Wedding and High School Senior Photography In The Greater Seattle Area

6 Tips to Make the Most of Your First Look

May 12, 2026

As a wedding photographer, I get asked a lot about doing a “first look” as part of your wedding day. Should we or should we not do one?. What are the benefits? How do we incorporate one etc… If a couple is on the fence my recommendation is to DO the first look. After many weddings, I find the benefits outweigh the negatives. If you are on the fence go check out this blog for reasons I think planning a first look is a benefit for your wedding day. (Insert link here)If you have ...

Shutterfest 2025: My Report

May 8, 2025

Every spring, I get excited to attend Shutterfest, held annually in St Louis, Missouri, at the historic Union Station Hotel. This event has been a staple in my photographic journey for over 11 years, and a trip back means seeing old friends and making new ones. This is no ordinary conference; it is a community with hands-on learning and business classes that renew my passion for photography every year. Shutterfest is not just any ordinary conference. Unlike traditional conferences that ...