This Burlap and Lace wedding was a phenomenal wedding. Not only because the bride and groom have amazingly great taste, or because of the fabulous design and coordination by Jenny Keller Designs, or even because of it’s spectacular location at the gorgeous Hidden Meadows in Snohomish…this day was a photographer’s dream for sooo many reasons!! Lovely overcast weather, designs and details galore, a beautiful couple so in love and so happy…but some of the details that made this wedding so magnificent could not be planned! Just days earlier, the mother-of-the-bride fell and broke her hip, and was unsure how she could possibly attend her daughter’s wedding! How do you not let something like this dampen your spirits!?? Well, you just don’t, you pray for a miracle, and you hope for the best! That’s exactly what Tamara and Steven did. They were happy, hopeful, and in love. Those prayers paid off, because Tamara’s mother made it to the wedding right out of surgery, specially delivered by ambulance and escorted by some very special medics! You can read more about this story in the Herald.net! It’s wedding days like this that make you truly believe in love and miracles. I feel so blessed to be a part of this spectacular wedding and document the beauty and joy in this most perfect day!! Enjoy some of the images from this Burlap and Lace wedding! I personally am in LOVE with the dessert table and photo booth!!

 A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of shooting Jan and Beth’s wedding day. I was thrilled to meet this couple once I got to Texas, but only had conversations over the phone and emails until the week of the wedding. I knew a little about this happy couple and had seen a few images of the wedding venue and that was it. I have never explored the Dallas/Fort Worth area before, so this was really an adventure!! I was ready for new places and faces, but ran into a little snag when Beth and I talked a little more about the wedding plans. Jan and Beth wanted to wait to see each other until Beth came down the isle, that’s ok. Totally cool!! ..Except the wedding was at night. When I heard this, my heart sank. HOW was I going to get awesomely awesome images from this Destination Wedding if I only got to shoot the couple at night?  I wanted to get killer shots just as badly as my beautiful couple, so I insisted we schedule a Trash-the-Dress session the Day After. Beth and Jan were SO excited about this idea and jumped at the opportunity. I mean, HELLO!? It was the perfect fix. SO perfect, I’ve decided ALL of my Destination Weddings need to include a Bonus Shoot to take advantage of my time while at our destination!!

 I simply adore this couple. They have it all. Style. Humor. Love. The wedding day was perfect, with Damask and Turquoise accents {seriously, my favorite}, details galore and a crazy Photo Fun Booth. By the end of the night, I felt like part of the family and didn’t want the event to end! But I knew the next day we would get to have a blast running around town shooting our Trash-the-Dress shoot. We had a little photo-scavenger hunt, looking for fun places to pose and the laughter never ended! Beth and Jan were SO happy and excited to be married, it really made photographing the way they felt about each other a breeze. There were no restrictions. We got all the couple shots we couldn’t get on the wedding night, PLUS more! By the end of our photo-feild-trip, we headed back to the hotel that Beth and Jan were staying at and they decided to end the shoot with Trashing-the-Dress in the rooftop pool. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ bout! Perfection.

 I’d love to do a Day-After shoot or even a Trash-the-Dress session for all of my couples if I had the choice! The possibilities are just endless!! Together, we can get those images that seem impossible to do on a typical wedding day…we just gotta make it happen! To really make your bridal session over the top, I recommend having a your wedding planner or shoot stylist like Lindeman Weddings and Events be a part of the shoot and help to “stylize” the look of our shoot & really give it that bridal magazine “look”. Hair and make-up are also key to helping you look your best, so consider scheduling your personal stylist for the next day!! Beth just woke up with all that natural beauty and we just used the style of the city, we didn’t have a stylist for our Dallas wedding, but could you imagine if we had!!??

This month, Keith and I got to go to our favorite photographers convention in Las Vegas. We really just needed to refresh and renew our creative MOXY along with our motivation for the business! I thought Keith would be benefiting most from this trip, being newer to the game. But I was wrong!  I learned so much about myself and the new tools out there to help me stay on the right track! Here are a few of my favorite lessons learned in Vegas:

#1 I really need time away and time off with my husband. Working alongside my man is a blessing, oh yes, we get to spend a lot of time together. But even though we get to shoot together, edit together, raise our children together…we can sort of forget to take time off and just BE together!! Between our intensive seminars, we found creative inspiration and learned ways to work better together with a little priceless US time.

#2 We both learned to take risks. Try new things, learn new tricks. Do something that stretches you and pushes you to new levels. Keith has been my assistant photographer and editor for a few years now, and has been trying new things with video and montage clips! We are having a lot of fun with these!!

#3 Remember why you do everything. Is it worth it? I always want my answer to be yes. I love my job and the life I live as a photographer. But when it comes down to it, everything I do is for my family. It’s for my three daughters and the love of my life. I work hard so I can enjoy a wonderful life with my family. The past couple of years have been overwhelming as the business has been blessed, but I’m learning to value my time just as I value your memories!!

