Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Tonhya Kae Photography - New York Wedding Photographer ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://tonhyakae.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://tonhyakae.com/blog/) - [THAMINA & OMAR.](https://tonhyakae.com/thamina-omar/) - I loved Thamina and Omar from their very first email. I could tell right away that their priorities were aligned with my personal thoughts on weddings -- the day should be not only about their love, but the family and friends who have helped shaped them into the people they are today. They wanted a - [About : Tab : 1 : Investment](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-1-investment/) - Let's be honest here. When your wedding is all said and done, the only thing you really have left to enjoy are your photos from your wedding day. Making an investment in your photos is more than just the final product you'll receive. It's about the experience from day one with your photographer. It has - [// RECAP: LA FEMME FORTE SAN FRANCISCO](https://tonhyakae.com/recap-la-femme-forte-san-francisco/) - Back in May we had our biggest turn out yet for La Femme Forte {I can't believe we've already done 5}!! It all went down over a beautiful weekend in none other than San Francisco. It seems that returning to San Fran every year is now a tradition and I hope it continues for years - [THE LATEST.](https://tonhyakae.com/the-latest/) - It's been awhile guys. Isn't that how all my blog posts seem to start these days? I thought it was time to say hello, get this blog back up and running (crossing my fingers on this one), and just give a little update on life/business. This year is an interesting one to say the least. - [2016 BOUDOIR YEAR IN REVIEW.](https://tonhyakae.com/2016-boudoir-year-in-review/) - A couple years ago I started the La Femme Forte project. Fully embracing it's literal translation... "The Strong Woman" I wanted to create a space where women of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds could come together and share their journey. No one had the same story, some were currently on a new fitness journey, or had - [2016 YEAR IN REVIEW](https://tonhyakae.com/year-in-review-2016/) - Only 9 days into the New Year and I finally have my Year in Review for 2016. I'd say not too shabby Tonhya, not. too. shabby... Every year I feel the pressure to come up with an amazing recap blog post as so many photographers have theirs ready to go before the New Year -- - [PATTY & MEDS - WYTHE HOTEL NEW YORK](https://tonhyakae.com/patty-meds-wythe-hotel-new-york/) - The world has a funny way of connecting people into my life at the most perfect time. A story for another day, but these two beautiful souls were brought into my life for a reason and I can't help but feel overwhelmed when putting this blog post together. I'm brought right back to their wedding - [SHOBHANA & DAN - NASHVILLE WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/shobhana-dan-nashville-wedding/) - Happy Monday everyone! Life is absolutely crazy as of lately, but I seem to get the most done when I'm under a lot of pressure! So here we go, why not do a blog post in the midst of it all right?! You may remember this sweet couple that I adore so much, Shobhana & - [JESSICA & RYAN - SAY YES TO THE DRESS](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-ryan-say-yes-to-the-dress/) - It's been quite awhile since I've blogged an engagement session so today felt like the day to change that! Really trying to get back on that blogging hustle, but man its's tough sometimes. Jessica & Ryan's session made it really easy though because they truly are the sweetest/happiest couple. We shot their session in the - [SAN FRAN DATES & NYC RECAP](https://tonhyakae.com/san-fran-dates-nyc-recap/) - Exciting times guys... It's my birthday week. Life is good and La Femme Forte is back at it for 2016. I could not be more excited to start releasing dates and choosing new cities to shoot in this year. Last year La Femme Forte made stops in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York!!!! - [GLORILY & JEREMY - CHICAGO WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/glorily-jeremy-chicago-wedding/) - I remember the first time I chatted with this couple. It was New Years day of 2015 and I think all of us were a bit hungover from the celebrations that went down the night before. I fell in love with them right away. Their energy and the way they looked at one another, I - [WRKSHP 2016 - COME HANG.](https://tonhyakae.com/wrkshp-2016-come-hang/) - Guys guy guysssss! 2016 is shaping up to be pretty awesome so far. I'm still pinching myself that I'll be a speaker at Way Up North in Rome in April, but now I'm basically slapping myself. I've been asked to be one of the teachers at WRKSHP this September in Brooklyn!!!! My crazy-talented friends Lev - [RECAP OF 2015](https://tonhyakae.com/recap-of-2015/) - WHAT. A. YEAR. I've literally been sitting here staring at my computer screen for about 10 minutes, trying to figure out what I want to say about the year 2015. I feel like every year it gets harder and harder, trying to find the perfect words to sum up 365 days. How does one do - [WAY UP NORTH. OMFG.](https://tonhyakae.com/way-up-north-omfg/) - Is this some sort of sick practical joke?! My introverted, awkward, President of the Public Speaking Haters Club wants to believe that this actually is some joke and any second Ashton is going to pop up on my computer screen and say I seriously got PUNK'D....BUT, my sweet friends, it's true... I will be speaking - [ON IT'S WAY...SOMEDAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/on-its-way-someday/) - I'm quickly becoming the queen of never blogging. Every year I can expect my blogging to go down from months June to October. There is never enough time in the day and to be honest, blogging is really time consuming. I absolutely love blogging, but there are so many other things that take priority over - [Currently Loving](https://tonhyakae.com/currently-loving/) - That women are embracing their bodies with La Femme Forte! - [// LA FEMME FORTE - SEATTLE RECAP](https://tonhyakae.com/la-femme-forte-seattle-recap/) - Another city down, lots more to go. La Femme Forte...what can I even say that I haven't already said? My baby. My dream. My passion. My project. My true love right now. This project is evolving, growing, and gaining traction...I couldn't be more excited about the future of LFF. Hosting this event in Seattle was - [ICELAND WEDDING.](https://tonhyakae.com/iceland-wedding/) - So much good stuff to blog about this year. I think it's about time I share what I was doing in ICELAND. Hands down one of the most magical places I have ever explored. Iceland had been on my "travel wishlist" for quite some time so I was VERY thankful that these two wanted me - [// RECAP: LA FEMME FORTE LA](https://tonhyakae.com/recap-la-femme-forte-la/) - I'm still pinching myself on this Monday afternoon. About a week and a half ago, I held my second round of the on-going La Femme Forte Project. If you haven't been keeping up, I launched this project earlier this year and haven't looked back. Our first stop was in San Francisco and it was everything - [LA FEMME FORTE // LOS ANGELES.](https://tonhyakae.com/la-femme-forte-los-angeles/) - There is no greater feeling than having a dream, a goal, an idea...and watching it become your actual reality. We live in such an exciting time where we can literally DO ANYTHING. You can create the life you want and just go for it. Yes, you will fail at times...but those failures should only push - [// CHASING INSPIRATION.](https://tonhyakae.com/chasing-inspiration/) - I went to bed with a smile on my face last night. Words can't fully explain what happens when I'm paired with someone in life who inspires me at my core. Whether I'm photographing this person, meeting them while traveling the world, exchanging small words at a coffee shop, or walking by someone who just - [ALISA & BARRETT // NEW YORK ENGAGEMENT SESSION.](https://tonhyakae.com/alisa-barrett-new-york-engagement-session/) - Happy Monday everyone! It's an overcast rainy day here in NYC and I couldn't be loving it more. Feels a little like Seattle today so I'll take it. Besides the occasional rain, New York has been absolutely gorgeous with sunshine and warm weather...which always means lots of engagement sessions! Probably one of my favorite things - [LA FEMME FORTE - COMING TO SEATTLE & LA!](https://tonhyakae.com/la-femme-forte-seattle-la/) - Happy Monday everyone! The length of my to-do list today is making me want to curl up in a little ball and throw the covers over my head...it's that intense and long! Lord help me. Despite the ever-growing list I have going, I thought today would be an AMAZING day to announce the next dates - [// LA FEMME FORTE - RECAP.](https://tonhyakae.com/la-femme-forte-recap/) - This weekend was one for the books. It’s hard to really put into words what went down this weekend for La Femme Forte, but what I can say is that it was better than I could have ever imagined. I was feeling so nervous about many things, but once I took my first photo that - [NOW OFFERING...](https://tonhyakae.com/now-offering/) - Over the past few weeks I've somehow managed to set a lot of fears aside to make what once were little ideas...into reality. Moving to New York at the beginning of this year sounded like a horrible idea to most people. I mean, who moves to New York in the dead of winter right? Well, - [BETHANY.](https://tonhyakae.com/bethany/) - This year was suppose to be the year of catching up on lots of blogging, but once again I am failing pretty hard at that. I'd like to blame it on the fact that I moved across the country and that I "just don't have the time"...but I would be lying to you. I can - [LA FEMME FORTE. THE STRONG WOMAN.](https://tonhyakae.com/la-femme-forte-the-strong-woman/) - Ideas strike at the most bizarre times for me. I could be seconds from falling asleep, taking a shower, or simply day-dreaming. When a big idea comes rushing to my mind, I have to stop everything I am doing to write it all down or I will more than likely forget a lot of it. - [SWEDEN WEDDING - ELSA & JOEL.](https://tonhyakae.com/sweden-wedding-elsa-joel/) - Where to even begin with this wedding? Well, I will first say that the reason why it took me so long to blog this wedding was because I only wanted it to be viewed on the new website. This wedding. . .this couple. . .it was no accident that our paths crossed and the stars - [JENNIFER & ISAAC // EXPLORING CHINA.](https://tonhyakae.com/jennifer-isaac-exploring-china/) - Since the moment I hopped onto my 12+ hour flight back to Seattle from Shanghai, I struggled with knowing even where to begin writing this blog post. For those that have been following my work for awhile, you know that I have a serious obsession and love for traveling and exploring this beautiful world. I - [ERIKA & JAKE -- ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/erika-jake-engaged/) - This engagement shoot was not for the weak, I'll tell you that. Hiking up to the top of Rattlesnake Ridge with all my camera gear on me was definitely one sweaty mess. Very attractive. But I'm glad I wasn't the only one...while Erika hiked the entire thing in her cute dress, no sweat to be - [About : Tab : 4 : Contact](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-4-contact/) - GETTING MARRIED? Please fill out this form. All other inquiries, contact me at tonhya@tonhyakae.com [insertContactWidget] - [AMANDA. NEW YORK FASHION PORTRAITS.](https://tonhyakae.com/amanda-new-york-fashion-portraits/) - 2015 is the year of getting a little more caught up. I have so many personal shoots, weddings, engagements, and travel photos that I want to share so I thought I'd start with this fun little test shoot I did with Amanda in NYC last year. Working with new models is always fun for me. - [BOUDOIR. MORE THAN WHAT YOU SEE.](https://tonhyakae.com/boudoir-more-than-what-you-see/) - BOUDOIR. A word that everyone hates to say. I mean, seriously...how the hell do you properly say BOUDOIR. Everyone sounds like an idiot saying the word, let's just be honest about that. But we roll with it. It's also a word that makes you think of everything sexy. Lingerie. Skin. Sex. Women, women, womennnn. It's - [MOVING DAY. NEW YORK.](https://tonhyakae.com/moving-day-new-york/) - ADVENTURE. -- An adventure is an exciting or unusual experience. It may also be a bold, usually risk undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. That day is today for me. I only started saying the words out loud a few weeks ago, even thought I knew this change would be happening sooner than later. It still didn't - [About : Blurb](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tidbits/) - #tidbit1 Who really enjoys writing this part, am I right? Not me, nope. But here's the deal, I tend to dig deep into my couples so I guess it's only fair that I share a little about myself. For as long as I can remember, I've had an awful memory (get it?). Not in the - [MY NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE!](https://tonhyakae.com/my-new-website-is-live/) - Oh me oh my... I don't even know how to start this blog post. I'll first say this, rebranding is not for the faint of heart. It takes a whole lotta passion, vision, determination, TIME, and of course a SUPER KICK ASS team who completely supports your design dreams. I started this project well over - [About : Widgets : Love](https://tonhyakae.com/about-widgets-love/) - #1 TITLE=[Chris + Sara] #1 BLURB=[We are forever grateful that we chose Tonhya to capture our special day. She caught the most amazing moments and the entire feel of our formal wedding. Her photographs encapsulate the entire day perfectly and we were completely blown away when we received her beautiful images. They are more than - [About : Tab : 6 : For Photographers](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-6-for-photographers/) - I'm a true believer in paying it forward. When I started to dip my toes into photography, all I wanted was to have five minutes to pick the brains of other photographers I looked up to. I was so completely lucky that the handful of photographers I reached out to, took the time to answer - [About : Tab : 3 : Philosophy](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-3-philosophy/) - Throughout my time on earth so far, the most important thing I've learned is that life is all about three main things...it's about experiences, people, and love. It just so happens that a wedding day involves all three of these things. I guess it makes sense that I would love photographing weddings and telling stories - [Gallery : Lifestyle : 05 : Title=TRAVEL.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-lifestyle-05-titletravel/) - [Gallery : Weddings : 03 : Title=PUBLIC RESTAURANT, NEW YORK. ASHLEIGH & IAN.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-weddings-03-titlenew-york-wedding-ashleigh-ian/) - [Gallery : Engagements : 04 : Title= MIXED ENGAGEMENTS.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-engagements-05-title-mixed-engagements/) - [Gallery : Engagements : 03 : Title=MIXED ENGAGEMENTS.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-engagements-04-titlemixed-engagements/) - [Gallery : Lifestyle : 04 : Title=LIFESTYLE & COMMERCIAL.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-lifestyle-04-titlelifestyle-commercial/) - [Gallery : Lifestyle : 03 : Title=PERSONAL.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-lifestyle-03-titlepersonal/) - [Gallery : Lifestyle : 02 : Title=BOUDOIR.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-lifestyle-02-titleboudoir/) - [Gallery : Lifestyle : 06 : Title=TRAVEL.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-lifestyle-06-titletravel/) - [Gallery : Weddings : 06 : Title=MIXED WEDDING GALLERY.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-weddings-06-titlemixed-wedding-gallery/) - [Gallery : Weddings : 05 : Title=MIXED WEDDING GALLERY.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-weddings-05-titlemixed-wedding-gallery/) - [Gallery : Engagements : 01 : Title=JAMIE & STEVEN - ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-engagements-01-titlejamie-steven-engaged/) - [Gallery : Engagements : 02 : Title=SARAH & TIM - ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-engagements-02-titlesarah-tim-engaged/) - [Gallery : Engagements : 05 : Title= MIXED ENGAGEMENTS.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-engagements-05-title-mixed-engagements-2/) - [Gallery : Lifestyle : 01 : Title=BOUDOIR.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-lifestyle-01-titleboudoir/) - [Gallery : Engagements : 06 : Title= MIXED ENGAGEMENTS & PEOPLE IN LOVE.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-engagements-06-title-mixed-engagements-people-in-love/) - [About : Terms](https://tonhyakae.com/about-terms/) - dreaming.,sleeping in,silence,change,hot chocolate,music,wandering,loving hard,beyonce - [About : Widgets : Travel](https://tonhyakae.com/about-widgets-travel/) - #been to: "Spain, Mexico, Gabon, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Sweden, France, China, Japan, Nicaragua, Canada" #on the list: "Malaysia, Cambodia, Iceland, Brazil, India, Laos, London" - [JAMIE & STEVEN - SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/jamie-steven-sneak-peek-2/) - Saturday's wedding was a perfect end to my wedding season for the 2014 year. The weather reported 80% chance of rain and somehow we didn't get one drop the entire time we were doing portraits. And right as we got inside for the ceremony, it down poured with thunder and lightening. So incredibly happy the - [Gallery : Weddings : 04 : Title=MIXED WEDDING GALLERY.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-weddings-04-titlemixed-wedding-gallery/) - [Gallery : Weddings : 01 : Title=KOH SAMUI, THAILAND. SAMANTHA & FRANK](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-weddings-01-titlethailand-wedding/) - [Gallery : Weddings : 02 : Title=STORA SKEDVI, SWEDEN. ELSA & JOEL.](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-weddings-02-titlesweden-wedding-elsa-joel/) - [// KATHLEEN. LIFESTYLE.](https://tonhyakae.com/kathleen-lifestyle/) - This is Kathleen. She's a total babe. More to come soon... xoxo. - [// ADVENTURES TO OREGON.](https://tonhyakae.com/adventures-to-oregon/) - I'm always trying to find new and exciting ways to document little pieces of my life. My travels. My adventures... I just recently decided to treat myself to a GoPro and it's been so fun starting to explore all the different things you can do with one. I'm clearly just a beginner and have a - [// HEAD IN THE CLOUDS.](https://tonhyakae.com/head-in-the-clouds/) - When I've had a couple weeks at home and I'm getting ready for a flight, I can't help but get excited. There are lots of things I love about flying. Of course I hate a few things too...but I love that I'm getting to see one of my best friends and have lots of girl - [// JESSICA & WALTER. MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-walter-married/) - It's the first day of October and the sun is out here in Seattle. The air is crisp and the colors are gorgeous. October to December is probably my favorite time of the year. Things finally start to slow down with weddings, sweater weather every day is acceptable, and endless cups of hot cocoa are - [// SOMETHING NEW.](https://tonhyakae.com/something-new/) - Toward the beginning of 2014 I was feeling a little restless. Perhaps a little uninspired by my own lack of motivation. I wasn't pushing or challenging myself to do new things...to create...I was basically stuck. Not a fun time. This led to my 2-month get-away to New York City in April and May. I just - [Gallery Cover Photo : Wedding](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-cover-photo-wedding/) - [Gallery Cover Photo : Lifestyle](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-cover-photo-lifestyle/) - [Gallery Cover Photo : Engagement](https://tonhyakae.com/gallery-cover-photo-engagement/) - [About : Widgets : FAQ](https://tonhyakae.com/about-widgets-faq/) - Q: How long have you been shooting weddings? A: I threw away the awful black pants and white button up shirt I had to wear as a server in 2010. Best decision of my life. I'm now going on my 4th year as a full-time lifestyle/wedding photographer and I couldn't be happier about it. Q: - [About : Widgets : Contact](https://tonhyakae.com/about-widgets-contact/) - #short question: "Hi Tonhya! Our names are..." #short question: "" #short question: "We are so excited to tie the knot on..." #short question: "We chose a special place called..." #short question: "A couple words to describe our wedding..." #short question: "A couple words to describe our relationship..." #long question: "Photography is important to us because..." #long - [About : Tab : 5 : Travel](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-5-travel/) - It's hard to put into words how much my heart and soul loves traveling this world. I'm lucky enough to have a job that allows me to not only create through imagery, but I also get to explore new places and meet new people while I do it. I'm sure a lot of people think - [About : Tabs](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tabs/) - #1 "INVESTMENT" #2 "FAQ" #3 "PHILOSOPHY" #4 "contact" #5 "TRAVEL" #6 "FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS" #7 "LOVE" #8 "VIDEO" - [About : Tab : 2 : FAQ](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-2-faq/) - [insertFAQWidget] - [About : Tab : 7 : Love](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-7-love/) - [insertLoveWidget] - [About : Tab : 8 : Video](https://tonhyakae.com/about-tab-8-video/) - [insertVideoWidget] - [About : Widgets : Video](https://tonhyakae.com/about-widgets-video/) - [About : Background](https://tonhyakae.com/about-background/) - [// JAMIE & STEVEN. ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jamie-steven-engaged/) - Sometimes I fall in love with my couples. I just do. From the first time I met Jamie and Steven, I was in love with their energy. I couldn't put my finger on what it was exactly, but I walked away from that meeting really praying they would pick me as their photographer...and I'm so - [// JAMIE & STEVEN. SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/jamie-steven-sneak-peek/) - August is always a weird month. It's the best because you really feel like it's summer. Then it's the worst because you realize summer is almost over. Guess that's just the life of living in Seattle. We've honestly had the best weather this summer so I'm not complaining...especially when I get to photograph couples in - [// MEET MY NEIGHBOR. TALITHA.](https://tonhyakae.com/meet-my-neighbor-talitha/) - It happens every now and again...and when it does, I try to soak up every last emotion that comes with it. Clarity, that is. I think that may be the number one thing I pray about on the daily...just clarity, contentment, and peace with where I am at in that moment. Rarely do I ever - [CHRISTINA & JUSTIN // MARRIED. ](https://tonhyakae.com/christina-justin-married/) - It's been awhile since I've blogged a full wedding! I always aim to be better at blogging, but then life happens ya know? So here's the deal... I've been holding on to a lot of my favorite weddings throughout this very long rebranding process...in hopes to show them off on the new site/blog. Once again...life - [// FISHING TRIP TO ALASKA](https://tonhyakae.com/fishing-trip-to-alaska/) - I'm a last minute girl. That's just the way I've always been and I'm sure that drives people crazy...especially my family. With only 4 hours of sleep last night, I'm running around like a mad woman trying to pack for a very exciting week! Some of my earliest memories are fishing with my dad. Growing - [// OREGON BACKYARD WEDDING. GOOD TIMES.](https://tonhyakae.com/oregon-backyard-wedding-good-times/) - This weekend was filled with all sorts of wonderful things. A rad wedding. The sweetest couple. And a fun little road trip with one of my besties. Could not have asked for a better holiday weekend. Happy Monday! xoxo - [ASHLEY & MICHAEL // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-michael-engaged/) - It was 8 years ago when I received that letter in the mail from Gonzaga informing me who my freshman roommate would be. Facebook was still new and at that time, only for college students...so of course I jumped on and immediately tried to look up who this Ashley girl was. I was praying that - [// FAMILY.](https://tonhyakae.com/family/) - I get asked quite a bit if I still shoot family sessions... The answer is YES, YES, and YES again. Especially went said family is willing to let me do my thing and trust me 100% to capture them in my own way. No matchy-matchy outfits, no awkward posing or fake smiles. Thought I would - [SOPHIE & ADAM // MARRIED](https://tonhyakae.com/sophie-adam-married/) - It's not very often I get a winter wedding where it snows, but when I do...I'm a happy girl. This wedding was nothing short of amazing. Sophie and Adam were so chill and made my job so easy! 2014 is off to a great start, love love love my couples!!! Happy Monday everyon. xoxo. - [// PHENOMENAL WOMAN.](https://tonhyakae.com/phenomenal-woman/) - In honor of the wonderful Maya Angelou I thought I would share a few quotes that I love and one my favorite poems of hers below. - "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - "My great - [// FEAR IS A LIAR.](https://tonhyakae.com/fear-is-a-liar/) - A few days ago I was doing my nightly routine of scrolling through Pinterest before I drifted off into my world of dark, peaceful silence...also known as sleep. I came across a few quotes about FEAR. (see quotes below picture) They stopped me in my tracks and left my mind going in circles thinking about - [// IDENTITY.](https://tonhyakae.com/identity/) - Slowly moving into more lifestyle/commercial photography has always been a goal of mine ever since I was in school. When I was asked to be the photographer for this specific project, I could not have been more excited! The project and property these images were used for is called "Identity" and it's located near the - [BRITTANY & TREVOR // MARRIED. ](https://tonhyakae.com/brittany-trevor-married/) - I love when a wedding day is just easy. No over-thinking. No rush or stress. No drama for your mama. That is the perfect way to describe Brittany & Trevor's wedding day weekend in Chelan. These two were so relaxed the entire weekend and they made time to do all the things that brought them - [SARA & CHRIS // MARRIED. // ARCTIC CLUB.](https://tonhyakae.com/sara-chris-married-arctic-club/) - I have a love/hate relationship with blogging. Mostly love because I get to share awesome couples like Sara & Chris with you all. But I constantly have fun ideas, concepts, images, stories, or just things I'm loving that I want to share with you all...but the time is takes to BLOG it all drives me - [// MY LITTLE MUSE.](https://tonhyakae.com/my-little-muse/) - I'm simply obsessed with this little girl. My oh my, how you've grown Miss Marlow Jae. Love her to pieces. - [O'MALLEY & ANTONIO // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/omalley-antonio-engaged/) - First things first...how is it already mid-March?! Is anyone else freaking out by how fast this year is going by? I mean, I say that all the time...but this year seems to literally be flying by. Weddings will be in full swing before I know it. It makes me really happy that these two are - [MARCH BOUDOIR SESSIONS.](https://tonhyakae.com/march-boudoir-sessions/) - [SHOBHANA & DAN // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/shobhana-dan-married/) - It may sound crazy, but I truly think some of my couples were just meant to be my couples. Does that make sense? What I mean is that by the first time I read their initial email, I get a gut feeling that I'm suppose to be the one capturing their day. Telling their story - [ASHLEIGH & IAN / MARRIED / NEW YORK WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/ashleigh-ian-married-new-york-wedding/) - I've tried writing the intro to this blog post about 10 times. It never seems good enough. It never seems like just the right words to describe exactly how I feel about this wedding, this experience, this couple. Over the past year I've been able to get to know these two. They've invited me to - [JENNA & MICHAEL / SEATTLE ENGAGEMENT SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/jenna-michael-seattle-engagement-session/) - I learn a lot from my couples, believe it or not. Without even knowing it, they are continually teaching me more about love. And this is something that I am so thankful for. This is what keeps me inspired and keeps my job so interesting...every single couple I work with is so different. The way - [CRYSTAL & JUSTIN / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/crystal-justin-married/) - Life is funny. When you think about all the people in this world and how we end up crossing paths with specific ones at just the right moments in time...and then they become someone special in our lives...it's a bit overwhelmingly awesome if you ask me. I believe some things in life are not accidents. - [RESONATE.](https://tonhyakae.com/resonate/) - I'll never be able to explain in words what photography is to me. It's something so powerful...so personal. My images are like my babies, seriously. A little part of me lives inside every frame I take. That is why a lot of artists are so sensitive when it comes to their work...like me. You just - [SARAH & TIM // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/sarah-tim-engaged/) - There is nothing more exciting and fun than photographing a couple with quick engagement story. Some people may call it crazy, but I truly think when you know...you just know. That is Sarah & Tim. Their story is romantic and fun...and I love that about them. And they are both just genuinely happy. I love - [MY BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS of 2013.](https://tonhyakae.com/my-blood-sweat-and-tears-of-2013/) - It's unbelievable how fast an entire year goes by. 2013 went by especially fast. The beginning of a new year is always a time of reflection. I know some people are annoyed by resolutions, goal-making and such...but I think it's great. We all need to keep dreaming, keep reaching for the things that seem nearly - [SOPHIE & ADAM // JUST A FEW...](https://tonhyakae.com/sophie-adam-just-a-few/) - I could not be happier with the two weddings I have already shot this year. 2014 has been treating me quite well and I am so thankful. Sophie and Adam got married this past weekend in Cle Elum and we were all praying for snow. The day started out with sunshine, that turned into intense - [BANG BANG 2014.](https://tonhyakae.com/bang-bang-2014/) - Started this year off with an amazing wedding and I couldn't be more excited to see what this year has in store! I'm keeping this brief, but I adore these two so so much. It was an absolute honor to be the one photographing their love story. Can't wait to share the rest. Happy Monday. - [SOPHIE & ADAM // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/sophie-adam-engaged/) - It's been way too long since I have blogged. Always breaking promises, sorry guys. I'm finally over my jet lag and getting into normal routine again. This holiday season has been so busy, but I couldn't be more excited to head back home tomorrow morning! I'm beyond ready to love on my family and celebrate - [// HEARTBROKEN FOR THE PHILIPPINES. ](https://tonhyakae.com/heartbroken-for-the-philippines/) - The feeling in the air is just not the same this year. As I gear up for what was suppose to be a month of traveling around the Philippines exploring different islands, enjoying the rich culture, sharing laughs with the locals, witnessing some of the most breathtaking landscapes, and just enjoying the laid back lifestyle...it all has changed. - [TODAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/today/) - Every morning we awake with air in our lungs is another day to love. We have those hours in a short day to do what we choose. How often do we choose to make a conscious effort to love those in our lives? To make sure that at least one of our actions is demonstrating - [ALEXANDRA & DAVID // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/alexandra-david-married/) - Sometimes I just crave a Seattle wedding. Don't get me wrong, I love traveling for all my weddings...but when Alexandra and David told me where their wedding would take place, I was soooo excited. Within Sodo is the coolest venue and I think it fit them as a couple perfectly. Their wedding day was a - [TWO FRAMES.](https://tonhyakae.com/two-frames/) - It's such a beautiful thing. Pregnancy. New chapter of life. Love. Having such an amazing time here in China with these two. My heart is so full. I can't wait to share this entire trip with you all. xoxo. - [NICOLE & JOHN // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/nicole-john-engaged/) - I've been running behind on all my blog postings but I had to be sure to get these two up before their big day tomorrow! Seattle gave us some serious sun so we were able to wander around and explore the city, which I love doing. These two are so sweet and quirky, can't wait - [// THAT TIME OF YEAR.](https://tonhyakae.com/that-time-of-year/) - It must be that time of year again. You know the time I'm talking about... The time where there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. The time where the change of season is in the air and all you want to do is curl up in bed and drink tea. The time - [SYDNEY & MICHAEL // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/sydney-michael-married/) - It's always fun that my job let's me reconnect with people I know but have not seen in a long time. The fact that some of those people support what I am doing is just amazing. Sydney and I use to go to high-school together and played volleyball together for one year or so. I've - [SAMANTHA & FRANK // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/samantha-frank-engaged/) - It was almost a year ago when I first met Samantha and Frank. Samantha was a bridesmaid in a wedding I shot last year and of course Frank was there as her +1. During the reception they both came up to me with excitement in their eyes...you know, the freshly engaged type of excitement. They - [MAKENZIE & ANDREW // MARRIED. ](https://tonhyakae.com/makenzie-andrew-married/) - This wedding feels at home to me. The scenery, the textures, the tones...it's all home to me. It probably helps that this wedding took place 5 minutes down the road from where I grew up... Makenzie and Andrew grew up in the town next to me and I was so excited when they told me - [MOLLY & BEN // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/molly-ben-engaged/) - When you meet potential clients for coffee and the bride immediately squeezes you and tells you just how excited she is...you know it's going to be a good fit. That was Molly from the get-go. She has an energy and excitement about her that is so contagious. I just love it. I finally got to - [A LITTLE BEHIND THE SCENES // MY FIRST VIDEO](https://tonhyakae.com/a-little-behind-the-scenes-my-first-video/) - Finding new ways to stay challenged and inspired during the middle of wedding season is sometimes nearly impossible... But like I've always said, I think it's so important for all different artists to stay fresh and try new things. You never know what will come of it. This year I've made sure to do a - [RINDI & GAUTE // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/rindi-gaute-married/) - Small, intimate weddings are probably my favorite. Don't get me wrong, I love my big weddings too...but there is just something so special about small weddings. Bride + Groom + Son + Bride's parents + Groom's parents = intimate. romantic. real. quite. relaxed. the best. Rindi and Gaute did everything right. She found an adorable - [ELSA & JOEL // THE DAY BEFORE THE BIG DAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/elsa-joel-the-day-before-the-big-day/) - It's 12:30am and I really should be in bed resting for the big wedding day tomorrow... but I'm far too excited and giddy not to share what happened tonight. Today was the day that I finally got to meet my sweet (and thats an understatement) Swedish couple face to face. Skype just doesn't do these - [A LITTLE PREVIEW OF WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO.](https://tonhyakae.com/a-little-preview-of-what-ive-been-up-to/) - Running around like a crazy woman. That is my life right now. Not complaining at all...just apologizing for not blogging as often as I usually do! This past month has been pure madness as I'm truly in the thick of wedding season here in Seattle. Every weekend a new location, a new couple, a new - [BRITTANY & TREVOR // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/brittany-trevor-engaged/) - These two are taking me back to a place I truly love. This weekend Brittany and Trevor will be getting married in Chelan and I couldn't be more excited. The beautiful lake, the hot weather, the laid-back atmosphere...add a wedding with these two to all that and you've got an awesome weekend. Brittany and Trevor - [DIANA & RAY // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/diana-ray-engaged/) - The way some of my clients find me is quite amazing. I have the lovely ladies over at Style Me Pretty for introducing me to this lovely couple. They happen to see my New York wedding and reached out to me right away. Diana's first email to me was like...love at first read, truly. I - [LIZ & PHIL // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/liz-phil-married/) - I do love me a few winter weddings. We don't get snow all winter long and then out of the blue, Liz and Phil wake up to their wedding morning with the ground covered in snow. It didn't stick around long for photos, but it was definitely a fun way to start their wedding day! - [MONDAY RAMBLINGS.](https://tonhyakae.com/monday-ramblings/) - The people. It's always been about the people. From the first time I picked up a camera, it was always people I wanted in front of my lens. Getting through my "product/food" and "architecture" classes in school was always a challenge. To me, it was just hard to tell a story without the interaction of - [JOANN & DAVID // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/joann-david-engaged/) - Traveling to a different state to hang out with my clients for their engagement session is one of my favorite things. It's new territory. It's a blank canvas for me. Going places I've never been and just shooting it with fresh eyes is so exciting to me. Back in April I was lucky enough to - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-29/) - pregnant friends. a beautiful thing. - [MELE & JASON // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/mele-jason-engaged/) - I love when my clients want to do something a little different. It keeps things fresh. It keeps me challenged. I love it. Mele and Jason wanted to do a little hanging out at their home before we took off for their engagement shoot. I can't tell you how much I love shooting in my - [NICOLE // BOUDOIR.](https://tonhyakae.com/nicole-boudoir/) - There's a first time for everything and this is one I'm quite excited about. I just started doing lots of boudoir sessions and I can't express how much I love doing them. I'll never be able to express how it feels to make someone feel beautiful. I'll be the first to admit that us, as - [TINA & CHRIS // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/tina-chris-married/) - It's the giddy ones that I fall in love with. The ones who show me just how excited they are that I am going to be a part of their day. It's such a honor and something quite special when my couples make me feel this way. Tina and Chris were exactly that. A couple - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-28/) - Every now and then my couples teach me a thing or two about love. Or simply give me a reminder of how special love really is. The gentle kisses to the forehead, cheek, or even the hands are so much more than just an action. It's always deeper than that... The truth is that they - [KRISTEN & HOUSTON // MARRIED IN TENNESSEE. ](https://tonhyakae.com/kristen-houston-married-in-tennessee/) - Weddings