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DIY Backyard Wedding in Ballard

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I’m a sucker for intimate backyard weddings, especially when they take place right in the heart of Seattle.  Sarah & Jon found this super adorable home with a private cottage in the backyard, set alongside an outdoor patio – a perfect location for their private ceremony before family and friends.  Intimate weddings are so special to me because they are truly focused on the most important aspect of the day – the marriage of the wonderful couple.  They don’t get caught up in overly done details and rigid timelines.  They are romantic, peaceful, and so memorable to me. 

I instantly bonded with Sarah & Jon when we first met.  I wanted to produce the kind of experience that felt as in line with their vision as possible.  From our first look surrounded by lush trees, to a quick trip to the Ballard Locks for some portraits together, to photos of the sit down dinner that they helped to prepare with their friends. 

I shot a lot of film during this intimate wedding in Seattle and I decided to feature my favorite film shots from this wedding day since I am so in love with how those images came to life.  Thank you, Sarah & Jon, for including me in such a special and meaningful wedding day.  Yours is a wedding I will never forget!

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Hi, I’m alex! A seattle wedding photographer who’s been documenting your stories since 2009.

I fell in love with photography almost 20 years ago in a darkroom class, and that love has never faded. What started as a darkroom class in college turned into photographing my first wedding solo in 2010,and I was hooked. The joy. The emotion. The vows. The details. The people.

I realized quickly that my fulfillment came from helping people see themselves in a beautiful, honest way. I move calmly. I guide confidently. I know how to capture all the angles and candid moments without you even noticing. My couples often say I have “photo superpowers” because of how much I capture while still keeping everything feeling easy and low-pressure.


Some photographers find wedding days chaotic.

I find them electric.

Alex was hands down our favorite vendor for our wedding! || Alex is literally the best. || Personally, I have worked with many photographers and Alex was one of the best! || Alex was hands down our favorite vendor for our wedding! || Alex is literally the best. || Personally, I have worked with many photographers and Alex was one of the best! ||