Samantha McFarlen

10/22/2024

One of my very favorite family sessions. I've gotten to photograph this family a few times over the years! This summer they planned their session for while they were on a beach camping trip in Port Angeles and I loved how relaxed it felt! Family sessions should be fun and feel like an evening playing at the beach.

As a Port Angeles family photographer, I love to have repeat clients! Read on for tips on location and outfits for your shoot.

09/04/2024

Loved this wedding at Chambers Bay and am happy to have it up on my blog! This gorgeous Tacoma golf course location is quickly becoming one of my favorite venues.

Chambers Bay Golf Course is the perfect venue for weddings. It brings together convenience and stunning views.

10/10/2022

07/07/2022

A beautiful outdoor woodland LDS and Jewish wedding for Deborah + Dave had lovely scenery and amazing food for all. They vowed their love for each other on this day for the rest of their lives with the excitement of cherishing each other and growing old together. They were surrounded by all their lo

06/19/2021

It wedding day for these two!!

It’s wedding day for Jaclynne and Omar and I am so excited! It’s going to be an absolutely perfect day! ✨

Photo: Samantha McFarlen

06/17/2021

This surprise proposal at Alderbrook Resort just hit my blog!

Brayden and Amber’s surprise proposal at Alderbrook Resort and Spa was one of the sweetest proposals I’ve ever captured. Not only did Brayden pull off the surprise extremely well, but there were actually more than one in store for Amber! I love when couples take the opportunity to hire a photogr...

02/26/2021

In-home family session on the blog!

I often get asked if I do newborn sessions and the answer is no…. but yes. I don’t do traditional, posed, baby in a basket, newborn sessions. What I LOVE doing is capturing this special time for a family in a more natural and laid back way. The interactions between older siblings and their new b...

02/23/2021

This blog post is way overdue (from July 2018) but regardless, I'm excited to share this Karma Vineyards wedding at Lake Chelan.

Winery weddings have always had a special place in my heart and this Karma Vineyards wedding in Lake Chelan, WA probably tops the list for me. Something about those hot eastern Washington afternoons, golden light coming through rows of grapes, the sound of wine bottles being uncorked, and being a fe

02/06/2021

A very simple and very sweet elopement in the woods in Port Angeles. Planned by Bixby + Pine

Simple woodsy elopement in Port Angeles, WA

12/14/2020

This sweet family on a frosty December morning. Here are some favorites from their session.

12/03/2020

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11/29/2020

Happy small business Saturday! I’m so grateful, today and everyday, to get to do this job. One million thank yous to my clients. I saw a post today that said “Jeff Bezos doesn’t do a happy dance when you buy something from Amazon.” But I promise you, small business owners do. 💃🏼 @ Port Angeles, Washington