Winter Maternity Shoot  Hannah and Matt reached out to me this past February for their adorable winter maternity shoot. Of course, I had to say yes! I have known this family for a long time. I photographed their wedding, their sister’s high school and college graduation photos, and more!! I simply LOVE these two and […]

Headshots with Moda Salon I absolutely loved doing these Boss Babe Headshots with Moda Salon. This session was my second time doing business portraits for this incredible location of stylists, and it was even more fun than the first time! As a small business owner, I love working with local businesses to help them showcase […]

Sunny Tacoma Engagement Portraits I had so much fun shooting these sunny Tacoma engagement portraits with Nobi and Edwin! Miss Nobi and I met back in 2019 when I did her senior portraits and I simply loved her! Three years later and I was just as excited when I heard she had gotten engaged!! Especially […]

Couple Portraits in Tacoma Abby and Zach came by Studio253 this summer to play around in front of the camera and shoot this round of adorable couple portraits in Tacoma with me! They immediately kicked it off with the best, ’90s, Levi vibes fits, which had me dying!! The whole shoot gave young, summertime nostalgia, […]

July Wedding at Woodland Meadows  Lauren and Ryan had the most beautiful July wedding at Woodland Meadows Farms. This was part two of their love celebrations, and they made sure it was a day to remember! Like many couples in 2020/21, Lauren and Ryan had a Covid-friendly wedding. Which meant the big day they had […]

High School BFF Photoshoot The best part about these high school BFF photoshoots is of course that the girls had all their friends with them!! Whether there are two or twelve, sharing memories with your BFF(s) is such an important part of life, especially during senior year! I love offering sessions for friends to be […]

Intimate Wedding at Silver Cloud Kelly and Scottie chose an intimate wedding at Silver Cloud to celebrate the ever-growing love they share for each other! After so much time, they were finally able to show off their love, and they really are perfect together. I absolutely loved getting to share this day with them and […]

The Boss Babe Series: Ashli Ashli is a newly graduated lawyer (huge congrats to her!!) and Boss Babe who is currently pursuing a role in local government! Every month, I get the opportunity to meet incredible women like her who are chasing after their dreams. As a female entrepreneur, I love meeting other Boss Babes […]

Serenity Spa Showcase I met Megan Douglas, licensed massage therapist and owner of Serenity Spa, more than a decade ago at what is now Studio253! The building that houses our photography studio used to be Nurture Healing Center, and Megan founded her first spa location in downtown Tacoma just a block away! How fun is […]

Purple Winter Wedding Shelly and Rick’s purple winter wedding was a dream for me to shoot. Not just because of the color (hello gorgeous purple!) but because they also happened to be my neighbors! It’s always fun photographing a couple’s special day, but it’s even more fun when that couple is your neighbor! Everything about […]

Winter Wedding Portraits Kaycee and Rob’s winter wedding portraits were an absolute blast! I love that they chose me to capture their special day, even in the February cold!! They were troopers and didn’t let the weather stop them from getting the cutest photos to commemorate their wedding day!  February, Family, and Lots of Fun […]

Winter Family Studio Portraits I got to meet with Miss Jaycee (a member of the 2022 AHP Model team) and her family this January for some much-needed winter family studio portraits. We were able to get her and her incredible family some great, updated, family photos in the studio! And during the perfect time too, […]

Mental Health Awareness Month As you might know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Before it ends, I wanted to share a story about someone I have had the pleasure of knowing, who made and continues to make an impact on my life through her story: Miss McKenna. I first met McKenna when she became […]

Green and Black Family Portraits These matching green and black family portraits were just too fun! I love when a family can relax, get a little silly, and just have a good time during their session. I first met the Stanton Family through their daughter, Daizy. Daizy has been on the AHP 2022 Model Team […]

University Place Family Portraits The Smith family brought their holiday cheer (and décor) to their University Place Family Portraits this past winter! Their lovely daughter, Jordyn, is a member of the 2022 AHP Model Team, and it was a blast getting to showcase her family for their holiday session. Each family is unique and I […]

