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Does wedding planning have you in a fog? Don't worry, you're not alone. I've put together some of my best tips, advice, and industry secrets in these blog posts. You won't want to miss them!

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Your wedding day is filled with joyous moments, especially as you walk back down the aisle, officially pronounced as wed. Cheers erupt, confetti flies, and bubbles float around you. But amidst this bliss, one thing can detract from the beauty of the moment: guests’ devices obstructing the view and cluttering your professional photos. The solution? […]

How to Ensure a Picture-Perfect Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

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Unplugged Wedding Ashley Deans Photography Bellingham Wedding Photographer Seattle

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Your entire love story up until now has been leading to your wedding day. For many couples, their furry friends are an integral part of their journey. Whenever a couple asks “what do you think about us including our dog?” my heart does a big happy dance. From adorable engagement photos to walking down the […]

6 Ways to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding

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Deception Pass State Park holds a special place in my heart for engagement sessions. Its timeless beauty remains consistent throughout the year, and its accessibility—sans lengthy hikes—makes it a top choice. While weather during darker months can be unpredictable, proper preparation ensures we capture magical moments regardless of overcast skies or light rain.

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Deception Pass State Park Engagement Session

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Whether you’ve just gotten your first camera or have been photographing for years, wedding photography is an enticing and profitable niche that can seem like an impossible market to break into. In the spirit of community over competition, I’m here to share a little bit about how I became a full-time wedding photographer, offer some […]

My Best Advice for New Wedding Photographers

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With so many moving parts to a wedding day, the morning often gets reduced down to a checklist of imperative things that happen before your ceremony. There are countless times that I have arrived to photograph a wedding party or couple getting ready to find that there is little room to move around, no light, and clothes, bags, and snacks everywhere. With a little planning and some tips from your new bff photographer, you can make the most out of your morning and set the tone for a bomb AF day. (do the kids still say that?)

Where to Get Ready the Morning of Your Wedding

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While I may not remember every shade of purple that adorned their wedding (and believe me, there were countless shades), what will forever be etched in my memory is the look of pure awe on Nathan’s face as he caught sight of Krystal descending the staircase towards their ceremony or the tender tears that Krystal and her father shared in the morning. These are the moments that cannot be stolen, the memories that endure.

Keeping Perspective on Your Wedding Day

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