Top Wedding Photographers in Seattle's Eastside

Capture Your Magical Moments

Angela Van Treuren
Your wedding day is going to be one that you will of course never forget. Having images that capture the magic of that day will give you the opportunity to look back and remember the joy you felt and to spread that feeling with others as you share the stories through pictures. Along with the dress and location, choosing the right photographer is perhaps one of the most important and impacting decisions you can make when planning your nuptials.

It seems like there are so many people out there who take great pride in photography, so it is a daunting task to weed through the thousands of online photo galleries and various rate structures. Well, if you live in Western Washington, I have found five amazingly talented photographers for you! That's right! I have taken the hard work out and narrowed down some choices you won't regret taking the time to consider. Many times when you live near a major metropolitan area, like Seattle, it is easy to head straight for the big city. However, the choices I have found for you are based on the Eastside, and yes they travel to many areas across the region! The uniqueness and pricing* of these talented artists are detailed below. So, in no particular order, let's get started!

Luce Bella Photography- Bellevue, WA

The photography produced by Shari at Luce Bella tells a story. The wedding unfolds in chapters as you browse through the galleries of her work. The photos are not staged nor posed, but rather caught in candid moments that take the emotion off of the screen or print and pull you into the story yourself! The rate structure for Luce Bella is extremely unique and a perfect option for lovebirds looking to budget very specifically for their wedding photography. You reserve via a nominal session fee and then purchase photo print packages. She also offers custom quotes when you contact her with specific requests.

Session Fee: $125 for 2-3 hours of shooting and initial editing

Prints: $15-$150 range for various sizes

Digital Packages: $125-$450 depending on desired resolution

You can contact Shari and view her galleries at their website: www.lucebellalife.com.

Saskia M Photography-Redmond, WA

Saskia Mizushima captures intimacy in her work. The individuals in her pictures do not seem to even know she is there. The photos in this gallery are captivating. Breathtaking details and sense of wonder is what you will get when having your wedding photographed by Saskia. She offers package based pricing and even includes a complimentary engagement photo session when you book her for your wedding!

Wedding Packages: From $1,900

You can contact Saskia and view her galleries at their website: www.saskiamphotography.com.

Daniel Usenko-Bellevue, WA

Daniel is relatively new to the professional photography scene, but one would never realize this by looking at his absolutely exquisite portfolio. He captures black and white images and sepia coloring with the most outstanding detail. His work is truly magical, and evokes feelings of both joy and hope. Daniel looks through the lens at the details that surround each moment. Although the big picture is evident, it is the details that brings his photos to life. His pricing is package based, and he offers customization of base packages to allow for unique needs.

Wedding Coverage: From $2,850
Complete Packages: From $3,550

You can contact Daniel and view his work at their website: www.danielusenko.com.

Fancy Fin Photography-Issaquah, WA

A husband and wife photography team, Raeleen and Andy bring modern flair and a poised touch to wedding photography. Having them both involved brings their images both a masculine and feminine side while still maintaining a sense of synergy. The most unique attribute to their work truly is balance. They have figured out a way to make the viewer of their work not only be a part of the fairy-tale but also a creator of it. The pricing for Fancy Fin is package based and is adaptable to a variety of locations, and needs.

4 Hour Wedding Package: From $1,995

6 Hour Wedding Package: From $3,495

You can contact Raeleen and Andy and view their work at their website: www.fancyfinphotography.com.

Tom Ellis Photography-Bellevue, WA

Tom has been photographing in the Puget Sound area for many years. His work is best described as classic. He combines a combination of candid and posed moments to capture the special day. The child-like joy and obvious excitement is a true focus of this photographer. He not only photographs in the Eastside and Seattle areas, but will travel to destination weddings across the state of Washington! Tom offers a choice of either a digital photograph package or a package using premium film.

Digital Packages: From $1,295
Film Packages: From $1,995

You can contact Tom and view his galleries on their website: www.tomellisphoto.com.

Western Washington offers an abundance of beauty, choose a photographer who is local and will appreciate all that this area has to contribute to your wedding day! Remember to not just limit your search to the city limits of Seattle, spread out and try those on the Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Bothell, etc.).

Congratulations on your upcoming celebration of love!

*All of the above websites indicate that prices are subject to change. Please visit the individual sites for updates on their pricing and availability.

Published by Angela Van Treuren

Angela works in the field of marketing and training, yet doesn't limit her passions of learning and communicating to those two things. She enjoys writing about any topic from personal stories to market condi...   View profile

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  • Thank you! 6/14/2009

    Angela, just found this, and I'm thrilled to be featured here. Thank you!

    Shari @ luce bella

  • Sarah P. 6/1/2009

    Thank you. This has made the daunting task of finding a wedding photographer a little easier. Most of these photographers are great!

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