Roche Harbor Wedding | Dreamy and Intimate Wedding in the San Juan Islands | Em + Connor

Emalise + Connor | Roche Harbor Resort Wedding in Friday Harbor, Washington

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Emalise and Connor. Connor and Emalise. swoon

I would be lying if I said that I still wasn’t on a serious high from their wedding day. It is one of my favorite weddings I’ve shot to date. And it’s not because of the aesthetic, or the venue, or the perfect portraits I captured, etc. It’s because the level of human connection that I experienced with Em and Connor AND their people was VERY special.

I’ve made it very clear that I believe it’s important to have a connection with your photographer - and if you are a photographer reading this, it’s important to connect with your clients. I truly believe it brings a better experience overall for both parties. I don’t believe you need to be best friends with your vendors, but I believe you should LIKE the person you’re hiring. Anyone can create fabulous photos. It’s a skill that can be learned and perfected over time. In this day and age, bride and grooms have a plethora of photographers at their fingertips that I am SURE would capture great photos. Considering a photographer is literally in your space from start to finish - you want to LOVE the person you chose. You want to be HAPPY that they are with you literally every moment of your day. And that isn’t an exaggeration. All my couples can attest to this, I’m quite literally THE THIRD WHEEL.

There is something to be said about truly LOVING your people. I would 100%, without a doubt, say that I literally fell in love with Em and Connor from the moment they booked. I fell even more in love with their families and friends. It was an experience that transformed my heart and how I felt about my job as a wedding photographer.

Emalise and Connor’s STUNNING Roche Harbor Resort wedding in Friday Harbor, Washington was a day I will remember forever. It was such a dream and I get emotional looking back at their photos all the time. While you scroll, grab some tissues - because these will definitely take you on an emotional rollercoaster.