#4 It’s OK to be sexy! While learning techniques on posing in Vegas all day, I was also getting dressed for dinner and dancing at night! I got to get dressed up and remember how fun it was to be sexy again!! As a working woman & busy mom, I can forget when I spend my third consecutive day in sweats and a ponytail editing in the office. One of the nights in Vegas, Nigel Barker {of America’s Next Top Model} taught us a few fashion photography tricks and hosted a fashion show. I learned about ways to get your models or brides to feel a little sexier, too!! Because that’s what we all want, right? To feel HOT in our photos!!?? Well, I want to give that to you and remind you to keep it spicy!!

#5 What happens in Vegas, shouldn’t always stay in Vegas. This year I am taking home  a partner on fire for photography, some much needed inspiration, and a renewed sense of vision. I want to give my best to all my clients, to my entire family and my fabulous friends. I am returning home with stronger passion, greater balance and broader perspective. Everything else, can stay in Vegas…

Last month I got to shoot another wedding at the Tulalip Resort in Marysville. I was so glad to be indoors on this January day, but still had a glass ceiling above me providing the perfect light during the ceremony! It was a typical, wet winter day in the Northwest but inside the Tulalip, there was a beautiful wedding taking place!! The Tulalip  provided beautiful deorations, flowers, meals and cupcakes at the reception! I am always impressed by the food and decorations that come as part of the wedding package. Lots of friends and family came from places as far as Hawaii, so this location really couldn’t have been any more convenient for guests, with the casino night-life and hotel all in the same place as the wedding! And if you forget anything, the Seattle Outlet Mall is just next door  ;) Enjoy a few sneak-peeks at this wedding…

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Chris and Ginger knew they wanted great pictures and a good time. They picked the perfect photographer, and the BEST location for a good time…Boundary Bay Brewery in Downtown Bellingham was the perfect place to have a wedding! They flew in from Alaska and we got some really fun shots around town. Chris and Ginger met in Bellingham {also the town I met MY husband/partner in crime!}. It was like a college reunion at this Bellingham wedding, full of good beer and excellent dancing. I am honored to be part of such awesomeness

Once we have the maximum entires, we  will choose three fabulous couples and post the entries HERE and on our Facebook FANPAGE.  Your votes will determine the winner {further details will be announced}! So, send in your entries now, and stay tuned for the special announcement of the three lucky couples in love! I can’t wait!!

{*photography package does not include travel/accomodation fees. travel/accomodation fees for 2 photographers are required for all destination weddings over 50 miles from studio. destination photography includes all day wedding coverage and one bonus shoot while in the destination location. additional details are available upon request. please submit all questions and entries via email or contact form. thanks and good luck!}

At our most recent destination wedding in Maui, Keith and I were just amazed by the beautiful views! We took the road to Hana for some sight seeing and explored all kinds of jungles and beaches! I know all the places I want to shoot next time I am there  

I just love being near the ocean. Being a native southern Californian may have something to do with it, but I just love the beach. It’s just so romantic and calming…unless you gonna shred some waves, then it’s exciteing

We stayed at The Royal Lahaina, and really liked it for the price! The beach there was terrific, right next to Black Rock {we did plenty of snorkeling!}. Some of the bonus shoots we did for this destination wedding included Gentlemen’s Golf Day, the Ladies Luncheon, and the Welcome Dinner…but you could also have a romantic engagement session on the beach {this is where we get creative!}! This wedding had over 60 guests fly out to Maui for the wedding!!

When Keith and I got married at Sandals in Montego Bay, we didn’t tell anyone We did, however, come home and have a wedding ceremony/reception with our friends and family {and hey, I got two dresses out of it!!}. Destination Weddings are so unique and romantic, they just make me squeel with excitement! Keith and I just love traveling to exciting places to capture unique stories of true love. We are always honored to be part of your wedding day!     <3 Heather & Keith

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I recently had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful couple. They got married in Maui, and had the full-on southern traditional wedding events….a welcome dinner, ladies luncheon, gentlemen’s gof, and of course a perfect wedding on the beach. It was “perfect”. I have watched this couple together for a long time now, and it was my pure honor to be there as the photographer. These two have excellent taste in everything from art to friends.

Enjoy just a few of the beautiful shots I got while in Lahaina {my new favorite destination wedding location!!!}. I have always loved traveling and welcome the chance to capture your destination wedding!! I have super special deals just for destination weddings, so contact me to have your very own photographers for your wedding away from home! This is one of my favorite perks of my job!! Take advantage of the many perks I offer just for hiring me {and my lovely assistant} to travel with you!! I just love weddings anywhere from my studio hometown in Snohomish to beautiful dream weddings in Maui! :) Wherever you dream of getting married, I can make it possible to bring your very own photographer team to capture the beauty and romance of your perfect destination wedding! Contact me for details and specials on weddings in Maui!!

Now, with a new team, a new studio, and a new blog design I am ready to get back into blogging action! I just have to blog this couple I shot last month in Snoqualmie Falls. They got married right under the falls and went straight into trashing the dress! Can you say RAD? Yes, this couple is awesome and has thier priorities straight {photos always comes first!  Right? Dress, shmess}. What a blast to capture this beautiful couple in such a beautiful environment. Congratulations, Jennifer and Gary!!!