Got a call last month from a couple who'd spent $5,000 on wedding photography services that didn't include edited photos. Just raw files they couldn't use. We fixed it, but that kind of stuff drives us crazy. Our photography services are straightforward—what you see is what you get, everything's included, no surprises later.
We're a Fremont-based team offering photography services across Seattle since 2012. We've shot over 500 weddings at venues from Pike Place to Snoqualmie Falls, and we're still here because we're honest about pricing and what we deliver.
Photography Services Seattle
Our wedding photography services cover engagement sessions through last dance. Full coverage means 8-10 hours typically, but we've done 4-hour elopements at Discovery Park and 14-hour celebrations at Chateau Lux. Whatever your timeline looks like, we build a package around it.
Every wedding includes two photographers. Not optional, not an upcharge—just how we work. One shoots the bride getting ready, the other covers the groom's crew. During ceremonies at Golden Gardens or St. James Cathedral, we're capturing multiple angles. At receptions, one photographer focuses on dances while the other catches guest reactions and candid moments.
We tried solo shooting years ago. Missed too many moments because you can't be in two places at once. Having two photographers isn't about quantity—it's about getting the right shots. The groom's face when he sees his bride at Woodland Park Rose Garden? Can't capture that if you're busy photographing the bride walking down the aisle. Both moments matter.
Engagement photography happens 2-3 months before your wedding usually. We spend 90 minutes shooting around Seattle—Gasworks Park with city skyline views, Pike Place Market on weekday mornings when it's less crowded, Discovery Park trails during golden hour. These photos go on your save-the-dates and wedding website, plus they're practice runs for being comfortable on camera before your actual wedding day.
Wedding Photography Services
Ceremony coverage captures everything—processional, vows, ring exchange, first kiss, recessional. We position ourselves to get clear shots without blocking guest views at venues like Sodo Park or the Woodland Park Zoo. We always ask about photography rules beforehand since some churches like St. James Cathedral have strict positioning requirements during services.
Reception photography services run from grand entrance through your exit. First dance, parent dances, toasts, cake cutting, bouquet toss—all the scheduled moments get covered. Plus the unplanned stuff that makes weddings memorable, like surprise speeches at Bell Harbor or your nephew photobombing formal portraits at Chateau Lux.
We know Seattle wedding venue rhythms after shooting hundreds of receptions. When first dances typically happen at The Edgewater, when toasts start at Willows Lodge, when dance floor energy peaks at Georgetown Ballroom. That experience means we're already in position with the right lens before moments happen, not scrambling to catch up.
Ceremony and Reception Photography Services
Bridal portrait sessions happen in our Fremont studio or at Seattle locations like Kubota Garden or the Arboretum. Full wedding dress, professional hair and makeup, zero time pressure. Some brides schedule these a month before weddings as dress rehearsals, others book them after weddings for anniversary gifts or wall art.
Family portrait photography gets complicated at weddings—divorced parents, stepfamilies, relatives who aren't speaking. We've navigated all of it at venues from Queen Anne to West Seattle. We build detailed shot lists beforehand, move through groupings efficiently during cocktail hour, and handle awkward family dynamics with tact so nobody feels uncomfortable.
Wedding party portraits happen fast, usually during cocktail hour while guests are occupied. Bridesmaids at Rattlesnake Ledge, groomsmen at Alki Beach, full wedding party together—we've got maybe 15-20 minutes max at most venues. We work quickly and keep the mood fun because nobody wants to stand in dress shoes on grass for 45 minutes when there's a party happening inside.
Portrait Photography Services
Engagement sessions give you photos for save-the-dates plus they're valuable practice time. You figure out which poses feel natural, we learn how you move together, and everyone's more comfortable on the actual wedding day because we've already worked together.
We shoot engagement photography all over Seattle. Kerry Park with Space Needle views, Fremont neighborhood streets with colorful murals, waterfront near the Great Wheel, quiet corners of Volunteer Park. Location depends on your style—outdoorsy couples head to Discovery Park or Rattlesnake Ledge, urban couples prefer Capitol Hill or Ballard neighborhoods.
