2013 | our year in review

I've never been much of a wrap it up, resolution, review the year sort of girl. However, as I was scanning through the year's photos in search of material for our 2014 calendar (coming soon), I was overwhelmed by a wave of gratefulness for all that Drew and I were able to experience in 2013. Our wonderful new clients and exciting work opportunities aside, it was an incredible year. We've both come a long way, and can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

So, here you are. Just a brief photo review of our travels (and some pretty portraits) in 2013.

Contrary to what this picture says, Lola discovered this year that she loves camping.

Our yearly birthday family portrait, taken back in September. There was a lot less growling and fidgeting than usual, which we appreciated. The dogs behaved, too.

Happy New Year from Vanasse Studios, and here's to more life, love and adventure, starting tomorrow!

leavenworth | bainbridge island photographer

A couple weeks back, we went out to Leavenworth for a short but sweet overnight trip. To describe the beauty of the mountains would take more time than I have, so I'll allow the photos to speak for themselves.

At this point, I said something to the effect of "Honey, stop being such a model." And of course, this is his response.

Wondering where the next love story is? I'm working on it, I promise.

Stay tuned.

one year | bainbridge island photographers

In June, for our one year wedding anniversary, we took a long-awaited road trip down the west coast: Bainbridge Island to Santa Cruz. It's always been a dream of mine to fully experience the Pacific Coast Highway, and this was just the beginning (we have yet to continue past Santa Cruz, down through Monterey, Big Sur, etc). Soon enough.

We stopped in southern Oregon the first evening, stayed at a gorgeous B&B in Mendocino the second, and after many winding roads, sheer cliffs and a severe case of (wonderful, blissful) nausea, we made it to San Francisco (our destination) on the third day.

A fitting start in South Bend, WA.