Melissa & Max's Wedding Movie

If you’re looking for a perfect wedding day, this was it. The hundreds of guests were like family to each other — probably because so many were teammates of Max Hersey, the former WSU Cougar linebacker. (In the mix you might find a couple Seahawks and an Eagle’s Super Bowl ring, too.) Yes, both the bride and groom are stunningly beautiful, but they were both also kind and compassionate. And hilarious.

Set in Olalla, WA at the Edgewater House, this was easily in our top five weddings we’ve ever filmed.

Just wait until you see him watch her come down the aisle.

Photo courtesy Luma Weddings

Michelle & Hunter's Wedding Movie

Track stars in college, Michelle & Hunter brought their wedding to the track. Well, for a few minutes anyway. Their wedding included tying the knot — but this is the first time we’ve seen a literal knot tied using running shoes…and it was perfect. Set at Promise Garden in Pasco, these two couldn’t be more perfect for each other.

Carla & Chris' Wedding Movie

Carla & Chris are surrounded by lots of loving family and friends — LOTS of them. It was a struggle to move about the crowded Terra Blanca floor, but we got it done. They’re a great couple and we hope you enjoy their movie!

Stephanie & Devin's Wedding Movie

We’re lucky to have known Stephanie & Devin since doing their engagement photos a couple years ago. They’re so dang cute together that we had to share.

Terra Blanca is one of our favorite venues to shoot in because it’s got a lot of different looks just on the property. Check out their movie and you’ll see what I mean.

Miranda & Zack's Wedding Movie

Sometimes, a couple comes along that provides inspiration throughout the year. 

Miranda & Zachary is that couple.

The Red Barn Farm in Redmond, WA was a new venue to us. (We love shooting at new locations.) It was November west of the mountains, so we were nervous we'd be stuck inside all day. Nope! We were treated to awesome light throughout the day. 

But ultimately, it's about the couple. When people relax and are themselves — it really shines through. Enjoy! 

Bridgette & Quinn | Wedding Photos | Shadowlake Ranch | Prosser, WA

This couple is stunning. Lovebirds for a long time, it was our honor to capture their fun — and uniquely "them" — day. We'd shot their engagement photos, so we already knew their wedding would be relaxed and enjoyable for their guests. And Shadowlake Ranch in Prosser somehow forces everyone to slow down a bit. (The 100° day didn't exactly speed people up though.)  Pacific Pasta & Grill treated everyone to a fine array of food. (One of the perks of being a wedding photographer is the food…even though we end up scarfing it down to limit downtime!) And we weren't disappointed that they insisted we visit the s'mores table before we departed.

Bridgette, a nurse, was unfortunately sick on her big day. But she's a trooper and made the absolute most of it. We're thrilled for them and hope to shoot for them more in the future! (No pressure, but we do baby photos too.)   :-)

Monica & Matt | Wedding Photos | Mill Creek Gardens | Walla Walla, WA

Monica and Matt may seem reserved when you meet them, but they're down for anything. Heck, the day after the wedding we shot Monica's "Trash the Dress" session! We'd scoped out various water-based locations on the Columbia and Yakima rivers ahead of time and settled on a secret location along a local river (sorry, we're not sharing — it's too good!).  Mill Creek Gardens is one of those rare venues that's quaint without being run down. The place is kept very clean, and the access to the creek behind provided opportunities for wedding photos themes we'd never gotten before. Monica and Matt didn't let us down, hopping across rocks to get into the perfect spots we had in mind. 

Chandra and Traci from Simplified Celebrations did their usual amazing job, providing a multitude of details that really made their day special. 

We're fortunate to see Monica occasionally when we shoot corporate events for Bechtel. We hope to see them both more in the future!

Sami & Tino | Wedding Photos & Movie | Tacoma, WA

Sami & Tino know how to party. From the family fireworks in Tacoma the day before, to the zip lines and ropes course at Northwest Trek, filming them was a blast! We were fortunate to capture their engagement photos, where we took them to shoot pool (watch out for Tino — he can hustle you!), share an awesome sundae at Rosie's Ice Cream Shop in Richland, and wade through the Columbia River.

And for the wedding, this was our first shoot in Buckley, WA. Tracy Castle provided a perfect setting, adding a touch of class. And it made for awesome aerial establishing shots — you've got to see their movie to see what we mean!

Andrea & Justin | Wedding Photos | Prosser, WA

Andrea & Justin are a memorable couple. Their laid-back personalities made for some fun photos — like posing with ballerina topiaries! From Justin's lip-synched serenade during the first dance to Andrea's soccer game — in her wedding dress — they are quite the distinctive pair. Yellow Rose Nursery in Prosser provided a colorful backdrop, including a cascading waterfall for the ceremony and reception.

The day was made more special with her brother as their officiant. It was great to see them at Molly & Dennis' wedding, too! We hope to have the opportunities to hang out with them in the future.

Ashleigh & Rodney Wedding Trailer | American Homestead on Chinook Pass

It can be painful to make a wedding trailer. Let me explain: we had so much amazing footage from Ashleigh & Rodney's wedding that distilling it into a 3-minute movie means stellar shots sometimes go unused.

This was our first time shooting at American Homestead on Chinook Pass, and we already hope we get to go back. There are loads of shooting opportunities with the open fields and aspen trees around. And D&Z Events did their usual stunning decoration work, providing us many detail shots.

But what really shined at their wedding was the bride and groom. Sure, the ceremony had 30 MPH winds, but you wouldn't know it when watching Ashleigh and Rodney in the ceremony; when this couple looked into each others' eyes at the altar, everyone knew this marriage was built to last.