Love letters to my wonderful clients and their amazing wedding days.
Should you have a first look on your wedding day?
I’m originally from the UK where first looks aren’t really a thing at all, so when I moved here and people kept asking me if they should do one for their wedding, I had no idea. Thankfully I now know better.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Engagement Session // Dani and Michelle
Things seemed fated to go wrong with this engagement session when Seattle traffic made the ladies late and then right as they arrived it started raining. But we decided to go ahead anyway and I’m so glad we did because it all worked out in the end!
Salish Lodge Wedding // Jordan and Eric
Jordan and Eric came all the way from Texas to marry in our beautiful corner of the world. They chose Salish Lodge as the venue for their ceremony and reception. Beforehand I met Jordan and Eric at their hotel to get some getting ready photos before heading to the hotel for their beautiful ceremony. At a spot right next to the gorgeous Snoqualmie Falls Jordan and Eric said their I Do’s in front of their closest family.
Northacres Family Session // The Sliva's
When I first moved to Seattle almost four years ago, Hitomi and her family were one of my first clients. When we did that shoot Paul was but a little toddler, now he’s off to school! That’s not all that’s changed, he now has an adorable little sister. Like all older siblings, Paul’s happiness at having a younger sibling ebbs and flows but thankfully on this day he was happy to have someone to play in the leaves with on a beautiful crisp fall day.
Franklin Falls Engagement Session // Carly & Ana
When Carly & Ana told me that they were incorporating their dogs into their wedding, I immediately threw a contract in their face and said “BOOK ME FOR THIS WEDDING” because ohmygosh doesn’t a wedding with dogs sound like heaven?
Lummi Island Wedding // Ally & Talyn
Ally & Talyn’s gothic wedding on Lummi Island was perfect and fit them to a tee.
Seattle Aquarium Wedding // Pepper & Keith
Pepper & Keith’s wedding day at the Seattle Aquarium was as beautiful as they come!
Discovery Park Engagement Shoot // Evan & Kelsey
Discovery Park is one of the most popular parks in Seattle for photography, that's why I have always avoided it. Tales of cars being towed, broken into, no spaces, made it all very confusing on the best way to enjoy this park. Thankfully Evan & Kelsey knew the deets and we parked at the South Lot and went EARLY.
Seattle Park Engagement // Sal & Reyna
Something I've always wanted to shoot is a surprise engagement proposal and a few weeks ago I got the opportunity to! It was such a fun experience!
Boho Styled Shoot at Rosario Beach // Seattle Wedding Photography
A few months ago I was contacted by Sarah of Serenity Weddings who asked if I would be interested in collaborating in a styled shoot. I've been to one or two but I'd never be involved from the beginning so it was a fun process.
Downtown Seattle Wedding // Patrick & Marc
For those not in the know, Columbia Tower is Seattle's tallest building. 75 stories tall it towers over the surrounding buildings and offers a 360 degree view of Seattle from an unparalleled viewpoint. The top two floors are reserved for the Columbia Tower club which Patrick & Marc used as the venue for their beautiful day.
Pride Cake Smash!
With all the ugliness surrounding the Supreme Court's decision in the cake baker case I decided I wanted to do something positive to counter it. So I cooked up a plan with some friends and enlisted the magic baking hands of South Fork Cake Co who made the most amazing cake I think I've ever seen. My good friends Alex & Chad then proceeded to smash it into each others faces in the most adorable way.
Ballard Locks Engagement // Alicia & Taliesyn
My afternoon with Alicia and Taliesyn started at the Ballard Farmers Market, just north of Seattle itself. I've never been before and so while waiting for A&T to arrive (because Seattle traffic) I wandered around and took in all the sights, sounds and smells that it had to offer. I will definitely be going back to sample ALL THE FOOD.
Washington Arboretum Engagement // Ann & Eric
Ann & Eric opted to do their engagement shoot at Washington Arboretum on a cold, Spring day. They brought their own heat.
The Wehners are on fire! Seattle Family Photography
This past weekend I drove down to the Renton Fire Station to meet Megan and her family. Why did we meet at a fire station I hear you ask? Megan's Dad Shawn is the fire chief there and is retiring next month after THIRTY years of service!
Mukilteo Rosehill Community Center Wedding // Robin & Katy
Katy & Robin had the most beautiful day up in Mukilteo at their wedding held at the Rosehill Community Center.
Snohomish Belle Chapel Wedding // Sarah & Dave
Sarah & Dave tied the knot in a beautiful day at the Belle Chapel in Snohomish.
2017 Recap: Weddings!
2017 was an amazing year for weddings here at Jamie Buckley Photography!
