I always enjoy going to home #2 (Ninilchik.) When the reasoning behind going is because friends are getting married - it's even better. And more-so when I'm going down to shoot said wedding - it's even BETTER! I was 8 months pregnant shooting this one, so that was a challenge. But as always, I had my partner in crime alongside me shooting - Tasha Boin of Candid Clicks Photography!
Anywhos ~ The following is the wedding of Mr. Nick Finley and Ms. Natalee Vanderford. Nick and I went to college together at Eastern Oregon University and when I graduated and decided to get a "real" job instead of commercial fishing for my dad for the 10th season, Nick decided it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up (I put "real" in quotes there because commercial fishing is absolutely a real job - but I figured for me...I should try to use my college degree for something!).
That being said, Nick met the love of his life in my small home town and I'm taking a little credit for it! :) They are a gorgeous pair, and I wish them the very best. Did I mention that their wedding day (June 23rd) may have been the most beautiful day in the AK that I've ever seen?! The wedding gods were definitely on their side that day. Bright bright sun makes shooting a challenge sometimes, with shadows and sun flare and whatnot...but the scenery - WOW. They got hitched at the same venue that my husband and I did - The Bluffhouse B&B in Ninlchik. It sits on the bluff overlooking the Cook Inlet and mountains. If you haven't been to Alaska yet, maybe this will convince you. :)
Again, a lot of local talent and help involved in this production...it always impresses me what we can make happen when we work together**
Let me know what you think!
Oh! I wish I could give an Oscar to this wedding. It is out of the world! Both of them look gorgeous together and the place is outstanding. I am so in love with this blog. I will have to hunt down wedding venues to look out for something like this.
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