This gorgeous wedding was held in Ilwaco, Washington at the Inn at Harbor Village. I had no idea this wonderful gem of a location even existed. They had the most beautiful chapel inside and the entire place was absolutely breathtaking. I get really excited every time I get to photograph at new venues and this one definitely makes me want to photograph there more!! (hint hint future brides and grooms!!).

The wedding was coordinated by Weddings and events by Muse . I was THRILLED to work with these awesome folks. They knew their stuff and kept everything completely perfect. I will definitely be recommending them to future couples!!

My beautiful, talented, and wonderful friend Amber of Amber Anderson Photography was there to shoot the wedding with me. She rocks my socks off!!!

Erika and Aeren were absolutely perfect to work with. We got REALLY lucky and got a beautiful gorgeous day on the day of their wedding. We got plenty of time to go out by the water and get some absolutely stunning photos of the two of them. I seriously can’t even describe how excited I was for some of these shots. I know I get overly excited, but the wind and the weather were just perfect. SWOON. I know, I know… I’m a total nerd.

Okay enough of the chitter chatter, here’s some favorites of the day!!!

Yup, I’ve finally reached my thirties. Yesterday was the big 30th birthday. I had all these crazy goals that I wanted to hit before I turned thirty. Miraculously I met most of them. My biggest goal was to be able to run around the lake without stopping or walking (it’s about 3.5 miles). I finally accomplished it just two days before my birthday. I also had a goal of losing fifteen pounds before I turned thirty. I came close and lost ten. I started working out four months ago after my husband told me I needed to get a hobby other than photography (ironic, i know). So I joined a gym and started “Boot Camp.” It seriously rocks my socks off and I now absolutely love working out. I feel better than I have in ten years and I am up to doing 64 pushups in a row. And no, these are the REAL push ups. No girly stuff for me. 😉 It’s been so fun to accomplish goals and do things I didn’t think I could do.

So that’s me turning thirty. I’m cool with it all. 🙂

Today is Declan’s fourth birthday. I seriously cannot believe he is four. He was JUST born yesterday, wasn’t he??? We had an all green birthday party for him. He only wears green colored clothing and loves all things green. It was based around green lantern, but mommy went all out and had green cake, green chips, green veggies, etc, etc. It was a very fun time!! Today he took cupcakes to school and was so proud to finally be one of the “big four year olds.” I love that little guy. He’s the comedian in the family and no matter how stressful a day has been, he keeps us laughing. He is totally awesome and I’m grateful that I can be his mama.

So here’s the latest pic of me. My daughter says I look mysterious and  like I’m ‘up to no good’ in this photo. Oh well, I don’t have many photos of me since I’m behind the camera most of the time. I was setting up for a session and did some self portraits to test light. All of the smiling ones were HORRID so this is the best I’ve got for now. 😛

And my sweet mister D. I love him so very much and he makes me smile constantly!!!

This gorgeous wedding was held at The Loft in Astoria, Oregon. Astoria is one of my absolute FAVORITE places to photograph!! We got lucky with the weather and ended up with some outdoor photos even though it was SUPER cold out.

I had the extreme pleasure of my second shooter being my dear friend Amber Anderson of Amber Anderson Photography. She is amazing and we always have a blast when we work together.

Huge congrats to Jamie and Jarret. I’m so thankful and grateful that you selected me as your wedding photographer. I known you have a lot of choices out there and I’m so lucky to have been a part of your special day!!!

And enough of the chitter chatter; here’s some of my favorites from the day!!!!

To celebrate all the new engagements that have been happening this time of year, I’d like to announce my once yearly “wedding sale.”

Until January 30th, 2012  get $250 off ANY wedding package.*Wedding contract must be signed and retainer fee paid to get the discount.

Although I’ve already booked quite a few weddings for this summer, I do still have some weekends available. Please contact me for more information!!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!!!

(Family photos by the amazingly talented Amber Anderson of Amber Anderson Photography. )