Ft. Stilly Family Portraits This past Fall, I had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful Dunigan Family for their Ft. Stilly family portraits! Their daughter, Hannah, is on the Class of 2022 Model Team, and I was so happy to be able to capture this important moment for her and her family before she leaves […]

Fall Wedding in Tacoma After having to change the anticipated date numerous times and even change the year (thanks to Covid) Amy and Matt finally had their Fall wedding in Tacoma. They tied the knot in October of 2021 and I could not be more excited for them!!! What a ride it has been for […]

The Boss Babe Series | Brenda Reiss Coaching Every month I get the pleasure of highlighting a dedicated Boss Babe in our local community. We get to know each other as I take new headshots and action shots to update their website and marketing materials. As a business owner myself, I love showcasing other women […]

Studio Pageant Tacoma Portraits  Ella’s studio pageant Tacoma portraits are a special reminder to throw on something you love and have a little fun, especially when life gets hard! This White River High Schooler has been through a lot, from numerous health problems to a mysterious illness that kept her in and out of the […]

Indoor Family Portraits Indoor family portraits are one of the best ways to encapsulate the precious, ever-fleeting moments that we share with our loved ones. They are also a fun experience to have all year long! While scheduling outdoor photo sessions can heavily depend on the weather, indoor shoots can be done any time, making […]

Tacoma Engagement Summer Session Where can I even begin with Amy and Matt’s Tacoma engagement summer session?! These two lovebirds have been dating for roughly one decade and finally decided to tie the knot this past fall. I love client referrals and these two were first introduced to me by Amy’s cousins.  My clients are […]

Fall Wedding in Tenino This fall wedding in Tenino was a beautiful joining of two families. I first met JoAnna and Chris a year ago when I captured their family portraits, and I am so grateful they trusted me to photograph their October wedding! Rustic Barn Wedding These two lovebirds decided on a small, intimate […]

The Boss Babe Series | Makeup by Tracie As a female entrepreneur in Tacoma, I am all about empowering and uplifting other women. Supporting small, women-owned businesses is so important to me. I am thrilled to share more about a few of my favorite businesses in my Boss Babe Series, including Makeup by Tracie. I […]

Lifestyle Portraits in Tacoma As a photographer, I often shoot weddings, senior portrait sessions, and headshots. But I also love when I get the chance to shoot lifestyle portraits in Tacoma. There are so many reasons to book a lifestyle portrait session with AHP. From welcoming home a new baby to getting together for a […]

The Boss Babe Series | CEO Tara Doyle-Enneking Each month, I highlight a local Boss Babe who is making waves in the community. These go-getters take on roles that serve their communities, and I love highlighting how they are making a difference. As a Tacoma portrait photographer, I have the opportunity to work with these […]

What to Wear for Holiday Portraits This year is going by so fast, and it is already time to start thinking about what to wear for holiday portraits. Scheduling an annual session can be a great way to make memories with your family. And the portraits will be simply perfect to use on your holiday […]

The Boss Babe Series As a female entrepreneur, I love meeting like-minded Boss Babes. As a portrait photographer in Tacoma, I get the opportunity to capture headshots and work on branding with these awesome women. I am so excited to feature a recent photoshoot with Boss Babe Carol Hinman, a local real estate broker who […]

Fall Fort Steilacoom Portraits I simply love capturing fall Fort Steilacoom portraits. The November light is stunning, and Fort Stilly has gorgeous trees, rustic fencing, and twin silos. It is a versatile spot, and I could shoot here in any season. And, yes, that means that Fort Steilacoom is a popular spot for family portraits […]

How to Decide on The Best Wedding Timeline Your wedding day will go by so fast. If you’ve heard that before, you may be wondering how to decide on the best wedding timeline in order to make the most of the day. I’m here to help! Both your wedding vendors and your guests will benefit […]

The Boss Babe Series As a female entrepreneur, I simply love meeting other Boss Babes who are passionate about the work they are doing. Supporting small, women-owned businesses is so important to me, and I am excited to feature a few of my favorites in my new Boss Babe Series. I have gotten to know […]