are different all around the world. The people. The traditions. The mood. I've been lucky enough to photograph all sorts of weddings and I love it. But what I love most is that no matter how different each of these weddings are, there is still one thing that remains constant. The one thing that - [JESSICA & WALTER // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-walter-engaged/) - Being able to hang out with my clients in a relaxed, go-with-the-flow type setting is so important to me. It's when I really get to know my couples... I learn what *he* does to make *her* smile and giggle. I get to see the way they show affection. It's a beautiful thing. There is no - [CALIFORNIA LOVE.](https://tonhyakae.com/california-love/) - I say this all the time, but I seriously adore my couples. The simple fact that they are willing to bring me to California to document their love will always be an amazing thing to me. Here is what I have been up to in California. Be home soon. - [RANDI & DEREK // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/randi-derek-married/) - 2012 was a really great year. With it only being my 2nd year as a full-time photographer, I really had no idea what to expect. I went into it hoping for the best... The couples that were brought into my life throughout 2012 was what made my year so great. I truly mean it, I - [THIS YEAR.](https://tonhyakae.com/this-year/) - [ASHLEY & CASEY // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-casey-married/) - Their smiles and love for one another are simply contagious. You can't help but be filled with so much joy when you are around these two. From the first day I met them for coffee, I knew I would love them. Then their engagement session happened and I was once again confirmed that this was - [ALISON & MARK // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/alison-mark-engaged/) - These two were one of my first couples to book me for the 2013 year! It seems like so long ago! Meet Alison & Mark. This engagement session was so much fun. Just walking around and exploring is my favorite kind of shooting. And these two were up for anything, love that. It also never - [MARLEE & VIANO // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/marlee-viano-engaged/) - Meet Marlee & V. There is nothing that makes me happier than photographing couples who love to have fun. They don't take things too seriously. They love being goofy and making each other laugh. They tough out the cold weather and dance on rooftops... That is Marlee and V, hands down. We had so much - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-27/) - Some of you might have seen this photo posted yesterday on my business facebook page...but I wanted to share it on the blog as well. I mainly wanted to share this because I want all you ladies out there to know that I offer boudoir session. And I love them. So much. I haven't been - [ASHLEY & NICK // MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-nick-married/) - Remember that awesome couple who did their engagement shoot with all sorts of crazy animals?! Well, they're back and I'm so excited to share their unique wedding with you guys. Africa has always played an important role into Ashley and Nick's relationship together...they even got engaged in South Africa which is so amazing! Hearing them - [MY BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS OF 2012.](https://tonhyakae.com/my-blood-sweat-and-tears-of-2012/) - Whew. That was tough work. How does one sum up an entire year in under 200 photos? Well I did my best and this is what I have. I'm not going to apologize for the length. This past year was one full of growth, discovery, change, and literally blood, sweat, and tears. Lots of them. - [DANG. I'M 25.](https://tonhyakae.com/dang-im-25/) - What a strange feeling it is to turn 25. You're no longer in your "young twenties". You're not quite in your "late twenties" either. What an awkward age. That's the perfect word to describe how I feel about turning 25... Awkward. I'm not sad about it and I'm not too thrilled about it either if - [ALEXANDRA & DAVID // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/alexandra-david-engaged/) - I love when my couples want to keep things simple. "Let's start at our home, then walk around our neighborhood, and then maybe end at a nearby park..." Perfect. And that is exactly what we did and I loved it so much. There is something so special about photographing someone in their home. You get - [MAKENZIE & ANDREW / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/makenzie-andrew-engaged/) - Makenzie has always been a supporter of my work and my journey through this photography business. So when a supporter gets engaged and I'm the first person they reach out to...well, there is nothing better than that. Working with couples who love my work and trust me completely, it's the best thing in the world. - [LIFE REMINDER.](https://tonhyakae.com/life-reminder/) - Just a life reminder. - [STYLE ME PRETTY // NEW YORK.](https://tonhyakae.com/style-me-pretty-new-york/) - It's 9:30 and today is already an amazing day. Woke up to find Ashleigh & Ian's Wedding...(you remember that amazing New York wedding right?!) well it got featured this morning on Style Me Pretty and I couldn't be happier! Be sure to check it out and leave Ashleigh & Ian some love!!! Thank you to - [HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY // XOXO.](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-valentines-day-xoxo/) - Believe it or not, Valentine's Day is the one holiday that I somehow never remember. I always know it's sometime during the month of February, but for the longest time I could just never remember the date. Weird, I know. But don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people who loath Valentine's Day...I - [LOVE THIS GUY // HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD](https://tonhyakae.com/love-this-guy-happy-birthday-dad/) - I don't take birthdays lightly. I think every birthday, no matter your age, should be recognized and celebrated. Yeah, sure...maybe you don't want to think about your age...but there are so many other things to focus on other than numbers... Today is my dad's birthday and he has every reason to celebrate this day. This - [JUST A LITTLE THANK YOU...](https://tonhyakae.com/just-a-little-thank-you/) - Just about every Sunday I go to church and I learn something new. I always leave with my heart full, and even though I did this last week...I still had some things I felt very convicted about. I'm thankful for this. I'm thankful that every week I'm shown where I'm wrong, what I need to - [CHRISTINA & JUSTIN / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/christina-justin-engaged/) - Bringing you more love celebrated in Seattle's lovely fall weather. Such a beautiful time of year. So excited to share this session with you all. Chrissy and Justin were SO much fun to work with. They were the perfect amount sweetness: kisses on cheeks & foreheads. paired with snuggles for dayssss. perfect. Not only did - [PHILIPPINES // ASIA TRIP PART 1](https://tonhyakae.com/philippines-asia-trip-part-1/) - When you experience something so wonderful...so amazing...so beautiful... No words will ever do it justice. They just won't. That is exactly how I feel when I try to put into words just how much I love and adore the Philippines. Coron to be exact. What a magical little place...the people, the colors, the smells (good - [NOELLE & CHRIS // ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/noelle-chris-engaged/) - Right before my trip to Asia, it was a mad dash to get a bunch of engagement sessions done. It was October so it only made sense that most of my 2013 couples wanted to get their photos done when Seattle is lookin' mighty fine. If you've ever been in Seattle during October, you know - [MARLOW JAE.](https://tonhyakae.com/marlow-jae/) - It's already hard to imagine our family before her. I can't even remember my sister as not being a mom, it's that natural. She was born to be a mother, there is no doubt about it. Everything is the way it's suppose to be, it feels right. Our family feels full, there's more love, and - [BOUDOIR SPECIAL. XOXO.](https://tonhyakae.com/boudoir-special-xoxo/) - *** 25% off Boudoir Sessions *** // Must book by Valentine's Day / Shoot by May 1st. // E-mail me for ALL details & to book your session // tonhya@tonhyakae.com - [CATCHING UP.](https://tonhyakae.com/catching-up/) - Oh why hello there. Happy 2013 everyone! I hope everyone's year has been off to a great start. As for me? Well, let's just say that there is no such thing as an off season in this girls life. Wish there was, but the truth is that there isn't. Poop. I promised myself a lot - [2013 WEDDING GIVEAWAY ](https://tonhyakae.com/2013-wedding-giveaway/) - Hello all the way from the Philippines! Taking a few moments today to announce something exciting... I've decided that I want to continue with my 2013 WEDDING GIVEAWAY CONTEST that I have done every year since I started my business! I went back and forth on whether or not I should do it again, but - [JONNA / 39 WEEKS.](https://tonhyakae.com/jonna-39-weeks/) - It's such a surreal time right now. I feel like it was just yesterday my sister was yelling at me to get out of her room..because obviously having a younger sister hang out with your high school friends is super uncool. But now I'm sitting in my niece-to-be's nursery helping my sister fold tiny baby - [HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THAILAND.](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-thanksgiving-from-thailand/) - Happy Thanksgiving from Thailand. Coming up on week three of backpacking throughout SE Asia and I couldn't be happier. The sun is shining, my skin is tan, I've got an endless supply of fresh fruit every day, and my lovely friend Andria by my side. Life is pretty awesome. This trip has been amazing so - [WANDERLUST / SE ASIA BOUND.](https://tonhyakae.com/wanderlust-se-asia-bound/) - Am I forgetting something? Camera? Check. Passport? Check. Money? Check. Laptop? Check. Underwear? Check. "Don't forget your smile, Andria...that doesn't weigh much." Looks like I've got everything I'll need for a month long trip to SE Asia...yet I always have the feeling that I'm forgetting something. This trip started out as just a distant thought. - [HAPPY HALLOWEEN.](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-halloween/) - I love this time of year. The trees are on fire. Hot cocoa always in hand. Scarves and big chunky sweaters make their way out of the packed away boxes. I do love Seattle...but Seattle in the fall is something pretty special. Between packing up and moving apartments, editing weddings like a mad woman, and - [DANIELLA & WILL / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/daniella-will-married/) - I love when clients have interesting love stories. How they met...how it all went down. A bad date with someone else that turned into what would someday be forever. She stopped him in his tracks. He tried to find any excuse as a waiter to make his way closer to her table where she stuck - [A LETTER TO MYSELF.](https://tonhyakae.com/a-letter-to-myself/) - How is it October? How has it been well over a week since I blogged? How is it days before I pack up my life and move apartments? How is it 2 weeks before I leave the country for an entire month? How is that my new little niece will be here in less than - [NICOLE & ZEB / PHOTO-BOOTH FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/nicole-zeb-photo-booth-fun/) - Remember when I said Nicole and Zeb did everything right? Well they did it extra right by having a PHOTO-BOOTH at their wedding! There is nothing more entertaining for me at my weddings than watching people get down in the photo-booth. SO. MUCH. FUN. You'll even spot me and Jeff in there! If you were - [NICOLE & ZEB / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/nicole-zeb-married/) - I love when my couples just do it right. Everything about their wedding day just "goes". It flows, it fits, it makes sense, it feels natural... Nicole and Zeb did just that. Their wedding day was a perfect summer day here in the PNW, but it almost felt like we were in Hawaii! With Nicole's - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-26/) - This past weekend did not suck. - [MY LIFE IN SQUARES.](https://tonhyakae.com/my-life-in-squares/) - My life in squares. This life is flashing before my eyes. Oh life, please...pretty please with a cherry on top, SLOW DOWN. Those that know me, know my memory is awful...which is why I take lots of iPhone photos. Here are a handful captured from August to now. If you'd like to see lots of - [JENNA & MICHAEL / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jenna-michael-married/) - As this wedding season is coming to an end, it's been so fun to look back at all the couples I've come to know, love, and adore. I'm seriously the luckiest photographer...ALL of my couples are awesome. No joke. Jenna and Michael are the perfect example. They are my definition of cool. They've got style, - [THOUGHTS.](https://tonhyakae.com/thoughts/) - Shot some personal work yesterday. I can't tell you how much I needed it... Just some good words/thoughts/reminders/prayers I've read this week in my daily devotions: "It's all right to get so tired that you feel like you can't put one foot in front of the other. It's not bad to cry when your emotions - [KRISTIN & BRYCE / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/kristin-bryce-married/) - What a great year this has been so far. I absolutely adore my clients... Especially Kristin and Bryce. Talk about the perfect laid-back clients...they take the cake on that one. Their wedding day was simple, beautiful, laid-back, and pretty much a perfect summer day here in Seattle. Thanks for the awesome weather Seattle. These two - [SYDNEY & MITCH / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/sydney-mitch-engaged/) - Capturing these two together was like one big play date. Seriously...all we did was laugh. When I photograph couples who love to have fun, giggle until their stomachs hurt, run around barefoot without a care in the world, and allow me into their world for just a little bit...it reminds me of exactly why I - [PHOTO-BOOTH FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/photo-booth-fun-2/) - Kristin & Bryce had an awesome wedding and I'm loving editing their photos right now! Until then I thought I would share their awesome photo-booth!! To all you brides and grooms out there contemplating a photo-booth for your wedding... DO IT. - [ONE NEW YORK FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-new-york-frame/) - I love you New York. - [AMANDA & JARON / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/amanda-jaron-married/) - I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love this couple. After shooting their engagement session I was completely smitten. I was in love with their love. These two share a love that is obvious, but not obnoxious. A love that is passionate, but not overbearing. A love that is contagious, but in - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-25/) - boom. - [RANDI & DEREK / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/randi-derek-engaged/) - So excited to share these two love birds with you all. Meet Randi and Derek. These two are such troopers! I drug them through dirt, bushes, thorns, slugs, tall pokey grass...you name it, we went through it. I love couples like this, they do whatever it takes...whatever it takes to get the shot. I can't - [AMBER & JERAD / MARRIED / BACKYARD BAINBRIDGE WEDDING.](https://tonhyakae.com/amber-jerad-married-backyard-bainbridge-wedding/) - There is a place that holds some of my favorite memories. There is a place that holds some of her favorite memories. That place just happens to be my aunt's backyard, which happens to be her sister's backyard. "Her" being this beautiful bride, Amber. I have a sweet little place in my heart for backyard - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-24/) - I'm obsessing over this photo right now. The end. - [ASHLEY & NICK / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-nick-engaged/) - They said "Oh, why don't you come out to my parents home...it's really cool and we have some awesome animals." Then I think to myself..."Sweet, a new location, some animals...probably some horses, dogs, I dont know..." Show up. Oh hey there ZEBRA. Oh hey there ALPACAS. Oh hey there mini-horse. Oh hey there giant dog - [30 YEARS & COUNTING...](https://tonhyakae.com/30-years-counting/) - Today is a very special day. It's a day that deserves recognition and a freakin' round of applause. A day that sadly not many marriages these days get to witness and celebrate. Today is my parents 30th Anniversary and I couldn't be more proud of them. I know it hasn't been easy and I'm sure - [ASHLEY & CASEY / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-casey-engaged/) - When you laugh so hard that your stomach starts to hurt...that's a damn good sign you've met the right couple. That is Ashley and Casey for you, one of the funniest couples (no really, check out their animated gif at the bottom of this post) and I love that about them. They don't take life - [MONIC' & AARON / ENGAGED / CANNON BEACH.](https://tonhyakae.com/monic-aaron-engaged-cannon-beach/) - It started when we were just little girls. Late night sleep overs, giggling and making bets about who would be the first. The first to get engaged that is... We'd try to predict what kind of man each of us would end up marrying...would he be tall? Would he be smokin' hot? Would he be - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-23/) - We do not remember days, we remember moments. - Cesare Pavese - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-22/) - Sometimes you get full moons and hot air balloons. You can't write this stuff people. - [BRYNN & MATT / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/brynn-matt-married/) - I've been so excited to finally post this wedding. I seriously had a permanent smile while editing this wedding and I'm so glad I finally get to share it. If you remember Brynn & Matt's engagement session, you already know that I love them to death. Getting to know them not only through being their - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-21/) - Finished up this wedding today...I can't wait to share it next week. Come back soon. xoxo. - [LIFE.](https://tonhyakae.com/life-2/) - This past week has been a bit overwhelming...in a good way though. It's so easy to just get caught up in life. To lose yourself in the madness of being busy. To push things or people aside because something else is penciled in the calendar. I'm guilty of this, and I've said it time and - [JULIE & BRADY / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/julie-brady-married/) - Julie & Brady did things a little differently. They really wanted to have a fun and relaxing time while getting their wedding photos done. They didn't want to restrict how much time they had with me. They wanted to shoot during the best time of day that gave us the best light. They wanted to - [JONNA & DONALD / MARRIED](https://tonhyakae.com/jonna-donald-married/) - This year has been filled with so many exciting things. And we've still got another half of the year to go... In April my one and only sister got married. It was a beautiful day that I will never, ever forget. I've never seen my sister happier and I can't wait to experience that same - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-20/) - [KATIE & KENNY / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/katie-kenny-engaged/) - Take me somewhere new to shoot and I'll instantly love you. That is Katie and Kenny for ya. They are up for an adventure and I love that about them. Getting to know these two love birds has been such a joy! And any couple who enjoys hanging out over beers and the most amazing - [SHANNON & VANESSA / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/shannon-vanessa-engaged/) - Shannon was one of my very first friends when I moved here to Seattle. We were both "Spaggers"...which is what you were called if you worked at