Oleson Photography

09/05/2026

Mckean maternity session. So sweet to get to document this family again as they continue to grow their own family 🫶

09/04/2026

We aren’t trying to rush away summer but winter weddings are around the corner! 🤩 Justin and I have a few winter weddings under our belt and we also got married in the winter! So we compiled a few helpful tips for all the winter brides out there when it comes to planning your winter wedding in Alaska 😊 first tip below 👇

1. TIMELINE & LIGHTING
Depending on your location in Alaska, the sun may set anywhere between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Because daylight is limited, we recommend planning your wedding earlier in the day to ensure we have as much natural light as possible for your photos.

For couples planning a first look, an early afternoon ceremony—such as a 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM start time—can work well. Most of your couple and wedding party portraits will be completed BEFORE the ceremony while there is still plenty of daylight, leaving family portraits to be taken afterward.

If you are planning a traditional ceremony without a first look, we recommend scheduling your ceremony even earlier. This allows enough time after the ceremony to photograph the couple, wedding party, and family before the sun sets.

The ideal ceremony time will also depend on the length of your ceremony and your overall wedding-day timeline, but planning around the available daylight will help ensure the best possible lighting for your wedding photos.

Tip: Simply google your location and when the sun sets on your wedding date (I.e. “when will the sun set on January 20th, 2027 in Soldotna Alaska”).

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Winter wedding tips from Oleson Photography

08/22/2026

Introducing the Radeke’s ✨

Fireweed Meadows Venue

08/12/2026

What a wonderful family session! Justin and I are so glad we finally got to capture memories for the vitryachenko family. We think the pictures turned out great!

We have some spots left for winter family sessions. If you are interested please inquire through our website www.olesonphoto.com

07/16/2026

Another beautiful wedding! Nicole & Brandon | Wasilla, AK Fireweed Meadows Venue

Check out the new blog to see one of our June weddings!

We don’t often travel to Wasilla, AK for weddings. So, when we do, it’s for a couple we connected with during the video call and we’re so excited about photographing!

06/30/2026

Introducing Alyssa & Slade ✨

Venue:
Makeup: Savannah MUA - dollhouse
Bar:
Caterer
DJ:
Dress:

06/19/2026

Alyssa & Slade details ✨
Things you’ll need for your flat lay box on your wedding day.

1. Rings & ring box
2. Veil
3. Shoes
4. Any other jewelry (hair clips, necklace, earrings)
5. Flowers or flower petals
6. Invitation & vow books
7. Perfume/cologne
8. Groom accessories (watch, boutonniere, tie)
9. Anything important to you that you would like included (I.e. I’m wearing my mom’s locket down the aisle, this is my grandmothers earrings, etc.)

Gather these items to have them ready for your photographer when he/she arrives! Save this tip for later 🫶

05/30/2026

“Kids are just a part of the adventure!”

A mom of 6 told me this when I told her how nervous I was to have 2 under 2 with a house under full construction.

But in reality, we are living the dream. Busy days, young babies, running a family business, and building our home.

Yes, that does mean huge holes in our house, living frugal, saving every dollar we make, living in a tight space, and difficult nap schedules for the babies, but I HAVE to remind myself that we are BLESSED. The chaos of this season is temporary and a blessing.

At times, I focused so much on the negatives in this season. But the Lord has blessed us with an abundance and we all need to be reminded that we have MUCH to be grateful for.

Summer in Alaska is finally here 🙌🏼
Wedding season is in full swing ✅
4 months left till baby girl comes 🎀
House to be heated before first snow ❄️

Thanks for following us along our journey! And thank you to every client who hires us to be your photographers! We put lots of pride and joy into our work, so we are always honored when you consider us to preserve your memories.

01/09/2026

Congratulations to all couples married in 2025 and engaged to be married in 2026! As photographers, my husband and I love helping couples on their wedding day. We love to encourage couples and be a helping hand throughout this process.

If you know someone who is getting married in 2026/2027 or if you yourself are getting married, we’d love for you to consider Oleson photography for your wedding needs! We are primarily located in soldotna, alaska but do travel throughout Alaska. Visit www.olesonphoto.com to view our portfolio and pricing.

01/09/2026

Having a second photographer is a must for your wedding day. Why? Here are a couple reasons ⬇️

1. High stake moments — while my husband is at the front of the aisle taking pictures of the bride I’m off to the side simultaneously getting shots of your fiancé tearing up as he sees you!
2. Family organization — this is crucial! Family pictures can be long and frustrating as you try to find family members, call out names, or try to remember all the different groupings. But having a second photographer smooths out the entire process. This makes family photos go from 1 hour to easily 20min. Having another set of hands to organize everyone while the main shooter is only focused on taking the photos saves you time and helps everyone get back to the party!
3. First looks — if you have a first look planned, having a second photographer helps capture your reaction and his reaction at the same time. Not impossible with one photographer.. but very seamless with two.
4. One with the guys and the other with the girls — this is a game changer! in the beginning of the day my husband hangs out with the guys as they get ready and I’m in the bridal suite with the bride and bridesmaids. We do this again later during bridal party photos. This cuts down time a lot!
5. Tight timelines — weddings tend to always run a little late. That’s the nature of it and that’s okay! As the second photographer I help watch the clock and help maximize and enhance your time with us, making sure you get all those intentional shots you’ve been dreaming of.
6. More candids, more details, more shots of moments you didn’t even realize were unfolding.

I firmly believe you will NEVER regret having a second shooter. So if you’re considering it we can PROMISE you’ll be happy you asked for a second shooter🙌🏼