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Kristel & Troy’s Elegant Wedding at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage

Couples, Portraits, Wedding

There are so many beautiful moments at a wedding. The groom seeing his bride for the very first time, a newlywed couples first kiss, their first dance, the moment a couple realizes they are no longer bride and groom but husband and wife. It can be hard to choose just one moment to talk about. After Kristel and Troy’s wedding it wasn’t difficult.

Xaviera & Chong’s Summer Wedding at Bayshore Clubhouse

Couples, Portraits, Wedding

In the wedding industry the term “ideal client” gets tossed around a lot. We’re told to envision the bride you want to serve. Make decisions with her in mind. It takes time and energy to create this persona but because of that, I knew from their first consultation I was going to love every single second of my time with Xaviera and Chong.

Raeanna & Jordan’s Intimate Wedding at Sunset View Resort

Elopement, Photography, Portraits, Wedding

Big Lake, Alaska holds a very special place in my heart. Growing up we spent many summer days at my grandpas cabin, swimming, painting piggie banks, and roasting marshmallows. As you’d imagine I was thrilled to hear that Raeanna and Jordan had chosen the beautiful sunset view resort in Big Lake for their wedding.

Jessica & Williams Summer Wedding at Snow Peak Farm

Couples, Elopement, Photography, Wedding

privacy of the bridal suite at the beautiful snow peak farm, William is just moments from seeing the love of his life, finally, as his bride. He turns to face away, the door creeks, and the tapping of Jessica’s heels as she enters the room. His heart rate increases, his hands start to shake, the anticipation is almost unbearable.

Nik & Megan’s Eklutna Lake Engagement Session

Couples, Engagement, Photography, Wedding

One of the greatest honors in being a photographer is getting to photograph loved ones. The “Petes” and the “Barts” have had more card parties, camping trips, barbecues, and vacations than a person can keep count of. It’s the kind of friendship where invitations aren’t needed, they’re implicit.

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….

2020 Recap

Couples, Elopement, Photography

Many vendors can relate, when the corona coaster began, panic ensued. What will we do? How will we make ends meet? Most importantly, What about our poor clients?! I think I speak for many of us in the wedding industry, we feel with you. We are excited for you, we stress with you, and we […]

Katrina & Josh’s Sunrise Engagement Session at Flattop

Couples, Engagement, Wedding

Proposal stories are one of my favorite things to relive with my couples during their engagement sessions! It gets you talking, it gets you laughing, and reliving a major moment in your relationship! Katrina and Josh have a particularly adorable story, and it started with the help of a child. Josh enlisted the help of […]

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, […]

Tips for Planning Your Micro-Wedding

Elopement, Engagement, Wedding

𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩. I cannot stress this saying enough when it comes to planning your wedding. Especially in these times of uncertainty! People will tell you there are things you just must have at your wedding, but it’s not true. This blog is going to help you consider some aspects of planning a wedding and […]

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