sonya + jonathan | married at heyday farm on bainbridge island

One of my favourite parts of this career is being able to witness bits and pieces of a diverse range of cultures and religions. While this is not the first traditional Jewish wedding I have photographed, it was by far the most colorful and filled with life. From the mothers breaking a plate before the ceremony to the traditional horah after, the day was filled memorable moments.

A beautiful tradition that stood out to me was whispered blessings over the couple. Some of my favourite photos to date. Cheers, S + J, and here's to a long life filled with love!

sonya + jonathan, a preview | married on heyday farm | bainbridge island wedding photographers

How lovely it was to photograph Sonya + Jonathan's intimate "elopement" at heyday farm on Bainbridge Island last week. They and 50 of their closest friends and family (that still counts as intimate, right?) gathered on a gorgeous July day to celebrate the beginning of their new lives together as husband and wife. The emotion here? It's real, folks.

Can't wait to share more of Sonya + Jonathan's beautiful Heyday Farm wedding. Stay tuned!

lia + luke, married | bainbridge island wedding photographers

When he looks at her, the whole world melts away. This was one of those incredible weddings that, despite any chaos and commotion, the second these two locked eyes, everything was right with the world. Their first look is enough to make your heart feel squishy.

Luke and Lia were married on the end of a dock, stretched out over the pond at her aunt and uncle's beautiful Bainbridge Island home. It rained that morning, and these two braved the wetness to create some incredible images. The sun broke just in time for the ceremony, then the rain came back, then the sun-- well, you get the point.

One of my favourite memories of the day was looking out over all the guests mingling on the lawn during the reception and seeing that not one of them was phased by the rain, steadily falling on their heads. No, these folks were here for something much bigger. They were here to celebrate the truly unique, fierce, devoted love that L + L have for each other.

Congratulations once again, Luke and Lia. I have no doubt you will continue to have a beautiful effect on our world.