Josh & Nicole | Alaska Wedding Photographer

Josh & Nicole had a beautiful wedding in front of the mountains in Juneau, Alaska at the University of Alaska Southeast! The rose and gray accent colors popped in front of the lush natural foliage, giving the whole day a romantic but natural feel.

This crew was full of laughter and joy from start to finish. The day started getting ready in separate but adjacent classrooms with their wedding parties & close family/friends. We snuck the bride and groom to their first look in the pine trees - I love how moments like the first look let a couple’s personality shine. You can tell these two are best friends that have a good time with each other.

Their ceremony was held in a beautiful covered pavilion on the university’s grounds, overlooking the view. The stunning floral arch in front of the Alaskan mountains in the background made for a breathtaking ceremony backdrop.

After that, Josh & Nicole and I went on an adventure for their bride + groom portraits. We managed to do a little hiking which Nicole rocked in her heels and gown, and I hope they always remember the sweet things they said to each other during that time.

Their reception was a giant dance party with all their friends & family, where Nicole did a traditional dance called the Taualuga or Samoan money dance! It was so fun to watch.

Josh & Nicole, thank you for choosing me to capture your big day! It was so special, and I hope you cherish these photos forever.

Lay flat with bridal details like vintage photos and invitations for this Alaska wedding.
Rings & a bridal dress by Alaska wedding photographer, Rachel Struve.
Bride getting her makeup on before her Alaska wedding.
Bride and groom portrait by Alaska Elopement Photographer, Rachel Struve.
Bride on her way to a first look with her fiancé.
Bride approaches groom for a first look at their Alaska wedding
Bride approaches groom for first look before their Alaska wedding.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment during their first look in the forest before their wedding in Anchorage.
Reflection of an Alaskan bride and groom after their First look.
Mountains of Alaska and a welcome sign for a wedding.
Ceremony space at wedding venue in Anchorage, Alaska.
Bride approaching her ceremony at Alaska wedding venue.
Bride and groom standing at the alter at their ceremony in Alaska.
Bride and groom standing at the alter exchanging rings for their Alaska ceremony.
Newlyweds share their first kiss at the alter at their Anchorage wedding.
Newlyweds walking down the aisle after their beautiful mountain ceremony.
Newlyweds with their wedding party with a rose & gray wedding color scheme.
Wedding party standing on a ramp down in front of a large Anchorage wedding venue.
Bride and groom standing on a bridge with a beautiful mountain landscape around them.
Newlyweds kissing on a bridge after their Alaska wedding.
Groom spinning a bride on a dock with mountains in the background.
Bride and groom kissing with mountains in the background by Alaska photographer, Rachel Struve.
Bride and groom embracing in front of Alaska mountains and a mountain lake.
Bride looking at the camera while groom embraces her.
Bride and groom walking through a forest on a pathway, laughing together.
Bride and groom kissing with trees all around them for their Alaska wedding.
Alaska wedding reception with rose color accents.
White cake with berries and a dripped glaze and raw frosting finish.
Bride dancing in traditional outfit for her culture at her wedding reception.
Bride dancing in her culture's traditional outfit at her wedding reception.
A traditional cultural dance at a wedding reception in Alaska.
Wedding guests dancing at a wedding reception in Alaska.
Wedding guests dancing at a wedding reception in Alaska.

if you are looking for a wedding photographer who’s down to hike around and also down to party, inquire here!