Super 8 Video for Chic NYC Wedding

Sometimes you just know a wedding is going to be magical af. That was definitely the case when Kaitlin and Michael reached out to me. The day did not disappoint! I documented their sophisticated NYC wedding on mixed media, including Super 8 video. Check it out!

A Chic New York Wedding

In the time I’ve known Kaitlin and Michael, it’s become very clear just how much they love New York City. we spent their engagement session exploring Brooklyn Heights. Their wedding day brought big Manhattan energy with their stunning restaurant venue. I love how their Super 8 video brings out the nostalgia and artistry of this incredibly modern wedding day.

We started Kaitlin and Michael’s wedding day at their apartment in Brooklyn. Once they were ready, they shared a first look in the garden behind their apartment. I love how lush and private it felt. The couple really got to breathe in the moment together before friends and family joined them. 

Telling the Story on Super 8 Video and Mixed Media

I documented Kaitlin and Michael’s wedding on mixed media with a special focus on Super 8 video and film photography. In addition to being my signature media, they perfectly captured the raw, artistic energy around Kaitlin and Michael’s wedding day.

As I started planning their Super 8 video and photography coverage, I asked Kaitlin and Michael what they hoped for from their video and images. Here’s what they shared: “We absolutely loved the engagement photos, so just more of that vibe! Romantic, warm editing, ‘at the moment,’ and candid photos you look at and feel like you're back in that moment. We also want to capture the energy and fun that people are having.” (Definitely check out those engagement photos here!

I would say we realized Kaitlin and Michael’s vision. These dreamy images and nostalgic video give you a sense of exactly what it was like to get caught up in the moment of this wedding. The in-between moments feel as intentional and artistic as all of the carefully-planned details of the day. In their engagement photos, Kaitlin and Michael wanted to highlight the playful side of their relationship. I think that really shows in their wedding photos and video as well.

A Day Infused with Personal Style

Kaitlin and Michael’s Super 8 video and photos show how much of their personal style infused their wedding day. I already knew Kaitlin had incredible taste because I took their engagement photos in Brooklyn over the summer. Michael and Kaitlin both showed up for that session impeccably styled for a sunny summer photoshoot in the city. 

Even though I had this prep, Kaitlin still floored me with THREE incredible looks on her wedding day. It’s no surprise that she’s a professional stylist. Every single look was epic. I love how they translated on film - a brilliant balance of high fashion and unfiltered moments. 

Their outfits weren’t the only part of the wedding that showed off Kaitlin and Michael’s style. A vintage New York taxi transported them from their apartment to their venue in Manhattan. The incredible yellow car was a moment. We snapped plenty of photos with Kaitlin in her sophisticated custom suit and pearl veil. I love how these colors look on film.

Their New York wedding venue, Alligator Pear, set the tone for an intimate, connection-centered celebration. From the towering ceilings to the cozy nooks, it gave guests opportunities to be in the midst of things and steal away for conversations. The ridiculously delicious food and drinks didn’t hurt either.

Your Super 8 Video

Are you interested in having me document your wedding on Super 8 video? I’m a Seattle-based photographer and videographer, and I’m stoked to travel to wherever your story unfolds. Let’s capture some nostalgic slices of life on vibey video. Reach out to me here!

Thank you to all the vendors who made this New York wedding so dope:

Photography and Super 8 Videography: Sara Welch Photography 

Florist: A Petal to Peddle

Cake and other Desserts: From Lucie

Hair and Makeup: Elena Ganz

Bride's Suit: handmade in NYC

Bride's Long Dress: Grace Loves Lace

Bride's Short Dress: Sarah Seven

Groom's Suit & Groomsmen suits: designed by the bride & groom and made through the bride's company 

Jewelry and Rings: Love Locked 

Catering: Alligator Pear with Chef Dominick Lee 

Invitations: Minted 

Newspaper program: designed by the bride and printed through Print Newspaper

Vintage Taxi: The Checker Cab

Level Up Your Wedding Story with Super 8 Videography

You’re putting a lot of care into creating a wedding day that feels like you. Your celebration is about authenticity and connection, not checking off a to-do list of generic events. If you’re looking for a way to turn your memories into art, you’ll appreciate the nostalgic, unfiltered quality of Super 8 videography.

