Seattle Wedding & Lifestyle Portrait Photography

Corina & Michael | Discovery Park Beach Engagement

July 13, 2019

She had just graduated from college and he was in flight school the night they met (the exact same as her parents!). Her girlfriends wanted to go out to the ever-popular bar in Florida called Florabama. They met a group of guys and once everyone was paired up talking it left Corina and Michael to chat. Corina said she never imagined the guy she was talking to that night would one day be her husband, but the timing was right!

He asked for her number that night, they went on their first date, and she said that was when it hit her! She liked this guy, really like him. Everything seemed perfect about them being together! A move across the country and some years later they’re engaged to be married and happily planning for the next adventure of their lives as a couple.

Congrats Corina & Michael! The stars really did align for you to meet. Cannot wait for the wedding (only a year to go)! ~Erik & Marissa

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Merriman Family | Seattle Newborn Photographer

July 12, 2019

The first time capturing this sweet family Abby was a tiny little thing! Now she’s a big sister, 3 years old, tons of fun, and full of energy. Her little sis, Emma, is perfectly itty-bitty and slept our entire session while giving us big smiles in her sleep like she was just having the best dreams and oh so happy to be cuddled by her family.

Congrats again Stephanie & Steve! You four make quite the beautiful family. ~Marissa & Erik

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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