Rustic, Vintage + Totally Alaskan Coded |

Wedding Photos in a Train boneyard.

 

Bride in lace wedding gown poses before vintage Alaska Railroad train car on her wedding day.

Mel + Isaac Got married on Independence day in 2024 at a beautiful + intimate backyard ceremony here in Palmer, Alaska.

They opted to book a bonus session in addition to their wedding coverage, a year out as a one year anniversary date. We agreed to take some Editorial Alaska Railroad inspired formals to honor Isaac's passion for trains, planes and automobiles



[but mainly, trains].   



Bride and groom share a romantic dip kiss in a rustic red train car doorway on their wedding day.
Wedding couple tossing bouquet in a blurred effect surrounded by green grass and rustic trains.
Bride and groom kissing in front of vintage black locomotive X1000 train, bride in lace mermaid gown with long train.

Their Story:


One thing about these two that stole me we were a perfect fit - is how they show up for their community and truly rise to walk the talk they talk. Even when its hard.  Just a little lore for you: Mel is a Veteran + Military Loan Officer who has hacked the system and uses her knowledge to help families buy homes, and build stability.  She was my LO when we bought our dream home and has become a close friend ever since. Together, She and Isaac have a blended family of 6 kids ranging all over the age spectrum.  We both previously lived in Washington and bonded over everything we love about Alaska in comparison - and from there, I have had the honor of capturing their family multiple times now [Even though I am not a family photographer - I  have been known to take one on for the homies] 

Bride and groom pose beside a vintage rusty train tanker car outdoors at a historic railway yard on their wedding day.
Bald man in black outfit smiling outdoors near vintage red train cars on green grass in wasilla alaska

Planes + Trains +  Automobiles

When it came time to plan their bonus session - I had just found this small community owned museum that was more or less. a large scale junkyard of sorts.  Boasting old ambulances, trans, carts, planes, and busses - a vintage loving photographer's dreamland. M + I expressed wanting to initially shoot on railroad tracks or schedule a special time with the department of transportation to have permission and private access to the trains. However, shooting on the railroad tracks is not only highly dangerous, but also illegal, and I was not willing to risk our lives or livelihoods for photos. Getting a special access permit was also challenging, so I was STOKED to have found this location right in Wasilla.


I texted Mel "Look what I found!" and her response? 

- "That's the Temu version of the Alaska Railroad Trains."  


I told her to trust the vision because actually, this is SO much better - and I am going to show you  why you always should

trust the photographer.

Bride and groom stand before a rustic red vintage train car outdoors on their wedding day.
Black and white wedding photo of couple sharing a kiss under floral veil outdoors.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand between vintage train cars on a cloudy day at a scenic railway in wasilla alaska
Bride in lace wedding gown poses beside vintage steam train holding pink bouquet with red caboose in background.
Couple embracing with hands crossed showing wedding rings, one black silicone band and one diamond engagement ring.
Black and white photo of a bride in lace gown and groom sharing a tender kiss at a wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in the doorway of a vintage teal train car in wasilla alaska
Bald man with glasses in black outfit smiling beside a vintage red wooden train car outdoors.
Aerial view of a bride and groom lying on grass, eyes closed, in wedding attire, sharing a peaceful moment.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking hand in hand along railroad tracks with vintage train cars in background.

More than just photos.

These are your legacy + most precious heirlooms.

Destination Wedding Photographer | Alaska

The Wasilla Transportation Museum is like stepping back in time. Before social media killed human connection, before algorithms decided your memories are just content - before everything was an app, subscription or User Generated Advertisements.  Your photos are so much more than something to post to a timeline or Tiktok for likes. Photos are all that is left of us when we are gone, time capsules from every season and era of life. They are what tells your story, how your kids kids will remember you - they are the only thing you get to tangibly take and keep forever from your wedding.  



THAT is the value in the service I provide my clients.

THAT is why it is so important to me to tell your story, your way.

Couple sharing a romantic kiss in wedding attire seated in front of a vintage red People Mover bus in Wasilla Alaska
Bride in white gown poses before vintage twin-engine propeller aircraft in stunning black and white wedding photo palmer alaska
Bride and groom sitting intimately on vintage green bus seats, bride in white gown, groom in black attire.
Bride in a flowing white lace gown poses elegantly beside a vintage train at an outdoor railway museum.

INFO:


The Wasilla Museum of Transportation | Alaska

$30 per person

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10-5pm 


Bride in lace gown with veil and groom in black suit share romantic moment near vintage aircraft in Wasilla Alaska

 

Client Love Letter: M + I

 

"She listened to my goals and vision and literally delivered a final product that was above and beyond what I had ever hoped for.  She is a true, top notch professional and her ability to make her photos "come to life" is otherworldly. You can not put a price on her work. Jazmine will always be my first stop for all future photography needs." - 2025

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