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He lives in New England, but Ben is the kind of man who was made for somewhere like Alaska. Fishing is hardwired in his veins. It’s beautifully unavoidably in conversation, and at the end of the day, it was the most fitting way he could have described his feelings for Nicole. She is his amazing […]
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I love the natural beauty of our dear Alaska as much as the next girl. But to me, there is also so much untapped beauty along the streets of our Anchor town: the textures on the walls of Spenard, the symmetry in the alleyways of downtown, the vibrant colors and shapes of Mountainview. It’s all there […]
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It’s like your best dream where everyone you love most is there with you. There’s feasting, dancing, celebration in it’s purest form. And for that one special moment, you’re all together. That, folks, is the power of a wedding. Your celebration of love becomes this powerful magnet drawing those who matter most to you all to one […]
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The more I shoot boudoir, the more I love it. It’s so damn fun. It’s sexy. It’s invigorating. But gosh it’s so much more than that. As of late I’ve been privileged to photograph beautiful and honest women who come to me not wanting to be re-touched, but WANTING to celebrate who they are- even […]
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Growing up, I never had one childhood home. With a father in the military, my upbringing was modestly nomadic and home was always a wonderfully transient term for me – quickly established among new friends and forever held dear even after I’d moved on. When I come up four walls and a roof that have […]
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He tells me in jest, “I picked her up on a street corner in Honolulu.” He’s definitely joking about the implications, but the meet cute is 100% true. Later, they became friends. Then one day a switch flipped and he biked to her house, bottle of bourbon in hand. She wasn’t home, and so he […]
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[vimeo id=”167948380″ align=”center” mode=”normal” maxwidth=”690″] There is POWER in seeing yourself the way someone else sees you the way you really are. Often, there is more accuracy in the eyes of another than in the way we see in ourselves. Boudoir is an empowering eye opener, lady friends. And that’s why I love it. Can’t get […]
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The brainchild of Bateau Bridal Boutique, myself, Blomma Designs, Simple Petal, and The Mint Chip, Mayed for Lovers is a collection of local wedding professionals who have teamed up to create an interactive event. In short, we’re throwing a party and we want you to come! [vimeo https://vimeo.com/164132015 w=900&h=450] Stay up to date with the latest […]
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It was late June and the wildfires had charred the sidelines of the road to Denali. The skies were thick with residual smoke and we made our journey to the wilderness. Natives of the lower country, Courtney and Jay knew they wanted to wed with just themselves and their vows amidst lush surroundings of unadulterated scenery. And our lady Alaska, incomparable […]
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Sara & Jimmy. Otherwise known as “the Irish angry one” and “her little blue pill.” She told us of how much time he puts in to taking care of his family and friends. She said he has a heart of gold. And it was she who, with her Chicago eyes, saw this Talkeetna man on the […]