{ it was a dark and stormy night... }

but it was warm and toasty at the Hotel Monte Cristo in Everett!

I was happy to assist jennygg as she photographed Leslie and Bryan's big day. It was SO rainy and windy (and later, a bit snowy!) outside, but that didn't stop the fun and family and love and happiness inside!











I had the best time running the photobooth - everyone was so fun with the bag o'props!







Thanks again Jenny for the opportunity, and thanks to Leslie and Bryan for allowing me to be a part of their awesomely special day!

{ family fun in woodinville }

I had the pleasure of photographing my friend Denise and her family a few weekends ago. We met at Molbak's in Woodinville and goofed around for an hour or two! We played with the wreaths and amongst the christmas trees. Molbak's is beautiful this time of year, and their holiday displays are absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks Denise, Jeff, Laura, and Max for a fun afternoon!








We had some fun with the beautiful wreaths at Molbak's... I'm told they're heavy too!

{ unfocused }

i hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend filled with family and friends and fun! i love the holidays - not the cold or early nights - but i love the excitement and decorations... and most of all, the pretty lights! one of my favorite things is bokeh... this kind is a little forced, but i still love the effect!


and using a little template that i made, i can get bokeh hearts - how totally cute is that?! it gets dark before i get off work, so i've yet to try it during the daylight, but come this weekend, you better believe i'll be out there!