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what i photograph
Weddings
From getting ready to the last dance, I document your day as it unfolds, with gentle direction when you want it and room to simply be together when you don't.
Elopements
A mountain overlook at sunrise. A ferry ride and a quiet beach. Your vows, your people, your place. I'll help you plan a day built around what matters most to you.
Engagements
The best warm-up for your wedding day, and photographs you'll love long after. We'll find a place that feels like the two of you and wander there for a while.
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HELLO, YOU TWO...
Nice to meet you. I'm Shailee.
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I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based in Olympia, Washington, and I believe the best photographs feel exactly like the day did. I'm there for the almost-missed moments: a quiet squeeze of the hand before the ceremony, the laugh that breaks a posed portrait, the light slipping behind the ridgeline as you turn to each other.
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My style is romantic and story-driven, with warm, timeless color and an editorial touch. Whether you're planning a full celebration or saying your vows on a mountaintop, I'd love to tell your story in a way that feels honest, beautiful, and completely yours.
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
The Photography Cafe
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
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A relaxed, hands-on class for newer photographers and anyone ready for a refresher. We'll trade the overwhelm for a clear foundation over good coffee and real practice.
What we'll cover:
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Getting off auto: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in plain language
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Finding and using good light, indoors and out
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Composition that tells a story
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Posing and directing real people with ease
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[Editing basics / culling workflow — confirm topics]
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Guided hands-on practice
Who it's for: New photographers, hobbyists ready to get serious, and working photographers who want to sharpen the fundamentals.
