Zephyr Lodge first look is creative magic

bride and groom sitting in a parlor room at Zephyr Lodge venue in Liberty Lake , WA.

Whether you want a first look or just bride and groom photos after your ceremony this post is for you! Instead of bringing you along for a sneak peek into a full wedding, I want to highlight how your wedding portraits can be transformed from stuffy and boring to interactive and emotive.


I recently put together a styled wedding photoshoot with a real married couple at a local venue, Zephyr Lodge in Liberty Lake, WA. When I first walked this venue, my creative mind instantly saw New Orleans. With the double wraparound porches and vintage vibes, it inspired me to create a faux themed wedding style that incorporated the unique rustic surroundings with my New Orleans vision and just make it completely vintage.


Your wedding venue was chosen because you loved the look, feel and grounds. Use this as a way to really connect with each other more and make some magic photos happen. If your venue has unique details, architecture, furniture, etc. use these items and spaces. Pinterest is a great place for inspiration, you can check out mine HERE and see what inspires me for creating unique photos for my clients.


Florals: Voewe Flowers

Dress: Hannah Hill Bridal

Makeup and Hair: ECW Beauty

Venue: Zephyr Lodge

bride and groom standing with bride on the steps of the grand staircase and the groom holding bride's hand.
bride sitting on a bar top and groom standing next to her as she reaches her hand out to touch groom's shoulder
bride and groom standing in a hallway at Zephyr Lodge in Liberty Lake, WA.
bride sitting on a bench and groom standing across from her as they look at each other
bride sitting on a piano while the groom is sitting in the chair looking at the bride
bride sitting on the piano top and groom standing next to her
bride and groom sitting on a loveseat as the bride lays on her back across the groom
bride laying on the groom as she looks up and the groom is looking at the bride
bride and groom outside leaning against a porch railing and looking at each other
bride and groom walking as the bride looks back and reaches out to touch the groom's shoulder
bride and groom standing as the groom nestles himself in her neck and the bride smiles
bride and groom facing each other and looking forward with cheeks coming close
bride and groom standing and smiling at each other
bride standing with back to the groom and the groom looking at the bride
bride and groom standing in the hallway at Zephyr Lodge in Liberty Lake, WA.