Wedding: Liz & Logan
Long before Beaver Lake Lodge in Sammamish became the backdrop for a wedding, it was Logan’s backyard. He grew up exploring the woods along the lake, showing up for family picnics, and spending long summer days swimming and boating on the water. The park itself has deep roots — King County purchased the land in 1985 to create Beaver Lake Park, with the City of Sammamish taking over ownership in 2003 — but for Logan, its history is personal. So when Logan and Liz chose it as their wedding venue, it wasn’t just a beautiful setting — it was home. I first met the two of them back in January 2026 at the Seattle Wedding Show — my first big show as a vendor — and there was something about their easygoing energy that stuck with me long after the weekend ended. When their wedding day finally arrived, I already knew I was in for something special.
First Look
The first formal portrait of the Jon and Gladys as newlyweds.
It turned out to be a true family affair: relatives pitched in on decorations and arrangements, family did Liz’s hair and makeup, and Logan’s brother, Severin, officiated the ceremony. With about 30 guests, the day stayed small and unhurried, built around what mattered most: a first look, the ceremony, and time afterward for portraits of the two of them together. There were no long toast lines or dance floor traditions — just a couple who wanted their wedding to feel like them. I also had a great partner behind the scenes: Liz’s sister, a wedding photographer herself, jumped in throughout the day to help style the dress and guide posing for every shot.
One thing that made this wedding a little different for me: color. I typically shoot and edit for true color — images that reflect the scene as it actually looked. But Logan and Liz wanted something more tinted, a warmer, more romantic look that’s become a popular trend in wedding photography. Rather than guess at what they’d like, I put together a webpage with five of their images, each shown in four different color treatments, and let them pick the direction that felt right to them. I’m really happy with how the final images turned out. They look different from my usual style, but stepping outside my normal process and working with a preset look pushed me to grow as a photographer — and, more importantly, gave Logan and Liz exactly the feel they were hoping for.
Venue & Vendor Links
The Ceremony
Wedding Photos of the Newlyweds
Family & Friends
