Every wedding I photograph carries its own language. Its own light, its own pace, its own quiet moments that no one else thinks to notice. My work is to learn yours.
I photograph on both digital and 120 medium format & 35mm film. I document the breath before the ceremony and the chaos of the dance floor with equal devotion. And I do it with intention, because I believe the love you share becomes the legacy you leave.
Explore the work below.
A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES starts with "I DO"
the details
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It begins with a conversation. We'll talk about your vision, your story, and the day you're dreaming of, and make sure we're the right fit for one another. No pressure, no script. Just two people seeing if this is meant to be.
connect
let's
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From the moment your date is secured, so is my attention. Long before I raise a camera, I am learning you. Your story, your people, the rhythm of your day, so that when the morning arrives, everything feels exactly as it should.
is yours
Your date
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Our pre-wedding portrait session is where we find our rhythm. By the time your day arrives, the camera will feel like nothing, and you'll already trust exactly how I see you.
pre-wedding
the
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About two months before your wedding, we reconnect. Every detail, every tradition, every moment you never want to forget. By your wedding day, nothing is left to chance.
prep
final
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The day you've imagined, finally here. I move through it quietly, anticipating moments before they happen. Always there when you need me, invisible when you simply need to be present. You'll only feel it.
big day
THE
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Within twelve weeks, your gallery arrives. And with it, something that will outlast the day itself. Together we'll choose the images worth preserving as fine art prints and heirloom albums, made to be held, and handed down.
arrive
the process
seattle, washington
ozden & steve
“Aika captured the essence of our intimate wedding day perfectly. Steve and I are both thrilled, and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Aika!”
testimonials
Your love story is the beginning. Your day is the gift I am trusted to preserve. Film is the language I've spoken since childhood. And what I make from all of it is not a gallery of photographs. It is a door. One that opens, decades from now, and returns you completely to how this felt.
venue: Chateau Lill
wedding planner: Like a Dream Weddings
florals: Letter to Flora
caterer: Shooby Doo Catering
hair & makeup: Bridal Beauty Agency
rentals: Cort Party Rental
live painter: Art by Elina
dj: DJ Pretty Please
WEDDING VENDORS
MEGUMI & KOJIRO
venue and planning: Chateau Lill
florals: Fena Flowers
catering: Shooby Doo Catering
dj: Chris Graves Music
hair & makeup: Bridayl Beauty Agency
rolls royce: British Motor Coach
rentals: Cort Party Rental
WEDDING VENDORS
KAITLIN & CHRIS
venue: Within Sodo
hair & makeup: Reflection Salon
dj & photobooth: Elevate Sound and Entertainment
WEDDING VENDORS
RUBIE & ForRest
NINA & KRIS
wedding planner & florist: Katy Warner, Seattle Stunning Events
venue: Seattle Tennis Club
rentals: Grand Event Rentals and Pedersen's Event Rentals
string quartet: The Puget Sound Strings
live band: Blue Wave Band
cake: Raised Doughnuts and Cakes and Byen Bakeri
ice cream: Salt and Straw
makeup: Carissa Blossom Artistry
rings and bracelet: Cartier
watch: Rolex
gowns: Sarah Seven and Givenchy
first dance choreography: Century Ballroom
WEDDING VENDORS
venue: Novelty Hill-Januik Winery
coordination: Your Perfect Bridesmaid
videographer: Visuals by Dejon
florals: Yeny Antony Designs
dj/emcee: Insaiyan Entertainment
hair & makeup: Beauty by Apphia
WEDDING VENDORS
AMBER & HENRY
venue: Rock Creek Gardens
florals: Karrie Michelle Floral Design
hair and makeup: The Social Beauty Studio
gown: The Dress Theory
seamstress: Sweet Francis Sewing Co
WEDDING VENDORS
KAT & PAUL
Wedding Sparrow
Belle Lumiere
The White Wren
Partyslate
South Sound Magazine
aika has been featured in the following publications
AWARDED BEST PHOTOGRAPHER FOR
THE BEST OF THE SOUTH SOUND 2022 for South Sound Magazine
AWARDED Double Exposure image of the year for Belle lumiere's End of The Year Awards, 2021
AWARDED Best Bride & groom Photographer
FOR THE Global Wedding Awards by Lux Life Magazine 2021
aika is thankful for these awards
INQUIRE
Every collection is built around you.Every collection is built around you. Your story, your day, the particular scope and soul of your celebration. I photograph digitally, with the option to add film for couples who want that warmth, grain, and permanence that only analog can give. When you book Aika Foz Photography, you book me personally. The same eye, the same presence, from the first quiet frame of the morning to the last. Whether your wedding is intimate or grand, local or a destination far from home, I would be honored to hear about it. Investment details and film add-on pricing are shared after our first conversation.
To give each couple my full presence, and the calibre of work they deserve , I accept a limited number of weddings each year.
If your date is still available, I would be honored to hear from you.