Instant Nostalgia with Super 8 Videography

Sometimes wedding videography gets a reputation for being a bit cheesy because it can be overproduced. Fortunately, emotion doesn’t have to be captured in 4k. The beauty of Super 8 videography is that it tells your wedding story in the most nostalgic, no-bullshit way possible. 

Super 8 is a truly unique wedding videography experience. You don’t spend a lot of time waiting on your videographer to pose you and give you direction. In fact, there are no forced emotions or retakes. You get to stay in the moment with your people feeling your feels and soaking up this once-in-a-lifetime day.

Your Groovy Wedding Story 

In a lot of ways, Super 8 videography is a more relaxed approach to documenting your wedding. It’s great for marriers who want a more laid-back experience and honest, artistic video to relive their day again and again. Super 8 is great for those amazing unplanned moments and the cherished in-betweens. You know, the moments that feel like you.

My clients universally tell me that they’re so glad they added Super 8 coverage to their wedding day. They love the videos and cherish them deeply. It’s easy for them to imagine cozy anniversaries rewatching them or reliving those stunning moments with their future kids. Like film photography, Super 8 has a richness that makes it heirloom-worthy.

Would you like me to document your wedding with Super 8 videography? Let’s tell your story with this dreamy medium. Reach out to me here!

Intimate Seattle Courthouse Wedding with Super8

Zoe and Nate are just about the SWEETEST humans you will meet. Their Seattle courthouse wedding featured rad views of the city and cool photos and video captured on mixed media. This intimate wedding is a perfect example of the full experience you can create in a small time frame. In this post, I share the amazing mixed media from their elopement along with tips for your Seattle courthouse wedding. You’ll be obsessed with this artistic approach to creating a unique wedding day.

A Seattle Courthouse Wedding

Seattle courthouse weddings are getting more popular by the day. It’s easy to understand why. It’s very affordable, and the courthouse and location are dreamy. You won’t believe the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and rooftop. The waiting area is a viewpoint and has beautiful indoor lighting. If the weather is good, you can have your ceremony on the rooftop with an incredible view of Seattle and the bay. It seriously looks like you’re getting married on top of the world.

Some of my favorite photos from this day are the portraits of Zoe and Nate in the waiting area. I had so much fun getting creative with the bright light and deep shadows. And Zoe’s veil! The embroidery gave it the perfect artistic touch. Her bouquet couldn’t have matched it better.

The breezy rooftop ceremony created a beautiful contrast to the quieter portraits. Zoe and Nate were all teary smiles from start to finish. I love that they got to have such an intimate ceremony without the bustle of a conventional wedding day. It really felt just right for them.

Zoe and Nate’s two best friends joined them for the ceremony. (The Seattle Municipal Court has a strict eight-person limit for weddings.) The rest of the group waited downstairs and formed a decent crowd outside the building. Initially, Zoe and Nate thought maybe ten friends would make the trip up from Texas for their elopement, but almost forty people ended up coming. Their entire group of family and friends was so warm. It was exactly what you’d want an elopement to be.

What to Know for Your Seattle Courthouse Wedding

If Zoe and Nate’s wedding sounds perfect to you, you might want to plan a Seattle courthouse wedding too. Here are some helpful tips for planning your ceremony and celebration.

Getting Seattle Marriage License

King County makes it relatively easy to apply for a marriage license. You can even complete a large part of the process online. For a full list of documentation requirements, head to the King County Marriage Licensing page.

