Amanda + Kasen: 2 be loved portraits

I flew to Juneau a couple weeks ago and spent the better part of a day photographing Amanda & Kasen’s engagement portraits……

On an island.
With 2 pups.
On a perfectly sunny day.
After a boat ride.
And there was a whale.
And a moonrise.
And BBQ.
And really big trees.

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We can’t wait to go back for the wedding!

Sasha + Jason: married

Sasha & Jason’s wedding was everything we expected it would be with non-stop laughter & great emotion. I started the day at Jason’s grandparents house, where his grandfather gave me a pretty good lesson in truck lubes & oils. He also told all kinds of stories about his past cars, and has to be one of the best storytellers I’ve ever been around.

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

A lot of what we do when photographing is observing and anticipating. Two years ago at Jaron’s wedding (Jason’s twin brother who also got ready in this home), I had really wanted to make an iconic image with these beautiful drawings on the wall. I never quite made exactly what I’d wanted that day, so I had to wait two years for another chance. All morning, I kept watching this spot hoping a great moment would happen…………….and it did.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
They seem to look a lot alike.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Dress Details
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Helping with the wedding dress.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Sasha & her dad looking out of a window at the chapel & all the guests.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Siblings looking at Jason right before Sasha walks in.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
The ceremony referenced quite a few scriptures.

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
A little ring shenanigans courtesy of the siblings.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
The real rings.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason’s dad gives a prayer.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Spontaneous group hug.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
After the ceremony, the Bridal Party all went outside to wait for the guests to leave, but they didn’t want to:)So they waited a little longer in a side room.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Signing the paperwork

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
One reason why Alaskans are cooler than everybody else….. wedding presents wrapped in blue tarp & duct tape. Quite exquisitely done too.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Sasha & Jason watching their slideshow.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Sasha’s mom watching the slideshow.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason’s parents watching the slideshow.

Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

First Dance.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Sasha dances with dad.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason dances with mom.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jaron & Emily drop it like it’s hot.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason responds to their dropping of hot
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Some friends decided to caption their engagement portraits.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography
Grandpa closes out the night.
Jason & Sasha Fairbanks Wedding Photography

Thanks for having us!

Ceremony: Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall
Reception: Pioneer Park
Catering: Sky’s the Limit

Melissa + Christopher: 2 be loved portraits

It’s been an epic couple of weeks, with portraits in the Alaska Range, weddings in Fairbanks, and portraits in Southeast. Lots to share…..

We photographed Melissa & Christopher’s wedding in Talkeetna last fall…… it was a perfect ceremony on the banks of the Susitna River. We had a short portrait session right before the wedding, but Melissa really had her heart set on snow as a part of their images, so we did their full 2 be loved portrait session a couple weeks ago in perfect weather down in the Alaska Range. We did have to post-hole through knee deep snow for a couple hundred meters, but it was worth it:)The pups of course stole the show….. The “little” one was just a puffball when we first photographed her…….they grow so fast!

There is something very calming and peaceful about really big mountains in spring……. maybe because they’ve also made it through winter and are enjoying the sun too. I don’t know. It was a nice day:)

Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska

Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska

Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska
Couple Portrait photograph in Alaska

Nadine + Matt: married

Nadine’s mom & I planned the wedding photography long distance from Arkansas, as Nadine & Matt were both out-of-reach leading up to the wedding day. I always liked hearing how warm it was down South, and hoped that we didn’t have a brutal April day for everyone coming in. I think it was still a little chilly for some though… 30′s, but the sun was out and that makes it so much better:)And with the sun-fueled courage, I drug the bridal party through the snow & ice, but I think we finished before frost bite set in…..

Here are a few of our favorite images…..

getting ready photograph

Ring hand-off part 1.
fairbanks getting ready photograph
getting ready photograph
getting ready photograph

The new & improved mirror app
getting ready photograph

Ring hand-off part 2.
getting ready photograph

Mom helping with final details.
getting ready photograph

Dad seeing Nadine.
getting ready photograph

Chaplain & Matt discussing the ceremony.
getting ready photograph
getting ready photograph
ceremony photograph
ceremony photograph

Just something about this image….

ceremony photograph

A beautiful day even with the ice & snow.
fairbanks bridal party photograph
bridal party photograph

It was super bright out and I accidentally asked them to look into the sun….;)
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Alaska bridal party  photograph

bridal party photograph

fairbanks wedding portrait
wedding portrait
reception photograph
fairbanks reception photograph
reception photograph
Matt’s dad telling a story.
Alaska wedding reception photograph
reception photograph
reception photograph
reception photograph

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