This was my first trip over to Bainbridge Island since moving to Seattle. I am so in love! The island is super amazing. It feels like a small town where everyone knows each other. I love the ferry too. I remember visting Seattle when I was a little kid and I though that ferries were the coolest things ever. I had a great time on my trip over- there was this adorable little girl throwing bread out for the seagulls so they were acting all crazy and flying super close to the boat. I got some really funny photos of them.

Mikal grew up on Bainbridge and her parents house is incredible! They built this great little fire pit area right off the beach and all I could think about was making some s’mores And the view was breathtaking. I have never seen Seattle look more beautiful!

The day was gorgeous. These guys decided to ride the Chilly Hilly that day before I came over for our shoot which I thought was pretty hardcore. Mikal got a flat tire on the way home but they had a blast biking around the island. After showers, the Olympic hockey game and an amazing makeup job by Hayley VanCleave we headed out all over the island to take some pretty pictures.

First we went down the beach that is right out Mikal’s parents backdoor. I love driftwood, how it’s worn down and bleached out from years of sitting out on the beach. Every piece is different and unique. It made for some really cute photos of Mikal and Charlie’s adorable puppy Gracie.

Charlie is one funny guy- he will be making Mikal laugh for a long time <3 He was a little apprehensive about engagement photos when I first met him but I think he had a good time with it. Even when the US lost the game

Pure sweetness. And how gorgeous are Mikal’s eyes!!! Seriously amazingly blue.

Can you believe how nice the light was! mmmm buttery goodness on some honey whole grain!

these next two images are sooooo fierce-sauce and yes there is such a sauce.

these are just awesome-sauce

this is how love should look <3

one last image of these two… Mikal and Charlie I can’t WAIT for your wedding in May!!!

It was so clear as the sun was going down.

Mr. Rainier you’ve never looked so good

On the ferry ride home I had to be a crazy tourist and get the skyline shot- it was just too cool. I know I’m a dork

I’m totally printing this for my office on a canvas wrap…

The epic fabulous-ness of yesterday cannot be described.  Here is a peek to what will surely be the longest blog post ever…