The State of Washington has a 3-day waiting period, and the license is void after 60 days of the purchase date. That means you should apply for your Seattle marriage license with an appropriate margin of time before your wedding.

Scheduling Your Ceremony

A judge can officiate your Seattle courthouse wedding. The courthouse can share a list of judges available. Request your courthouse wedding ceremony using this form. You’re only allowed to bring six people with you to your ceremony. The rest can wait downstairs to cheer you on like Zoe and Nate’s friends and family did.

Celebrating after You Say “I do”

Seattle’s Municipal Courthouse is right in Downtown Seattle. That’s why you get such a phenomenal view from the rooftop. After your wedding ceremony, there are endless ways to celebrate with your new spouse. You can

• Walk around the city for a newlywed portrait session.

• Ride the ferris wheel and have a picnic at Waterfront Park.

• Eat at any of the incredible restaurants downtown, such as Cafe Campagne, Dockside at Dukes, or Canlis.

Documenting the Day on Mixed Media

For Zoe and Nate’s Seattle courthouse wedding, I used a mix of analog film, GFX digital, and Super8. This mix really captured the ease and intimacy of the day. You look at these images and watch the video, and you feel what they felt. You experience the artistry of the celebration they crafted with so much love and intentionality.

Vintage mixed media suited the setting, too. A courthouse elopement has a vibe of instant nostalgia. These photos and this video balance modern and old-school in a way that makes them timeless in the truest sense. Zoe and Nate can relive the joy of their wedding day now or 50 years from now.

Their reception venue, a combination art gallery and dive bar called Vermillion, also had a kitschy aesthetic that worked with film and Super8. Exposed brick and vibrant signage translate into a dreamy backdrop with these media.

You’d never know it from looking at these photos and Super8, but Zoe and Nate only booked me for two hours of coverage. In that timeframe, we were able to create a huge variety of portraits and candid moments to tell the full story of their wedding day. If you’re eloping or having a micro wedding with a flexible timeline, you can create so much magic in a short amount of time! You really can do your wedding day your way.

Would you like me to photograph your Seattle courthouse wedding? I’ll document life like you remember it. Reach out to me here!

Beautiful Christianson’s Nursery Wedding

Christianson’s Nursery is a gorgeous wedding venue in Mount Vernon, WA. Its historic buildings and lush gardens make your wedding feel like a world apart. Check out these artistic photos from Talis and Tim’s beautiful Christianson’s Nursery wedding.

A Christianson’s Nursery Wedding

Christianson’s Nursery started as what it sounds like - a plant store selling shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and other rad additions to your garden. It’s not the crowded greenhouse you might expect, though. The nursery sits on a large site with several nineteenth century buildings, including an old school house. Walking through the grounds feels like you’re in a village, not a store. The huge rose bushes and hydrangeas splash bright colors against the moody Pacific Northwest landscape. In short, it’s magic.

Photographing a Christianson’s Nursery wedding is always a dope experience. There are SO many places to take artistic portraits. You could explore the greenhouse and gardens for hours. Even the getting ready suite is in a beautifully decorated cottage with vintage-inspired furniture. 

This venue just started hosting weddings a few years ago, but it’s well-equipped with everything you could need. There are two getting ready suites, plenty of ceremony and reception spaces to choose from, and even furniture. Average packages range between $2,000 and $3,000 for 100 guests.

Talis and Tim’s Artistic Wedding Photos 

When Talis and Tim approached me about wedding photography, they shared that they’re both artists. Tim is a woodworker, and Talis paints with watercolors. It’s always such an honor working with other artists to creatively document this once-in-a-lifetime moment. 

In their inquiry, Talis said: “Tim and I are not traditional people, so we don’t need traditional wedding photos- but we do want photos that both reflect who we are and still have an elegant/artistic flare.”

I think we managed to find that balance between nontraditional and elegant in these wedding photos! Talis and Tim were down for a mix of light posing and candid photos. The combination portrays their artsy sides as well as their humor. They spent so much time laughing and just loving being in the moment with their people. 

