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Seattle, Washington.

Fun fact: Noa & Joseph began their friendship when they were six years old.

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Soundtrack: Opalite by Taylor Swift (Spotify)

Noa & Joseph. Seattle, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Coordinator: Perfect Storm Moments

Ceremony Venue: Volunteer Park Conservatory

Reception Venue: Bar Vacilando

Hair & Makeup: Bridal Beauty Agency

Floral: Kan Orchids & Flowers

Noa’s Dress: Samila Bridal

Joseph’s Suit: Indochino

DJ: Limitless Events DJs

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Holy moly — 2025 was one of our busiest years yet!

So busy, in fact, that I only had time to officially blog six weddings. And somehow, I didn’t blog any of our family or engagement sessions — even though we had lots of them.

My hope is that when things slow down a bit, I’ll be able to go back and share more weddings and sessions from 2025. All told, I ended up posting over 800 images to the blog last year.

This post is a compilation of just over 100 of my favorites. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as Mary and I loved making them ❤️

Wedding photos from New York, California, and Washington State.

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Soundtrack: Dig A Pony by The Beatles (Spotify)

2025 Yearbook. NY, CA, and WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

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Long Island City, New York.

Gemma & Phil got married at Sound River Studios in Long Island City, New York with the Manhattan skyline as their backdrop.

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Soundtrack: You Want The Sun by Niki & The Dove (Spotify)

Gemma & Phil. Long Island City, NY.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Coordinator: Michelle Zapata of ZHAUS

Venue: Sound River Studios

Gemma’s Dress: Hugo Boss

Hair: Natalie Jones

Makeup: J Patrick Studio

Rings: Brilliant Earth

Floral: Grace And Grit

Caterer: Purslane

Cake: Rawsome Treats

DJ: DJ Bullet

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Seattle, Washington.

Lydia and Shawn came from Austin, Texas, to Seattle for a visit—and decided to elope! We spoke briefly over FaceTime, and 24 hours later, we photographed their marriage.

1.5 hours downtown… and the bride wore black…

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Soundtrack: I have Met My Love Today by John Prine (Spotify)

Lydia & Shawn. Seattle, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Venue: Seattle Municipal Court

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In the late ’80s, during my junior year of high school, Arn Campero and Gary Forbes were seniors—two of my closest friends—and legends. The three of us were enrolled in the theater program at Hollywood High. Arn and Gary were inseparable. They chain-smoked, obsessed over music, movies, and comic books, and ran with a crew of fellow seniors who held court at the school’s unofficial smoking section. (Yes, teachers looked the other way when you smoked back then.)

I looked up to them. And, somehow—although just a junior—they took me into their fold, and I was hanging out with the cool kids.

Gary (left), Arn (right), circa 1987.

Mischief was the daily mission. I had just turned 17 and bought my first car with money I made acting in bit parts and commercials. It was a banana-yellow Ford Capri Coupe that I paid $99 to have spray-painted jet black. Arn, Gary, and I would speed around Hollywood listening to Rodney on the Roq, Ramones, Buzzcocks, Suicidal Tendencies, Soft Cell, and The Cure. “I Can’t Stand Losing You” by The Police was on heavy rotation, and I had a full-blown, probably clinically unhealthy obsession with The Smiths.

That year, we spent our evenings breaking into abandoned mansions in the Hollywood Hills to drink and party with friends. We broke into the Hollywood Bowl to joyride in stolen golf carts. We jimmied the lock of our school auditorium in order to climb like monkeys into the rafters high above the stage. I even bought myself a pack of cigarettes and tried my best to be a smoker, but sadly (or, luckily) they only made me nauseous.

Fast forward 25 years.

I’d moved from Hollywood to Seattle at 18 and lost touch with nearly everyone. I battled addiction, and in the process of getting clean, I started this blog—Americanvirus—as a kind of art therapy. I began exploring photography as a form of expression, replacing chemicals and substance abuse as my form of escape.

Through social media, old high school friends started reappearing—at first in comments and likes, then in messages. Gary saw some photos I posted to Facebook of my first couple of weddings. After years apart, he invited me down to LA to photograph his backyard wedding party.

Gary’s wedding to Joli is among the handful of the first weddings I ever photographed. It ended up being featured on Rock N’ Roll Bride, which led to more inquiries from out of state and helped kickstart my career as a destination wedding photographer. It was also at that wedding that I briefly got to reconnect with Arn and meet his two amazing kids, Rowan and Griffin.

Now, 14 years later, Arn has found the love of his life—Julie—and reached out to ask if I’d photograph their wedding. I was over the moon. And, after meeting Julie over FaceTime and hearing more about her plans to make the day special, I was even more thrilled.

