In June I had the honor of working alongside a number of different artists on a collaboration I created to celebrate the summer solstice. The details for the shoot were formed in conversations with a couture fantasy gown design duo, along with the addition of a local model and make-up artist. The group was so fantastic to work with, I knew we could pull it off!!

In my mind, I had a vision for a particular image - shot from below - with our sun goddess atop a hill, and the bright evening light glowing behind her. I knew that the perfect location was out there, and after some scouting was able to find that it did indeed exist in Seattle. I was SO happy to find the exact spot to match the vision in my mind!

We had a beautiful time exploring this Seattle location, laughing and enjoying an evening making art together. Please check out & support the work of my co-creators, who helped to make this shoot happen! On Instagram: @eidoloncouture (gown designer), @andrewflatland (headpiece designer), @sokamara (model) and @meredith.e.mua (hair & makeup design).

If you have an idea for a fantasy shoot or other concept you would like to explore, please give me a shout! I'd love to help you in creating some keepsake art for yourself, and am also available to support you with any planning needs including location scouting, wardrobe and prop rentals, and hair or makeup services.

Documenting personal events is truly a joy: I love getting to meet and be around so many different people, but I especially love being able to be a fly-on-the-wall, and capture moments as they happen. It's an honor to be invited into people's lives for these special celebrations - capturing this little girl's outdoor first birthday party was no exception. I am thankful to be doing this work, and most especially if it helps other people be more in-the-moment during their own events, interacting more face-to-face instead of needing to also document everything. Memories are precious; so is time well spent in good company!