A Backyard Wedding at its Finest


So this little wedding took place on my old stomping grounds, Camano Island. I spent so much time on that small wooden island. I grew up on land in a rural town called Stanwood. Growing up, it felt like everything that was fun to do and everyone you wanted to hang out with was on Camano Island. There isn't anything special about it It's another forested island located in Puget Sound and the Sound is chock full of islands like this. So, what made this place special to me? Well...I think it had to be: all the crab and shellfish, my first kiss, the girlfriends, and the late nights with friends. It's really the memories I have that mark it so special to me. So much living, so much loss and love. It was the ground I walked on during some of the most significant moments of my life.

That's why, to me, it felt so appropriate to shoot a wedding there. I normally wouldn't travel so far but my nostalgia won me over.

I was so pleased to capture a thousand little moments for this couple on such a wonderful island.


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Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white fabric-lined aisle and wooden chairs in a garden setting.
Pink lilies and cream roses arranged in an elegant floral bouquet with purple accent flowers.
Modern wooden deck with rustic benches surrounded by lush bamboo and greenery.
Giant tic-tac-toe game board laid out on grass with white and black markers.
Landscaped backyard with palm trees and multi-level terracing against residential homes.
Minimalist dressing room with hardwood floors, full-length mirror, and wooden seating.
Modern gray house with attached garage and landscaped garden surrounded by evergreen trees.
Modern concrete patio with circular fire pit and potted plants surrounded by trees.
Large wooden Connect Four game set up in garden next to ornamental grasses.
White dress shirt hanging in doorway with natural light streaming through window.
Brown leather dress shoes and polka dot socks sit on a hardwood floor while someone changes footwear.
People getting ready in a dressing room with dress shoes and clothing visible.
A curved driveway leading to a modern building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A person in a white dress shirt and navy pants holds a light-colored tie outdoors.
Two people in formal attire adjusting clothing during a wedding preparation.
A close-up side view of formal attire including a navy suit, glasses and light pink tie.
Groomsmen in navy suits gather around a floral centerpiece at an outdoor table setting.
A wedding dress fitting session with final adjustments being made to the bridal veil.
A person in a navy suit with boutonniere walks outdoors on a sunny day.
A couple shares a moment during their outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by greenery.