Whitney and James kissing beneath a driftwood arch with the water and city skyline behind

Relaxed beach wedding

Whitney + James

A joyful waterfront wedding with mountain views and golden evening light

Whitney and James celebrated beside the water, with open skies and distant mountains creating a beautiful backdrop for their ceremony. Soft pink dresses, suspenders, natural greenery, and the relaxed waterfront setting gave the day an easygoing personality while still feeling thoughtful and romantic.

After the ceremony, we moved from portraits beneath the trees to quieter moments along the beach as the evening light softened. From laughter with their wedding party and a joyful walk back down the aisle to intimate photographs at the water's edge, the gallery captures a celebration that felt warm, playful, and completely true to them.

Whitney in a flower crown smiling by the sea

Whitney H.

"WOW!!! Thank you so much! The photos are amazing! Thank you!"

A note about this gallery

This is a curated selection of highlights, not Whitney and James's complete wedding gallery. They received a much larger collection documenting their celebration in full. The photographs shared here are intended to show how I capture a wedding story and give you a feel for my photographic and editing style.