Spring at Casia Lodge & Ranch


At the risk of offending other venues, I have to say, Casia Lodge is probably my favorite venue to photograph weddings at, and it's always a treat to return and experience it in a new season. Nick and Eva's May wedding was no exception. Spring brought beautiful light, fresh greens, and some of those long, golden evenings that bring depth to the landscape and make the property feel truly special.


Beyond the property, Nick and Eva were such a joy to photograph. They embraced the day fully, were present with one another and the people around them, and seemed to take in every little moment along the way. From the quiet moments early in the day to the celebrations that followed, it was a reminder of what makes weddings so special in the first place: being together.


Below are a handful of photographs from each stage of the day.

Open ring box with wedding bands beside vow booklets tied with ivory ribbon, placed on a wooden table next to a vintage brass lamp.
Black and white photo of two people relaxing in a cozy room, one seated on a sofa talking on the phone beside a gift bag and open suitcase.
Wedding day flat lay with Burberry perfume, wooden ring box holding gold bands, and ribboned cards to my wife and to my husband.
A woman in a white button-up shirt sits on a leather bench in a rustic room while another woman in a black dress stands facing her.
Four men in dark suits and ties stand in a floral-wallpapered room while one reads from a paper, with a wooden table and coat hooks nearby.
Black and white photo of a mother and two women smiling and helping a bride with her dress while getting ready for the wedding.
Bride with a wavy auburn bob and delicate necklace looks down in a white off-the-shoulder lace gown as a woman helps behind her.
Three men in dark suits and vests gather closely in a black and white photo as one adjusts another's cuff before a wedding.
Black and white close-up of a woman's hand with long manicured nails pointing a finger toward the left.
Two men in dark suits stand close together in a room with floral wallpaper as one helps adjust the other's boutonniere before a wedding.
Bride in a lace off-the-shoulder wedding gown being helped into her dress by a bridesmaid in a blush dress in a rustic stone-fireplace room.
Black and white photo of a bridesmaid carefully adjusting the bride's veil and hair before the wedding ceremony.
Bride in a white gown and long veil seen in a wooden-framed mirror, with a flower bouquet in the foreground.
1 / 13

First Look, Couples Portraits, and Bridal Party First Look

Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding gown and long veil standing in a doorway, facing a sunlit brick patio.
Groom in a navy suit walks with his bride in a long veil toward a black SUV parked on a brick driveway, with scenic hills behind.
Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown and sheer veil sits inside a car in this black and white wedding portrait.
Groom in a dark suit and sunglasses stands on a wooden deck outdoors, with a black SUV, trees and mountains in the background.
Bride in a white gown and veil approaches a groom in a dark suit and sunglasses on a wooden deck for a first look, with mountains behind.
Black and white photo of a bride in a long veil and a groom in a dark suit sharing a quiet moment beside a lake at their outdoor wedding.
Smiling groom in a dark suit embraces a bride in a long white veil beside a calm pond with tall grasses and a golden hillside behind them.
Bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown with a flowing veil stands close to a groom in a dark suit with a pink pocket square.
Groom in a dark suit gently kisses the forehead of a bride in an off-shoulder lace wedding gown and veil during an outdoor wedding portrait.
Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet walks outdoors as the groom lifts her long lace veil in the breeze beside a pond.
Bride in a lace gown and veil holding a bouquet stands with a groom in a dark suit beneath a weeping willow on a sunny grassy lawn.
A bride in a white lace gown and long veil holds a bouquet while the groom in a dark suit stands behind her in a sunny green meadow.
Bride and groom face their wedding party of bridesmaids in pastel dresses and groomsmen in dark suits on a wooden deck among trees.
Bridesmaids in light dresses and a groomsman in a suit raise bottles together in a joyful wedding toast outdoors in black and white.
Bridesmaids in yellow dresses help a bride in a white gown adjust her dress on a wooden dock beside a pond with a fountain.
1 / 15

