When I go somewhere new, I always want the local perspective first. I never enjoy a place as much unless I can see and understand it intimately through the eyes of someone who is deeply passionate about where they live. The Pacific Northwest is somewhere I've always felt drawn to. The weather, the landscape and just the vibe in general appeals to me on so many levels.

Needless to say, the Pacific Northwest a place I can see myself traveling to more often!

During this particular trip, I met Haley and Aniket, two remarkable souls who were all to kind and eager to go exploring with me... and of course take some photos along the way! We started in downtown Seattle (Capitol Hill to be precise) and made our way out to Franklin falls. All the while getting to know one another, sharing stories and laughs and eventually an epic Vietnamese dinner and a few Moscow mules. I consider them friends now... and in a few short months I'll be accompanying them to Delhi, India to document their wedding. It's amazing the adventures you can embark on when you are open to connecting and sharing a unique experience with new people.

But for now, this post is about their engagement, their intense love for each other and their beautiful home state. Enjoy!