Oak & Tide

Capturing unforgettable moments in the Seattle area.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments You’ll Treasure Forever

Close-up of two people's hands showing wedding rings, resting on a white pillow.
A man and woman embracing outdoors during sunset, dressed in wedding attire, smiling and looking at each other.
A bride and groom stand close together on a shoreline near water, surrounded by trees, during sunset or sunrise, sharing an intimate moment.
A man and woman embrace outdoors during autumn, with the woman showing a peaceful expression and eyes closed.
A bride and groom face each other smiling, with the bride wearing pearl earrings and a jeweled wedding dress, and the groom in a black tuxedo, close together, with soft focus background.

No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just the genuine connections

Hi i am Clara James

A photographer capturing life's most beautiful moments and creating timeless emorie

A woman with dark hair wearing sunglasses and a black blazer is standing beside a building with light-colored stone walls, looking at the camera during sunset.

Person holding a 'Save the Date' card with a textured white border.

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our services

  • WEDDINGS

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    A couple sitting on a Parisian balcony with the Eiffel Tower in the background, with the woman in a wedding dress and the man in a white shirt and black pants.
  • COUPLES

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    A woman with long black hair, wearing a black beret and black coat, holding a newspaper, standing inside a building with classical columns and architectural details.
  • LIFESTYLE

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    A young woman with short brown hair and a young man with short hair holding hands on a beach, both wearing black shirts, with water in the background.
  • MATERNITY

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    A woman in a light-colored, flowing dress sitting on a chair, holding a small white flower, and looking to the side against a plain background.
gallery features

PORTFOLIO

  • Black background with the word 'BRIDES' in large, stylized, black and white font.
  • A vintage piano on a stage with a microphone stand nearby, and a blurred background of musical equipment and a blue-lit stage area.
  • Black background with the phrase "the knot" in cursive white handwriting
  • Logo for Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago with marbled background, featuring the words 'Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago' in stylish black typography.
  • A bride is standing with her eyes closed, gently touching her face, wearing a wedding veil and a white satin dress with pearl embellishments.

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  • Couple walking hand-in-hand in a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background on a cloudy day.

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  • A vintage rotary telephone on a table with a hand touching the dial.

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On the Journal


Stories from the blog.


A bride in a white wedding dress with a veil holding a bouquet of flowers, standing indoors near large stone columns and a window with natural light.
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