The Rigelman’s braved gale force autumn winds for this golden-hour sunset-session on Horselake Road in Wenatchee, Washington. The catch-22? Pete is John’s BC at Chelan County Fire District One. The Rigelman’s rocked this family session, which were the first professional photos they had ever had. Please enjoy these dreamy photos and wish these two a happy anniversary while you’re at it!

Jill and Kim’s intimate backyard-wedding on the banks of the Methow River in Winthrop, Washington brought their closest friends and family together in celebration of their union and love. This blog post features a powerful portrait of Jill’s mother you absolutely need to see.

After spending the morning with Seth and his mother Barbara, I returned to the Chelan Valley Botanicals permaculture farm for another round of photos with Seth’s family as the sun dipped behind the iconic Slide Ridge.

…Upon meeting at The Vogue in Chelan, it didn’t take long for us to put our circles together and giggle over how much overlap there was. We were so surprised we hadn’t already crossed paths. When I realized Katie and her husband Seth were taking over his mother’s business, Jamayma Gecko Herbals - and this was part of the process she wanted documented - I was so excited!

Living in the small tourist town of Lake Chelan has brought so many wonderful people into my life. I was lucky enough to become friends with Jaxom and Megan through local Chelan friends Mandi and Blaze who’s wedding I photographed in Jamaica! When we started planning Jax and Megan’s engagement session…

Brandon and Kelcy's wedding took place at my favorite venue located in Winthrop, Washington, Spring Creek Ranch. 

My first time in Central America was also the first time I traveled alone. I made my way through “the most dangerous country in the world,” successfully crossed chaotic borders, survived stomach bugs I swore were out to kill me, and found myself in more than one not so favorable situation.