What to Wear for Spring Portraits If you are wondering what to wear for spring portraits, you are in the right place. I love helping families coordinate outfits for their portrait sessions. What you wear for family portraits will heavily depend on the season. That’s part of the reason I’ll be sharing tips for spring, […]

As a female entrepreneur, I simply love meeting other Boss Babes who are passionate about the work they are doing. Supporting small, women-owned businesses is so important to me, and I am excited to feature a few of my favorites in my new Boss Babe Series. I have gotten to know these ah-mazing women through […]

Chambers Bay Family Portraits These family portraits at Chambers Bay made the most of a super windy day! This family of six is so very special to me. Two of the kids have been on my AHP Senior Model Team: Andreá, Class of 2020, and Baelina, Class of 2021. I have known this awesome family […]

Backyard Summer Wedding in Washington Weddings may be smaller and more intimate this year, but they are still beautiful. Lauren and Ryan decided on a sweet backyard summer wedding in Washington. I am so grateful to these two for trusting me with their engagement portraits, wedding date announcements, and their wedding day. I first met […]

Showcase Magazine Staff Photographer I am passionate about photography and being part of the local community, two interests that I combine as the Showcase Magazine staff photographer. A few years ago, I met the publisher and owner, Robin Lucas, through a fellow photographer. She is an incredible boss babe, and I love working as a […]

Tacoma Mother Daughter Portraits Spring is in the air, and it’s time to start thinking about booking your Tacoma mother daughter portraits with AHP! This is such a fun time of year to set aside a day for you and your mama, and I love offering these mini portrait sessions to my clients. Studio 253 […]

Fall Family Portraits September through November is my favorite time of year to shoot in the PNW, and these fall family portraits in Tacoma show all the reasons why. I simply love the fall colors, and my studio downtown is close to the always gorgeous Wright Park. The leaves change to vibrant gold and red […]

This intimate fall wedding in Vancouver may inspire you to host a backyard wedding of your own. Allison and Austin chose to host their closest friends and family for a small wedding in their newly remodeled backyard. COVID has changed weddings, and so many couples have either had to postpone or scale back their original […]

There are so many gorgeous elements of living in Washington, and this ah-mazing Point Defiance engagement session showcases all of them. Allison and Austin wanted a true PNW vibe for their session, complete with tall evergreen trees, grey skies, and a rocky beach. We chose Point Defiance and Owen Beach because they checked all those […]

I simply love offering AHP personal branding sessions. These shoots are all about marketing your business. It is ah-mazing getting to work with local businesses, especially ones that are women-owned! As an entrepreneur, I know how important it is to get your face out there. Annual updates to your website content and headshots are essential. […]

If you are considering a small, intimate wedding, this backyard wedding in Olympia has all the inspiration you need. This year has been a strange one for weddings due to COVID, and smaller gatherings may become the new normal for a while. Justine and Jason celebrated their marriage with a private ceremony in July of […]

These Kubota Garden family portraits will have you looking forward to booking a summer session of your own. Every year, I donate portrait sessions to good causes. The ah-mazing Pangelinan family bid on an AHP family portrait gift certificate at an auction and booked their Kubota Garden session for a summer day in July. Wandering […]

Zack and Jeremy’s Tacoma Museum of Glass wedding was such a joy to be a part of. We started the day with photos at the Marriott in Tacoma before walking over to the MOG to capture portraits with the cool glass sculptures in the background. Client Referrals I am such a people person. As an […]

These Chambers Bay family portraits will inspire you to book your session with AHP. Chambers Bay in Tacoma is such a fun location, with ah-mazing scenery and perfect PNW vibes. The Monroe family chose to book their session in the spring when the grass was dry and tan. We had awesome light that day with […]

These fall family portraits in Tacoma are a special treat, and I am so excited to share them. The Gregg Home Group offered free portraits with AHP to their homebuyers. We had so much fun setting up these personalized portraits for Gregg Homes and the ah-mazing families they work with. Elise Gregg, the owner of […]

These Museum of Glass family portraits will inspire you to book a winter session with AHP! The Barber family scheduled their portrait session for late winter, and we spent this overcast March day at the MOG. I was lucky enough to get to know this awesome family when Miss Abby was on the Class of […]

