When you find the person, that person, the one who is the first thing on your mind when you wake up, and the last thing you’re thinking about before you fall asleep, you know you’ve found the one. When you have something exciting to share, when your heart is crushed and broken, that person is the one who you want to tell first. A friend, a BEST friend.

Jenna and Brian met before classes even began freshman year at Northwestern. During a teambuilding exercise, Brian had the good fortune of being on the same team as Jenna through a photo safari in downtown Chicago (my kind of game!). By the end of the evening, the laughter between them had made a spark, and they’ve really been inseparable since.

I walked away from their gorgeous December session with a complete understanding of why these two are perfect for each other. It’s easy to see.

Brian and Jenna!

Thank you so much for an amazingly beautiful day in Seattle. I had so much fun getting to know you both. Can’t wait for your wedding!
And Brian, I need to hear more Confucius jokes, as I think I’ve worn out the 3 I can remember with the fam.

Warmly,
Laura

Click here to see a slideshow of more of their session!

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No better way to kick off the new year of blogging with this sweet Seattle couple. They recently relocated to the Northwest, and decided there should be no other place for their nuptials than the gorgeous Salish Lodge. They planned this gorgeous elopement just before winter set in and we started the day with a short “engagement” session. Here are some of my favorites! Tomorrow we’ll share their elopement story.

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Innocent flirtation, passing glances, and any excuse to make each other laugh. When Jenn first met Patrick, she was instantly attracted to him and a crush began to form. Patrick played it cool, he couldn’t deny that she was one hot tamale, but he was playing hard to get.

As Jenn puts it, she finally convinced him to ask her out, and the rest is history. These two are just about the most perfect compliment of each other I’ve ever seen in a pair.  Jenn’s nose crinkles up and her eyes dissappear when Patrick teases her, and you can see in Patrick’s eyes all the love and adoration in the world.

The day was filled with laughter as we romped around Seattle for their engagement session. I just love these two and can’t wait for their big day!

You can view more of their engagement photos by viewing their slideshow here. And check out their entire gallery to view and order prints by clicking here.

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Hello world! Meet Andrew, born to adoring parents Tanya and Marty. You might remember meeting Tanya and Marty sometime back when we photographed their maternity session. We were all so excited to meet him, and apparently he couldn’t wait either! This little guy graced the world slightly early, and because he was so tiny, we waited until he got a little bit pudgier to take his newborn photos. While most of our newborns are photographed within the first 8 days of life, Andrew was just about 9 weeks when these images were taken. He was loving the camera, giving me all kinds of gorgeous stares. Love this little guy!

Congrats Tanya and Marty on your little gem. He’s a beaut!

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This scrumptious little munchkin belongs to proud parents Chris and Lynsey. We had a wonderful afternoon playing in Lewis Creek Park near their house, chasing after little Ella and coercing giggles from her sweet cheeks. It was one of those sessions you don’t really want to end for fear the best expression is right around the corner. Beautiful Seattle sunshine, gorgeous little family, bright cheerful colors, and the sweet aroma of freshly cut grass. 100% summer.