the Old Spaghetti Factory downtown Seattle. We got along great and ever since then I've loved her dearly. Fast forward a few years and I receive an email. - [SARAH & PHILIP / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/sarah-philip-married/) - It goes a little something like this... Strangers to coffee dates. Coffee dates to clients. Clients to an engagement session AKA the best hang-out session ever. Engagement session to "oh frick, can their wedding be here already?" And then it happens. The wedding day arrives and it's just like meeting up with old friends. Sarah - [LIFE IS ABOUT BALANCE...right?](https://tonhyakae.com/life-is-about-balance-right/) - Life is all about balance. Right? That's what they say anyway. I'm sure it will be a forever challenge to figure out how to balance everything in your life juuuust right. Right now is one of those times where I'm struggling to find the balance... Where do I put my time, my energy, my love...? - [NICOLE & ZEB / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/nicole-zeb-engaged/) - When my clients want to meet over a nice cold beer, you know it's good. I had so much fun with Nicole and Zeb on their engagement session. They toughed it out through the cold and wind and for that I just adore them! These two have such a fun, chill spirit about them...things just - [THE BEST NEWS OF THE YEAR.](https://tonhyakae.com/the-best-news-of-the-year/) - 2012 is doing it's thing. There is no doubt about that. It's only half way through and so many amazing things have happened in my life. Don't get me wrong...there have been it's low points, but everyone has those seasons right? I'm full swing into my second year of doing wedding photography full time and - [JULIE & BRADY / SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/julie-brady-sneak-peek/) - I've been neglecting my blog. Lo Siento. There has been a lot of traveling going on in my life, which is awesome...but I was so happy to sleep in my bed last night. Leaving town again tomorrow so I thought I'd share a few frames from Julie & Brady's wedding photos. I had such a - [ELIZABETH & ERIC / MARRIED / SPOKANE WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/elizabeth-eric-married-spokane-wedding/) - My oh my...where do I even begin with this wedding. The first time meeting Elizabeth & Eric was on their actual wedding day...which doesn't happen very often. But with them being states away, we only had Skype to resort to...our first Skype date was quite lovely. I knew immediately that this was going to be - [SARAH & PHILIP / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/sarah-philip-sneak-peek-2/) - Sarah & Philip got married last weekend. It was a beautiful, beautiful day . Here's a little preview... xoxo. - [MELISSA & COBURN / MARRIED IN NICARAGUA.](https://tonhyakae.com/melissa-coburn-married-in-nicaragua/) - Within the first two days of being in Nicaragua for Melissa & Coburn's wedding week, I knew I was there for a much bigger reason than just photographing a wedding. The Buzbee family welcomed me with open arms and made me a part of the family immediately...which was SO comforting because I had no idea - [JENNA & MICHAEL / SNEAK-PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/jenna-michael-sneak-peek/) - Wow, it's been awhile since I last blogged! Sorry guys...life has been busy! Here is a little sneak peek of Jenna and Michael. I loved, loved, loved their session so much and I can't wait to share the rest. More to come on these sweeties soooooon! - [SARAH & PHILIP / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/sarah-philip-engaged/) - It all starts with an email. Which then leads to a meeting over pastries and hot cocoa. The connection is either there, or it's not...it's that simple. The connection I have with my couples is the most important thing. I've been having some awesome, inspiring talks with some of my photography friends and we all - [BRYNN & MATT / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/brynn-matt-engaged/) - This is the month of engagement sessions and I LOVE IT. Engagements sessions are seriously one of my favorite things to shoot. I get to hang out with my couples, share some laughs, explore new areas...all while creating some pretty awesome photos that they get to enjoy forever. It doesn't get much better than that. - [AMANDA & JARON / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/amanda-jaron-engaged/) - A mutual friend sets you up. You email each other for a few months. You buy a plane ticket to meet in real life. *everything is perfect. love at first meet* A little over three months later, you propose. Seven months after that you will be married. Together. Forever. Words can't begin to describe how - [JILLIAN & STEVEN / MARRIED. NEW YEAR'S WEDDING.](https://tonhyakae.com/jillian-steven-married-new-years-wedding/) - There are times when I meet my clients and it's seriously like love at first sight. Absolutely everything clicks. The chemistry is there. The love and appreciation is there. Everything is perfect. That is what it was like when I first met Jillian and Steven for their engagement session. We had so much fun and - [FEATURED.](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-2/) - It's always exciting getting a wedding or engagement session featured on a blog! Today I thought I'd share a few that I have been featured on lately. Check em' out :) Happy Monday! xoxo Atalie & Gus on Hi-Fi Weddings Atalie & Gus's Wedding on Ruffled Jonna & Donald's Engagement Session on Spokane Bride - [IT'S WEDDING TIME.](https://tonhyakae.com/its-wedding-time/) - Today is THE day. Today is THE day that my beautiful sister gets married and I gain a brother-in-law. Today I get to attend a wedding as a guest, well more than a guest...a maid-of-honor and not as a photographer. This post is for my sister. So someday we can look back at this blog - [HER DAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/her-day/) - The first step toward recovery is admitting you have a problem right? Well I have a problem. I am very much so addicted to Pinterest. As you will see below…Pinterest basically threw up all over my blog. And I'm okay with that. This week has been pure madness. My one and only sister is getting - [SARAH + PHILIP / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/sarah-philip-sneak-peek/) - Happy Monday! Can't wait to share the rest of Sarah & Philip's engagement session! Adore this couple. - [ELIZABETH & ERIC / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/elizabeth-eric-sneak-peek/) - This weekend was magical. - [AFRICA. PART 1.](https://tonhyakae.com/africa-part-1/) - June is 2 months away. That means it will have been a year since my time in Africa. Is that right? Where the heck did time go? I have to start this post by first apologizing to everyone who has been patiently waiting for me to talk about my time in Africa. To everyone who - [BETSY + CHRIS / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/betsy-chris-engaged/) - Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday! Thought I would share Betsy and Chris' engagement session today. These two are quite lovely. Shooting with them in Seattle's first little bit of sunshine was a lot of fun! I almost forgot what it was like to shoot when the sun is out. Seattle has been so - [A LOVE LIKE THEIRS.](https://tonhyakae.com/a-love-like-theirs/) - I'm in love with love. I've said it before...I'll say it again. After my shoot yesterday, I had to sit in my car and just smile... I couldn't help but share a few images from my engagement shoot yesterday with Amanda & Jaron. It was our first time meeting, but truly felt like I was - [MELISSA & CORURN / NICARAGUA ENGAGEMENT SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/melissa-corurn-nicaragua-engagement-session/) - I have so many images from my time in Nicaragua and every time I get to share a few more I get so excited! I knew within the first day of arriving in Nicaragua that God had me there for more reasons than just photographing Melissa & Coburn's wedding. Within six days I felt like - [SPRING IS HERE...well, kind of.](https://tonhyakae.com/spring-is-here-well-kind-of/) - Another ugly, wet day here in Seattle, but I can't help but be giddy about the sun I got to shoot in this past weekend! I simply can't wait for the sun to be out and to start shooting in that lovely golden light we get... I thought I'd just post a little sneak-peek from - [MARKET IN NICA.](https://tonhyakae.com/market-in-nica/) - During my time in Nicaragua I was lucky enough to be taken to their market. What an experience that was... So much hustle and bustle around every corner. So many colors and smells...my senses were going crazy. A good kind of crazy. A lot of these were shot without me really looking because I was - [KAYLA & BRIAN / CANCUN MORNING SHOOT](https://tonhyakae.com/kayla-brian-cancun-morning-shoot/) - The thing about the beach in Cancun...at least where our hotel was located...the sun sets completely behind us so there was no way to get those yummy sunset shots the evening of Kayla and Brians actual wedding day. So I was THRILLED when they both agreed to get up at 5am a few mornings after - [CANCUN WEDDING / KAYLA & BRIAN](https://tonhyakae.com/cancun-palace-wedding/) - Who says you can't have a week-long wedding?! I honestly think this is the way to do it. Make a weekend or even a week out of your wedding...let the celebration last more than one day. Doesn't that sound lovely? I'm definitely going to take this idea and apply it to my own wedding someday. - [FEATURED.](https://tonhyakae.com/featured/) - We all set little goals here and there. Whether it's for business or just life in general...it's important to set goals for yourself. It's always been a little business goal of mine to get my work featured on some of the top wedding blogs. It hasn't been a easy road, I'll be honest...BUT, this past - [MEXICO.](https://tonhyakae.com/mexico/) - This is the next wedding hitting the blog...❤ - [JESSICA & JASON / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-jason-married/) - There is something so romantic about small weddings... They are simple. They are intimate. The focus is about two people in love and being surrounded by only family and those closest to them. No big production...I really like that. This was my first time documenting a courthouse wedding here in Seattle and I absolutely loved - [ANOTHER YEAR ON EARTH.](https://tonhyakae.com/another-year-on-earth/) - Where has this past year gone? Seriously. Someone tell me. I feel like it went by in a blink of an eye. No fair... Well today is the day. The day where I turn another year older. This past year has been a roller-coaster. I feel like I've grown so much and discovered so many - [EBONEE.](https://tonhyakae.com/ebonee/) - So excited to share this shoot. It's shoots like this that give me energy and keep me inspired. Big thank you to Ebonee of SMG for letting me photograph her. Such a natural beauty. Enjoy. - [JUST WHAT I NEEDED.](https://tonhyakae.com/just-what-i-needed/) - Today I thought I would share a few images from my personal shoot I did this past weekend. After everything that I have been struggling with recently, this shoot is just what I needed... Enjoy. - [DESERT SHOOT / M+B](https://tonhyakae.com/desert-shoot-mb/) - I'm finally back from my time in Vegas at WPPI and I can't even begin to describe how happy I am to be back in Seattle! There is no better feeling than coming back home. Vegas was a blast. I got to see old friends and meet lots of new ones... Meet two of my - [VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY/CONTEST!](https://tonhyakae.com/valentines-day-giveawaycontest/) - I'll be honest... I ALWAYS forget when Valentine's Day is...I have no idea why but I just do! This day has always been kind of funny to me. I grew up always receiving flowers and candy from my Dad on Valentine's Day. He'd have them sent to school and I would feel extra cool receiving - [HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD.](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-birthday-dad/) - Today is a very special day. Today is my father's birthday! He's going to kill me for posting this, but that's okay...he'll get over it someday haha! This man has a very special place in my heart. He's the one who has continued to push me all my life, whether it be in school, in - [KEITHA & CASEY / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/keitha-casey-married/) - It's always a little different photographing a friends wedding. It's such an honor to be able to gift something like photography, memories that they can hold on to forever. When we were younger Keitha made me promise her that I would do her hair for her wedding...I'm so glad I picked up another skill (photography) - [SNOWBOARDING, POUTINE, and DUCK FEET.](https://tonhyakae.com/snowboarding-poutine-and-duck-feet/) - Getting away this weekend came at the perfect time. There is nothing I love more than taking spontaneous mini-road trips just to get out of town or to go visit friends. This past weekend my friend Ai and I (yep, just like it sounds...I & I) traveled up to Canada to visit some friends and - [COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY.](https://tonhyakae.com/comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy/) - This hits home for me. ...and maybe it does for you too? It seems like every year I go through this. This thing. This thing that eats at me. I'm not proud of it... I've had so many conversations with other photographers about this same topic, I don't think I'm alone. I've said it before...this - [ATALIE & GUS / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/atalie-gus-married/) - I'm back into Seattle and it feels great. I don't think I've ever been more thankful for my bed and a hot shower! But I had the most amazing experience in Nicaragua and I am so thankful for that opportunity. I can't wait to start sharing some more images from my time there. I'm so - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-19/) - Nica. - [NICA. SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/nica-sneak-peek/) - I found a quick minute to get on the internet here so I thought I'd share just a few photos I took yesterday of my awesome couple, Melissa & Coburn. I adore them. I adore their family. I can't begin to express how overwhelmed with joy I am already and I've only been here 2 - [JUST A LITTLE NOTE...](https://tonhyakae.com/just-a-little-note/) - Happy Monday everyone! Just a little note to let you all know that I will be MIA from any blogging action and emailing until the 23rd! Please be patient with me, I will do my best to get back to all emails as soon as I can! See you all in a week! - [4...3...2...1...](https://tonhyakae.com/4-3-2-1/) - ....aaaand GO. I'm finally posting this personal shoot, can you believe it?! This was shot LAST March and for some odd reason I am barely getting around to posting it. Which is strange because this is one of my favorite personal shoots ever! My good friend Andria and I decided to take a spontaneous road - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-18/) - It's *that* moment... That moment where the beginning of forever happens. I adore that moment. - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-17/) - This wedding is being blogged next week...and I can't wait to share it! - [PHOTO-BOOTH FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/photo-booth-fun/) - I thought today would be a great day for some fun on the blog! This New Years Wedding was one I will never forget. I spent my New Years *working*...but it felt nothing like working. This was probably the most fun I have had on New Years in a long time...and it was at someone - [IT STARTS WITH AN IDEA...](https://tonhyakae.com/it-starts-with-an-idea/) - Today I have some pretty exciting news. It has nothing to do with me, but it does have to do with two people I simply adore and couldn't be more proud of. It all starts with an idea. A dream. We all have them...we all imagine ourselves making these dreams and ideas come to life, - [LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL.](https://tonhyakae.com/love-is-beautiful/) - Doesn't matter if you're married in an open grass field, a gorgeous castle, or in a court house... Love is beautiful anywhere. - [TRACY & ZACH / MARRIED / EASTERN WA WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/tracy-zach-married-eastern-wa-wedding/) - I'm finally back in Seattle which means right back to work! Christmas back home with my family was absolutely wonderful. There is nothing better than being home, eating amazing meals, laying in front of the fire, and just being around the people I love the most. I still have quite a few amazing weddings to - [A HOLIDAY SALE.](https://tonhyakae.com/a-holiday-sale/) - Merry *late* Christmas everyone!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday and were able to be around the ones you love. Christmas at the Wysong household was amazing, I could not have asked for a more perfect day. The morning started with a tradition that has been going on since I was like 5 - [KELSEY & GORDY / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/kelsey-gordy-married/) - I love traveling out of Seattle for weddings. It's a change of pace, a change of scenery, and definitely a change of weather! Kelsey & Gordy's wedding took place at Airfield Estates Winery which fits them so perfectly. They definitely know their wine. I've known Kelsey since we were kids...we played against each other in - [MY BEAUTIFUL COUSINS.](https://tonhyakae.com/my-beautiful-cousins/) - I thought I would keep my family as the theme for this weeks blog posts! First I want to say thank you to everyone who left some love on the blog yesterday for my sister's engagement session! You all made her and Donald feel very loved and for that I am so grateful! These are - [JONNA & DONALD / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jonna-donald-engaged/) - When I get asked to photograph someone I *know*...I immediately feel a little extra pressure. I don't know why that is, but deep down inside I just get a little nervous. I think nerves are good though...at least for me anyway. With those nerves I'm challenged to really push myself creatively...I challenge myself to see - [JESSICA & JEFF / MARRIED / LORD HILL FARMS WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-jeff-married-lord-hill-farms-wedding/) - Jessica is such a classic beauty. Jeff is such the gentleman. Together they are the perfect pair. When I first met Jessica, we instantly connected and I knew working with her and Jeff would be a wonderful experience. And it was, no doubt about it. These two bring an ease into the room, a calmness - [HEATHER / ANYTIME SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/heather-anytime-session/) - Meet Heather. I met Heather within the first few months I moved to Seattle in 2007 and got a waitressing job at the good ol' Spaghetti Factory (shout-out to all the once "spaggers" out there!) She was always kind and sweet....never without a smile on her face. Years later here we are crossing paths. Heather - [NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT...](https://tonhyakae.com/nothing-else-like-it/) - I feel old. I feel like time is flying by right before my eyes and I just want it to slow down. I really, really do. This weekend I did something that I need to do more often. I did something simple, but it gave me so much energy and made me feel so full. - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-16/) - sometimes getting up at 5am is totally worth it. - [CHELSEA & TAYLOR / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/chelsea-taylor-married/) - I love weddings. I really, really do... The thing I love most about weddings is that they are all different. They all have their unique touches. They all somehow symbolize the couple I'm photographing. Regardless if the wedding is full of details that are yes, pleasing to the eye....but it's the FEEL...the MOOD of the - [HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER.](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-birthday-sister/) - I love the month of November. So many amazing things to celebrate! Last week I did a happy birthday post for my brother and TODAY I'm doing one for my beautiful sister. Where do I even begin with this lady? My sister Jonna is my best friend. Plain and simple. She knows me inside and - [Something special.](https://tonhyakae.com/something-special/) - Something special happened this weekend. Take me back 2 years ago and I would have never imagined that I would one day be photographing my sisters engagement session. It's still so crazy to me. My sister means the world to me so going into this shoot I was a little nervous. The pressure was ON. - [BACK TO THE BASICS.](https://tonhyakae.com/back-to-the-basics/) - I feel like sometimes it's easy to lose yourself. In your job. In your friends. Just in life really... It's easy to be influenced by those around you, as much as no one wants to admit it...most of us are guilty of that. It's easy to find your identity in what you do rather than - [ASHLEIGH & IAN / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashleigh-ian-engaged/) - It's that time of year already. The time where I'm finishing up weddings from all my wonderful 2011 couples and getting introduced to all my new 2012 couples. It's a bitter-sweet time...wish I could continue to love on my 2011 couples forever, but I'm also super excited for the next wedding season. I know I - [HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER.](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-birthday-brother/) - Today is a very special day. Today is my big brothers birthday. Today he turns 25. I love this guy. Growing up we were nearly inseparable. With us only being a little over a year apart in age, we really had no choice but to be best buds...whether we liked it or not. I was - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-15/) - [KATIE & SETH / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/katie-seth-married/) - I love this couple. I really do. There are some people you just click with. You can't explain why or how...you just do. Katie and Seth are two of those people who I just adore. They're a couple who doesn't take life too seriously. They love to laugh...and it's a good thing because Katie has - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-14/) - I'm in love with this photo. - [2012 Wedding Giveaway WINNERS!!!](https://tonhyakae.com/2012-wedding-giveaway-winners/) - I love doing this contest. At first I was a little hesitant to do this contest again this year...but after some thinking, I knew it was the best choice to give out this opportunity to some awesome couple. Last year, my contest winners became my dear friends...I plan on the same thing happening this year. One of - [2012 FREE WEDDING GIVEAWAY](https://tonhyakae.com/2012-free-wedding-giveaway/) - *** THIS IS A PINNED POST. