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Stunning Mat-Su Resort Spring Wedding

Couples, Elopement, Photography, Portraits, Wedding

“Oh, they say when you’re married in June, you’re a bride all your life”. I have been so excited for Katrina and Josh’s wedding for about 9 months now since our business relationship began, and really even longer because Katrina planned a wedding I didn’t even know I needed to shoot!

Shea & Alex’s Rainy Alaska Wedding

Couples, Photography, Portraits, Wedding

If you’ve been following along you probably saw Shea and Alex tie the knot last winter after their large ceremony had to be postponed, until now….

Shea & Alex’s Alaska Winter Wonderland Elopement

Couples, Elopement, Photography, Portraits, Wedding

One of the most amazing things about being a wedding vendor through a pandemic has been…

Lena & Brendan’s Winter Anniversary Session at Mirror Lake

Couples, Engagement, Portraits

“So we’d like you to take our family photos this season, but we’d like to bring out cat, is that going to be a problem?”

Tips for Rocking Your Winter Portrait Session

Couples, Elopement, Engagement, Portraits

Here in Alaska, we live in winter like 9 months out of the year, we might as well embrace it! For those of you brave clients who aren’t afraid of a little cold, heres a few tips to rock your winter session!!  1. Layers, layers, layers!! – I recommend things that are easily taken on […]

Alyse & Zach’s Engagement Session at Flattop

Couples, Engagement, Portraits

You’re hot then your cold, oh wait, Alaska is almost always cold… When Alyse and Zach first reached out of their session they were excited to sneak in some fall engagement photos and then, it snowed. As if 2020 wasn’t giving me a hard enough time, I had my first snowy winter session in the […]

Ava’s Stunning Fall Senior Portraits in Anchorage

Portraits, Senior

One thing that makes seasons in Alaska special is they are quick and intense!! Except winter of course. When Ava reached out for her senior portraits fall was in full swing and it was AMAZING!! We had SO much fun exploring a local park in the beautiful fall weather, and I LOVED how she planned […]

Hannah & Grant’s Summer Wedding at Solstice Creek Ranch

Couples, Portraits, Wedding

Hannah and Grant were seated at the front of the room. The room hushed, the music swelled. “Take me where I’ve never been. Help me on my feet again. Show me that good things come to those who wait..” David Archuleta began one of the most emotional performances I have ever been blessed to witness, […]

Adrianna’s Sunset Senior Portrait Session in Anchorage

Portraits, Senior

High school was where I first picked up a professional grade camera. I had the most wonderful teacher. He made the world of photography easy to understand, he let creativity run free, and he made learning so much fun. He absolutely encouraged each and every one of us that it was possible to make a […]

Hannah & Ryan’s Stunning Maternity Session at Kincaid Park

Couples, Maternity, Portraits

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