Martinez Family // Issaquah, WA

Facebook can be a real pain sometimes for small business owners. BUT the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks in my opinion. One of those benefits being the ability to stay connected with people throughout the years!  

Shawn and I went to High School together and although we haven't seen each other many times in between when we graduated and now, we've been able to follow each others journeys throughout the course of our lives. When she and her family moved from Albuquerque to the Seattle area, I was so excited for them (having just moved away from the area and understanding all of the benefits of living there!) When I mentioned my trip back to the area this summer, she contacted me about a session for her family including her visiting mother-in-law and despite a tight schedule for both of us, we were able to get together for an amazing session in the Issaquah Highlands that I am so excited to share with you today! 

I LOVED getting to meet her amazing family and Paul and I absolutely enjoyed our time together reconnecting and capturing some fun memories. Shawn, Gino, Jaxson, Dawsyn and Carsen and mom-in-law, Shelia were so fun to work with. The kids were kind and friendly and had us smiling the entire time. Their outfits were on point and you could tell how they were all so connected. I love what we captured that day and am so glad we were able to meet up. Paul and I can't wait to get to know them even better when we eventually move back up to the Seattle area!!

Megan + Scott // New Jersey

The forecast for the day was hot hot hot. It was supposed to reach near 100 in the afternoon. And while it was a scorcher for part of the day, in the afternoon, right before the ceremony a summer storm rolled in and dropped a ton of rain and cooled everything off just in time for these two lovebirds to walk down the aisle. 

It was such a pleasure working with Megan and Scott. From our first interaction I knew they were my kind of people. Chill, laid back. Kind. They loooove their dogs. Easy to be around. They value family and respect their relationship. Getting to know them even better during our engagement session at Bushkill Falls last May and then in preparing for the big day I couldn't be more thankful that I get to interact with so many great couples and be a part of their story. 

Paul and I headed to Megans parents house to shoot some of her details and were able to use this GORGEOUS sunroom with loads of beautiful natural light. Her mom Donna and dad Jim were so amazing and accommodating and made us feel like part of the family. And they introduced us (finally!) to Chase, the 2nd cutest Morkie I have ever known (I may or may not have snuck in a photo of him below)! 

Megans bridesmaids Erika and Christine were so awesome and fun and a pleasure to be around. They made sure Megan was taken care of all throughout the day and were so helpful to us as well with whatever we needed!

My 2nd shooter Jen had a blast with the guys, mainly because Scott's brother Matt is a total crack up and had us all rolling most of the day. 

Basically, it was (in Megan's words) the wedding of the century! Auletto was a STUNNING venue with so many beautiful areas for photo ops or just hanging out. The ceremony was emotional, the family was all having a great time and the dancefloor was on fire. Oh and did I mention the ICE CREAM TRUCK? Yup! I've decided that pretty much every wedding needs an ice cream truck to roll up during the reception! What a fun addition and the guests LOVED it!!

Megan and Scott...thank you for being an amazing #cwpcouple and for honoring us by allowing us to be there for the beginning of your story. Enjoy this sneak into your day and I can't wait to send your entire gallery and album design!! 

AMAZING vendors involved in this wedding:

2nd Shooter // Jennifer Larsen

Assistant //  Paul Wolfe

Venue & Catering // Auletto Caterers

Bride & Bridesmaid dresses // Davids Bridal

Groomsmen attire // Mens Warehouse

Florals // Pink Dahlia Vintage

Cake // Termini Bros. Bakery - Philadelphia

DJ // DJ Steve & Company

Hair // Thriv. Salon in Marlton, NJ (Kelly)

Make up // Andrea Cerini

Invitations // Minted

Ice Cream Truck // Mr. Softee

Honeymoon // Jamaica