She told me how she was going to have a table secretly set up with silver sharpies and 45’s of some of Arn’s favorite music. Friends and family would be invited to sign the records as a guestbook. Also, two “boozy” burrows were hired to serve drinks, and—of course—Gary would be the officiant for the day!

Julie is truly a shining star, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see Arn end up with such a beautiful human.

Every wedding I shoot is personal. The meaning that photography has given my life continually grows deeper with every year. That said, when you get to photograph the weddings of the people you grew up with and love, it’s a whole other ball game playing out in your heart. 

I get choked up behind the camera more than I care to admit, but there were so many tears welling in my eyes at this one. I feel beyond grateful to have now documented the weddings of two of the friends I was closest with in high school. I’m even more excited to finally share some of the photos we made together with all of you. 

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Los Alamos, California.

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Soundtrack: Ceremony by Chromatics (Spotify)

Julie & Arn. Los Alamos, CA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Coordinator: Michele Springs of Mia Bella Weddings And Events

Venue & Catering: The Maker’s Son

Julie’s Dress: Allure Bridals

Julie’s Jewelry: Kate Spade

Arn’s Suit: Men’s Wearhouse

Hair & Makeup: Fairytale Hair And Makeup

Floral: Alpha Floral

Videography: Coltan & Jessa of Fox Jump Cinematics

Officiant: Gary Forbes

The Burros Serving Drinks: Boozy Burros

DJ: Jack Ross of Epic Entertainment

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Seattle, Washington.

This wedding was unforgettable from the very first note. Alex, the groom, opened the ceremony by singing Bobby Darin’s “Beyond the Sea,” followed by a chorus line of mermaids in papier-mâché fish heads. Then suddenly, Rachael, the bride, sprinted down the aisle with her dad, and proceeded to deliver a show-stopping dance number that brought the room to its feet.

I still can’t believe I get to do this for a living. Here are the photos!

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Soundtrack: Beyond The Sea by Bobby by Bobby Darin (Spotify)

Rachael & Alex. Seattle, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Rachael’s Dress: Anthropologie (Tailored by Beverly & Misty from Beverly Hunnicutt Studio)

Alex’s Suit: Nordstrom

Venue: Fremont Abby Arts Center

Coordinator: Carly MacConnell from Mostest

DJ: Traveling Discotheque

Caterer: Frelard Tamales

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Seattle, Washington.

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Soundtrack: Can’t Do Without You by Caribou (Spotify)

Raul & Justin. Seattle, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Coordinator: The Social Co.

Videography: Lumilux Productions

Getting Ready: Level Hotel

Ceremony & Reception: On The Hiyu

Hair/Makeup: Luxe Artistry Seattle

Floral: The Potted Gardens

Catering: Miere Catering

DJ : Bad Ginger

Lighting Design: Hardcastle AV

Custom Printing: Sky Printing

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Seattle, Washington.

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Soundtrack: Right Back To It by Waxahatchee w/ MJ Leaderman (Spotify)

Lucy & Justin. Seattle, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Lucy’s Dress: Lulus

Getting Ready: Thompson Hotel

Venue & Catering: Bar Vacilando

Wedding Bands: Ormachea Jewelry

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Bellingham, Washington.

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Soundtrack: Baby by Gal Costa & Caetano Veloso (Spotify)

Lori & Jeffrey. Bellingham, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Coordinator: Danielle of Town & Country Weddings, plus virtual planning from Cristen & Co

Venue: Lairmont Manor

Lori’s Dress: Grace Loves Lace

Lori’s Earrings: Wendy from RoseStoneInc on Etsy

Jeffrey’s Suit: Suitsupply

Groomsmen: Express

Hair: Kayla Hopson Beauty

Floral: Rose And Sparrow

Catering: Shooby Doo

Band: Jordan Kahn Orchestra

Custom Printing: by Lori

Celebrant: Nathan from Wakes Life

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Port Townsend, Washington.

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Soundtrack: Rather Be You by Flywheel (Spotify)

Rachael & Michael. Port Townsend, WA.

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Photographer: Jonas Seaman & Mary Williamson

Coordinator: Philadelphia Florence of Prologue Events

Venue & Caterer: Fort Worden

Rachel’s Wedding & Reception Dress: Transplant Vintage

Makeup: Drew Rogers

Hair: Hazel Marcheselli

Floral & Design: Seed Design

Band: Les Coeurs Criminels

Cake: Short & Sweet Bakery

Videographer: Whaleheart Productions

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