Would you like me to photograph your Christianson’s Nursery wedding? I’m a Seattle wedding photographer specializing in film and Super8. Let’s make magic! 

5 Portland Wedding Venues You’ll be Obsessed With

If you’re looking for a Portland wedding venue that will give you a really unique experience, you’ve landed in the right spot. This short list includes dreamy venues that avoid that generic “wedding” feel. Check them out!

5 Rad Portland Wedding Venues

1. Opal 28

Opal 28 is great for small weddings. The flexible space has minimalist decor which makes it easy to define your unique wedding aesthetic. One perk of this venue is that several short-term rentals are available on the upper floors. You can get ready, host your wedding, and stay the night all in one spot. Packages range from $2,800-$4,700 depending on the day and season. 

2. Castaway

Castaway is a former industrial space. At 10,000 square feet, it can accommodate all of your favorite people. This Portland wedding venue is bright and welcoming with warm wood details that set it apart from other industrial wedding venues. Packages at Castaway Portland start at $1500.

3. Cooper’s Hall

Want an indoor/outdoor venue with incredible drinks? Cooper's Hall is a small wedding venue in Portland that offers a winery wedding experience in the city. The main location in SE Portland can accommodate weddings of up to 225 guests standing, while the NE Portland location can host up to 100 guests. A wall of windows makes Cooper’s Hall surprisingly bright. Your guests will love mingling between walls of wine barrels.

4. Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum is perfect for anyone who wants to put the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at the front and center of their wedding day. It’s so lush with huge ferns and towering trees. With 190 acres, there are so many places to take magical misty portraits. The arboretum has five separate locations that you can rent for your wedding, so there are lots of chances to create the wedding experience you want.

5. Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum is the perfect Portland wedding venue for nontraditional marriers. It’s colorful and modern. You can have a ceremony in the sculpture garden then head into one of the ballrooms for a reception with lighting that will make everyone excited to party. Wedding rental packages at the Portland Art Museum start around $5,000.

Would you like me to be your Portland wedding photographer? I’ll artfully document your day on film and Super8. Let’s connect!

A Portland Wedding Photographer at Backyard Social

As a Portland wedding photographer, I live for intimate weddings that feel like the couple getting married. Kelly and Nick are thoughtful people who really value relaxing in their home with their closest people. Their backyard wedding and reception at their favorite bar was the perfect way to celebrate their relationship. 

A Candid Portland Wedding Photographer

Kelly and Nick’s wedding was exactly the kind of intimate celebration that works so well with my photography style. I focus on candid, unposed moments so that you end up with photos that feel like that moment. For their backyard wedding ceremony, Kelly and Nick skipped the first look and family formals. Instead, they wanted organic moments throughout the day. They quite literally had organic foliage and food, and their day was filled with great moments.

I also love that Kelly and Nick got married in their backyard. They wanted to buy a home before getting married, which is why their backyard ceremony was extra meaningful for them. As a Portland wedding photographer, I love documenting people in the places that mean the most to them.

A Laid-back Wedding Reception at Backyard Social

Nick and Kelly didn’t just get married in their backyard. They had their reception at their favorite bar down the road! First, though, we headed to the Dog Bowl. This is seriously a hidden gem in Portland. We got such organic, nature-filled portraits of the Kelly and Nick in their post-ceremony glow.

Once we got to Backyard Social, the party really kicked off. This bar serves charcuterie boards to burgers and everything in between. It was the perfect vibe for Nick and Kelly’s relaxed wedding celebration.

Would you like me to be your Portland wedding photographer? I can’t wait to document your day with art that imitates life. Reach out to me here!

