Aika Foz Photography | Modern Winter Bride | Seattle Wedding Photographer / Tacoma Wedding Photographer

Aika Foz Photography | Seattle Wedding Photographer | Tacoma Wedding Photographer

My dad always had his camera ready, recording every special moment in our family. Because of my dad, we always had lots of family home videos and photo albums to relive these moments over and over again. And I LOVED that. You can say the apple didn’t fall far from the tree because my love for photography began when I was very young.

Using my birthday money, I bought my first camera when I was 9 years old. It was a film camera and boy, did I take that camera with me everywhere. I made sure to always bring several rolls of film with me. The excitement always came when I would take my photos to be developed. With each photo, I was able to relive the laughs and smiles.

What started as a hobby slowly turned into my passion and now it has become my business. I’ve met so many people in the industry since I started and I’m reminded in every win I achieve that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

So for my feature today, I’m bringing it back to the first ever styled shoot that I coordinated and photographed. When you mix snow, lovely models, an amazing hair & makeup artist, beautiful florals, and the cutest invitations, you are met with a breathtaking styled bridal shoot. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to do my first styled shoot with!

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During the week leading up to the day of my styled shoot, it poured rained. The weather forecasted clouds and some sun with a chance of showers. Those that live in the Pacific Northwest know just how much it actually rains here. The day finally arrived and the sun peeked through the clouds and it was perfect weather the entire shoot. There were so many laughs and good times to be had this day. I’m reminded each time I look through this gallery.

Seeing the pictures from this styled shoot and looking back at where I started to where I am now, it is such a wonderful feeling to see how much I’ve truly grown. This styled shoot happened the day before New Year’s Eve, a few short weeks before my one year business anniversary. It has really brought it all back full circle for me and was such a great way to end my first year.

Since then, I’ve worked with some amazing fellow vendors and creatives and the best clients I could ever ask for. With each gallery I deliver, I’m met with so much enjoyment as each client relives their special moments. In the brief lapses and gaps in memory, photographs help to fill those in. And this is why I do it. This is why I love what I do.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aika Foz is a Seattle-based wedding and lifestyle photographer, with a romantic, organic, and timeless style. She absolutely enjoys capturing love and beauty in all her work and is a sucker for a good love story. Aika is married to the love of her life and best friend. They met in 3rd grade and now share two beautiful daughters and one cute pomapoo puppy together. Aika Foz Photography is based in Seattle but is available for travel.

www.aikafoz.com

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CREDITS

Meet my wonderful team!

Photographer: Aika Foz Photography

Models: Chaerai Masulit and Moana Tuiolosega

Hair & Makeup Artist: Rohi Artistry Makeup by Heydi

Florist: D's Deco

Invitations: Brown Fox Creative

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