
Last December, Lyndsey reached out about doing some photos of her, her husband Ryan, and their two pups. It had been almost four years since their wedding, and they had not had a single professional photo taken since.
They were spending a weekend at That PNW Cabin, so I met them out there on a properly cold, rainy day. By the time we finished, all four of us, Ryan, Lyndsey, and their two dogs, were thoroughly soaked. But the snow that had just fallen gave us the most beautiful backdrop, and honestly, some of my favorite family sessions come out of days exactly like this one.
My little A-frame cabin sits at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, where some of the best outdoor adventures in the state are just a short drive away. Visit in spring and you can hike among wildflowers to hidden waterfalls. Come in winter and there is snowshoeing, or a quick trip up to Stevens Pass for a day on the slopes. No matter the season, it is the kind of place that is perfect to come back to and just relax. There is a coziness to the cabin that photographs so well, all warm light through the windows and quiet mountain views, whether the weather cooperates or not.
I love sessions like Ryan and Lyndsey’s because they are a reminder that family photos do not have to mean a big formal production. Sometimes it is just two people, their dogs, and a snowy afternoon at a cabin in the mountains, and that is more than enough to make something worth keeping.
If you are looking for a cozy, low-key family session, pups very much included, I would love to host you at the cabin and make some magic while you are here.
The cabin is good for more than family sessions. If a wedding is what you are planning, here is the elopement package at That PNW Cabin.





















Absolutely – pets are always welcome, and some of my favorite sessions, like Ryan and Lyndsey’s, include the family dogs front and center.
That PNW Cabin is my A-frame cabin near Index, Washington, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains – it’s available to book for family sessions, elopements, and portraits.
Each season has its own charm – spring brings wildflowers and waterfalls, while winter offers snow, snowshoeing, and easy access to Stevens Pass.
September 7, 2022
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