Kristin + Pooji's Spurgeon Creek Wedding - Tenino, WA | Olympia Wedding Photographer

Hello, friends! Last month we celebrated the one year anniversary of Kristin + Pooji’s beautiful December wedding. Covid style of course! (Check out the sleek masks!)

Kristin + Pooji are such an amazing couple. I have had the pleasure of capturing their love on several occasions throughout their relationship and it’s been so fun to watch their love grow.

It wasn’t quite the Leavenworth winter wonderland they had been dreaming of but it didn’t rain, the florals were amazing, they were surrounded by their closest friends and family AND they got hitched so really it was a WIN! We have since joked about making their wedding an annual tradition, haha! I’m all in! Either way we need to adventure soon and go seek out some snow for a fun snowy couples session, you two!!

Venue: Spurgeon Creek Estates

DJ: Tony Garcia of Garcia Entertainment

Makeup & Hair: Heather Gilkey of Babelash Studio & Hair Designs

Flowers: Danielle Johnson of Velvet Petals Designs

Cake: R&G Baking Co.

Dress: BHLDN

P.S. If you’re wondering why Kristin + Pooji look so badass, it’s because they are. Just saying.

P.S.S. If you are getting married and need AMAZING DJ’s then call Pooji and Kristin!

DJ Pooji x Sunshine are a fantastic and entertaining DJ duo! Hit up quick, they book up fast!

Of course this all happened right before Bernie and his mittens at the 2021 Inauguration and someone just HAD to put add him in the fun. I hadn’t laughed that hard in quite some time. I can’t remember who did this but if you want credit message me!

XOXO,

Sarah

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Fun Prop Ideas for Your Portrait Session

Most of the portraits that I shoot focus more on the connection between people rather than props but I do recommend bringing one or two personal items to make your session unique and fun. It doesn't have to be big and elaborate to make amazing photos (but if you have a beautiful armchair briiiing it!!)

Couples/Engagement Photography

• Chalkboard

• Save the Date

• Rings

• Pillows, blankets

• Candles

• Flowers

• Flower Crown

• Beautiful Dress

• Uniform

• Antique or Victorian armchair, love seat or couch.

• Matching item ex baseball caps or jerseys

• Balloons

• Hammock

• A bicycle

• Large balloon or half a dozen small ones (helium)

• Umbrella

• Signs

• Old Pick-up truck or car

• Row boat

• Coffee

• Hat

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Maternity Photography

• Book

• Ultrasound Photo

• Baby Shoes

• Sign

• Chalkboard

• Letters Spelling Babies Name

• Flowers

• Floral Crown

• Antique or Victorian armchair, love seat or couch.

• Balloons

• Pickles and Ice Cream!

• Significant or cherished item

• Chalk

• Lace dress, a flowing dress

• Fur baby and sign to announce pregnancy

• Tiny crown

• Baby Daddy!! siblings.

• Sun hat

• Swing (Can be adorned with flowers)

• Large piece of sheer fabric

• Wedding Rings

• Tulle Skirt and Bralette

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Senior Photography

• Letterman Jacket

• Sports Paraphernalia

• Your best friend or close family member so you are more relaxed

• Medals or Awards that you are proud of

• Sports uniforms

• Instruments

• College Swag

• Several Outfits

• A fun hat

• Sunglasses

• Swing (Can be adorned with flowers)

• Flowers

• Floral Crown

• Antique or Victorian armchair, love seat or couch.

• Balloons

• Book

• Sign

• Graduation year numbers

• Globe

• Flag

• Significant Necklace or Bracelent

• Class Ring

• Props that elude to your future career (stethoscope for doctor etc)

• The best prop you can bring is confidence and a genuine smile!

Family Photography

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• Pillows and Blanket

• Tent, Campfire, s'mores

• Chalkboard

• Family Pet

• Bicycles

• Kayaks

• Hiking boots and a gorgeous view!

• Signs

• Bubbles

• Antique or Victorian armchair, love seat or couch.

• Old Pick-up truck or car

• Tee-Pee

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Children's Photography

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• Watermelon

• Lemonade stand

• Kissing booth

• Old Pick-up truck or car

• Signs

• Bubbles

• Antique or Victorian armchair, love seat or couch.

• Tee-Pee

• Bicycle or Tricycle

• Umbrella

• Balloons

• Child-sized chairs

• Headbands

• Bow Ties

• Cakes or cupcakes

• Lollipop

• Swing

• Vintage Suitcases

• Chalk

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Lifestyle Photography

• Game or activity

• Books

• Baking

• Ice cream

• Pillow Fight

• Fort

• Sprinkler

• Water balloons

• Tea/coffee

• Couch

• Bed

• Wagon

• Bicycle or Tricycle

• Popsicles

• Trampoline

• Hike

• Tent, campfire, s'mores

XOXO,

Sarah

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Armin + Tailor's ROMANTIC Seattle Surprise Proposal | Seattle Wedding Photographer

Swooooooooooooooooooooooon! In December, Armin went full out to surprise his then girlfriend, Tailor, with this fairy tale worthy proposal.

Tailor had been out with her best friend for a fun girls day but when they arrived back at her friends house, Tailor had a romantic surprise waiting for her. A tantalizing trail of red rose petals, lined with the warm glow of candles lead Tailor up a set of stairs to a glowing arbor where her boyfriend, Armin, anxiously waited. The next moments were a medley of tears and heart felt words that were passionately followed by kisses - SHE SAID YES!

As a wedding photographer it was so neat to see the moments that lead to couples contacting me to photograph their weddings! All the preparation, planning, organizing, setting up - the waiting, the anxious laughter and thoughtful gazes. Friends and family coming together to pull off an epic surprise. Proposals, being where a new chapter begins, are such an intimate and special part of a couples story. Each engagement is unique, personalized to the couples love story and worth documenting no matter the circumstances! I love story telling and if I could follow each couple from proposal to wedding, and beyond... my heart, and my camera, would be pretty darn happy.

So back to my story, Tailor + Armin are engaged!! Surrounded by their closest friends and family they celebrated their big news. Lots of wedding and life planning are in their future but together they will build a life and become a family. This is how their story begins...

If you are planning to propose to your Cuddly Wumpkins, you may have a ring and a general plan in mind but don't forget one HUGE factor. Me! Having a photographer present to capture your proposal is a great way to document the start of "the rest of your life" together. The expression on her face, the tears that fall -smeared makeup and all- the love you have for each other in that moment will all become solidified in time. A true candid and heartfelt moment that is worthy to remember over and over and pass on to generations to come.

Tailor + Armin's story starts here, but where does yours start?

XOXO,

Sarah

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