There are so many reasons to have couple portraits in Seattle and Tacoma done with AHP! You shouldn’t feel like you need a special occasion to have couples portraits done. They are such an awesome way to celebrate your love for each other. And it is a great way to remember this time in your […]

Having an indoor and outdoor maternity session gives you the best of both worlds. When Staci found out she was having her first girl, we knew we had to go all out for her maternity portraits. This boss babe was already a mama to two boys. So she was so excited to add a girl […]

I have so much fun taking engagement portraits in the summer in Tacoma. The city is bright and vibrant. Though I love shooting in the two or three hours before sunset for that yummy golden light, I made an exception for Emily and Jordan’s summer engagement session in 2018. We shot their fun engagement portraits […]

We had a cold, overcast day for these PNW family portraits. It was just a few days before Christmas, which is perfect for families with college students who are home for the holidays. I love offering these sessions to the seniors on my team who have recently graduated, because this is their first extended break […]

If you are looking for the best in Tacoma boudoir photography, you have come to the right place. There are so many reasons to book an AHP boudoir session. This is one of the best gifts to give your spouse on your wedding day, but it’s also an ah-mazing gift to give yourself! Boudoir is […]

If you are a professional or part of a small business that needs a refresh, it may be time to book your AHP headshots and branding session! Having current photos is so important for marketing. Whether you are hoping to update your LinkedIn profile, your website, or your social media accounts, you have come to […]

This New Year’s Eve courthouse elopement in Seattle is a testament to how much I love capturing life events for my clients. I met Grace when she was a high school senior – I photographed her senior portraits! When she reached back out to ask me to photograph her wedding, I was so touched. Building […]

Washington Beach Elopement Kaitlyn and Justin planned a Washington beach elopement when life was still normal, but their intimate wedding is the best inspiration for couples now planning a wedding amidst a pandemic. COVID-19 has changed the wedding industry and I think we will be seeing more elopements. A beach ceremony is a gorgeous option […]

Winter family portraits are so much fun! Even though you might be tempted to schedule your family photos for summer in the PNW, there are so many reasons a family photoshoot in winter is a good idea. And have I mentioned how much I love the snow? If you are worried about what to wear […]

This summer Anacortes wedding was so beautiful. Anna and Corey are an ah-mazing couple and they were up for adventure on their wedding day! We drove around to different locations for the best bride and groom portraits and they enjoyed every second. I am so excited to feature this beautiful wedding on the blog. Getting […]

This Thornewood Castle wedding in June was absolutely gorgeous. The Lakewood location is easy to get to. Once you arrive, you feel like you have been taken back in time! The Tudor Gothic-style castle is historic and unique. It is such a romantic venue for a Washington wedding and I am so glad Carrigan and […]

If you are looking for a Tacoma wedding venue that is easy to get to and incredibly beautiful, Events on 6th is the perfect place! This gorgeous wedding venue has a gothic church and mid-century modern reception hall. You can have both your wedding ceremony and reception here, and there is a natural flow to […]

Genesis Farm and Gardens is a gorgeous Enumclaw wedding venue. The venue has several spaces that can be used for your ceremony, reception, and portraits. Every wedding I have shot here has used the space a little bit differently, which makes it unique each time. Getting Ready This wedding venue has a bridal suite and […]

Since I have worked at so many wedding venues here in Washington State, I know almost all of the best ones in the area. One of my favorites is Wine & Roses Country Estate wedding venue in Auburn. Like many wedding venues throughout WA, this wedding venue has a rustic quality that’s unforgettable. They offer […]

The upcoming holiday season is a great reminder to schedule a family portrait session! It is so important to get these portraits done annually, especially when you have kids. They grow so fast and you want to be sure to document every stage. Some families even do portrait sessions every six months or quarterly, especially […]

This Aberdeen engagement portrait session with Jeff and Rosie was so much fun! I love getting the chance to capture moments for friends that have become like family. I have known Jeff’s sister, Laura, for over a decade. Laura is an amazing esthetician at the Karelia Spa in Tacoma. I have been shooting photos for […]