intimate wedding photographer

Corson Building Wedding | Seattle Photographer

Getting to the place in my career where a great deal of my work comes from referrals is the most rewarding thing. Good old Google is always welcome, but there’s something about a line stringing through all of these people from different areas of life and being able to tell their stories. And then their loved ones’ stories. This was one such wedding where a friend introduced me to Nicole and Noah, and it was just a joy from start to finish.

I’ve always had such a love for the Corson Building and its unique urban garden setting (driving by it you wouldn’t even believe its there, it’s basically underneath I-5!). It’s family owned and operated which gives it such an amazing feeling. Not to mention the food was the best I’ve ever had at a wedding (and I’ve tasted some dang good dishes!). My favorite part of the day is when the light starts to go down and the garden lights begin to glow, all of the guests laughing and spending time together underneath.

Noah and Nicole’s family and friends were the warmest and most loving and joyful, and everywhere I looked there was a smiling face and someone to chat with. When I can enmesh myself in the night, and not just witness it as an outsider, it really is magical and I always love those photos the most. I hope it comes off on the couple’s side too — like it was a friend taking the photos and seeing them through warm eyes.

I could go on, but I’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking.

Florist (bouquet & boutonnière): Villanelle Floral

Hair: Jamie Taylor at Salon Bella in Bellevue

Officiant: David, “Forever, Together”

Engagement ring: Joseph Jewelry

Bride’s wedding ring: The North Way Studio

Cake: Deep Sea Sugar and Salt

Dress: Carmen Marc Valvo

Washington + Oregon Coast Wedding Photographer | Film + Digital

This wedding was planned and replanned several times, as were many during Covid. With original plans to be a much bigger celebration at The Ruins at Astor in Astoria, things were dialed far back to being a simple and lovely beach elopement/intimate wedding with the couple’s nearest and dearest. The ceremony was on Long Beach, WA in the grassy bluff just after sunrise, followed by a pizza party in a groovy beach house in Seaside, OR. We wrapped up the day at Hug Point beach to capture some golden hour photos. We were literally together from sun-up to sun-down!

Over the past year, I’ve really discovered that my specialty lies in these smaller gatherings that are based around nature. I love when I can just focus on the couple, the scenery, and their treasured guests, and I can leave the complicated timeline behind. Covid-era weddings taught us that anything can be possible with your wedding. You can take or leave as many traditional elements as you’d like, and there’s so much opportunity for you to put your own unique stamp on the day. I love how Ally changed into a 1930s slip for her beach session. Why not?