Oak & Tide

Capturing unforgettable moments in the Seattle area.

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

Close-up of two people holding hands, showing wedding rings, with a white bed in the background.
A man and woman embrace outdoors during sunset. The woman wears a white lace dress, and the man wears a dark suit with a boutonniere.
A bride and groom share a romantic moment near a body of water, with trees and a bridge in the background. The bride is in a white wedding gown with a long veil, and the groom is in a black suit.
A woman with closed eyes and a gentle smile, being embraced by a man outdoors in an autumn setting with trees and fallen leaves.
A bride and groom gaze at each other closely, with the bride smiling and the groom's eyes closed, behind a wedding veil.

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 stylish woman with short dark hair, wearing sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a black blazer, and black pants, standing outdoors near a stone building with columns.

Person holding a wedding invitation card with the words 'Save the Date' on it, framed with a textured white envelope.

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our services

  • WEDDINGS

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    A couple sits on a stone balcony in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background. The man is kissing the woman on the cheek, and she is wearing a flowing white gown. The man wears a white shirt and black pants.
  • COUPLES

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    A woman with long dark hair wearing a black beret and black coat, holding a newspaper, standing in front of a marble or stone wall with columns.
  • LIFESTYLE

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    A couple holding hands by the water on a beach, with the woman in the foreground and the man slightly behind.
  • MATERNITY

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    A woman in a light-colored, ruffled dress sitting on a chair, holding a small white flower, in a minimalistic setting with a plain light background.
gallery features

PORTFOLIO

  • Stylized black and white text that reads 'BRIDES' in elegant font on a black background.
  • Silhouette of a person's face wearing glasses, with a stylized crown on their head, set against a portrait-style background.
  • Black background with white text that reads 'theKnot' in cursive font.
  • Logo for the Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago magazine with black text on a white background.
  • A woman dressed as a bride, wearing a veil and wedding gown, with her eyes closed and hand touching her face.

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  • A bride and groom holding hands and walking through a green meadow with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

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  • Close-up of a vintage rotary phone on a table with a person's hand pointing to the dial.

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A bride in a white wedding dress and veil standing in a historic building with large columns and high ceilings, holding a bouquet of white flowers.
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