Seattle · Photography
Editorial wedding, portrait and event photography — quiet, honest, and unmistakably yours.
What We Photograph
A small, deliberate practice — a handful of stories told beautifully each season, never rushed.
Full-day, documentary-led coverage of the moments between the moments.
Editorial portrait sessions — for individuals, couples and families.
Galas, dinners and celebrations captured with an unobtrusive eye.
Brand, editorial and product work for makers and boutique labels.
Behind the Lens
Aperture Studio is the work of Elise Marchand — a Seattle photographer drawn to natural light, honest expression, and the small gestures a day is really made of.
"I don't pose the perfect picture. I wait for the real one." Every wedding and portrait is shot with film sensibility and delivered as a considered, gallery-quality collection.
Kind Words
"Elise didn't just photograph our wedding — she gave us the feeling of the entire day back, frame by frame. We'll treasure these forever."
Let's Create Together
Now booking a limited number of weddings and sessions each season. Tell me about your day.
Reach out with your date, location and a little about what you're planning. I reply personally to every inquiry within two business days.
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