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MOST RECENT POST! *** Wow, where has this year gone?! I still can't believe it's already September! Well if you've been following my blog for awhile now, you will know that last year I did a FREE Wedding Giveaway contest for the 2011 wedding season. - [CAIAFA FAMILY](https://tonhyakae.com/caiafa-family/) - It doesn't happen all the time, but when I find clients who just get me...like really get me...it makes a world of a difference. When I find clients who trust me completely, they see my vision and they just let me do my thing...it makes a world of a difference. But when I find clients - [COURTNEY & JOHN / CELEBRATING LOVE](https://tonhyakae.com/courtney-john-celebrating-love/) - Someday when I'm married I want to make it a point to get our photos taken every year....just because. Every year in a marriage is one to be celebrated...so why not get your love documented? That is exactly why Courtney contacted me...she wanted to celebrate her 3rd year of marriage to John and to document - [A LETTER FROM AFRICA...](https://tonhyakae.com/a-letter-from-africa/) - Received this letter last week. It's a letter from Henrica. One of the sweet girls who lived at Hope House. This letter brought me to tears. I will never forget those kids... - [CELINE & NATHAN / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/celine-nathan-married/) - Life is funny. Sometimes it goes exactly like we thought and hoped it would, but more often then not it throws us a curve ball... We don't get to choose all the experiences we have in our lives, whether they be good or bad. In Celine and Nathan's love story, it all began when life - [I'M HEADING HOME / BOOK YOUR SESSION!](https://tonhyakae.com/im-heading-back-east-book-your-session/) - Hey everyone back east...I've got great news! I'm making a quick trip back home this coming weekend and wanted to give all of you a chance to start booking some sessions while I'm down. I'll be shooting all day Saturday and Sunday. Anything from family sessions, seniors, or newly engaged couples...just shoot me an email - [COMING SOON...{HOPEFULLY}](https://tonhyakae.com/coming-soon-hopefully/) - Someday soon I will blog the rest of this personal project I shot earlier this year. I really do adore this session... - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-13/) - "If I know what love is, it is because of you." - Hermann Hesse - [GINA & JEFF / MARRIED IN SNOQUALIMIE](https://tonhyakae.com/gina-jeff-married-in-snoqualimie/) - Oh where to even begin when talking about this wonderful couple? Gina and Jeff have a very special place in my heart. From the moment I met them, I loved them. They are both so down-to-earth, hilarious, loving, cool...oh and did I mean hilarious?! Couples who can make me laugh are A-OKAY in my book. - [INDIAN SUMMER. ](https://tonhyakae.com/indian-summer/) - This is one of my favorite personal shoots I have done. I shot it back in May when I thought I was going to lose my mind from how busy I was trying to prepare for my trip to Africa. It's the only thing that calms me. Dreaming and creating something that truly inspires me - [HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD...](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-birthdayanniversary-mom-dad/) - August has been such a busy month. I feel like time is literally passing before my eyes and every night I pray it will just slow down. It's true what they say that the older you get, the faster time goes by. I don't like it. Not one bit. During the most overwhelming times, I - [LIFE.](https://tonhyakae.com/life/) - My poor blog has been neglected. I feel like this is such a busy time for so many people in my life right now. People are gearing up to go back to school, some are starting new jobs, photographer friends are glued to their computers editing away, seems like everyone is having a baby soon, - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-12/) - "Love is the beauty of the soul." Saint Augustine - [KELSEY & GORDY / SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/kelsey-gordy-sneak-peek/) - Just a little sneak peek for your Monday morning. Enjoy. ♥ - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-11/) - Sometimes we just get lucky. We're in the right spot, and juuuust the right moment. Happy Friday everyone. - [JUSTICE / JUST BEING A KID.](https://tonhyakae.com/justice-2/) - There is something to be learned from everyone. No matter their age. Justice is one of those kids who teaches me something every time I see her. This little girl has a lot of spunk and she definitely challenges me when it comes to photographing her. She's a girl of many faces and she makes - [SENIOR SESSION / COURTNEY.](https://tonhyakae.com/senior-session-courtney/) - Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving yesterday : ) Today is yet another awesome senior that I had the pleasure of photographing this year! Courtney was so much fun and made my job super easy! She is so comfortable behind the camera, it felt more like hanging out than working! When - [ANGELA / EXPECTING.](https://tonhyakae.com/angela-expecting/) - I am so excited to finally post this session of my beautiful friend Angela! I met Angela and her husband Evan when I was in school at the Art Institute and I always looked up to them and the great work they did. Angela and I both had a focus in fashion photography during school - [KELSEY / EXPECTING](https://tonhyakae.com/kelsey-expecting/) - Friends like Kelsey don't come around every day. It's that simple....if God places someone in your life who truly loves like He does, then you should never let them go. Kelsey and I met about 3 years ago or so when we both worked for another photographer. We got to know each very quickly...being stuck - [CANADA WITH ANDRIA.](https://tonhyakae.com/canada-with-andria/) - I love my job. I know I say this ALL THE TIME, but seriously...there are so many awesome things about my job that I realize I sometimes take for granted. One major thing I adore about my job is that I can basically make my own schedule, which is very convenient when you want to - [FUN LITTLE ALBUM / KACIE](https://tonhyakae.com/fun-little-album-kacie/) - Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunny weather today. Unfortunately I'm stuck working inside today since I have been away for the past 5 days! I just got back last night from WPPI in Vegas and I'm trying my hardest to recover and get back into the swing of things. This was - [SNEAK PEEK / GINA & JEFF](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-gina-jeff/) - Happy Tuesday everyone! Wedding season is right around the corner for me...which means all my engagement sessions are happening!! Woo-hoo! I love this time of year when the weather is just about to change and I get to spend time getting to know my wonderful couples. I am so ready for this rain to be - [BLOG FAIL...so here is an UPDATE instead.](https://tonhyakae.com/blog-fail-so-here-is-an-update-instead/) - What a frustrating morning/afternoon this has been. I got up extra early to work away at a blog post I have been wanting to share with you guys for awhile now! You may remember me posting images taken of ME during this shoot...well yes, this shoot is going to have to wait until I fix - [ACE HOTEL / PERSONAL PROJECT](https://tonhyakae.com/ace-hotel-personal-project/) - Alright no more blog fails...the post I have been wanting to share for quite some time is now ready! : ) I know that I always talk about how it is important for us artists to continue planning and executing personal projects. I only say this over and over because it is so true. Awhile - [I'M GOING HOME.](https://tonhyakae.com/im-going-home/) - Well it's now been a little over a week since I've been back in Seattle and I'm finally getting my sleep schedule back on track! I must say, waking up at 6am was kind of nice. Something about waking up with the sun and hearing the little birdies chirp outside my window is so peaceful - [KAORI & MIAH'S {SURPRISE} BIRTHDAY PARTY](https://tonhyakae.com/kaori-miahs-surprise-birthday-party/) - Every once in awhile I get asked to photograph something a little different... Someone will email me with an idea and that is how it starts. Kaori is one of my past brides so when I received an email from her, I knew it had to be something awesome. Well she had a little...or BIG - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-9/) - Hold me tight and never let go... - [AMY & JON / MARRIED IN KONA, HAWAII.](https://tonhyakae.com/amy-jon-married-in-hawaii/) - As I sat on the plane back to Seattle, gazing out the window...I thought about this exact moment when I would be writing the intro to Amy and Jon's wedding. I jotted down all the emotions and specials experiences I had, desperately trying not to forget a single detail. For those of your who know - [GOOD-BYE 2010. HELLO 2011.](https://tonhyakae.com/good-bye-2010-hello-2011/) - Is it really 2011?! I can't believe how fast time is going...it's true what they say...time goes by much faster as you get older. As I sit here trying to put into words exactly how I feel about this past year...I struggle to describe it. So many things in my life have changed...to look back - [JULIE & DUSTIN / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/julie-dustin-married/) - She saw him from across the room and felt an instant connection. He knew from their first conversation that she was "a type of girl I needed to be with". She left him that day with no way to contact her... Two months later Julie randomly went to San Francisco to visit some friends for - [ROSIE & MATT / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/rosie-matt-married/) - When I first met up with Rosie and Matt at Caffe Ladro last year to talk about their wedding, I knew right away that they were my type of couple. Matt was a gentleman. Opened the door for his lady, pulled out her chair, and placed her coffee order at the counter without even thinking - [WPPI FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/wppi-fun/) - I finally came across some fun pictures from my trip to WPPI so I thought I would share! I went to WPPI not only to learn lots of stuff and see new products and whatnot...but I also went so that I could finally meet so many people that I am only friends with online, through - [IT'S MY BIRTHDAY & I HAVE EXCITING NEWS...](https://tonhyakae.com/its-my-birthday-i-have-exciting-news/) - {For those of you who usually skip all my blah blah blah's and go straight to my photos...please take this one day to read my exciting announcement! :) Thank you.} Today is the day! The day I was born 23 years ago...holy crap. It's hard to believe that so many years have gone by. I - [AFRICA BOUND.](https://tonhyakae.com/africa-bound/) - I'm sitting here on the nasty floor in the airport...wishing I had more time to really put my love into this last post before I fly out to Africa this morning. Time has slipped from my fingers once again, but I'm sure you all can forgive me ; ) I can't even believe that this - [Montana bound...](https://tonhyakae.com/montana-bound/) - I can't believe this day is already here! It seems like just days ago that I purchased my ticket to visit good ol' Montana! Why the heck would I be going to Montana you ask?...haha well I wouldn't just choose Montana as a vacation destination, but there is a legit reason I'm going, I promise! - [christmas. christmas. christmas.](https://tonhyakae.com/christmas-christmas-christmas/) - Oh how I love this time of year! I love getting out the winter sweaters, buying new winter boots, sipping on hot apple cider, lighting the Christmas scented candles, listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving was even here (yes, I'm one of those annoying people), shopping, shopping, OH and did I mention, SHOPPING?! :) Besides - [doggie love. {mario}](https://tonhyakae.com/doggie-love-mario/) - Meet Mario. He is a cute little dog who has been around for about 11-12 years now, but still acts like he is a puppy! Full of energy and love, Mario has been the perfect loyal dog for the Tomizawa Family. I have a feeling he will be around for many years to come. :) - [life's natural beauty.](https://tonhyakae.com/lifes-natural-beauty/) - What a year 2009 was! I feel so blessed for all the opportunities that came my way. I am also so thankful for the wonderful people in my life who have pushed me to become a better person and continue to challenge me. And also a big thank you to all my fabulous clients who - [I LOVE THESE KIDS](https://tonhyakae.com/i-love-these-kids/) - I could seriously take pictures of kids all day long. They never seem to bore me and they do things that are so entertaining. Even when they cry and throw fits, this is actually the best time to snap photos because then when they are older you can show them what brats they were. Totally - [SUCKER FOR A SALE.](https://tonhyakae.com/sucker-for-a-sale/) - I'm a sucker for any type of special or sale. Me and TV infomercials are like bff's. We really do have a love/hate relationship. They always get me hook, line, and sinker when they say, "...AND on top of all this, call within the next 10 minutes and you'll receive DOUBLE of everything!" When in - [JUSTICE / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/justice-sneak-peek/) - Meet Justice. She's a pretty awesome little girl. More to come soon! : ) Hello beautiful blue eyes! And here she is with her awesome parents : ) - [JUSTICE.](https://tonhyakae.com/justice/) - Whew...what a week this has been! I'm finally getting a little caught up and have still had some time do some really fun things in the sun! Seattle has been giving us some gorgeous weather so a friend of mine and I decided to try out stand-up paddle boarding yesterday! It was soooo much fun - [NEW PRODUCT / CANVAS PRINTS. (SPECIAL DEAL)](https://tonhyakae.com/new-product-canvas-prints-special-deal/) - I'm so excited to now be offering canvas prints to all my clients! I thought I would show this one off on the blog for everyone to see. You may remember Adora from this blog post, check her out! I just adore how her canvas turned out! Well I am so excited about the new - [SNEAK PEEK / SYDNEY / ANYTIME SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-sydney-anytime-session/) - Sydney is pretty much the most stylin' 13 year-old girl I've ever met. : ) Enjoy her sneak peek and leave some ♥... ♡ ♡ ♡ - [SYDNEY / ANYTIME SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/sydney-anytime-session/) - I love a girl with a sense of style. Sydney is all that and more. When she contacted me about wanting to do a shoot just for fun, I was all about it! And I just love that they made a whole day of it...went shopping for some new clothes and accessories, got her makeup - [HEART MELT.](https://tonhyakae.com/heart-melt-2/) - Just thought I would share one image today that completely made my heart melt. Must. Go. Back. - [AUSTIN & STEPHANIE / FAMILY.](https://tonhyakae.com/austin-stephanie-family/) - This was such a fun session! You may recognize this pretty lady from this blog post. After Stephanie and I had her shoot last time, she quickly booked me for a session with her adorable son, Austin. I could not have been more excited about this. Austin is such a cutie. He is full of - [HUTCHINSON'S / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/hutchinsons-sneak-peek/) - Happy Monday everyone! I'm back from a wonderful break of being home for Thanksgiving and although I miss my family already, I'm excited to be back to get some major work done! I finally have some down time to tackle tasks I've been putting off for awhile. I'm so excited to share this little sneak - [HUTCHINSON'S / FAMILY SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/hutchinsons-family-session/) - I am so excited to finally put up this family's full post! I know some of you have been patiently waiting for this post, so thank you for your patience! This family session with Cristina and her two adorable girls was so much fun! These girls are full of energy and personality, they kept me - [SNEAK PEEK / ANGELA / EXPECTING.](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-angela-expecting/) - I am so excited about this little sneak peek I have for you all! This gorgeous lady is Angela and the baby in that belly is little Eli. Angela and her husband Evan have been friends of mine since the good ol' days at the Art Institute. I have always looked up to these two - [SNEAK PEEK KELSEY / EXPECTING](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-kelsey-expecting/) - There are so many things about this shoot that excite me! #1 That I got to shoot this in an area I have never shot before. #2 That I've been blessed with the opportunity to watch this beautiful woman, Kelsey, fall in love, get married, and now watch her bring a little girl into this - [WELCOME BABY JOSIE.](https://tonhyakae.com/welcome-baby-josie/) - Two frames from my visit with one of best friends Kelsey...you may remember her session I posted HERE. Kelsey is a beautiful mother, it was such a blessing to watch her love little Josie. I'll post more later. : ) - [THE GODE FAMILY](https://tonhyakae.com/the-gode-family/) - I just love this sweet family so I couldn't help but share a few from their family session! I went to school for a little while with Lisa at Gonzaga and I was so happy when she emailed me wanting to surprise her family with a nice