Deception pass, Washington

ON THE COAST WITH LEWIS & LEVY

Living and photographing in the Pacific Northwest is energizing, beautiful, and challenging. As each year passes since I first picked up a camera, I realize more and more that light is something I could (and plan to) spend a lifetime learning. Natural light has seemingly infinite subtle variations: intensity, yes – but also differences that depend on the angle of the sun in the sky: slight shifts in warmth or coolness, and color tints it picks up bouncing off of the ground or nearby surfaces.

In mid June, Sam and Meaghan of Lewis and Levy met me on the Washington coastline for this editorial. I’ve visited Deception Pass many times – it’s one of my favorite places to photograph engagement sessions – and I had previously scouted a cliffside beach with a towering rock face to shoot against. I wanted to embrace the rich, deep colors of the grey stone – playing with a bolder, more modern feel and early afternoon light (we began shooting at 2 pm). Excited to share the second half of this editorial later this week!

Creative Direction & Styling

Model

Floral Design

Jewelry

Wedding

On the Coast with lewis & Levy — Part II

WEDDING

An elopement on the water — Seattle City Hall