Oh where to begin with this one. It was such a fun, emotional, creatively fulfilling, and just HAPPY day. Not only for me, but for a dear dear friend of mine, Kate and her man Adam — who pulled off one stunning proposal. I’m so honored to have been a part of this and capture such a...
2014. The year in which I’m telling myself to go out on that limb and just do it. Just try it. I’ve been wanting to attempt simple studio portraiture for quite some time — focus on lines of the face. Lips. Reflections in eyes. Jaw bones. Delicate subtleties in expression. This was the time to...
Location, location, location. I can’t stress enough how environment, light, and how you feel about a place can impact your photos. Whether engagements or weddings, choosing locations that you FEEL good in is monumental — it impacts your experience behind the camera. Having your wedding in the woods because you two have defined your relationship...
Merry Christmas Eve! By now, you’ve probably figured out just how much I love this holiday and season. There’s just something in the air this time of year that makes everything feel that much more meaningful – an amazing time to reflect just how truly thankful and fulfilled I’ve felt in the last year. I...
There is something about the “unknown” of engagement photos that I really enjoy. With a wedding, I feel like there are a lot more predictable things going on as we’re following somewhat of a schedule of events. Distractions if you will. With engagements — it’s just me and you, going with the flow, trying things,...
Wedding + Commercial photographer (with a background in graphic design) based in Seattle. This blog is a small snippet of work in all three categories as well as the occasional personal post. Thanks for being here!
Oh Carina, these are amazing and I am over the moon for Kate! I was following you guys on your instagram day so it was even more exciting to see that there was more up your sleeves! The portraits are so gorgeous and they will treasure them forever. LOVE, what a brilliant man. HOORAY!
I have tears! Carina – this tells the story so beautifully! The photos are gorgeous and so is that hot couple that I adore so much. Thank you for sharing!
These are stunning Carina! Congrats to Kate and Adam!
so epic! congrats, Kate and Adam!
Oh this is so beautiful! What special memories they will always have.
Annnd I’m officially crying! These photos are STUNNING – and so amazing that your friend has these to keep for the rest of her life!
hahaha so kate that last line
Dorothy :) HAHA. I totally said that!
Beautiful story and lovely photos!!
These make me smile so hard. What a lovely day. You are so good at what you do :)
Thanks for sharing Kate and Adam’s engagement story and your gorgeous photos. It brings me great joy to see Kate so happy.
So so good! Your editing is beautiful, and you got so many good shots in a short period of time after we were all hot and tired and dusty. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this!
I know I’ve said this already, but these photos are unreal. They are truly such a gift to Adam and I, and I feel so thankful!! You are a talented lady – thanks for blessing us with your skill!!! XOXO
GORGEOUS photos, Carina!! Thanks for sharing Kate and Adam’s story!
Amazing! I loved reading this — so special you go to be there to witness it!
This is so amazing! After having heart felt convos at Field Trip, this is even more special to see. Awesome work Carina, congratulations Kate!
These photos are UNREAL. What an incredible story, backdrop, and a gorgeous couple. Although I don’t know them, reading this and seeing these unbelievable photos was such a treat!
One of my favorites for sure :) curious, where was this at? I am assuming somewhere awesome in WA :)
Hi Moch!
Yes, it’s out in Vantage, in Frenchman’s Coulee (there’s a hike that leads straight out to the dunes!)
[…] Adam and I met in 2006 while serving at a Young Life camp in Canada. He proposed when I was on a photo shoot with some fellow photographers in the Columbia River Gorge. See the full story here. […]