A fresh tradition begins on Whidbey Island! The first-ever Bridal Expo at Freeland Hall brought together local and Puget Sound wedding pros for a day full of connection, creativity, and celebration.

Everyone tells you to book those newborn portraits in the first two weeks. But what if life—healing, adjusting, or just soaking it all in—comes first? At Phoenix Russo Photography, we believe beauty doesn’t follow a timeline. This 7-week-old reminded me: connection, eye contact, and new expressions can be just as magical as sleepy curls.