When that sweet baby brightens the year! Thank goodness for all the new life coming into the world this year. The silver lining is that many of our families get some extra cuddles in while working from home a little longer.
Congratulations Gold and Eric! What a sweet baby you’ve brought into the world. ~Marissa
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His plans to propose had been rescheduled for months since Covid canceled their anniversary travel plans. They finally had a trip scheduled to San Francisco, but even that was canceled because of the fires so they pivoted and came to Seattle instead! It was pretty special because he grew up here and was showing her around for the first time. Little did she know that the city skyline view he wanted to show her was going to be even more special.
They climbed the hill and luckily the park was pretty empty because of the smoke that day (which made for some pretty soft, pink lighting). He was filled with nervous energy, the moment he been planning for months was finally here. They walked to the edge of the viewpoint and he wasted no time dropping to one knee and popping the question. She said yes! Her reactions and their chatting after were so sweet. Basically she was shocked all of her family and friends had known and hadn’t blown it! Once the magnitude of the moment had passed his reaction falling over to his knees was priceless.
The rest of the session was filled with giddy energy as the two excitedly looked at the ring, each other, and talked about how he had pulled off this big surprise. Congratulations Same & Victor! What a night. ~Marissa & Erik
The first time they met there were sparks. He knew right away this was a person worth waiting for, so he did, since she was already with someone that first meet-up. Skip to a few months later, when they bump into each other again, and he asks her out on their first date. Unfortunately that date didn’t go so great and he thought he’d totally blown it.
It wasn’t until 6 months later when she sent him a text on New Year’s that he was able to prove himself with a second date and heartfelt apologies for the first. Drinks at the space needle and a home cooked meal, plus great conversation sealed the deal and they’ve been partners and best friends since!
Their adventures around the globe are drool worthy if you like to travel (like us!) and we truly believe that makes them so ready to be married and to spend the rest of their lives together. Can’t wait for the big day Danielle & Jordan, you two are so good together! ~Erik & Marissa
Love that we always get to work with friends of friends! This sweet family of 3 ended up spending the summer in Seattle since, you know, the pandemic and everything is allowing people to work remotely for the time being. We’re so glad they were up here and we were able to capture some fun, classic Seattle, family pictures for them!
Thanks Monica & Branden, you all made this toddler session super fun, full of motion and filled with love. Come back soon! ~Marissa
He had planned a camping trip with a big hike into the Olympic National Forest. They’d been living here in Seattle for a few months and he thought it would be perfect. Since he’d never been to this particular spot before there wasn’t really a location planned, but he knew the timing just had to be right.
They were unpacking all their gear and settling in for the night by the campfire when Austin pulled out the ring he’d been hiding and proposed under the trees and stars. Of course Shea said yes! And due to no cell service they were able to just be in the moment together, enjoying their engagement for a few days before coming back to Seattle to break the news.
Congrats Shea & Austin! Loved that your engagement session truly showed your love of the outdoors and your new home in the PNW. ~Marissa & Erik
