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Family Sessions at Picture Lake | A Stunning Mount Baker Backdrop

Let’s talk about those places that take your breath away the moment you arrive. Picture Lake is one of those spots. Nestled up near Mount Baker, this gorgeous alpine lake is pure Washington beauty—glassy water, towering mountain views, and skies that shift from bright blue to soft pink as the sun dips lower. Whether we’re…

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Why Multi-Generational Family Photo Sessions Are So Special (and Why Summer in the PNW Is the Perfect Time to Book One!)

There’s something truly magical about photographing multi-generational families. As a photographer, getting to witness and capture the connections between grandparents, grown siblings, grandkids, and all the beautiful, sometimes chaotic moments in between is one of my favorite parts of this job. This sweet family session at Lake Whatcom was the perfect example of what makes…

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Top 10 Best Photo Shoot Locations in Whatcom County

Whatcom County is absolutely jam packed with beautiful locations for photo sessions, but over the years I have found a number of staples that give me consistently good access to a variety of different backdrops, great lighting and are easy to trek around whether we’re doing headshots for your business or you’ve got toddler on…

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Best Local Bellingham Photoshoot Locations for Fall Colors

Fall is one of my favorite times of year, quite possibly my very favorite, but I don’t want to discount how much I absolutely love the summer sunshine in the Pacific Northwest. However, the colors of the leaves, the crisp fall air, the pumpkins, the holidays, people coming back together after a season of traveling..…

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Tips from the Photographer: Bringing Pets to Your Session!

I absolutely love it when people want to include their dogs in our sessions. I’ve learned some great quick tips over the years on how to have the most successful and least stressful session possible when working with your fur-babies! While all the examples here are of dogs, I love all pets and think they…

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