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BEHIND THE SCENES

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the few decisions that will continue to matter long after the day itself has passed. When the music fades, the florals are gone, and the timeline becomes a memory, your photographs are what remain. They are how you return to the day. How you remember not just what […]

Wedding

How to Choose an Editorial Wedding Photographer

Couple relaxing together in a garden surrounded by white flowers, photographed in a natural and editorial wedding photography style.

There are years that arrive quietly and years that reshape you in ways you barely notice until you look back. For me, 2025 was a year that unfolded in layers. It was subtle at first, then meaningful, then deeply defining. As each month passed, I could feel my artistry sharpening, softening, stretching, and settling into […]

Wedding

Kat Nielsen Photography: My 2025 Wrapped

Bride and groom standing beneath a veil in a vineyard overlooking water and mountains, framed by soft natural light and greenery.

Scottsdale, Arizona weddings firmly sit in the luxury category within the state. The market is defined by established resorts, strong architectural identity, and a level of service that attracts couples who are intentional about where and how they host their wedding. I’m a luxury wedding photographer servicing Arizona. My perspective comes from working within the […]

Wedding

Scottsdale, Arizona Weddings

Choosing what to wear for engagement photos is often the first moment couples realize just how real this season is becoming. These images are about setting the tone for how you want to be seen stepping into marriage. Naturally, that can bring a bit of pressure. My role is to simplify that decision and replace […]

Engagement

What to Wear for Engagement Photos

Sage slayed as a bridesmaid in Elaina’s wedding at Sugar Pine Barn (which we just blogged about here), and somehow managed to keep her cool while I was running around trying to find good light. Fast forward a few months, and I found myself planning a trip to sunny San Diego. I reached out to […]

Elopement

Sunset Cliffs Elopement in San Diego, California

I crossed paths with Ty and Lizzy at the 3 Rivers Bridal Show in 2024. Fast forward, and here we are. They had a dreamy, colorful Washington barn wedding at Sugar Pine Barn at Tucannon Cellars. Their wedding was exactly what you hope love looks like. Sugar Pine Barn is absolute magic. It’s hidden between […]

Wedding

Colorful Washington Barn Wedding

If you’ve ever driven through southwest Washington and thought, “Huh, I wonder if there’s anywhere around here that looks like it was pulled straight out of the European countryside,” surprise—there is. It’s called Monet Vineyards, and it’s tucked at the base of the Cascade Mountains, quietly minding its own business and looking like it belongs […]

Wedding

Washington State Wedding Venue: Monet Vineyards

You know those days where the weather shows up, the people are happy, and the wine tastes extra good? That was Elaina and Gage’s wedding day at Sugar Pine Barn. This place is essentially what happens when a cozy cabin and a vineyard have a baby—wood walls, open fields, sunshine, and a mix of rustic […]

Wedding

Wedding at Sugar Pine Barn at Tucannon Cellars

When you think about a Siren Song Winery wedding, if you’re imagining some rustic barn with mason jars and string lights—pause, delete, and reprogram. This Chelan, WA wedding venue is a European daydream, with Tuscan-style stone walls, climbing vines, and a backdrop that truly makes you feel like you’re in a different country. Lake Chelan […]

Wedding

A Siren Song Winery Wedding

There’s just something about wedding mornings—the mix of nerves and excitement. Michelle and Terrance’s Moore Mansion wedding started the same way most great love stories do: surrounded by people who adore them, a little chaos in the background, and a whole lot of anticipation. The getting-ready hours were calm, filled with laughter and deep breaths. […]

Wedding

An Elegant Moore Mansion Wedding

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