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Baby Wilson :: Marysville Documentary Photography

beckie — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:17:49 +0000

I’ve had the privilege of photographing this beautiful family from their wedding day forward! Building relationships with the couples I photograph has got to be the best thing about my job. I love being welcome with a family at all of the little moments and momentous occasions in life!

Welcome to the world, sweet Wilson! What a miracle and blessing you are!!

The W Family :: Marysville documentary photography

beckie — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:24:22 +0000

This family is so much fun! I got to spend the afternoon with them at Jennings Park, while they chased, played, walked and laughed. My favorite form of photography is capturing people in their element and, from what I witnessed, I would say the park is one of their favorite places to be.

I’m not so sure there’s anything cuter than these two on the slide!Playing games with Brother.Cool dads wear dinosaur socks.

Thanks for a wonderful afternoon Jessica, Daniel, Pax & Abel!

Haley :: Marysville Pilchuck High School 2013 Senior

beckie — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:33:08 +0000

Meet Haley, a senior this year at Marysville Pilchuck High School. She’s a complete sweetheart! Haley has plans to attend Central Washington University with hopes to become a High School teacher (unless of course she changes her mind like I did a million times!) She’s a stellar athlete and spends summers traveling all over for softball.

Thanks for spending the morning with me, Haley! All the best this summer as you tackle some big decisions and lots of tournaments. You’re going to have an amazing first year at Central, I can just feel it!

Bob & Judy :: NCCTK Lynden Wedding

beckie — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:01:06 +0000

Shortly after I arrived at North County Christ the King in Lynden, Judy opened a medium-sized box from Bob and saw a beautiful pearl necklace! A completely unexpected gift on this, their wedding day. I could see Judy’s nerves and Bob’s excitement as he placed the beautiful strands around her neck. In the rush of preparing for the day, they forgot the rings, so Bob ran back to get them and I got to talk with Judy a bit before the ceremony began. She and Bob have known each other a long, long time. Judy has been popping in and out of Bob’s life for years. First as neighbors (did I get this right, guys?), then Judy stepped in as a caregiver for one of Bob’s family members, and then a few years later a caregiver for Bob himself. God wove their love story gradually, over time, and now they are finally together, able to experience life side by side. As I photographed their ceremony, I couldn’t help but share in their joy. Afterward, the two of them told me what they are looking forward to the most in their marriage is waking up next to one another each morning. God has blessed them richly with one another and I just know their marriage will bring about even more blessing.

It was truly an honor to witness and document your vows, Bob & Judy! Thank you for sharing your love story with me.

Bethany & Francisco :: Whatcom Falls Wedding Photography

beckie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:25 +0000

Small, intimate weddings are some of my most favorite to photograph. Bethany and Francisco were married at Whatcom Falls on a crisp winter afternoon, beneath the beautiful forest on a rock overlooking the water. And just when you thought that was romantic, Bethany walked all the way down the path from the parking lot to the falls below to meet her groom. The longest aisle and most beautiful aisle I’ve ever seen!

Bethany’s mom couldn’t make it to the wedding, so she skyped in on the phone and was present for the entire time. Janayle held the phone out for her down the aisle and all throughout the ceremony, so even though she was far away, she had the best view of anyone there. Instead of the unity candle, a cord of 3 strands, or a sand ceremony, Bethany and Francisco did something really unique to the location they got married. A friend cut a rock in half for them, and they each tossed their half into the water at the same time. It was a really cool part of the wedding.

Bethany & Francisco, you two are so wonderful together and I’m so blessed to have been able to witness and document your vows!

Bethany & Francisco :: Bellingham Ferry Terminal Engagement

beckie — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:08:35 +0000

Bethany and Janayle, from the previous photo post, are best friends and are both so sweet! I’m so happy to have met both of them!

Like Janayle and Joshua, Bethany and Francisco are in the Navy, and found out about an upcoming deployment at the last second. Within a few weeks we took their engagement and wedding photographs. When I met Bethany & Francisco, we had coffee at Tony’s Coffee House (yummmm – you should go there if you haven’t been before) and then headed down the street to the under-appreciated Ferry Terminal. I say under-appreciated because any time I am there, it is virtually empty! It’s a wonderful location out of the rain with lots of natural light and interesting spaces within. The two love birds had fun talking and hanging out while I tagged along. Enjoy meeting these two through these images – they are both so much fun to be around!

(PS, did you know that BKP offers 10% off products and services to all military couples?! It’s just a small way of saying thank you to you for your sacrifice and service!)

Janayle & Joshua :: Engaged :: Whatcom Falls, Bellingham

beckie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:00:15 +0000

Janayle and Joshua are just so crazy in love! Even though it was a freezing November morning, they had enough romance and joy to warm up the shoot. They brought along their sweet little pup too! Perhaps you’ll run into them sometime at the falls…

Maithili & Evan’s Wedding Story :: Atonement Free Lutheran Church, Arlington, WA

beckie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:13:45 +0000

Maithili and Evan’s day was centered around God and family. It was an incredible honor to be there to document the beginning of their marriage. You are invited to share in their joy as they say I Do and celebrate with friends and family!

Maithili & Evan :: A Rainy Day Bellingham Engagement

beckie — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:42:28 +0000

Maithili and Evan have hearts on fire for God and for each other. They are an absolute joy to be around! I had the privilege of documenting their love on a rainy Saturday morning in Bellingham. The downpour gave us cause to shoot indoors – at first a bummer as they are big nature lovers. As I came to find out, ballroom dancing is a love of theirs as well, and the ferry terminal has these huge, gorgeous windows and a big, open floor perfect for dancing. I think it was meant to be!

Dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. {Mata Hari}

Rachel & Casey :: A Walk in the Woods at Bob Heirman Wildlife Park

beckie — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:42:01 +0000

It was a crisp, foggy, November morning at the Bob Heirman Wildlife Park. Rachel and Casey walked hand-in hand through the muddy trails while I documented their amazing love and friendship. These two are so incredibly sweet and caring and I can’t wait for their wedding this summer!