I'm your photographer, Christina Joy!
I'm lucky enough to live in the 2001 Dodge Ram Van you see drawn on your right. Living in a van, I'm a bit of a snowbird. I spend my winters in Utah and Southern California, and in the summer I head to the Pacific Northwest to chase the good weather! This year I was lucky enough to have a very busy season in Washington and Oregon, do a lot of hiking, and get to know the Pacific Northwest even deeper. I did a poll on my Instagram asking who would be interested in a summer recap blog similar to the California Spring Recap Blog, and the response was a resounding yes!
Here is my favorite image from each session I did in the PNW this year, enjoy!
Danae & Gavin
Rattlesnake Ridge
It's so hard to pick a favorite from this session! I took my van outside of Seattle, and met Danae and Gavin for this epic hike. We started at the lake below to get the mountain we were going to climb in the background, and then summited Rattlesnake Ridge, and the views were incredible.
2. Bach & Caitlin
Bend, Oregon
My summer wedding season started off with these two adventurers wedding in Bend! We had an amazing time meeting up in the spring for their engagement session in Moab. They had their first look at a private location by the river I scouted, couple photos in this beautiful forest, ceremony at Smith Rock State Park, and reception at a brewery!
3. Missy & Tyler
Stevenson, Washington
Again, how to choose a favorite! Stevenson is a very underrated area, the ceremony was beautiful with the blue Washington mountains behind, and the wood cabins helped make some amazing getting ready / details shots. These two were so fun loving and silly, I love this candid shot of them laughing as they're leaving the aisle, their first moments as husband and wife.
4. Vineyard multi-cultural wedding
Portland, Oregon
These two had the most beautiful blended ceremony between Indian and Jewish traditions! Their day was very full and very beautiful, the bride changed into a new dress for the end of the day sunset portraits in the vineyard, and I love these photos of them dancing at sunset.
5. CJ & Jacob
North Cascades National Park, Washington
These two are such troopers! We did an epic hike to this incredible secret location, all while CJ was in a boot! We talked a lot about our hometown, their love story, and of course, Twilight! This image is an excellent example of my favorite game, “find the tiny couple in the big landscape!”
6. Sara & Wes
Seattle, Washington
I was enjoying a conversation with a family member, when the planner rushed over to me and said “LOOK BEHIND YOU!” There were hot air balloons in the sky, right at sunset! I put Sara and Wes under the twinkle lights of their reception, and we got a couple photos of this rad moment.
7. Djaniella & Kyle
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
These two contacted me about their upcoming trip to the PNW, and they wanted a photographer to meet them in Mount Rainier to capture the beginning of this adventure! I took them on the hardest hike they've ever done. After an underwhelming sunrise, Rainier finally showed up from out of the clouds, and we got these epic shots.
8. Traci & Bill
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
These two got married after hiking 70 miles of the Wonderland Trail. This elopement was very special to me, not only are Traci and Bill two of my closest friends, but I officiated their wedding! My first elopement as an ordained minister, it was extremely special.
Thank you for reading!
I currently have plans to return to the PNW summer 2022 for more work, and am working on plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in a year coming soon. If you're interested in a small session, or getting information on elopement / wedding photography,
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