Why Leavenworth photographs so well
Leavenworth sits where Icicle Creek meets the Wenatchee River, about two hours from Snohomish County over Stevens Pass on Highway 2. The town is built in a Bavarian style, so you get painted storefronts and flower boxes on one side and granite peaks on the other.
Few places in Washington change this much through the year. Summer is warm and green along the river, fall turns the hills gold and orange, and winter brings snow and the town’s holiday lights in December.
Seasons and timing
Summer
Warm, dry and bright. Plan portraits for the evening, when the canyon walls catch the last light and the river glows.
Fall
Late September through October is peak color. It’s also a busy season in town, so book lodging early and give yourself buffer time on the road.
Winter
Snow portraits are unforgettable, and a little planning makes them easy: warm layers for the walk, boots under the dress and a short, focused portrait window. Stevens Pass can need chains or close in a storm, so I travel in a day early for winter weddings.
Portrait ideas around Leavenworth
- Riverside along the Wenatchee, with mountains rising behind you.
- A stroll through the village for a playful, storybook feel.
- Forest and canyon views on the drive up Icicle Road.
- Snowy fields in winter for clean, bright, editorial portraits.
What’s included
Wedding collections start at $4,750. Every collection includes all-day coverage of six to twelve hours, your choice of a complimentary engagement session or rehearsal dinner coverage, three hours of a second shooter and a high-resolution online gallery. Prints and packages are available. See the full details on the investment page.
Travel fee
Weddings outside the Puget Sound area include a travel fee. It covers getting there, by car or by plane, and lodging when the day calls for an overnight stay. You’ll see it itemized in your quote before you book, so there are no surprises. Details are on the travel weddings page.
Questions
Is there a travel fee for Leavenworth?
Yes. Leavenworth weddings include a travel fee for mileage and, when needed, an overnight stay. It’s itemized in your quote before you book.
Do you photograph elopements in the mountains?
Yes. Elopements start at $2,950 and micro weddings at $2,050. See the investment page for what’s included.
What if the pass closes on our wedding weekend?
For winter weddings I travel in at least a day early. If conditions look risky, we talk early and plan around them.
Getting married somewhere else?
I photograph weddings all over Snohomish County and Washington, and I’m happy to travel.