Thanks to the vendors who contributed to this rad wedding:

Photographer: Sara Welch Photo 

Florist: Alana at Amarie Flora

Reception Venue and Catering: Backyard Social 

Lairmont Manor: A Historic Bellingham Wedding Venue

Are you looking for a Bellingham wedding venue that has unique historic details but still feels unique? Lairmont Manor is a beautiful venue with a rich history, cool architecture, and gorgeous gardens. Check out Riley and Kali’s fall wedding held here.

A Historic Bellingham Wedding Venue with Titanic Vibes

Lairmont Manor is full of elaborate architectural details, rich woodwork, and chandeliers that reminded Riley and Kali of the Titanic. It was exactly what they wanted for their Bellingham wedding venue. Standing in one of the grand sitting rooms beside the towering windows feels like you’ve stepped back in time.

The property includes over 25 rooms and beautiful gardens with bubbling fountains. Outdoor ceremonies and receptions can accommodate up to 200 guests as opposed to 125 indoors, but trust me when I say you don’t want to miss these cool interiors. It costs anywhere between $2,000 and $7,200 to get married at Lairmont Manor. During peak wedding season, this Bellingham wedding venue costs around $7,000 on weekends.

As a Bellingham wedding venue, Lairmont Manor’s history is unique. The huge Italian-inspired home was built in 1914 for the Larrabbee family. The family matriarch, Frances, was a widow who raised her children alone while thriving in her community. She ran social clubs, philanthropic committees, and efforts for civic improvement among many other pursuits. After she passed, Lairmont Manor housed a nursing school. The Douglas family purchased it in the 1960s. Now proceeds from events (like weddings!) support the maintenance of the property as well as cultural programming held there.

Riley and Kali’s Sentimental Wedding

Everything about Kali and Riley’s celebration at this Bellingham wedding venue was intentional and true to them. They chose their first dance song, “Chateau Lobby #4” by Father John Misty, because it reminds them of the early days of their relationship. Even their engagement session was sentimental. We did it in the garden of the home where Riley grew up. It was so fun and refreshing to be let into their world to document these incredible moments.

When Riley first inquired with me, he said that they wanted mostly film wedding photography with a little digital mixed in. He added that he was “very very interested in candid photos of the two of us just enjoying our big day, both together and with our friends and family." That all tracks for a cool, nostalgic couple like Riley and Kali. They were both SUPER happy with the way the photos came out. 

Would you like to see more Bellingham weddings? Check out this intimate backyard wedding and this wedding on film and Super 8!

Thank you to the vendors who helped make Kali and Riley’s wedding so special:

Venue: Lairmont Manor 

Florist: Newbury Bay 

Dress: Blue Sky Bridal in Seattle, WA 

Suit: Banana Republic

Cake and other Desserts: Antler Baking Company

Riley's ring: Family heirloom

Kali's ring: HemetJewelry 

A Rad Whidbey Island Wedding Venue

Whidbey Island is known for its rugged Western beauty. Think steep hills leading to quiet beaches and dark fir trees shading sleek cabins. Captain Whidbey was a dope Whidbey Island wedding venue for Nancy and Sebastian’s simple and deeply meaningful celebration.

Captain Whidbey: A Rad Whidbey Island Wedding Venue

Captain Whidbey is a hotel tucked into the fir forest overlooking the water at Whidbey Island. Modern cabins sit under the trees. Shiplap walls, warm natural wood, and gingham curtains make the interiors inviting. This seaside hotel feels like the Pacific Northwest with its mix of dark colors and unbelievable views. Captain Whidbey even ties in a artisanal food experience with food grown in their garden.

As a Whidbey Island wedding venue, Captain Whidbey can host anything from elopements to celebrations of 120 guests. Packages in peak season start at $6000. If you want to get ready and take portraits at Captain Whidbey without holding your ceremony there, you can exchange vows at Ebey’s Landing or one of the other incredible parks on the island. Captain Whidbey is Ebey’s Landing’s unofficial lodge, and it’s easy to enjoy the reserve’s rugged beauty while staying at the hotel.

