 1)
August 10, 2012 - If you’re planning a wedding, or even thinking about having a wedding in the distant future, there’s a good chance you a...
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