They said yes to an adventure. An adventure with only 4 days notice. With, at the time, a complete stranger (ME). A flurry of phone calls, mirror selfies, location & gps map links were sent. Soon, we found ourselves hugging and then huffing and puffing up a few of those golden Californian hiking trails. Stories […]

The room was quiet. So quiet you could hear a pin drop. Whether or not he was ready, it was here. The day had come. With a smile and a nod of thanks, he followed my directions to face away. To look out the window until he felt a tap on his shoulder. Her dress […]

The first three seconds of that phone call and I knew. This girl was not just a friend of a friend, she was gonna be our friend, too. Her and her guy (who has an epic beard) in the San Francisco Bay Area + that golden, west coast light: it’s what dreams are made of, […]

  I’ve been teasing out a personal projectover on the Insta Stories this past week. Together, over LIVE, we made the bouquet.Together, we’ve anticipated the thrill of creating for, quite simply, creative’s sake. And today, I’m sharing a few teasers.(Upon first sort, I chose 75 “teaser-worthy-favorites…” nbd) Because, THIS.This is my happy place: nature + bohemian […]

  Those moments when your stomach hurts from laughing so hard. When the conversation turns deep. And you talk shop. And then laughter ensues all the more. I can’t believe this session – for my own personal, creative work – was nearly a year ago. This adventure with friends of a friend. Snoqualmie Pass will never […]

  Some have called me crazy. I say I’m just up for an adventure & only a flight away from the next. Jessi (aka the marvelous Echo Photography) and I have been like-minded photographers & friends – though different in style & region – for over a year now. What started as a Facebook message […]

  It was two days before my flight departed for Boston, Massachusetts, when I introduced myself over the phone. Almost immediately, I knew this was a match made in heaven. New England skylines, a hipster couple, and a great love story? Um, yes. The sun shone brilliantly against the shipyard architecture. Each corner was filled […]

  For the love all things gorgeous, everyone should be married in a garden. With mountains. And cedar trees. For me, Nate & Amy’s wedding was a destination wedding just outside of Seattle, Washington. It’s always an honor to be asked to assist talented friends (especially when it means flying to a new place) and […]

  It is true, by the end of this year I will have been in three of my girlfriends’ weddings. I guess 2015 was a year for tying the knot and all in different states (did I mention I’m driving to Alabama in October for another friend’s wedding? This time I’ll be a guest). It’s […]

  This week holds crazy significance, folks. Pattengale Photography is rounding the corner of that 1 year mark (September 27th) of business!!! I can’t even begin to explain all that has happened and the personal growth I’ve experienced in these last 365 days. Over the next few days and weeks, I’m so excited to highlight […]