Whidbey Island is the perfect setting for a wedding with a mix of intimacy and adventure. You don’t have to do strenuous hikes to enjoy the sense of wilderness. It's a romantic and exciting place, one that feels unfiltered and real. You can drive to Whidbey Island, but if you really want to get the full experience, try taking the Clinton Ferry or Coupeville Ferry from the mainland. 

Simplicity and Flow for a Meaningful Celebration

Nancy and Sebastian express their deep, mushy gushy love in simple but moving ways. When they got engaged, they quietly exchanged rings at a Brooklyn park. Nancy called it “one of the more meaningful things I’ve experienced.” Each small moment held meaning for them. They wanted their wedding to have the same feeling but with a handful of friends and family to bear witness.

If I had to pick two words to describe Nancy and Sebastian’s celebration at their Whidbey Island wedding venue, it would be simplicity and flow. They pared down the details to the things that really mattered. Then they got their planning done early so they could sit back and enjoy the raw emotions of the moment. Everything flowed with uncomplicated beauty.

On the morning of their wedding, Nancy and Sebastian got ready together in their cabin at Captain Whidbey. They took some time just the two of them on the beach to explore and soak up the moment. The images from this part of the day give you the sense that their whole life together will be full of quiet, meaningful mornings. 

Afterward, Sebastian and Nancy met up with family members on the beach near Captain Whidbey for their ceremony. Sebastian’s father traveled from Colombia to co-officiate the ceremony with Nancy’s sister. The ceremony was exactly what Nancy envisioned in their inquiry: modern, intimate, rooted in their closest relationships.

Captain Whidbey was the perfect Whidbey Island wedding venue for this celebration. It was the right combination of cozy and elegant with easy access to quiet stretches of beach. I feel so lucky that Sebastian and Nancy chose me to document their tender, authentic day.

Would you like me to photograph your wedding? I’m a Seattle wedding photographer specializing in candid film images and Super 8 video. Let’s connect!

Super 8 Wedding Videographer for Seattle Wedding

Super 8 adds instant nostalgia and artistry to wedding videography. Paired with film photography, it’s my favorite way to document a wedding. In the summer of 2022, I joined Hildi and Adam as their Super 8 wedding videographer. They had a dreamy, connection-oriented backyard wedding outside of Seattle. I’m obsessed with their film photography and Super 8 video!

Hiring a Super 8 Wedding Videographer

Hildi and I first met in a pretty unique way (for a wedding photographer and client, anyway). We met at a business meetup in Bellingham. We really hit it off and started following each other on Instagram. I was thrilled to be her photographer and Super 8 wedding videographer.

Like a lot of my clients, though, Hildi and Adam were excited about having film and Super 8 coverage as part of their wedding package. Hildi even photographs with film, and they’re both mixed media artists. They really wanted an alternative way to document their wedding day. I used mixed medium format film, instant Polaroid film, 35mm film, and a medium format digital film for their photos. For their videography, I used a combination of 90’s camcorder and Super 8.

As a Super 8 wedding videographer, Hildi and Adam’s film is exactly what I always hope to accomplish. The emotional in-betweens with loved ones, the raw joy, the dreamy whirlwind of it all are condensed into a film that feels like their wedding day really did. You can check out their entire Super 8 wedding film below.

Pairing Film Wedding Photography with Super 8 Video

A shared love of film photography is one of the things that Hildi and I bonded over. As a Super 8 wedding videographer, I find that film photography perfectly pairs with that medium. It’s endlessly inspiring to me. It captures these unfiltered moments in the most magical way. 

Like I mentioned before, I used four different types of cameras, including three film, to photograph Hildi and Adam’s wedding. Each brings something different to the experience of reliving Hildi and Adam’s wedding. The image of the ceremony taken on my medium format camera has light leaks and imperfections that actually feel perfect. The wedding had this magical intimacy about it that the light patches in the corners emphasize. 

