I started Clane Gessel International Wedding Studio in 2006 after working for The Seattle Times as a photojournalist.  Working as a photojournalist was an incredible start but I wanted to do more as an artist and as a storyteller.  I’m in love with love, and with the idea of a love story.  Tying it all together, photography is the truest art form to tell a love story. I decided this at a young age and haven’t looked back.  After leaving the Times, I stepped out on my own eager for a spotlight in the world of weddings.

My wedding studio is unique because of the unparalleled dedication we give to each of our 20 couples selected each year.  I have a phenomenal team that works tirelessly alongside me to provide a personalized experience for each couple.  What sets us apart is what we include: a complimentary engagement shoot anywhere in the country, a gorgeous custom-designed wedding album, and a flash drive of all images, and multiple photographers.  Our level of dedication has made us one of the most sought after studios in the country.

As one of our couples put it, “We looked at other photographers but kept coming back to Clane.  His work spoke to us in a way that connected with who we are and how we love.  We hadn’t seen images like anywhere before because Clane shoots images in a way no one else can.”

Above all else, we provide you with the peace of mind that your images are being produced in house, by me, from start to finish, with a belief your photos are as valuable as any of my own.  While most studios outsource image editing, I personally shoot and edit all my images.  I believe the same eye that shot the image felt the emotion that was there, and should be the same eye to translate that emotion through editing.

I love to incorporate the surroundings and environment into each image, as it helps tell each couple’s love story and showcase their individual personalities.  This is how I produce timeless heirlooms my couples can treasure for generations.

I am humbled to have been recognized by dozens of bridal publications and I have been fortunate enough to be named one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the nation.  Photography has never been a hobby or a second career for me, there is nothing else I’d rather do in the world.  My purpose is to give each couple an experience second to none.  Being a top wedding photographer means making every single wedding better than the last.  You have my commitment that your wedding experience will be amazing.  No one is more dedicated than I am, a commitment that starts long before I pick up a camera.

Welcome to a day you will never forget.  It is an honor that you’re here, and I’m thrilled to see where we can take your love story.