Courtney Bowlden Photography

I could not have imagined our wedding without Courtney since she was such an important part of the big day. She understood what we were looking for from our first meeting, is able to calm even the most anxious parties in the group, and is so efficient at what she does that she makes the process feel easy and effortless. Getting our photos back was one of the best feelings in the world and I was amazed at how well they turned out!

We first found Courtney through her blog––she photographed a wedding at our venue two years ago and the photos were stunning.From the moment I first got in touch with Courtney, her genuine outlook and organized approach helped me feel comfortable and excited! As someone who also doesn't love having her photo taken, Courtney makes you feel calm and beautiful.Because she's a Bellingham photographer and we're down in Tacoma, she was extremely flexible with timelines, and we also opted to have her photograph the rehearsal dinner versus meeting her for an engagement session. It's great to have those pictures now, too!Kelsey, Courtney's assistant, is also fantastic. She's bubbly and fun, and made all of the groomsmen, bridesmaids, and families feel comfortable. Her detail shots are also AMAZING.Something to consider and a piece that I wish I would've inquired about––Courtney delivers your photos via a link in email. While this is extremely convenient, I also realized that I missed the pretty packaging that so many photographers offer to their clients. If you don't care about that, then you won't miss it. But if you do, be sure to ask Courtney if that is something she even offers. While I loved getting all of our photos in an email, I wish I would have inquired about that.I highly recommend reaching out to Courtney if you're looking for a talented, bright, and bubbly photographer.

Courtney felt like way more than a photographer - she was helpful through the whole process! We hired her before COVID and ended up changing our date TWICE and she just rolled with the punches, being so flexible and understanding. Courtney helped me navigate a covid wedding, plan the actual day, gave great advice (including a great make up recommendation after I had to find a new one due to the postponing). We loved our photos from our wedding day, cannot recommend Courtney enough!!

As a professional photographer and having worked with a lot of photographers I don’t often leave reviews for other vendors, but Courtney is an exception.Having worked with her on number of different weddings and witnessed her complete client experience, I have to preach both the standard of the work she produces and the experience she gives her clients.Courtney is a seasoned professional, with an incredible eye for detail, a wonderful educator within the industry, is a wealth of comfort and knowledge for any bride, and most importantly… strives to deliver the best she can every single time.A true blessing for every one of her lucky couples and their families!

Courtney is an absolutely phenomenal photographer! Not only does she capture the details of your wedding day, but she will also capture the genuine love between you and your new spouse. She's super sweet and super quick - two qualities you will truly appreciate on your wedding day. Not only are her photos amazing but she's really easy to work with and will get every single shot you want and some you didn't even know you wanted! I would highly recommend hiring her for your big day!

Courtney is AMAZING. She not only makes you feel so beautiful but she is so talented at teaching you how to let loose in front of the camera! The pictures Courtney has taken will be framed forever!

Courtney and her team are amazing. We hired them to photograph our wedding in Bellingham, WA, and she did amazing. We based pretty much our entire wedding schedule around the sample timelines and guidance she provided ahead of time. The day of she helped me make split second decisions on what to do and when. She even secured my veil on me before photos to help make sure it was secure! The photos are absolutely beautiful, its honestly hard to choose a favorite. Courtney and her team are wonderful, and I would highly recommend.

Courtney was such a key part of our wedding day! She was so helpful and supportive throughout the entire wedding planning process, and she felt like such a huge support in addition to being our photographer! We were thrilled with her photography skills, and she made us feel super comfortable and beautiful. We really enjoyed our entire experience with Courtney, from engagement photos to the wedding day. Would highly recommend making Courtney a part of your special day!

Courtney was AMAZING to work with and helped make our “covid wedding” so intimate and special! She remained so positive and flexible throughout the months of planning and replanning. It was the most perfect day and we will forever cherish our photographs ♥️ I would 100% recommend Courtney, she is the best!

Working with Courtney was the BEST decision that my husband and I made in preparation for our wedding. She’s not only an incredibly talented photographer, but she has the most wonderful personality, so easy to get along with. Before our engagement session, my husband and I were unsure on how it was going to go, having no experience with photos in the past. But we were immediately put at ease when we met Courtney in person for the first time. She made the entire process fun, easy and kept us laughing the entire time! We knew we had lucked out after that day. Up until the wedding, Courtney was super helpful and communicative with our wedding planner and other vendors to make sure everything was ready for the big day. We could not have imagined working with anyone else on our actual wedding day! She made the day truly a day to remember, capturing all of the special moments with her talent and creativity. We cannot recommend her enough!