mt. rainier engagement session inspiration peek

Ugh, you guys, this shoot.  K, so not only did we get to do a really fun hike in a gorgeous area, but we also got to take photos along the way and the end?  That view?  I die.  Oh and Kristina's Free People dress? Pretty much drooling over it.  Huge props to Kristina + Craig who were so game for the 2+ hour drive, plus an hour hike to make these images.  This is just a little peek at the shoot, head over to the studio blog to see the rest of it.  This shoot is going in the books as one of my all time favorites!

Vintage Winnebago Wedding Inspiration

Earlier in the summer I collaborated with one of my favorite local shops, UrbanXChange to do a fun, eclectic styled shoot to feature their vintage wedding dresses!  We decided to go for a very northwest, wanderlust inspired styling and of course the Winne was involved!  Vintage + Wanderlust = Winne.

Head over to the studio blog to see the rest from this shoot and also get a super delicious fig, gin & honey cocktail recipe!

abby + ricky's monte cristo ballroom wedding

Abby and Ricky's Monte Cristo Ballroom wedding was so sweet, fun, and elegant.  The venue was amazing, Abby's dress was like a fairy princess gown, and everyone was so stoked to be celebrating these two's union!  It's always a pleasure to be a part of a celebration where you can tell the whole room is in total support of their marriage.  Being the photographer means I get to spend pretty much the whole day by the side of the couple and with couples like Abby and Ricky, it makes my day so easy and fun. I absolutely am in love with the images we created on their special day.  Click here to see more from their stunning ballroom wedding over on the Studio Blog!

jon + susan's seattle city hall elopement

Back in July I got to shoot the wedding ceremony of these two cuties!  It was a blistering hot day in Seattle, and we braved the heat for a few shots out on the rooftop of the Municipal Court, which had the most incredible views of the Seattle skyline.  It was a short and sweet ceremony and my very first courthouse wedding!  Head over to the Studio blog to see more from their day!

WED // seattle luxe grunge wedding inspiration

nspired by local record stores and the Pacific Northwest's grunge rock history, Karrie (of Sparks Fly Events) contacted me with the idea to do a rock and roll inspired wedding shoot!  I was super excited about the concept and was 100% on board.  We were both disappointed in the lack of variety of "rock and roll" weddings, and in our research there was a lot of the same look.  Lots of black and red color schemes.  We decided to create a luxe-grunge wedding styled shoot with plenty of rock and roll cred, but with luxurious textures and a heavy dose of glamour. Glitter and Leather. Studs and Roses. Our "bride" is a truly rock and roll gal, a local burlesque dancer (she performed in Adventures in Oz with me, as the Tornado!), and the "groom", who can rock a serious man-bun, is a former coffee shop owner (my former boss, actually!).  These two are rad folks, but not in a relationship with one another, though it was fun to have them as our models!  Her amazing nails were actually my inspiration for my crazy emerald city nails for Adventures in Oz!  And you might recognize her studded jacket, it's one of my favorite pieces from my closet and a regular here on the blog in my outfit posts.

 



 
I was so in love with the braided faux-hawk the ladies at Embellish created!  Mae's grey hair was perfectly unconventional, yet chic, and the up-do gives homage to punk culture, while still being glamorous and pretty.  Her Elizabeth Stuart dress was classic and elegant, but the giant tulle skirt was so much fun and playful.  As we walked down 6th avenue, the huge skirt flowed out behind her in the wind.  I also loved how it was slightly blush, a departure from more traditional white and ivory dresses, but still decidedly bridal. We went with tons of gold and blush in the color scheme, and lots of sparkle.  Who says rock and roll isn't glamorous?

So many wonderful vendors contributed to the shoot, so scroll down to the bottom to see all the amazing talent involved!




 





Vendors:
Photography:
Liz Morrow Studios
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Florals:
Laurel's Floral Decor
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Dress:
Elizabeth Stuart
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Second dress:
Ivy and Aster
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Chalkboard art:
Colour And Dust
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Venue:
Events on 6th
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Design:
Sparks Fly events
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Hair + Makeup
Embellish Salon