There’s something incredibly special about North Cascades National Park. When Ellinore and Zane reached out to me about documenting their engagement, I knew right away they wanted something authentic – an experience that reflected who they are, not just as a couple, but as individuals. And the North Cascades!?!?! The dramatic peaks, the lush forests, and those crystal-clear alpine lakes – it’s truly magical.
As we set out on one of our favorite lookouts, the sun was just starting to peek over the ridges and through the clouds, casting this soft golden glow across the mountains. It was one of those moments where you just have to stop and take it all in – no posing, no instructions – just the two of them being present in the place they love, together. You can’t fake that kind of beauty, and you can’t stage those kinds of moments. Their love truly shines through the photos.
Throughout the session, it was less about capturing the perfect shot and more about documenting the moments in between – the way Elli leaned into Zane when the breeze picked up, the quiet laughs they shared as they tried to balance on a rocks by the lake, or the awe in their faces as we reached a vista that stretched on for miles. These aren’t just photos, they are memories – the kind you’ll look back on and feel the connection, the adventure, the realness of who you are.
My job is to preserve these moments, not manufacture them. I’m not here to stage a version of you that doesn’t exist in your day-to-day. I’m here for the real, unfiltered you. And let’s be real – life doesn’t happen in perfect poses. It’s in the quiet moments, the spontaneous laughs, the way you naturally interact with the people you love, the in between. That’s what I want to document.
Elli and Zane’s North Cascades engagement shoot wasn’t just a photoshoot. It was a celebration of their relationship and the adventures they’ve shared together. When I look at these images, I don’t see a couple checking off a box on a wedding planning checklist – I see them. Their story, their love, their journey.
If you’re dreaming of an engagement session that’s more than just pretty pictures – one that feels like you, in a place that’s meaningful – then let’s make it happen. Whether it’s a day in your favorite national park, a date to the record store then coffee, or even a cozy morning at home, I’m here to capture your story as it unfolds, naturally.
Because, at the end of the day, your story matters. And it deserves to be told just the way it is – beautifully real.
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