photo session! Introducing...The Gode Family : ) Thank - [JOSIE JULIANA / BLESSING.](https://tonhyakae.com/josie-juliana-blessing/) - She always treated me like a younger sister...better yet, she kind of mothered me. When we would shoot weddings together, she would make sure I drank plenty of water and ate my fruits and veggies. She would also yell at me to "buckle up!" This is Kelsey...in a nutshell. She was born to be a - [HEART MELT...](https://tonhyakae.com/heart-melt/) - Wanted to share one frame from a session I just had a week ago with this beautiful family. You may remember this adorable couple from this POST. It has been such a blessing to watch their family grow. I can't wait to share the rest of their session. This image makes my heart melt...Enjoy. - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-10/) - To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven. - Karen Sunde - [COMING UP...](https://tonhyakae.com/coming-up/) - I can't wait to share this wedding next... - [COUNTRY LOVE.](https://tonhyakae.com/country-love/) - A little country love for y'all. - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-8/) - "The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-7/) - Life is about timing. - [KATIE & SETH / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/katie-seth-engaged/) - Meet Katie and Seth. We decided to take advantage of last weeks one day of summer and do an engagement shoot...and I'm SO glad we did. The light was perfect and so were they. Katie and Seth get married this Friday in Port Gamble and I couldn't be more excited! : ) Looks like the - [EBONEE / PERSONAL WORK](https://tonhyakae.com/ebonee-personal-work/) - Happy Monday everyone : ) I thought I would share a little sneak peek at a personal project I did last week. During this crazy-busy wedding season, it's so important for me to set time aside to just breathe, dream, and create images that are completely opposite of my weddings. Ebonee was kind enough to - [COMING UP NEXT...](https://tonhyakae.com/coming-up-next/) - I can't wait to blog this wedding. Keep an eye out...should be up soon! : ) - [SNEAK PEEK / KAORI & MIAH](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-kaori-miah/) - Exciting things have been happening around here...which means things are busier than ever! As a result to this busy time...unfortunately my blog has taken a backseat. I'm going to try my hardest to continue blogging on a regular basis, but please be patient with me : ) I'm also going to slowly start blogging about - [COUNTRY LIFE.](https://tonhyakae.com/country-life/) - I've been thinking a lot about my blog lately. I often forget that people other than my sister and mother read my blog from time to time. I always giggle and kind of blush when I meet someone and they ask me something about my life that they read on my blog...or when someone says, - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-6/) - "For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul." - Judy Garland - [I'M BACK.](https://tonhyakae.com/im-back-2/) - Somebody pinch me...I think I'm dreaming... Did I really just go to Africa for a month?! I'm still in complete shock and somewhat numb to the fact that I just spent almost four amazing weeks in Gabon, Africa. Ever since I boarded the plane in Africa to return to the states I've been thinking, journaling, - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-5/) - “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” - Judy Garland - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-4/) - You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. - Henry Drummond - [CHELSEA & TAYLOR / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/chelsea-taylor-engaged/) - Good morning everyone! Seattle sure has been beautiful this week! It's about time really... : ) All this nice weather has made it very difficult to get things done here! I have no choice but to try and get everything done before I leave to Africa! Let's just say my "To-Do" is longer than yours, - [NICOLE & ANDREW / SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT](https://tonhyakae.com/nicole-andrew-surprise-engagement/) - She had no idea. He surprised her and got down on one knee. She said yes. And I was there to capture it all! What a special moment this was to be apart of! When Andrew contacted me about photographing his proposal in hiding, I was immediately on board. I had always wanted to do - [EVER OURS. / FEATURED](https://tonhyakae.com/ever-ours-featured/) - Last week I was very happy to find that Lydia from Ever Ours was featuring Rosie and Matt's Engagement Session on her wonderful blog! If you would like to see the feature, head on over to her blog to check it out! And be sure to browse through Lydia's blog, it is a fun little - [KEITHA & CASEY / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/keitha-casey-engaged/) - This session holds a special place in my heart...This session makes me think of time. Time is something we can't slow down, we can't pause, rewind, and then fast forward to skip all the not-so-fun-stuff. It's something we have no control of. Every once in awhile my mind will freak itself out thinking about how - [JILLIAN & STEVEN / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jillian-steven-engaged/) - I'd say today is a perfect day to blog Jillian and Steven's Engagement Session. Seattle is giving us another rainy day...where all I want to do is sit inside wrapped up in a blanket, sipping my hot tea, and editing this awesome couple. While editing this session, I couldn't help but continually smile and giggle...Jillian - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-3/) - Just wanted to share one frame from a personal shoot I did last week. I am beyond excited to share this session with you guys. Leave this pretty lady some love. Happy Tuesday. - [SNEAK PEEK / CHELSEA & TAYLOR](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-chelsea-taylor/) - Being out in the country is home to me. There isn't anything that I love more. Don't get me wrong, I think sometimes I'm quite the city girl...but I'll always be a country girl at heart. Which is exactly why I love this couple. Meet Chelsea and Taylor. A true cowboy with his beautiful country - [KEITHA & CASEY / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/keitha-casey-sneak-peek/) - This past weekend I made my way back to my hometown in Eastern Washington. That last time I was there was Christmas...which is way too long to be away from home. There is something about going back out to the country that will never get old. I love going home more than anything now. I - [JILLIAN & STEVEN / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/jillian-steven-sneak-peek/) - She lives in Texas. He lives in Tennessee. We all got together in Seattle and had a little fun... Can't wait to share the rest of Jillian and Steven's Engagement Session! - [ROSIE & MATT / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/rosie-matt-engaged/) - Love is a curious thing. Love comes in all shapes and sizes. It is unique to every single one of us. Love is expressed in countless ways. Everyone does it different. There isn't one right way to love someone. It continues to fascinate me... When I met Rosie and Matt, their love was obvious to - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame-2/) - Just wanted to share one frame today. - [AN UNEXPECTED DUNK / PERSONAL](https://tonhyakae.com/unexpected-dunk-personal/) - A lot of exciting things happened this weekend so I couldn't help but share with you all. So for those of you who don't follow me on Twitter (should do it now!) may not have heard that my car was totaled a couple weeks ago. No one was hurt, thank God...but basically I was driving - [ROSIE & MATT / SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/rosie-matt-sneak-peek/) - I couldn't help but share a little of Rosie and Matt's engagement session on the blog today! I had way too much fun with these two and I can't wait to show the rest! Let me say this again...I LOVE MY CLIENTS. They trust me completely...even if it means standing in the middle of a - [JESSICA & JEFF / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-jeff-engaged/) - Engagement sessions are in full swing and I couldn't be happier about it! : ) Engagement sessions are seriously one of my favorite things and I always highly recommend it to everyone! This is a time where I get to really know my wonderful couples. I get to watch how they make each other laugh, - [JESSICA & JEFF / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-jeff-sneak-peek/) - The sun is finally out today and I couldn't be happier! I think all of us are sick and tired of the crappy weather Seattle has been giving us! I know I am... Well to go along with a beautiful day, I thought I would put up a little sneak peek of one of my - [GINA & JEFF / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/gina-jeff-engaged/) - Oh, why hello there blog...I missed you : ) I'm back in town and super excited to share some new work with you all! Gina and Jeff were my kick-off to engagement session season and I couldn't have asked for a better session. When I first met Gina and Jeff, I felt like I was - [MANU & DANIEL +1 / CLARA](https://tonhyakae.com/manu-daniel-1-clara/) - Happy Friday everyone! I thought today would be a perfect day to share this family session I did back in February. You may recognize this adorable couple from their "Expecting" Session. And now I am so happy to introduce little Clara to you all. Watching Manu and Daniel become proud parents has been such a - [FOR JAPAN WITH LOVE.](https://tonhyakae.com/for-japan-with-love/) - As I sit here sipping my tea with music softly playing the background...I can't help the angry tears that form just thinking of just how spoiled and completely blessed we all are. I can't help but feel guilty that I can sit here in peace while so many people in Japan are in complete devastation. - [TATTOOED.](https://tonhyakae.com/2477/) - I know I've been posting a lot of personal posts lately...but HEY it's my blog so whatever. And my birthday week last week was too good not to share. So here is the next big surprise I did for my birthday last week! : ) But I promise I'll be posted a fun session on - [ONE OVERWHELMING WEEK...](https://tonhyakae.com/one-overwhelming-week/) - Every morning since my birthday I have woken up wondering if the day before was a complete dream. I'd have to sit there for at least 5-10 minutes to process all the overwhelming blessings God has brought my way. After I put my birthday post up informing everyone about my trip to Africa, within 24 - [FEATURED / PRETTY LITTLE WEDDINGS](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-pretty-little-weddings/) - Last Friday I was lucky enough to have Amy & Jon's wedding in Hawaii featured on Pretty Little Weddings!!! This blog is amazing and I couldn't be happier to have worked with Jillian, who is the genius behind this fun blog. Pretty Little Weddings showcases some pretty unique weddings and also gives awesome tips and - [DOING WHAT I LOVE.](https://tonhyakae.com/doing-what-i-love/) - Hey world, Tonhya here. Testing, testing (tap tap)....1, 2...can you hear me? Let's just put it out there now...I have been a total failure with this blog lately. I don't know what it is...I have tons to share but no motivation to get on this thing and write it all out. Blogging is definitely hard - [HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY](https://tonhyakae.com/happy-valentines-day/) - [HELLO / MY NAME IS TONHYA...ROUND 2](https://tonhyakae.com/hello-my-name-is-tonhya-round-2/) - Okay so WAAAY back in April of 2010 I did a post titled, "HELLO / MY NAME IS TONHYA" and it was simply a post to get to know all of YOU who happen to read my blog from time to time! I was so intrigued by the visitors I get to my blog and - [ONE FRAME.](https://tonhyakae.com/one-frame/) - I had a lovely day in Canada. More to come soon... - [TODAY IS...](https://tonhyakae.com/today-is/) - Last night I wrote on twitter, "tomorrow needs to be here." Well it's morning....early morning and now all I'm saying to myself is, "can I have 5 more minutes of sleep?!" But the good news is that I had a very fun and exciting reason to get out of bed this morning! Today I am - [GILLIAN & PJ / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/gillian-pj-married/) - I have been waiting patiently to finally post this wedding. Well things are finally under control and I've had some time to really work on this post...so here it is! I can't begin to tell you just how thankful I am that Sean Flanigan asked me to assist him with this wedding. I have some - [COMING TOMORROW...](https://tonhyakae.com/coming-tomorrow-2/) - I've decided to finally post this magical wedding that I was lucky enough to 2nd shoot with Sean Flanigan. I can't thank him enough for letting me tag along... More to come. - [I CAN BREATHE NOW / PERSONAL.](https://tonhyakae.com/i-can-breathe-now-personal/) - After almost 5 years and 9 different moves...I can finally say that I am organized. To even begin trying to explain how much crap I have accumulated since I've moved to Seattle gives me a headache just thinking about it. Now I would consider myself a pretty tidy person, even though I'm sure my family - [CHRISTMAS FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/christmas-fun/) - Happy Monday everyone! Today I have another maternity session with one of my best friends and I am SO excited to shoot today! It is going to be awesome...I woke up feeling rested and I'm also having a fantastic bang day...so watch out world! I can't wait to share those photos with you all. So - [STUCK IN A RUT.](https://tonhyakae.com/stuck-in-a-rut/) - Alright people, I'm tired of being stuck in this rut. I have no idea what is going on! While the rest of the world is jumping up and down about the new changes 2011 is going to bring...I'm still sitting here feeling numb to almost everything. Hm... maybe some of you are feeling the same - [OUT HAVING FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/out-having-fun/) - Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I just wanted to thank all of you who left me some serious love on the blog last week and for those who sent me kind emails! You all made my day and I'm thankful for each and every one of you. Truly. In the - [COMING TOMORROW...](https://tonhyakae.com/coming-tomorrow/) - The wedding I shot in Hawaii is finally hitting the blog tomorrow so don't miss out! : ) I thought I would share one of my favorite images from Amy and Jon's gorgeous wedding!! Enjoy. - [I'M A SLACKER...BUT MY ALBUMS ARE COOL.](https://tonhyakae.com/im-a-slacker-but-my-albums-are-cool/) - So yesterday I received an email saying: Did you quit updating your blog?? And that was it. Not even a "Love, Dad." So as much as I hate to say it, my father is right...I have totally been slacking with the blog posts! But the great news is that now I know my father secretively - [HAVE A GREAT DAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/have-a-great-day/) - Happy Thursday everyone! : ) - [CELINE & NATHAN / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/celine-nathan-engaged/) - Happy Monday everyone! Celine and Nathan's full post is finally up and I'm so excited to share it with you all! : ) I am so thrilled that this is my winning couple for my 2011 Wedding Giveaway Contest! Celine and Nathan have become two people that I can now call my friends and I - [CELINE & NATHAN / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/celine-nathan-sneak-peek/) - Happy Friday everyone! Can you believe it is already December?! Time is going by WAY too fast...I don't like it. But what I do like is the couple in this sneak peek post! If you don't recognize this adorable couple yet, you may remember them from this post. Yep, that is right...this is my couple - [THANKFUL. ](https://tonhyakae.com/thankful/) - I know this post is a little late but I'm using my blog as a way for me to look back a year from now and read about this day. This day has been so special, not only because it's Thanksgiving...but because I got to spend the day surrounded by people I love. Living in - [SENIOR SESSION / CAROLINE.](https://tonhyakae.com/senior-session-caroline/) - Alright people, I'm on my third day in a row of blogging this week and I must say I'm pretty happy with myself haha. I've been working hard to get everyone up on the blog, because my clients truly do deserve the spotlight! They make my business possible and for that I am soooo grateful. - [ MY BROTHER & SISTER / I LOVE THEM.](https://tonhyakae.com/my-brother-sister-i-love-them/) - This post is a little late, but I still want to put it up because this is a post that is really close to my heart. Both my sister and brothers birthdays are in the month of November so this post is not only to celebrate their birthdays, but also to share just how much - [I'M BACK.](https://tonhyakae.com/im-back/) - Happy Monday Everyone! I was very very happy when I opened my eyes this morning and gazed out my window to see snow falling! I love the snow and it makes me very excited for the winter time! I absolutely hate being cold but I don't mind sitting here wrapped up in blankets, drinking hot - [KACIE / SENIOR SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/kacie-senior-session/) - Greeting from Hawaii everyone : ) First of all, thank you to everyone who has been patient with my emailing and with the lack of blog posts! I've been in Hawaii since Saturday and I have been having a great time! On Sunday I shot my FIRST destination wedding, and my LAST wedding of this - [SENIOR SESSION SNEAK PEEK / CAROLINE.](https://tonhyakae.com/senior-session-sneak-peek-caroline/) - Happy Friday everyone!! Here is another sneak peek at an awesome senior session! Like I said before...I am really falling in love with doing senior portraits! They have been so enjoyable to me : ) Meet Caroline. This girl is so sweet and we had so much fun exploring and being spontaneous! More to come - [SENIOR PORTRAIT SNEAK PEEK / KACIE.](https://tonhyakae.com/senior-portrait-sneak-peek-kacie/) - Oh hello there blog. Sorry I have ignored you... So I must say that I think I have fallen in love with doing Senior Portraits! I never thought I would enjoy them as much as I do. There is something so refreshing about the hearts and spirit of young women. I can't wait to start - [From Silver Linings to Happy Hellos...](https://tonhyakae.com/from-silver-linings-to-happy-hellos/) - From Silver Linings to Happy Hellos.... I am so excited to finally introduce our lovely Wedding Giveaway winners, Nathan and Celine. Nathan and Celine represent hope, faith, dedication, determination, patience, honor, and they help me keep believing that the best things in life are delivered to you when you least expect them. You should know - [FREE WEDDING GIVEAWAY 2011 / WINNERS!](https://tonhyakae.com/free-wedding-giveaway-2011-winners/) - The day is finally here my friends...there are some of you who have waited so patiently for this day and I thank you for that. I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for my job. I could not have asked for a better turn-out for this contest. I am still completely blown - [FREE WEDDING GIVEAWAY 2011 *PINNED POST*](https://tonhyakae.com/free-wedding-giveaway-2011/) - *** THIS IS A PINNED POST. