Jason & Kate

It's always a joy when I get emails from newly engaged couples inquiring about photography services. But it's a whole different level of happiness when I get emails from old friends letting me to know they met someone, fell in love, and are planning a wedding. It's no exaggeration when I say I've known Kate for as long as I can remember. From ballet classes at...3?! To beehive soccer to tap and jazz and everything in between. Truth be told (and I'm sorry for sharing this with the world, Kate), we memorized every line from the movie Greece and went so far as to reenact scenes for our parents. And while we lost touch after high school and college and life happened, it goes without saying that I was thrilled when I heard from Kate again this summer. She had fallen for a handsome man named Jason and together they were planning their wedding for next fall. It was such an honor to capture these two during such an exciting season of their lives and I think I speak for all when I say HighFives for old friends becoming new friends again!

Scott + Katie :: Sauvie Island Engagement Session

One of my most favorite things about being a wedding photographer is getting to be involved in the planning process time and time again. I absolutely love when a bride shoots me a note to ask about dress colors and flower choices and when to take sunset photos. While I met Scott and Katie for the first time at their Sauvie Island engagement session, Katie and I had already spent so much time exchanging emails about engagement details and session locations and outfit options that I really did feel as though we'd known each other for months. These are two of the kindest, most genuine people I've had the joy of meeting and fortunately for me, this is just the start of our time working together. Katie and Scott chose an incredible spot for their engagement photos and while the island was truly stunning, it was made even more beautiful by their presence. I'm so excited to document these two special people getting married next summer at Zenith Vineyards.