Sessions run about 90 minutes, which gives you time to relax and forget there's a camera pointed at you. The best engagement photos happen 30-40 minutes in after initial nerves fade and you're just enjoying each other's company at Golden Gardens or Gas Works Park.
Engagement Photography Services
Aerial photography requires our FAA Part 107 license, which we've maintained since 2018. Drone shots work best for outdoor venues with scenery worth showing from above—Snoqualmie Falls ceremonies, Woodinville winery receptions, any venue with mountain or water views that ground photography can't fully capture.
Weather determines whether we fly. Seattle's unpredictable conditions mean we always have backup plans. If it's raining or too windy on your wedding day at Rattlesnake Ledge, the drone stays grounded and we focus on ground coverage. But we've gotten good at predicting those brief sun breaks and launching quickly when conditions allow.
We've captured aerial footage at San Juan Island destination weddings, mountain elopements near Leavenworth, and waterfront venues from Edmonds to Tacoma. The perspective adds something special to your gallery—showing not just you as a couple but the full beauty of where you chose to get married.
Drone Photography Services
Elopement photography has become a huge part of our business since 2020. Couples are choosing intimate ceremonies with just immediate family instead of big productions. We've shot elopements at Seattle courthouse steps, Kerry Park overlooks, backyard gardens in Fremont, and remote mountain locations that required hiking with all our gear.
Elopements feel different than large weddings—more emotion, less stress, usually better lighting because we can schedule around optimal times of day. A 200-person reception at Sodo Park is beautiful chaos. A sunrise elopement at Discovery Park with just parents present? That's pure, unfiltered emotion that translates to powerful photography.
Multi-location elopements happen too. Morning vows at a Queen Anne church, afternoon portraits at Pike Place Market, evening dinner celebration in a Ballard restaurant. We follow you through all of it, adjusting our approach for each location's unique lighting and atmosphere.
Elopement Photography Services
Photo editing and retouching happens for every single image we deliver. Color correction, exposure adjustments, cropping—that's baseline work included in all our photography services. We also fix stray hairs, smooth wrinkles in suits, remove distracting exit signs or background elements from venue shots at The Edgewater or Bell Harbor.
We don't photoshop bodies into different shapes or airbrush faces beyond recognition. You get to look like yourself, just the best version captured in great light. Our editing style keeps skin tones natural, colors true to life, and lighting looking intentional rather than accidental.
Turnaround time runs 4-6 weeks for wedding photography services, faster for engagement sessions. If you need rush delivery for newspaper announcements or thank-you cards going out to family across Washington, we can expedite for an additional fee. But our standard timeline ensures quality editing rather than rushed work.
Photo Editing Services
Wedding album design transforms your digital gallery into a physical heirloom. We handle the complete process—selecting the strongest images from your Chateau Lux reception or Willows Lodge ceremony, creating page layouts that tell your story, choosing cover materials and binding options.
The design process happens at our Fremont studio over 2-3 hours. We're not rushing you through decisions about which moments from your Georgetown Ballroom wedding make the final cut. Some couples know exactly what they want immediately, others need guidance balancing formal portraits with candid moments. Both approaches work.
Albums feature thick pages with lay-flat binding so images span across two pages without disappearing into the gutter. We work with a local Seattle bindery producing quality that lasts decades. Parent albums are smaller versions with different photo selections—popular for couples wanting to gift tangible memories to family without printing multiple full-size albums.
Album Design Services
Digital image delivery is standard across all our photography services. You receive every edited photo in high resolution through a password-protected online gallery. There's no print release paperwork needed—you own the rights to print as many copies as you want from your Discovery Park engagement or Woodland Park wedding.
High-resolution files are sized for large prints. Want a 30x40 canvas from your Gasworks Park engagement session? The files we deliver can handle it without pixelation or quality loss. We provide full resolution images, nothing downsized or compressed to save server space.