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE MOST RECENT POST! *** A couple weeks ago I was looking at some of my photography friends blogs, just admiring and gaining inspiration from all the fabulous work out there. I then came across the sweet and talented Stephanie Fay and saw she was doing - [STYLE ME PRETTY / FEATURED](https://tonhyakae.com/style-me-pretty-featured/) - I love accomplishing goals that sometimes seem so far out of reach. At the beginning of this week I woke up to a really exciting email from Style Me Pretty, which is one of the best wedding blogs out there in my opinion. They informed me that my submission of Ashley & Shan's wedding had - [PHOTOBOOTH FUN / ASHLEY & SHAN'S WEDDING](https://tonhyakae.com/photobooth-fun-ashley-shans-wedding/) - So as if Ashley & Shan's wedding post wasn't long enough or anything (hee hee)...I decided to break it up a little bit. I knew I couldn't leave these photo booth pictures out! Especially since this is the first time I've done one! I'm excited to start doing more of them for the 2011 year! - [ASHLEY & SHAN / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-shan-married/) - It's here. It's finally here. I have been so excited to post this wedding! I don't even know where to begin with describing this wedding day to you all. If I had to sum this entire day up into just one word, the word would be...love. I know it sounds kind of corny, but seriously - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / BRADLEY CASTANEDA](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-bradley-castaneda/) - Happy Friday everyone! It's that time again for another Featured Artist Friday! I'm so excited to share this artist with you all. Well not only is he an amazingly talented artist, he is also my friend. : ) Bradley and I go back a little bit...we actually ended up in a class together at the - [FIST PUMPS & ACCIDENTAL JOWLING ](https://tonhyakae.com/fist-pumps-accidental-jowling/) - Today calls for a little laughter. I've been editing photos non-stop for the past couple days and I've come across a few hidden gems. Every time I get to reception photos in weddings, I always discover funny moments that I didn't really notice while actually shooting. I love this part of the wedding day. Everyone - [ASHLEY & SHAN / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-shan-sneak-peek/) - Happy Friday everyone! I am so excited to show this sneak peek of Ashley and Shan's wedding! I have SO much to say about this beautiful couple and their awesome wedding, but until then I will let you all enjoy these few photos. Ashley and Shan, I could not have asked for a sweeter couple! - [THE GOOD. THE BAD. THE UGLY.](https://tonhyakae.com/the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/) - Today my blog isn't about a wedding. Today my blog isn't about an engagement session. Today my blog isn't focused on my business or what latest photo I have taken. Today, my blog is about my life. Sometimes things happen in our lives that are simply unexplainable. We don't know why they happen, how they - [SNEAK PEEK / AUSTIN. ](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-austin/) - Here is a little sneak peek at a Family Session I just had this weekend with Stephanie and her adorable son, Austin. You may remember Stephanie from this post. I was so excited when Stephanie contacted me right after to take some photos of her little boy. Austin is such a cutie and quite the - [MONDAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/1746/) - love this. happy monday. - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / ELLE MOSS.](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-elle-moss/) - Happy Friday everyone! I am so excited about today's Featured Artist Friday guest! And for those of you who are new to the blog, I put together a Featured Artist Friday post every Friday (well try to anyways) simply to feature other artists that I truly find inspiring. I get some people asking why I - [STUFF I'M LOVIN'.](https://tonhyakae.com/stuff-im-lovin/) - Oh hello there. This is a personal post, woo-hoo!! I just know how you all love my personal posts...(sarcasm) ; ) But these are just some things in my life right now that I'm totally lovin' on...so I thought I'd share! Hope everyone is having a fantastic day! #1 Victoria's Secret Lip Gloss Can't really - [SHANNON / ANYTIME SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/shannon-anytime-session/) - I just love this girl. I'm obsessed with her natural red hair. I mean seriously?! That just isn't fair. I've known Shannon for a couple years now. We met when I was still in school and I had her be one of my models for one of my first shoots in a studio. I don't - [RECOGNIZE ANYONE?](https://tonhyakae.com/recognize-anyone/) - Recognize anyone?! Design Aglow used some of Ashley & Shan's Engagement photos to show off their awesome Christmas Card Ornament templates for photographers! If you haven't checked out their stuff and you're a photographer, you must check them out. They have lots of fun stuff and great ideas for your business! And because I love - [ASHLEY BROWN / ANYTIME SESSION.](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-brown-anytime-session/) - This is another one of my personal shoots that I did simply for fun. Ashley was great to work with and is a natural beauty. I wanted her look to be minimal and I'm pretty happy with the results. I always say this, but I wouldn't say it again if I didn't think it was - [KATIE & JOEL / ENGAGED.](https://tonhyakae.com/katie-joel-engaged/) - Katie and Joel have a silent type of love. A love that is calm and quiet, but still so strong. They don't have to say much, or do much, but with one look at each other you just know. I had so much fun getting to know these two and photographing them was a breeze. - [UNWRITTEN.](https://tonhyakae.com/unwritten/) - [SNEAK PEEK / KATIE & JOEL](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-katie-joel/) - Here are two of my favorite shots from Katie and Joel's Engagement shoot! I had so much fun with these two and can't wait to blog their full post! But until then...enjoy these two gems. Leave these two some L.O.V.E. ❤ - [STAY MOTIVATED. STAY INSPIRED. STAY TRUE.](https://tonhyakae.com/stay-motivated-stay-inspired-stay-true/) - What a week it has been! I am so ready to get away this weekend and some time with people I adore in the middle of nowhere. But there is still lots to do when I return! Photos to be edited, posts to be blogged, albums to be designed, emails to be returned, dreams to - [STEPHANIE REEDER / ANYTIME SESSION](https://tonhyakae.com/stephanie-reeder-anytime-session/) - Meet Stephanie Reeder. Stephanie and I hit it off immediately! Like I said in her Sneak Peek post, once she pulled that antique chair out of her trunk, I was smitten. : ) Stephanie is not only a fun, stylish lady, she is also an awesome photographer in the Olympia area. I was so happy - [JESSIE & JAMES / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jessie-james-married/) - Jessie and James are my kind of people. They are loving, funny, relaxed, and truly care about the important things in life. Their main goal for this wedding was to create a day that not only they would enjoy, but that their friends and family could be a part of completely. Everyone at this wedding - [THE START OF A GREAT WEEKEND.](https://tonhyakae.com/the-start-of-a-great-weekend/) - Let me start off by saying, YES. Yes, I am actually blogging about shoes. It's true. Now I really have a love/hate relationship with surprises. I mean I love actually being surprised and opening unexpected gifts, but then after you're all happy and giddy you get that guilty feeling. You know the one I'm talking - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / THE YOUNGRENS](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-the-youngrens/) - Today's featured artists are not only really great photographers, but also my friends : ) Erin and Jeff are pretty much awesome. I had the pleasure of meeting them at PartnerCon 2009 (and hopefully this year again if I go!) where they hosted a little workshop for about 25 other photographers. They taught all of - [MANU & DANIEL / EXPECTING.](https://tonhyakae.com/manu-daniel-expecting/) - Manu and Daniel's full post is finally here and I am so excited to share it with you all. I'll have to admit, this was basically my first "maternity/pregnancy/expecting/whatever-you-wanna-call-it" session and I was a little nervous. At the same time I was so excited to be a part of this celebration for the little girl - [MUSIC SPEAKS.](https://tonhyakae.com/music-speaks/) - Sometimes music just speaks such truth about our thoughts and emotions. - [STEPHANIE REEDER / LIFESTYLE SESSION {SNEAK PEEK}](https://tonhyakae.com/stephanie-reeder-lifestyle-session-sneak-peek/) - Stephanie Reeder is an awesome photographer from Olympia that I had the pleasure of meeting last week! We had so much fun together and immediately clicked. And once she pulled this awesome antique chair out of her trunk...I knew I had found myself a new friend : ) Here is just a little sneak peek - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / STINA PERSSON.](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-stina-persson/) - I'm so excited about todays Featured Artist! I'm not exactly sure how I stumbled across her work, but I am so glad I did! Her work has given me all sorts of new inspiration! Stina Persson is a fabulous artist who uses watercolor, ink, acrylic and also collages with ceremonial Mexican cut papers. I love - [SNEAK PEEK / MANU & DANIEL](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-manu-daniel/) - I wanted to share a few images from a shoot I recently had with my friend Manu, her husband Daniel, and their little girl that will be here soon...Clara. Manu and I went to school together at the Art Institute and she was one of my only friends haha. We connected with ease and I - [JUST FOR FUN.](https://tonhyakae.com/just-for-fun/) - As my wedding season has started to slow down a little bit, I have found myself excited to do some shoots for myself. Just for fun. I also knew that I had to take advantage of this gorgeous weather Seattle has been giving us. Here is a little sneak peek at what I have been - [SUMMER ADVENTURES.](https://tonhyakae.com/summer-adventures/) - The sun is back and I couldn't be happier! I feel like I have had a pretty nice summer, considering Seattle's mood swings and the busy wedding season. I absolutely love Seattle in the summer time. This year was my first time trying out Stand-up Paddle Boarding and to say it was fun would be - [JESSICA & JOSH / MARRIED.](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-josh-married/) - Meet Jessica and Josh. These two are pretty much the sweetest couple. I've known Jessica for years and knew right away that she was going to make a gorgeous bride. I actually didn't get to meet Josh until the day of the their wedding. Once I met Josh, I knew God had brought these two - [A BLACK & WHITE KIND OF DAY.](https://tonhyakae.com/a-black-white-kind-of-day/) - I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say 'he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.' -- Vincent Van Gogh Model: Ashley Chanel Stylist: Maikoiyo Alley - [SNEAK PEEK / JESSIE & JAMES ...with a touch of my personal life.](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-jessie-james-with-a-touch-of-my-personal-life/) - So I always feel the need to forewarn everyone before I go on about my personal life. I get it...some people would just rather look at images, which is totally fine (that is about the only thing I do when I go to other blogs honestly..shh!) My mother once told me I get too personal - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / KRISTEN WEAVER](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-kristen-weaver/) - I'm so excited about today's Featured Artist Friday!! I have been following Kristen's work for quite some time now and every time she posts something new it completely blows my mind. This girl has such a gift and I am so glad that she is able to share it with us all. Kristen and I - [JESSICA & JOSH / SNEAK PEEK](https://tonhyakae.com/jessica-josh-sneak-peek/) - I can't wait to share the rest of this wedding. : ) Hope everyone enjoys today. ❤ - [MARRIED / ALICIA & JESUS](https://tonhyakae.com/married-alicia-jesus/) - Alicia and Jesus are two people you can't help but smile around. They have that love that feels new, feels comfortable, and feels like it will last a lifetime. Ever since the first time I all got to hang out with them at their engagement session, I knew that their wedding day would be so - [SUNSHINE.](https://tonhyakae.com/sunshine/) - [STILL HERE.](https://tonhyakae.com/still-here/) - Wow, I think this is the longest I have gone without doing a blog post. Well I'm still alive, and I'm finally getting caught up! My trip to Hawaii was nothing short of amazing. I had such a great time visiting my Nana Anne and also having some fun girl time with my mother and - [A LITTLE UPDATE.](https://tonhyakae.com/a-little-update/) - It's Monday and I'm very happy to say that I am LOVING this Monday. The wedding I shot this weekend was amazing, I met some great new friends, my visit with my family was awesome, my friend Kelsey took some great family photos for me, the sun is shining here in Seattle, my bags are - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / TREVOR LOCKE](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-trevor-locke/) - Happy Friday Everyone! So I know I have been neglecting the blog a little bit, but I have been super busy so please forgive me! I wanted to leave you all with a little inspiration for your weekend. It's been awhile since I have posted a Featured Artist Friday, but I'm really excited about today's - [TO MY FATHER.](https://tonhyakae.com/to-my-father/) - This is the first year in a long time...maybe ever actually...that I have missed Father's Day! There are just some things you have to give up being a photographer and as sad as it makes me, I'm still very grateful for this business. And I must say this first before I go on with this - [LIFE IS ART.](https://tonhyakae.com/life-is-art/) - Life is Art. Happy Friday everyone! I just love this quote my sister sent me a long time ago. I have no idea who or where it's from. If someone knows, just leave it in the comment box and I'll be sure to credit it! - [ASHLEY CHANEL](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-chanel/) - I love working with creative models. Ashley is one of those people and like I said before, I could go on and on about how wonderful she is! This shoot was so much fun and I couldn't be happier with how simple and clean they are. They really let Ashley's beauty shine through. I hope - [WE'VE BEEN THROUGH IT ALL.](https://tonhyakae.com/weve-been-through-it-all/) - We've been though it all. We probably have close to 12 years together. That is 12 years of every emotion you could probably think of. We have experienced the most joyous moments together, but have also been through times when we thought our world was crashing... We have loved hard and laughed harder. We have - [A LITTLE PERSONAL / WITH A DASH OF FASHION](https://tonhyakae.com/a-little-personal-with-a-dash-of-fashion/) - So I must warn you all...this is a personal post. If you'd like to skip this post and wait for the next one...I won't hold it against you! For about a month or so now, I feel like so much has been going on but at the same time it feels like nothing has. Make - [ENGAGED / ASHLEY & SHAN PART 2](https://tonhyakae.com/engaged-ashley-shan-part-2/) - Happy Friday Everyone!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and that you all enjoy Part 2 to Ashley and Shan's Engagement Session! There are seriously so many favorites in this series, thats why I saved the best for last! Be sure to leave these two some love, and if you didn't see Part 1, - [ENGAGED / ASHLEY & SHAN PART 1](https://tonhyakae.com/engaged-ashley-shan-part-1/) - Where to even begin with this couple! I've known Ashley for a very long time and if there is one thing that I will never ever forget about her...it's her laugh. Ashley has the best laugh and it is SO contagious! Another reason why I love her laugh is because she can probably relate to - [ENGAGED / JESSIE & JAMES PART 2](https://tonhyakae.com/engaged-jessie-james-part-2/) - Happy Monday & Happy Memorial Day Everyone! I hope you all enjoyed Part 1 of Jessie and James' Engagement Session! And now for Part 2... Enjoy! So gorgeous! After our session was over, we decided to head over to a cute coffee shop to hang out and discuss wedding details! We couldn't help but take - [ENGAGED / JESSIE & JAMES PART 1](https://tonhyakae.com/engaged-jessie-james-part-1/) - They just work. Have you ever met that couple? They just work. They just click. It's hard to put your finger on why exactly, but being around them just makes you happy? Well that is Jessie and James for you. I met Jessie and James for the first time last weekend for their engagement shoot, - [FEATURED / LA BELLE BRIDE & DESIGN AGLOW](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-la-belle-bride-design-aglow/) - This has been such a great week. Everyday I continue to feel so blessed with the opportunities that have come my way. But seriously...none of it would be possible without all my wonderful clients who support me, also the people in this industry who have taken a chance on someone who is just in their - [ANYTIME SESSION / ADORA](https://tonhyakae.com/anytime-session-adora/) - Adora and I go way back... My first week away from home for the first time, rolling up to the beautiful campus of Gonzaga Univeristy...I stopped and stared into the Welch building, an all girls dorm. Yes, an all girls dorm...I had no idea what I was in for! I wouldn't change that experience for - [SNEAK PEEK / ASHLEY & SHAN](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-ashley-shan/) - Lots and lots of sneak peeks this week! I love it. Meet Ashley and Shan. These two are seriously so much fun. We are all laughing throughout the entire shoot! I am so truly happy for you two...the love you two have for one another is so easily seen and I can't wait to shoot - [SNEAK PEEK / JESSIE & JAMES](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-jessie-james/) - I finally got to meet Jessie and James this past Saturday morning and I can't even begin to express how excited I am for their little backyard wedding this summer! The day was quite interesting...one second it would be warm and sunny and the next thing I know I'm soaked head to toe! I have - [SNEAK PEEK / ADORA](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-adora/) - Here is a little sneak peek at Adora's Anytime Session we shot on Tuesday! We had so much fun, it's always nice to catch up with old friends... Enjoy! Isn't she oh so pretty! - [BE YOU.](https://tonhyakae.com/be-you/) - Things are really starting to pick up and get busy around here, so I apologize for the lack of blog posts lately! But the good news is that there are lots of fun shoots coming up that I can't wait to share with you all. Another thing that is new is that I'm going to - [BRANDING / NEW STUFF](https://tonhyakae.com/branding-new-stuff/) - I love getting mail. It doesn't really matter what it is...I still love it. I mean don't get me wrong, my excitement immediately goes away once I realize it's a bill or something. But other than that, I love getting hand-written cards, coupon packets, my new netflix DVDs, and especially packages! Well I finally received - [FEATURED / THE BRIDE'S CAFE](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-the-brides-cafe/) - This morning I woke up to a wonderful email from Janie over at The Bride's Cafe! She informed me that she featured Fancy and Maurice's Engagement Session on her blog! Woo-hoo! This is really exciting to me, mmmkay. Janie is super awesome and super sweet, and also has a pretty super fantastic blog full of - [FANCY & MAURICE / ENGAGED PART 2](https://tonhyakae.com/fancy-maurice-engaged-part-2/) - There were so many images I fell in love with from this shoot...so I decided to break it up into two parts. I hope everyone enjoyed part one because there are so many more images that I love in this Part 2! It was my first time doing a shoot at Seattle Arboretum and I - [FANCY & MAURICE / ENGAGED](https://tonhyakae.com/fancy-maurice-engaged/) - The day is finally here! A couple weeks ago I did a sneak peek blog post on this couple and they left me the most wonderful comments. Made me tear up a little actually. There is no better feeling than when your clients absolutely love their photos. When they tell me I've captured "them", I - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / SUSAN NEWBOLD](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-susan-newbold/) - We all see this world differently. We all find beauty in things that may not be beautiful to others. We all find things in this world, whether it be art, music, people, or nature...that speak to us in a way that is nothing short of amazing. I'm constantly amazed at how we were all created - [MY LIFE / iPHONE PHOTOS](https://tonhyakae.com/my-life-iphone-photos/) - I was going through my phone the other day and I caught myself just blankly staring at one particular image. With one eye-brow raised and a confused look on my face...I began to scratch my head. Hmm..."Who stole my phone and took this picture, and how did I not even notice!?" is what was running - [HELLO / MY NAME IS TONHYA.](https://tonhyakae.com/hello-my-name-is-tonhya/) - I finally figured out how to work my Google Analytics and I couldn't be happier with the results. My numbers are definitely smaller than most photographers, but I am so happy with the number of visits I get to my little blog. It makes me really happy. But then I started thinking...