The Ceremony

Wooden wine barrels sit on a green lawn at a scenic vineyard with rolling hills and mountains under a bright blue sky.
A groom in a dark suit with a yellow boutonniere stands on a grassy lawn at an outdoor wedding as guests watch beneath a white parasol.
A man in a dark suit walks arm in arm with a woman in a pale yellow dress holding flowers across a grassy lawn at an outdoor wedding.
Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet walks arm in arm with a man in a dark suit across a green lawn toward a rustic lodge wedding venue.
Groomsmen in dark suits stand together at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with a bearded man in front wearing a boutonniere before dry hills.
A bride in a white lace gown carrying a bouquet walks the aisle past seated guests at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows during an outdoor mountain wedding ceremony as bridesmaids and groomsmen look on.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom at an outdoor mountain wedding as guests with white parasols look on.
Bride in a white off-the-shoulder gown and veil holds hands with the groom during an outdoor wedding ceremony as bridesmaids look on.
Wedding guests seated in wooden chairs with white parasols watch an outdoor mountain ceremony as the wedding party stands in a grassy field.
Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding dress and long veil stands outdoors facing a groom in a dark suit.
Bride and groom exchange rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony while an officiant in a floral dress holds a book.
Bride in a white lace gown and veil kisses her groom in a dark suit with a floral boutonniere in a golden field with mountains behind.
A bride and groom raise their joined hands in celebration with bridesmaids and groomsmen at an outdoor mountain wedding ceremony.
A bride in a white gown and a groom in a dark suit walk down the aisle past seated guests at an outdoor wedding with rolling hills behind.
1 / 15

The reception

Blurred motion shot of a bride in a flowing white gown and veil walking outdoors with mountains and wedding guests in the background.
Guests in summer attire chat and hold drinks at an outdoor garden party on a sunny lawn surrounded by trees.
Bride in a lace ivory gown holds a white parasol while chatting with wedding guests on a sunny lawn with mountain views.
Guests in dressy outfits chat and hold drinks around a wooden barrel table at an outdoor garden party with a gift bag on top.
Elegant round wedding reception table set with white plates, glassware, and a yellow and white floral centerpiece with a yellow napkin.
Bride in a white gown holding a parasol chats with wedding guests on a grassy hillside overlooking mountains in a black and white photo.
Outdoor wedding reception table with white and yellow flowers, wine glasses and wooden chairs overlooking golden hills and mountains.
Bearded man in sunglasses and a vest smiles at an outdoor wedding reception with guests holding drinks and mountain views behind.
A gray donkey grazes on green grass under a tree, wearing a halter and carrying wooden pack boxes decorated with eucalyptus greenery.
Group of women in summer dresses laughing and holding drinks at an outdoor garden party, one wearing pink heart-shaped sunglasses.
Wedding guests walk across a sunny grassy field toward a white event tent beneath shady trees, with mountains in the distance.
A woman in a flowing yellow dress walks beside a donkey carrying a flower-decorated basket at an outdoor wedding venue.
Smiling woman with glasses and a floral top laughs at an outdoor table set with wine glasses, drinks and fresh white flower arrangements.
A bride in a white gown walks arm in arm with a man in a dark suit toward an outdoor wedding ceremony near a lodge.
A bride in a white off-the-shoulder dress embraces a smiling woman in a blue gown at a long wedding reception table outdoors.
Two little girls in pink and blue dresses hug near a draped table where guests sit at an outdoor tent wedding reception.
Close-up of a woman's auburn bob hairstyle adorned with a large white satin bow and sheer flowing ribbon tails.
Smiling elderly woman with gray hair and red glasses wears a floral blouse while seated among guests at an outdoor gathering.
Two men in business attire stand talking in a dry golden grass field with a large mountain and cloudy blue sky in the background.
Smiling bride in an off-shoulder white wedding dress sits beside a laughing groom in a dark suit at an outdoor reception table with hills be
1 / 20

5 minutes of Sunset Photos


If we have chatted about wedding photos, or you've reviewed my website, I try to be very upfront that I do not pull couples out of their day to take endless portraits.

In this unique situation, all of the guests were transitioning inside to the ballroom for dancing, and it happened to be just as the sun was setting, so we made the most of this natural transition time and the beauty of the setting sun over the Methow Valley.

Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a dark suit walk together through a golden mountain meadow at sunset.
Silhouetted bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit embrace face to face in a golden field at sunset with mountains behind.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing on a dirt path in an open field with mountains and a glowing sunset behind them.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit hold hands in a golden field with mountains and a glowing sunset sky behind them.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride with an elegant updo and drop earrings embracing a groom in a dark suit.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a dark suit share a kiss in a golden meadow with mountains and a pink sunset sky behind them.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown twirling with her groom in a suit in a sunlit mountain meadow at sunset.
Bride and groom embrace in a golden field at sunset with rolling hills, wildflowers and a glowing sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing tulle gown and a groom in a dark suit sharing a romantic dip kiss in a grassy field.
1 / 9

Dancing

Smiling groom in a dark suit embraces a bride in a short white dress and sneakers during a wedding dance as guests watch.
Joyful wedding guests dance and celebrate together at an indoor party, with a bride in a short white dress laughing in the center.
Two men in dress shirts celebrate and laugh at a lively indoor party, one pointing at the camera with a big smile.
Smiling man in a white shirt and teal patterned tie holds a glass of white wine at a lively indoor party.
Group of friends in formal attire raise their glasses together in a lively toast at an indoor party or wedding celebration.
Guests in formal attire cheer and dance joyfully at a lively wedding reception while one man is lifted high by the crowd.
A smiling woman in a shimmering rose-gold brocade dress and tan shrug dances with one arm raised at an indoor celebration.
Two women in elegant satin dresses dance and laugh at a lively evening party, with motion blur and green lighting adding energy.
Man in a dark suit and white sunglasses dances joyfully with a gesturing hand at a lively evening party or wedding reception.
Guests dance and celebrate at a lively indoor party, raising drinks and smiling in warm, dimly lit light.
A hand serves a slice of layered strawberry cream cake onto a white plate beside a platter with the remaining cake, fresh strawberries and s
Bride in a white fringed dress kisses her groom in a dark suit during a candlelit wedding reception.
Two women in a warm embrace on a dance floor at a wedding celebration, one in a pink satin dress and the other in a white dress.
Black and white photo of a woman in a white dress holding a drink while dancing with a man in a light shirt at an evening party.
1 / 14

To Nick & Eva, thank you for letting me be a part of such a special day. It was a joy to spend the weekend with you, your family, and friends, and to document so many moments worth remembering. I hope these photographs bring you back to the feeling of it all for many years to come. Congratulations to you both!

Black and white photo of a lace wedding dress hanging in a dimly lit room with white sneakers on the floor beneath it.
Green grassy meadow with large boulders and shrubs in the foreground, leading to rolling hills and distant mountains under a soft hazy sky.
Profile of a bride with a wavy bob haircut, red lips, a sheer veil and a delicate pearl pendant necklace on a gold chain.
Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder white ruffled lace wedding dress gets help from bridesmaids beside a stone fireplace.
Bride in a white gown surrounded by five bridesmaids in pale yellow dresses, all laughing joyfully on a wooden dock by a sunny lake.
Four men in dark suits and ties stand outdoors on a dirt path under a bright sky in a tilted black and white photo.
Bride in a white gown stands with a group of smiling wedding guests in formal attire on a grassy field with rolling hills behind.
Smiling bearded groom in a dark suit gives a young girl in a pink dress a piggyback ride outdoors beneath a colorful sunset sky.
Bride in a white fringed wrap and groom in a dark suit share an intimate moment in a warmly lit, wood-paneled room.
Wedding guests dressed in formal attire sit at round tables under a white open-sided tent with string lights and mountain views behind.
Two brides in a white wedding gown and a yellow dress sit together on a sofa, smiling and holding champagne glasses in a cozy room.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing veil holding a bouquet as she walks with her groom near rustic wooden lodge buildings.
Bride in an off-the-shoulder white gown holds a lace parasol while talking with a curly-haired woman at an outdoor garden wedding.
Rolled paper scrolls tied with gold ribbon bows stand in glass holders on a wooden table beside a tray of more scrolls and a tissue box.