The Polaroids, on the other hand, have such a party vibe. I love the one of the tambourine, trumpet, and other instruments sitting on the porch beside the old metal chair. The slight blur and glint of the lights gives you a sense of the anticipation and whirlwind energy that carried everyone through the reception. The Polaroids along with the 35mm photos feel like the kinds of images Hildi and Adam’s grandkids might pass around at holidays decades from now.

Hildi and Adam’s Intimate Poulsbo Wedding

Documenting the meaningful in-betweens is definitely easier when a couple has a cool community like Hildi and Adam do. Everyone stepped up to help with their backyard wedding. Hildi’s dad offered the use of his home in Poulsbo on the edge of the Olympic Peninsula. The lush space was so beautiful that you’d guess it was a venue if you didn’t know better.

Hildi’s sister and grandmother also pitched in by making the cake - another element you’d never guess was DIY from how gorgeous it turned out. Her mom did a lot of the planning. Her dad built the cornhole and arbor. Her uncle MCed, and her aunt officiated. Friends made the bouquet and brought other flowers. Hildi said, “This is really put on by our ‘village,’ and we couldn’t be more appreciative.”

Hildi and Adam held their ceremony under her “birth tree.” The resilient tree felt like the perfect symbol to Hildi. She and Adam got to start their life together rooted in what was authentic to them, including deep family connections.

A Rad Reception with Live Music

Even though Hildi and Adam’s celebration was carefully planned, the best moments were spontaneous and impossible to plan. Cake smashes and kisses, pre-ceremony tears and dance floor twirls. It was a beautiful blur. I’m so grateful I got to document it!

Music played a BIG role in Hildi and Adam’s celebration. Her father’s band Paundy played at the reception. Leading up to the wedding, Hildi told me that “they are phenomenal musicians and play funky music.” What an understatement! They got everyone moving. Adam’s dad played some music, too. Hildi even hopped on the drums for a few songs. I’m not sure I’ve ever documented a wedding where so many talented family and friends contributed to the music.

If you couldn’t tell, music has always been an important part of Hildi’s relationship with her father. They love listening to the Beatles together. For their father-daughter dance, they chose “Imagine” by John Lennon. Needless to say, the big dances were pretty emotional, including Adam and Hildi’s first dance to “Crimson and Clover.”

Super 8 wedding videography and film photography were the perfect mediums for documenting the joy of Hildi and Adam just being themselves with their favorite people. It’s intimate and creative just like this one-of-a-kind wedding day. Would you like me to be your Super 8 wedding videographer? Reach out to me here!

Thanks to the vendors who made Hildi and Adam’s wedding so damn special!
Florals: Costco and Pumphouse Farm 
DJ / Band: Paundy 
Dress: Wtoo from A & Be.
Custom suit: Ruby Suits at the Fremont Market
Bridesmaid dresses: Scholle Dress on Etsy
Engagement ring: Sophia Perez Jewellery
Wedding bands: Ernesto Garcia in Bellingham
Rentals: Vividly Yours Co

Artistic Wedding Photography on Film

Wedding photography on film is perfect for artistic candid images that document life the way you remember it. At Aaron and Giselle’s backyard wedding in Seattle, I used film to capture their non-traditional celebration and all the emotional in-betweens.

Artistic Wedding Photography on Film

Film is magic. As a wedding photographer, it lets me document raw moments in artistic and sometimes unpredictable ways. This medium was seriously perfect for an edgy, honest couple like Giselle and Aaron. They’re non-traditional and really valued having artistic wedding photography on film. These photos have life. They document those rich in-between moments that you wouldn’t think to put on a shot list.

Aaron and Giselle’s top priority for their wedding was that it felt like them. They skipped the first look. Food didn’t matter much to them, but they got a killer espresso cart. They said, “We just want it to feel fun and comfortable but in fancy clothes!” Even their playlist was full of old favorites that got everyone on the dance floor.

