Wedding Coordinator vs. Venue Coordinator: Understanding the Difference (and Why It Matters)
One of the most underrated questions that I wish more couples would ask is:“Our venue includes a coordinator—do we still need a wedding coordinator?” It’s an important question. The confusion around these roles is incredibly common, especially when you’re juggling dozens of decisions and trying to stay within budget. It’s so common that many couples […]
A Photographer’s Guide to a Gold Mountain Golf Club Wedding in Bremerton, WA
If you’re planning a wedding in Kitsap County and love the idea of lush Pacific Northwest scenery paired with an elegant, well-run venue, Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Washington is one of those places that truly delivers. As a local Kitsap County wedding photographer who has photographed multiple weddings at Gold Mountain—and who lives […]
A Beautiful Canterwood Golf and Country Club Wedding | Jay Dee & Danielle
Some weddings feel extra special from the very beginning, and Jay Dee and Danielle’s Canterwood Golf and Country Club wedding was one of those days. From our very first meeting, I knew this couple was something unique. When I suggested a consultation, they didn’t just opt for a phone call—they invited me into their home. […]
Summer Ray’s Boathouse Wedding | Ingrid & Juno’s Waterfront Celebration in Seattle
Some wedding days feel like pure sunshine — warm, joyful, and full of tiny, thoughtful moments that reflect exactly who a couple is. This Ray’s Boathouse Wedding for Ingrid & Juno was exactly that kind of day. From their sweet first look at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle to their heartfelt tea ceremony and a sunset […]
10 Common Wedding Photography Regrets (And How to Avoid Them)
10 Common Wedding Photography Regrets (And How to Avoid Them) Your wedding day flies by in a blur, but your photos are what last forever. They become the tangible memories you’ll look back on for decades—the laughs, the tears, the quiet in-between moments. And yet, so many couples walk away from their big day with […]
Wedding Budget Guide: How to Create a Realistic Wedding Budget
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but setting a wedding budget can quickly become overwhelming. With the average U.S. wedding costing over $30,000, many couples experience sticker shock when they start getting quotes from vendors. What seems like a “budget” option to one couple might be a […]
Best Wedding Venues in Kitsap County: A Photographer’s Insider Guide
Finding the perfect place to say “I do” is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning, and wedding venues in Kitsap County offer some of the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning settings for your special day. As a local photographer who has captured countless weddings across the region, I’ve learned what makes a venue […]
How to Avoid Choosing the Wrong Wedding Photographer
An extremely talented and popular photographer could ruin your wedding. In some cases, choosing the wrong wedding photographer might not even have anything to do with their skill or the quality of their work. This can happen when you aren’t sure what to look for in a photographer. In fact, some people think a good […]