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Check out past weddings, elopements, & adventure sessions. Be sure to check out my wedding & elopement planning tips!

How to Have a Dog-Friendly Elopement

Doug McCulloch 12/7/23 Doug McCulloch 12/7/23

How to Have a Dog-Friendly Elopement

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Snowy Mt Baker Elopement

Doug McCulloch 11/30/23 Doug McCulloch 11/30/23

Snowy Mt Baker Elopement

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Oregon Coast Elopement - Your Ultimate Guide

Doug McCulloch 11/9/23 Doug McCulloch 11/9/23

Oregon Coast Elopement - Your Ultimate Guide

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Fall Leavenworth Elopement - Lake Wenatchee

Doug McCulloch 11/3/23 Doug McCulloch 11/3/23

Fall Leavenworth Elopement - Lake Wenatchee

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Beautiful Gold Creek Pond Elopement

Doug McCulloch 10/22/23 Doug McCulloch 10/22/23

Beautiful Gold Creek Pond Elopement

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Moody Sunrise Cape Flattery Wedding

Doug McCulloch 10/16/23 Doug McCulloch 10/16/23

Moody Sunrise Cape Flattery Wedding

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Dreamy Oregon Elopement at Capella by the Sea

Doug McCulloch 10/13/23 Doug McCulloch 10/13/23

Dreamy Oregon Elopement at Capella by the Sea

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Stunning Secret Beach Oregon Coast Elopement

Doug McCulloch 10/5/23 Doug McCulloch 10/5/23

Stunning Secret Beach Oregon Coast Elopement

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Dreamy Intimate Snoqualmie Wedding

Doug McCulloch 9/14/23 Doug McCulloch 9/14/23

Dreamy Intimate Snoqualmie Wedding

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Washington Sailboat Elopement

Doug McCulloch 9/14/23 Doug McCulloch 9/14/23

Washington Sailboat Elopement

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Ferry Boat Wedding in Seattle

Doug McCulloch 9/12/23 Doug McCulloch 9/12/23

Ferry Boat Wedding in Seattle

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Best Place to Have a Treehouse Elopement

Doug McCulloch 9/12/23 Doug McCulloch 9/12/23

Best Place to Have a Treehouse Elopement

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Discovery Park Wedding: Everything You Need to Know

Doug McCulloch 9/10/23 Doug McCulloch 9/10/23

Discovery Park Wedding: Everything You Need to Know

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Love in the Emerald City: Your Seattle City Hall Wedding Guide

Doug McCulloch 9/8/23 Doug McCulloch 9/8/23

Love in the Emerald City: Your Seattle City Hall Wedding Guide

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How to Have a Rattlesnake Lake Wedding

Doug McCulloch 9/4/23 Doug McCulloch 9/4/23

How to Have a Rattlesnake Lake Wedding

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Top Secret Spots to Elope in the Pacific Northwest

Doug McCulloch 8/27/23 Doug McCulloch 8/27/23

Top Secret Spots to Elope in the Pacific Northwest

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Top 10 Best Places to Elope in Washington State

Doug McCulloch 8/26/23 Doug McCulloch 8/26/23

Top 10 Best Places to Elope in Washington State

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Ultimate Mt Rainier National Park Elopement Guide

Doug McCulloch 8/24/23 Doug McCulloch 8/24/23

Ultimate Mt Rainier National Park Elopement Guide

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Your Guide to a Washington Adventure Elopement

Doug McCulloch 8/8/23 Doug McCulloch 8/8/23

Your Guide to a Washington Adventure Elopement

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Your Seattle Elopement Guide

Doug McCulloch 8/3/23 Doug McCulloch 8/3/23

Your Seattle Elopement Guide

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First, the camera gear:⁠
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Intimate weddings in

The Pacific Northwest is notorious for unpredictable weather, so there are certain things that I recommend to all of my elopement photography and engagement session clients. Here is my list of essentials for your Washington Elopement:⁠
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1. Layers -

If you’re like my wife and I, we couldn’t have gotten married without our two rescue dogs. Here is what I learned and some of my recommendations for including your dog in your wedding ceremony:⁠
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1. Prepare your dog - Familiarize them wi

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