Nicki and Alex: Whatcom Lightcatcher Museum Wedding

Shooting a wedding is an awesome experience. Not only do I get to capture significant moments in creative and unique ways, but I also get to spend time with a bride and groom on one of the most important days of their lives. I get to document the anticipation and preparation of getting ready for the day. I get to help create a calm, romantic, and memorable atmosphere during the bridal portrait session. I get to document time spent with close friends and family and record the vibes of the party that follows. And, most importantly, I get to shoot the moment a lifetime commitment is made in a series of vows. It is quite a job, and I feel lucky to have it.

Nicki and Alex met and started dating in England, and chose to get married in Nicki's hometown of Bellingham. They got ready in the house Nicki grew up in, and then became the first couple ever to be married at the Whatcom Lightcatcher Museum. It was an exquisite and beautiful event, from Nicki's vintage dress and hairpiece to all the reception pottery handcrafted by Nicki's dad. It was designed and coordinated by Steven Moore Designs and the amazing local food was prepared by Ciao Thyme catering. Nicki's family was extremely welcoming and kind to Mindy and I. We sincerely hope you enjoy your pictures- we were honored to be a part of your day!

Nicki and Alex: Bellingham Wedding Preview

More are right around the corner...

This is Not a Sneak Peek

When I do sneak peeks I try to pick an image I love that shows some interaction between the bride and groom. This image obviously doesn't do that, so Nicki and Alex, you have another one coming. I just couldn't resist showing you this one when I came across it tonight. More to come...

Jenny and Dan: Holy Names Academy Wedding

Jenny and Dan are were a milestone for me. Sadly, they were the last time I will have the opportunity to photograph the wedding of a Bellin. After having been a guest at oldest sister Christy's wedding before I was even a wedding photographer, and photographing both Deanna and Heather's weddings last summer, this last month I saw their youngest sibling Dan married to Jenny.

All day Jenny and Dan had so much fun together. They really just enjoyed their day and didn't both to stress out about anything. It was awesome to be a part of it.

They were married at Holy Names Academy in Seattle, which is a functioning Catholic girls school, but also a wedding venue most weekends of the year. It was a very unique venue for me and represented a great opportunity to experiment shooting indoors. Most of the time I do everything I can to shoot outside, but there was just so much to work with at the school we ended up spending about half of our portrait session lighting them indoors and I love the results.