Seattle Wedding & Lifestyle Portrait Photography

Weiwei & Steven | UW Suzzallo Wedding Photos

July 11, 2019

We love how each couple and love story is different. These two decided to have an intimate ceremony to celebrate their love. While planning their wedding day she decided to document it with photos at University of Washington, where she went to school and would always see other couples taking pictures. She knew back then that one day she’d be the bride walking through campus all dressed up! Starting in the Suzzallo Library we quietly stole a few moments among the recent graduates before heading around campus and finishing near the fountain at sunset.

Hair & Makeup by KLS Makeup Artistry

Congrats you two! ~Erik & Marissa

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Riggle Family | Discovery Park Beach

July 9, 2019

They’d started their family here in Seattle so it only seemed fitting to celebrate their move to a new state with a photo session at one of their favorite beaches. The girls were so sweet together and there was a lot of excitement as we talked about their moving truck, graduation celebrations that evening, and the journey across the country in just a few days!

We got the most glorious even morning light that resulted in some beautiful colors paired with this mama’s perfect styling! Congrats again Riggle Family! You’ll be missed in the PNW but enjoy the next adventure! ~Marissa & Erik

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Phoebe & Cole | The Foundry Wedding

July 2, 2019

When the sweetest woman meets the sweetest man. That should be the title of Phoebe & Cole’s love story. Truly a perfect match these two make! After living long distance, supporting each other through big school and career choices, moving, and getting engaged these two deserved the best day to celebrate their love!

After getting Phoebe into her wedding dress, which seemed made just for her, we headed out into the sunshine of early June to meet Cole at the Olympic Sculpture Park. His groomsmen had tied two socks together from a hiking trip they’d been on (cleaned hopefully!) to create a blindfold for their first look. As they caught up on their mornings and walked through the park these two best friends were giddy just thinking about what was to come!

Their personal vows were met with a mix of tears and laughter and came straight from the heart. The perfect ending to their ceremony came with an embrace from the entire room as guests extended their hands toward the couple before Cole swept Phoebe up in a romantic kiss. As husband and wife they cuddled during toasts and brought the dance party alive boogying down in the center of the floor celebrating with everyone!

All the prettiest details brought together by Nicole of Simply by Tamara Nicole and an amazing team of vendors (links at the bottom of this post!).

Congratulations Phoebe & Cole! We feel so lucky to have been a part of your wedding day and to meet such sweet people who deserve all the happiness of not only the perfect wedding day, but a wonderful marriage together. ~Erik & Marissa

What a day! Only made possible by all the planning from incredible people including:

Venue & Catering- The Foundry by Herban Feast

Planning- Nicole of Simply by Tamara Nicole

Getting Ready- Hotel Ballard

Florals- Herban Design Studio

Cake- Honey Crumb Cake Studio

DJ- WA Sound DJ

Hair & Makeup- Erin Hunt Makeup

Rentals- Cort Party Rentals

Decor- Glassy Baby

Stationary- The Fancy Cat Studio

Dress- BHLDN

Suits- Men’s Wearhouse

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Locke Family | Seattle Newborn Photographer

July 1, 2019

Brooklyn is here! These new parents are over the moon with their new little bundle of joy, and of course they should be, she’s a cutie! After their maternity session this spring we have been patiently waiting for her arrival to finally meet her.

Love going into the homes of our sweet families to document the first week or so of their lives together as they adjust from being a couple to being a family. What a special time! And hopefully these photos will help them remember it all (if it’s anything like our first weeks with Bryce we were pretty sleepy and it was definitely a whirlwind). From the sweet nursery to her smiles and lots of rocking and kisses by mom and dad, this session was perfect.

Congratulations Shaleen & Michael! She is so sweet, full of opinions and expressions already, and so very loved by you two. ~Marissa

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Amy & Amanda | Tavolata Wedding

June 24, 2019

They had kept balloons from their trip to Paris to one day blow up at their wedding. Those heart balloons marked the perfect day! They’d been planning it ever since Amanda’s surprise proposal to Amy. The ceremony was full of smiles, tears, personal sentiments and a romantic kiss to make it official!

Straight after the ceremony they celebrated with a traditional Lion Dance as guests were treated to music and a dance performance. As guests settled into a gourmet dinner with several courses from the ever-popular Ethan Stowell Tavolata the evening was interspersed with games led by their wedding party including guessing paddles and marshmallows!

They finished off the celebration with the most romantic sparkler exit. Congratulations Amy & Amanda, we couldn’t be happier for you two! ~Erik & Marissa