(UH-OH)...and I want to - [COMING SOON / FANCY & MAURICE](https://tonhyakae.com/coming-soon-fancy-maurice/) - I have so many great things to say about this amazing couple and about this particular shoot... but I think I will just share these couple of images before I do. Be sure to check back to see the full post. Happy Monday. - [SNEAK PEEK.](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-2/) - I can't wait to show the rest... - [ANYTIME SESSION / MONIC](https://tonhyakae.com/anytime-session-monic/) - You know that friend you'll always have in your life, no matter what happens or no matter how much distance is between you two? That one friend that even though you don't get a chance to talk to every week, you know that when you do talk...it's as if not even a day went by. - [SNEAK PEEK / MONIC](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-monic/) - One of my best friends came to visit me this weekend. Her name is Monic and she is such a beautiful person, inside and out. We did so much in one weekend! Went to multiple amazing restaurants. Watched some live local bands. Drove to Mount Vernon to enjoy the beautiful Tulip Festival. Had a little - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / ZACH & JODY](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-zach-jody/) - I am so excited about today's Featured Artist Friday! I had the pleasure of listening to Zach and Jody present at PartnerCon last year...after that I knew I had to personally meet them! They talked about their love for one another, their love for God, and their love for the art they create...which is seriously - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / DAWN](https://tonhyakae.com/friday-featured-artist-dawn/) - I am so excited to share today's artist with you all! I think what she does is just beautiful and takes just the right creative eye to do what she does. I'll let her do the talking in this post! I hope you all enjoy her work and definitely go check out her fabulous Etsy - [TWITTER / GET ON IT.](https://tonhyakae.com/twitter-get-on-it/) - Okay so unless you've been living under a rock for awhile, I'm sure you all know about Twitter! Right!?!? Riiiiight. Good. Well I've finally updated my twitter and if any of you are interested in...you know...following my every move of every day...(you know you wanna!) Then let's become Twitter friends! Head on over and please - [MONDAY / INSPIRATION](https://tonhyakae.com/monday-inspiration/) - Happy Monday everyone! I thought I would share this awesome video that my sister sent me. It's the perfect motivation we all need today. Enjoy! - [GOODWILL.](https://tonhyakae.com/goodwill/) - I'm not going to lie. I have no shame in my game. I LOVE GOODWILL SHOPPING. There, I said it. There is no doubt that I love a good deal. I love finding items that are like hidden treasures and then fixing them up and giving them a new home. I think finding good deals - [JONNA & SOTA ](https://tonhyakae.com/jonna-sota/) - Meet Jonna and Sota. :) Jonna is one of my best friends, my go-to girl when I need a good belly-aching laugh, my inspiration for following my dreams, my constant reminder to never give up, OH...and she is also my amazingly beautiful sister! I can't say enough great things about this lady, she is a - [DEE & GUY / MARRIED](https://tonhyakae.com/dee-guy-married/) - Every time I look at these pictures, they simply melt my heart. Dee and Guy are seriously one of the sweetest, most loving couples I've ever met. Their love story is so unique and special. They have actually known each other since they were little kids and once they reunited, it was magic. Their wedding - [GEOFFREY / SENIOR](https://tonhyakae.com/geoffrey-senior/) - I'm a little late with posting this senior session, but better late than never...right? RIGHT! :) I had only done a couple senior portrait sessions at this point and still wasn't sure if it was "my thing". I'm still not claiming that this is "my thing", but I definitely enjoyed this session! And I love - [ENGAGED / ALICIA & JESSE PART 1](https://tonhyakae.com/engaged-alicia-jesse-part-1/) - Have you ever met a couple that makes you automatically say, "Aaaawww!" ? That is Alicia and Jesse for you. Alicia and Jesse have the kindest hearts and a love that is quiet but so strong. These two have been dating for 11 years! Yep, 11 years! So obviously, I can't wait to photograph their - [ENGAGED / ALICIA & JESSE PART 2](https://tonhyakae.com/engaged-alicia-jesse-part-2/) - Once again I can't thank Alicia and Jesse enough for being such troopers! The weather was just awful but we all made it work and I'm so happy we did! I'm in love with all of the photos we took out at Golden Gardens in this post. I hope you all enjoy "Part 2" of - [ON A PERSONAL NOTE.](https://tonhyakae.com/on-a-personal-note/) - I'm finally back from my little road trip with some friends and I feel so behind! It's really time to get organized and start getting my butt into gear. So I apologize for my lack of posting! I'm writing this post for me more than anyone, so that I can look back at this time - [ONE OF MY FAVORITES.](https://tonhyakae.com/smg-test/) - Just thought I'd share one of my favorites from this test shoot. Model: Morgan with SMG Make-up Artist: Angel Dorr Photographer: Tonhya Kae Photography - [CLOUDS.](https://tonhyakae.com/clouds/) - As I sit here at my computer...sipping on some cider, listening to a little Norah, and watching the big fluffy clouds drift by... I think about all the times when I was younger, where I would sit on my parents bed and make shapes of the clouds. Rabbits. Feathers. Ice Cream. Faces. They would all - [SHERRY & JARRET PART 1 / MARRIED](https://tonhyakae.com/sherry-jarret-part-1-married/) - Seattle Wedding Photographer, Tonhya Kae Photography, Tacoma Wedding, Tacoma Landmark, Temple Theatre, Weddings, Married - [SHERRY & JARRET PART 2 / MARRIED](https://tonhyakae.com/sherry-jarret-part-2-married/) - Good Morning everyone! I hope everyone is having a great start to this Monday morning. I know this time change is kicking my butt...anyone else feelin' the pain? Well I've finally finished putting together Part 2 of Sherry and Jarret's wedding post! See I told you there were a lot of pictures that I feel - [IT'S MY BIRTHDAY / I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO](https://tonhyakae.com/its-my-birthday-ill-cry-if-i-want-to/) - As I get older, birthdays become such a strange thing. It's no longer the day I go around telling everyone how old I am. It's no longer the day I brag to all my friends that the decorations at my birthday party will be Power Ranger themed. And it's definitely no longer the day I - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / JENNY JIMENEZ](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-jenny-jimenez/) - This girl makes me laugh. I mean really really laugh. Jenny has such a fun spirit about her, you can't help but be in a good mood around her. I first emailed Jenny a couple weeks ago to tell her how much I respected her work and how so much of her personality is easily - [I COMPETED / I LOST](https://tonhyakae.com/i-competed-i-lost/) - I'm not gonna lie...I'm pretty stinkin jealous of all the people who are going to Vegas for WPPI this year. Reading all the blog posts, tweets, etc about how fun it's going to be...well it's driving me a bit crazy! Unfortunately this year I won't be able to attend, but next year I will go - [MAKES ME SMILE.](https://tonhyakae.com/makes-me-smile/) - Happy Monday everyone! I can't believe it's March already! Why is it that the older we get, the faster time goes by? Good news is that my birthday is only 8 days away! Bad news is that it's time to pay rent...already! Ugh. Well here is an image that made my day just a little - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / JAMIE DELAINE](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-jamie-delaine/) - This Fridays Featured Artist is a young, spunky, talented wedding photographer based in Vancouver! Her name is Jamie Delaine. I first came across Jamie's blog sometime last year and I was immediately blown away by her photography. It seemed to speak such truth, and I felt the passion she has for photography right through the - [FEATURED / THE PINK BOOK BLOG](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-the-pink-book-blog/) - This morning I was pleasantly surprised to find an email from the Pink Ladies over at The Pink Book blog informing me that I have been featured on their blog! Not only am I super excited that this is my first feature on another blog, but I can't thank these ladies enough for being so - [SNEAK PEEK / SHERRY & JARRET](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-sherry-jarret/) - I don't want to say much in this post. I will write more about Sherry & Jarret's fabulous wedding when I do a full post on their wedding day. But as I was going through some of their photos this morning, I immediately stopped when I came to this image. One of the most touching - [FEATURED ARTIST FRIDAY / OSIRIS](https://tonhyakae.com/featured-artist-friday-osiris/) - I've been brainstorming lately about ideas for my blog. I knew I wanted something new that would add a little something "extra" to my blog. As I crossed ideas off my list, there was one idea I was just so excited about! And it all comes from the love of Art that I've had in - [SNEAK PEEK / ALICIA & JESSE](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek-alicia-jesus/) - Here is one of my favorite images from today's engagement shoot. Hope everyone is enjoying the rain. Thank you Alicia & Jesse for making the trip over and leaving the sunshine to come spend part of your Valentine's Day weekend in the rain with me. You two are truly beautiful inside and out. - [ASSISTING / LEARNING](https://tonhyakae.com/assisting-learning/) - Last week I finally gathered up enough courage to email a couple of photographers here in the Seattle area that I really admire. Photographers that have something special about them that makes their businesses stand out from the rest. They all have that special something that truly inspires me to be better...whether it be their - [NEW YEAR / NEW LOOK](https://tonhyakae.com/new-year-new-look/) - After a couple months of brainstorming, tweaking, soul-searching, and Ah-HA-ing...the new look is finally complete. I am so excited about the new branding for my business...I'm like a little girl who can't stop jumping up and down and squealing with excitement! Yes, I'm THAT happy about it. As artists, it is so important that our brand - [MERILEE & JAROD / MARRIED](https://tonhyakae.com/merilee-jarod-married/) - I love crazy couples. Everything about them is great. Merilee and Jarod are the perfect combination of both crazy (and I mean that in a good way!), but also so sweet. Let me just start by saying there was NEVER a dull moment on their wedding day! From the moment Kelsey and I got there, - [Seattle Bride. {Published}](https://tonhyakae.com/seattle-bride-published/) - Wow. I can't believe this day is finally here...that I can actually say I've been published in a magazine, a GREAT magazine at that! Seattle Bride contacted me a couple months ago about a particular wedding I submitted for their "Real Weddings" section. They informed that I didn't make it into that section, but that - [art walk.](https://tonhyakae.com/art-walk/) - What may seem like a small thing to others...meant a whole lot to me. A couple weeks ago I was asked if I would display some of my work for Second Thursday Art Walk in West Seattle. Even though my mind instantly made up all the reasons why I couldn't do it...it's too last minute, - [great changes {2010}.](https://tonhyakae.com/great-changes-2010/) - Lots of change is happening already for the year 2010! I'm so excited to finally show off the new re-brand of Tonhya Kae Photography! I've been working with an awesome graphic designer these past couple months and we are just about done! You can check out his work here! The branding to Tonhya Kae Photography - [kristin & dan {married.}](https://tonhyakae.com/kristin-dan-married/) - You may remember Kristin and Dan's wedding "teaser" from this post. Well I am finally posting some photos from their beautiful wedding day. Where to even being with these two... Kristin and Dan are really the true definition of love. When I first met these two at their engagement session, I was so inspired at - [hello 2010.](https://tonhyakae.com/hello-2010/) - Is it seriously 2010? It seems like yesterday people were stocking up for Y2K because they thought the world was going to end :) (hee hee). Ten years have gone by and I'm really starting to feel old! Nevertheless I feel great about where I am today! I'm so thankful to have such a great - [just got munked.](https://tonhyakae.com/just-got-munked/) - Hey blog readers! I just munked myself and created a little message for you all to enjoy! Found this funny idea on my friends Zach & Jody's Blog! Love them. Hope everyone is having a great day! - [beads, feathers, n' wine...oh my!](https://tonhyakae.com/beads-feathers-n-wine-oh-my/) - As Christmas gets closer it seems like the days get shorter. We've been busy finishing up last minute shopping, cleaning the house, and baking every sweet you can think of! This year my friend Ai and I decided to get crafty with our gifts that we would give to our friends. We made an entire - [sneak peek.](https://tonhyakae.com/sneak-peek/) - I know I know....I've been slackin' on my blog posts...sorry! To be honest I've just been taking a relaxing break from the computer and have been enjoying time spent with great friends. It's so important for me to take time out of my day to strengthen the relationships I have in my life...whether it be - [henry & hazel.](https://tonhyakae.com/henry-hazel/) - I was up thinking last night...thinking about how far I have come with my photography. Being able to look back at old photos and realize how much I have learned about not only the technical aspects of photography, but about light, composition, and my interaction with my subjects. It's a little overwhelming and sometimes a - [kristin & dan {engaged.}](https://tonhyakae.com/kristin-dan-engaged/) - Have you ever met a couple that just makes you sick because they are so stinkin' adorable?! Well that is Kristin and Dan for you! When Kelsey asked me to help out with this engagement session, I was so excited! Especially when she told me that they have NEVER kissed before...thats right people, not one - [where'd my inspiration go?!? {personal.}](https://tonhyakae.com/whered-my-inspiration-go-personal/) - We have our moments... We have our days... We even sometimes have our seasons... I'm talking about us "artists" or actually anyone really. We have these times in our lives where we hit a wall. We come to a place where we need nothing more than a little bit of inspiration. It is so important - [olivia kate {blessing.} ...continued](https://tonhyakae.com/olivia-kate-blessing-continued/) - What a little blessing Olivia Kate is...she is lucky to have the mama she does! I hope to have many more photo shoots with this little girl in the future! Until then...please enjoy these photos! :) So cute. Big yawn! One of my favorites. Love me some baby toes! Olivia - [finding {inspiration} in new orleans](https://tonhyakae.com/finding-inspiration-in-new-orleans/) - This past week was seriously one of the best weeks this year! Despite the fact that I was on my death bed a couple of the nights there, I still pulled all my strength together to attend all the wonderful talks given by amazing photographers around the country! I attended talks given by Jason Aten, - [for the love of kids {personal.}](https://tonhyakae.com/for-the-love-of-kids-personal/) - A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend almost an entire week back home! Like I've mentioned before, there probably isn't anything better than going home to hang out with my family. I love them. Period. As I get older I am constantly reminded by God just how blessed I am to - [ashley & merdan {married.} ...teaser](https://tonhyakae.com/ashley-merdan-married-teaser/) - Oh where do I even begin with this amazing couple!? When Kelsey and I first met with Ashley and Merdan at a coffee shop we knew right away we were going to love them! The four of us laughed for the majority of the "meeting", which felt NOTHING like a meeting...it felt more like meeting - [kristen & dan {married.}...teaser](https://tonhyakae.com/kristen-dan-married-teaser/) - Just wanted to share one of my favorite photos from all the weddings I shot this year :) I just love how sweet this picture is. More on the this lovely wedding will hit the blog later! Enjoy. - [olivia kate {blessing.} ...sneak preview](https://tonhyakae.com/olivia-kate-blessing-sneak-preview/) - I can't express how excited I am to finally introduce this little blessing. Her name is Olivia Kate, isn't she the cutest? Oh, and she has an amazing mother that I truly admire... Check back soon for some more baby love. - [sherry & jarret {engaged}](https://tonhyakae.com/sherry-jarret-engaged/) - It's been awhile since I have posted, I've been uh...busy, hanging out with my awesome family. There is nothing better than coming home to visit my family during the fall/winter seasons. Pulling up our driveway with the gorgeous view of Mt.Adams, hearing the dogs bark with excitement, and walking in the front door to see - [where the wild things are {fashion}](https://tonhyakae.com/where-the-wild-things-are-fashion/) - This past Friday I was finally able to work with a FABULOUS stylist that I've actually been wanting to work with for some time now! Osiris creates nothing but magic from distinct clothing pieces she finds good will hunting, thats right people... she's my kind of girl! :) This shoot was definitely a little more - [{beyonce.}](https://tonhyakae.com/beyonce/) - So I thought I would switch it up a little today and show you all some pictures of an amazing singer/performer/kick A** woman.... Beyonce. I never thought I would go to a concert like this, but when I realized my friend Kelsey's birthday was around the corner...I knew I had to buy tickets for us. - [kaori & jeremiah {married.}](https://tonhyakae.com/kaori-jeremiah-married/) - As I packed up my camera bag the night before my first wedding of the 2009 year, I glanced out my window and sadly watched the rain pitter-patter onto the sidewalk. Not only was I nervous that this was the first wedding of the year, I was terrified that it was going to rain for - [chelsea & travis {engaged.}](https://tonhyakae.com/chelsea-travis-engaged/) - Ahh...where to even begin with these two! Chelsea and Travis were so much fun to photograph! They were up for anything Kelsey and I had planned. We started by taking them to the cutest ice cream shop. Then we all headed to a beautiful marina near Golden Gardens where Travis had some sweet access onto - [My other love...](https://tonhyakae.com/my-other-love/) - Happy Monday everyone!....HA, who am I kidding!? I hate Mondays!!! Can Friday be here already? So you have probably noticed the title of this blog post, "My other love". Well as you all know I shoot weddings and portraits, but what some of you may not know is that I have true love for fashion - [My very first blog post...](https://tonhyakae.com/my-very-first-blog/) - Hello Everyone! It's here...it is finally here! 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