I met up with this lovely couple at a beautiful place that I’ve wanted to visit for quite some time, but surprisingly, had never been able to make the trek out there. To be honest, it certainly is quite a trek. And add a 1-hour+ Hood Canal bridge closure (seriously!!!) and it really is a journey…  But once you finally pass through the gates to Olympic National Park, you realize that all of that driving and waiting was absolutely worth it! The views were simply stunning and these two absolutely rocked it up there! I loved her red dress that gave such a dramatic look against the green trees, menacing clouds, and rocky snow-covered peaks in the distance. His lighter toned blue suit was the perfect accompaniment as well!

We explored the area, hiking along trails covered in deep snow to find some breathtaking overlooks. There was even a black bear on a distant ridge, and we saw plenty of deer grazing in the newly sprouted meadows. Melting snow left a graveyard of broken tree limbs and fallen trees, casualties of the extremely high winds and deep snow that falls there. But there were some new flowers starting to bloom where the snow had melted away and you could see baby fir trees that had literally been bent sideways from the weight of the snow starting to emerge and straighten out. When Summer arrives in the lowlands, Spring finally starts to grace the higher elevations.

Thank you both for the amazing evening! It was so much fun exploring this beautiful place with you and you both looked absolutely incredible! I’m excited to photograph your wedding later this Summer! Enjoy the sneak peek at a few of the many highlights!