Even though Giselle and Aaron aren’t interested in fitting inside narrow wedding industry boxes, they love hard. They love their families, their cats, each other. Film fits their whole vibe because it’s unfiltered and nostalgic at the same time. These photos show you just how deeply and dreamy this wedding felt. 

Aaron and Giselle’s Backyard Celebration

Giselle and Aaron got married in the front yard of her parent’s house in South Seattle. Her parent’s also got married at a family home. Can you tell that they’re sentimental? Wedding photography on film had that intimate feeling that comes with being in the place you love most - but in fancy clothes, as Aaron said.

This wedding was deeply intentional from start to finish. Before the ceremony, they asked guests to put away their phones. Not a single phone was in sight the entire ceremony. I have never seen guests so attentive during a ceremony.

We made time for quiet moments, too.  We snuck away to a rental a few houses down for family portraits. It was so nice to be away from the noise of the day to document heartfelt formals and the funny moments in between.

Would you like me to snap your wedding photography on film? Inquire here!

Thank you to the vendors who helped make Aaron and Giselle’s wedding so dope:

Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Suit: Canali
Shoes: Prada
Wedding Band: Valerie Madison
String ensemble: Seattle String Quartet
Giselle's engagement ring: Greenlake Jewelry  
Planner: Lisha Lee, 3Eleven Events
Cutting cake: Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
Sheet cakes: Simply Desserts
Cookies: Treat
DJ: PT: Patrick Troll
Makeup: JoAnn Persephone
Giselle's hair: Mastered by Miyoko
Giselle's nails: Altar of Nails
Coffee Cart: Seattle Espresso Cart
Photobooth: A&H Photo Co.

Bellingham Wedding Photographer for Intimate Backyard Wedding

Hillary and Cullen are grounded, genuine humans with a creative flair. I was so stoked when they chose me to be their Bellingham wedding photographer. Their film photography and Super 8 film show the warmth and openness that characterized their beautiful backyard wedding.

A Bellingham Wedding Photographer for Hillary and Cullen

The whole atmosphere for Hillary and Cullen’s backyard wedding couldn’t have been better. The weather was perfect. Everyone was welcoming, loving, and warm. The couple moved from Portland to Bellingham during the pandemic. Hillary loves collecting Mid-century Modern furniture and adopting dogs. Their wedding featured plenty of both. 

The whole day felt like all of their other favorite days together except with more loved ones and decadent food. Before their wedding, Hillary and Cullen told me that their version of the perfect day is laying around in their sunny backyard while they drink wine and throw balls for their dogs. As a Bellingham wedding photographer, I felt every bit of that hominess at this elevated backyard celebration. It had the ultimate classy garden party vibes.

Documenting the Wedding on Film and Super 8

Hillary and Cullen’s families worked hard to get the backyard prepped and looking beautiful for their wedding day. It was really important to Cullen and Hillary to get genuine photos with their family members, including Hillary’s grandmother. I got some incredible moments of them together on film and Super 8.

As a Bellingham wedding photographer, my favorite images from Hillary and Cullen’s wedding day are the ones we didn’t plan. Neighbors passing by stopped to chat over the fence. Their beloved pups lounged in the backyard like it was any other day. Everyone enjoyed the food which was just SO GOOD. You can really feel these moments when you look at them on 35mm film and Super 8. You can see Hillary and Cullen’s Super 8 wedding film here.

Would you like me to be your Bellingham wedding photographer? I would love to document your day with artistic film photos. Inquire here!

Thank you to the vendors who made magic at Hillary and Cullen’s wedding:
Florist: Aziza Seykota at Maple Petal Design 
Cake: Saltadena Bakery 
Hair + Makeup: Tamara Cantu for Beauty by Elizabeth Marie
Hillary’s ring: VRAI 
Cullen’s ring: Fairhaven Gold 
Catering: A Taste of Elegance