Jacob and Kayla’s elopement morning around Deception Pass was quiet, sweet and sincere. They had just recently moved to Washington, and wanted a big wedding until they realized it felt like too much and just wanted to get married without all of the stressful logistics and hub-bub.

When Kevin initially inquired about collaborating together on his surprise proposal to Sarah, he said that he had a relaxing day trip planned for them. They were going to drive up from Seattle to bop around Anacortes and reminisce at one of their favorite parks (Washington Park) before he surprised her with a proposal at an area within the park.

Since moving to Whidbey Island, I have shot at this location a lot—it is perfect, close to home and such a gift. However, sometimes it can be a challenge to create unique shoot concepts when I’m there so often. This anniversary shoot of Ryan and Brooke at Deception Pass State Park was an unexpected surprise

If you’re trying to surprise your partner with a proposal, a photoshoot is a great way to get the ball rolling. You’ll both be dressed up already and obviously you will then also get photos documenting the whole thing! The hardest part about setting it up is

Something special about living in Anacortes is that there are so many opportunities to be outside, and on the water. When I met Neil and Abbie, I immediately noticed that they loved to be out on the water because (seemingly) every weekend they were out on their sailboat with their friends, taking people out around Guemes Island and the surrounding San Juan islands.

POV just waiting on your husband to park the plane so you can finally reunite after six months apart

When in Jackson, Wyoming, you must take cutie western photos in the Tetons—these are the rules.

Ryan and Brenda had a courthouse wedding in early 2023, but they wanted to have a weekend where they could bring their families together to celebrate. They rented a home in south Whidbey Island, in Coupeville, near Ebey’s Landing. Everyone pitched in to make the September afternoon micro-wedding ceremony flow with ease.

An evening maternity session on the cliffs of an Anacortes, Washington beach, documenting Kat and Seth’s special moments before baby.

Photos from Patrick and Lauren’s NAS Whidbey Island Homecoming, plus tips on navigating a homecoming as a partner to a Navy person