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Forthright Photo are a husband and wife duo of adventure wedding & elopement photographers based in Washington State. We specialize in multi-day weddings and elopements in the beautiful backcountry of the PNW for couples seeking a blend of both outdoor adventure and community celebration for their wedding, for those couples who are looking to combine the hiking and outdoor adventure that they love along with time spent celebrating with their community in more accessible places.

We've been photographing couples with our a candid focused, photojournalistic style for over 10 years, and we're passionate about keeping our entire approach down to earth, unpretentious, and introvert friendly, so that you can focus on being in the moment and enjoying your day with your partner, and forget about the cameras. We are big believers in our couples having the best experience possible, and trusting that great images will follow.

To get started on working with us, please fill out the contact form on our website!

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Forthright Photo

Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with Laura & Devon!

Laura and Devon instantly made my husband and I feel comfortable with them. They expertly mixed "staged ish" photos with more candid photos. They were very thorough in capturing what we wanted leading up to our big day. We haven't yet seen the full gallery from our wedding, but they did send us a sneak peak and we absolutely adore our photos.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 08/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The surest decision besides marrying my husband!

We were eloping in Washington state with no idea where to start. Forthright photo responded to us immediately, set up a Zoom call, and made us feel so excited for our day! They are so genuine, kind, and very knowledgeable about where to go to get the best photos. Laura recommended specific trails to write down on our special permit for the national park and was so excited to do a sunrise wedding with us! You aren't just getting gorgeous pictures with Laura and Devon, you are getting advice on exactly what to do to make the day the most joyful!
Thank you for these beautiful memories we will have forever now. I feel like I'm reliving the day over and over again, I tear up every time I look at the photos.
Beth & Jack
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding planner recommended!

Laura, Devon, and I worked together at a wedding in July 2022; they were the photographers and I was the wedding coordinator. I found them both very easy to work with, both before and on the wedding day. I especially appreciated how they kept photos on track during the wedding and their positive attitudes despite some rather extreme heat. Thanks, Laura and Devon!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 08/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Laura & Devon are incredibly talented photographers & genuine, caring people

Laura and Devon are simply amazing - an adventure photographer power couple!! We loved getting to know them and they are genuine, cool people. They are super chill and made us feel so relaxed on our wedding day. They embraced the natural moments and we just felt like we were able to be ourselves around them. We are SO IN LOVE with our photos!!! They came out so gorgeous and captured our day as we remember it, yet they somehow made us look like movie stars. We loved how they disappeared in the background after the ceremony and captured the raw emotion of the day in the little moments shared between us, our family and friends. We will cherish these photos forever and everyone can't stop talking about how beautiful they came out. We also couldn't believe how fast the turned around sneak peeks and now, our full gallery. It is going to be very hard choosing which photos to get printed! We just love them all so much.

They also planned an epic adventure shoot for us at sunrise on Hurricane Ridge - we were the only ones there and we had a blast hiking up the ridge with them. Our sunrise session is something we will never forget!! We can't rave about Laura & Devon enough! Now we will have to find an excuse to do another shoot with them again haha.

Thank you both for everything - we absolutely loved working with you.
Amber
Amber Sent on 11/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Magical winter elopement

We worked with Laura and Devon for our elopement and could not recommend them more. They were relaxed and professional, and we immediately felt at ease. What's great about them is that there are two of them! They showed us how to pose together, and the pictures you'll get show the close-ups as well as the beautiful shots that highlight the environment. Our families keep telling us how happy our photos make them feel, because WE looked so happy. If you're doing an adventure elopement, Laura and Devon are exactly who you want!
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Wendy Sent on 11/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Better than real life photos!

Laura and Devon are absolutely amazing! They know all of the most epic (and lesser known!) spots throughout the PNW and can guide you to the locations that exactly fit your vision for your special adventure. I love that Laura has a passion for preserving the beauty of the PNW and you can trust that she will guide you to the best views and trails WITHOUT leaving a trace or hurting the precious flora that makes it a site worth visiting. Laura and Devon are great at making you feel comfortable throughout the entire experience, from the hiking, to being in front of the camera, and trusting them to deliver absolutely the most epic photographs in such a timely matter. This is honestly the first time I've ever felt like the photos were even better than what I remember seeing in person. 100% recommend!!
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Natalia Sent on 08/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Elopement Photographers!

Wow! Laura and Devon are so extremely talented, fun and easy going. We are so happy we chose them to capture our elopement day. From the beginning, Laura was very responsive and incredibly helpful. She helped us scout locations and constantly updated us on any changes. They were both so patient with us during our hike, and even came prepared with hiking poles. When we got our sneak peeks, I was BLOWN away and brought to tears with how perfectly they captured the day. They also made us feel so comfortable during the entire process.. I recommend them for all your elopement and wedding needs!
M
Mackenzie Sent on 07/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographers ever!

Laura and Devon are amazing! They were so nice to work with for our last minute elopement and they captured the day exactly how we wanted. You can tell they really care about making sure they are able to give you the best experience possible and making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. They even meet us the day of with some yummy muffins and had hairpins on hand when my hair came out! Definitely reach out if you're considering them, you won't regret it!
Ruth
Ruth Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Quirky, fantastic, unforgettable people!

I love these two! Laura and Devon were amazing! They take some killer photos and helped us feel nice and relaxed! I can’t wait to have them take our photos on our wedding date!
Megan
Megan Sent on 07/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer duo!!

Omg! We absolutely love love love Laura and Devon. They went above and beyond the moon for us. They were there to keep us on track, provide pain meds, tide to go, humor, and our marriage certificate (that we forgot at our house!?!?). They not only were there for us, but they captured our wedding day in the most beautiful way. We definitely feel like we made some great friends after being with these guys all day :) I wouldn’t trade them for any other photography duo!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Jessica Vann-Campbell Flowers Jessica Vann-Campbell Flowers Wedding Florists

Laura and Devon are amazing photographers. I have had the pleasure of working with them on weddings where I have provided the floral arrangements and I have had Laura do family photos for myself, my husband and my infant daughter. She uses unique locations, isn't afraid to try something different and is responsive, reliable and got our photos back to us in time for Christmas cards! When she and Devon shoot together, you get some awesome angles and different perspectives for your special day. I can't wait to work with LaYoung Photography on another wedding soon!

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Forthright Photo frequently asked questions

Forthright Photo includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Forthright Photo offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Forthright Photo offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Forthright Photo offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Forthright Photo is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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