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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, […]

Jared & Chloe’s Golden Hour Engagement Session In Anchorage

Couples, Engagement, Wedding

“There are many capable women, But you surpass them all” – Proverbs 31: 29. Those are the words that Jared quoted to Chloe just before he proposed. “I mean, they’re perfect words to describe her” he said. He quoted the verse. He got down on one knee. He asked the question. and then, he dropped […]

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

“Would you like to hear the story of how I got this necklace?”

Aimee and Carter’s Beautiful Backyard Wedding in Anchorage

Couples, Elopement, Wedding

“My dad and I have been together for 10. long. years.”

Matt & Mackenzie’s Epic Alaska Elopement in Hatcher Pass

Couples, Elopement, Engagement, Wedding

Many vendors can relate, when the corona coaster began, panic ensued. Events were dropping like flies. What will we do? How will we make ends meet? What about our poor brides and grooms! Then I got the call from Mackenzie……

Tips for Planning Your Micro-Wedding

Elopement, Engagement, Wedding

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Kristel & Troy’s Change the Date Session in Anchorage

Couples, Engagement, Portraits, Wedding

Kristel & Troy – Today is your “would be wedding day”. I am so sad not to be celebrating with you two today. The two of you just emulate pure joy and if I know one thing about your wedding it is that it’s going to be a BLAST! I remember at our first consultation, […]

Hannah & Grant’s Summer Engagement Session in Anchorage

Couples, Engagement, Wedding

“I’m not a very patient woman, it’s my husbands favorite quality” I joked and with pure joy in her voice Hannah says “See, it’s not just me!!” and we were instantly bonded! We walked, we laughed, and assigned Grant to bring a little extra patience to the relationship. I got to know the couple who […]

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