Online galleries stay active for one year minimum. You can download images anytime, share the link with family in Spokane or Portland, even order prints directly through the gallery interface. After a year we archive everything, but you can request access anytime—we keep backups on three separate systems so your photos never disappear.
Same-day previews happen when possible. If we capture strong shots during your Alki Beach engagement session, we'll text a few favorites that same evening. For weddings, we typically send 5-10 preview images within 24 hours so you can post on social media while everyone's still talking about your celebration at Sodo Park or Capitol Hill venue.
Digital Delivery Services
Proposal photography is one of the most delicate, adrenaline-filled services we offer—and easily one of the most rewarding. Unlike a wedding or portrait session where everything is scheduled and expected, proposal sessions are part covert mission, part emotional documentary. You're pretending to be surprised. We're tucked away with a telephoto lens behind a bush or perched across the street, silently hoping everything unfolds exactly as planned.
Proposal Photography in Seattle:
Rehearsal dinner photography is an underrated gem in the world of wedding storytelling. While not every couple includes it in their coverage, more and more families—especially those planning destination weddings in Seattle—are realizing how valuable these images can be.
Unlike the high-energy pace of the wedding day itself, the rehearsal dinner is a chance for people to relax, reconnect, and settle in. It’s often the first time extended families and friends meet, and the atmosphere is full of warmth, anticipation, and informal celebration. There are hugs that haven’t happened in years. Stories that spill out over drinks. Toasts that are heartfelt, funny, and often unfiltered in a way they won’t be the next day.
Rehearsal Dinner Photography
Wedding preparation photography captures the intimate, reflective hours before your ceremony begins. It's the part of the day where emotions simmer quietly—excitement, nerves, joy—and the visual storytelling begins in earnest. From early morning coffee to final touches on the veil, this is where we start building the narrative of your wedding day.
Typically, coverage begins with hair and makeup—soft natural light, relaxed conversations, and that sense of anticipation. We photograph the details: invitations, jewelry, the rings, your dress or suit hanging nearby. These aren’t just objects—they’re pieces of the story you’ve been building for months. When you look back, they help you remember how the day felt in those early hours.
Wedding Preparation Photography
We've been shooting Seattle weddings long enough to know what couples actually need versus what sounds impressive on websites. Our photography services focus on delivering images you'll treasure in 10 years, not just checking boxes on a shot list.
Everything's included in our pricing—editing, online gallery access, high-resolution downloads. No surprise fees appearing later. We quote honestly upfront so you know exactly what you're paying for before booking.
Local knowledge matters. We know which Capitol Hill venues have challenging lighting, which Eastside locations require photo permits, which Ballard restaurants make great reception backdrops. That Seattle-specific experience shows in the final images.
Why Our Photography Services Work
Our photography services cover all Seattle neighborhoods—Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, West Seattle, Georgetown, Wallingford. Eastside weddings in Bellevue, Kirkland, Woodinville, and Redmond happen weekly during wedding season from May through October.
We travel north to Everett and Bellingham, south to Tacoma and Olympia, east to Snoqualmie and Leavenworth for destination weddings and elopements. Anywhere within two hours of Seattle, we're there regularly. Beyond that we charge travel fees but we'll go pretty much anywhere if you're getting married somewhere beautiful.
Service Coverage Area
Custom packages let you build exactly what you need. Don't need 10 hours of coverage for your intimate Fremont backyard wedding? We'll quote 6 hours. Want to add an engagement session later after booking your Chateau Lux reception coverage? We'll adjust pricing. The packages on our website are starting points for conversation, not rigid requirements.
Ready to talk about photography services for your Seattle wedding? Call us at (222)333-4444 and we'll build a package that fits your day and budget. No pressure, just honest conversation about what coverage makes sense for your celebration at Discovery Park, The Edgewater, or wherever you're getting married.
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