Yumiko Sundlie Photography

Yumiko Sundlie Photography Hey, I’m Yumi! *you-me*
golden, warm, natural, candid photos for chill & rural couples

08/11/2026

Let me guess, you’re worried about what your family will think if you set a boundary for your wedding day. Worried about what your friends will think if you make a decision they don’t like. And while it’s not about them, I know those people matter to you.

I’ve been there. I know it’s easier said than done. And ultimately, it’s gonna come down to what you and your spouse decide works best for you. And that’s the only thing that matters. There were tough decisions we had to make. Choices people didn’t love. But those choices made the most sense for us on our wedding day.

And I’ll admit, my decade of experience in this industry factored into a lot of those decisions, but I knew what I wanted...

You’ll see trends online, bride advice all over the internet, and something new popping up every second, but let this be your reminder that this is your day. Make every decision together as a united front. Be gracious where you can and firm where it matters. There were things we compromised on because it mattered more to one of us, or things we decided to let go of because the feeling of the day mattered more than digging our heels in.

You know deep down what’s gonna bring you peace on your wedding day and in the future after your wedding day is done. Prioritize THAT peace. The kind that you can live with after the day is said and done.

And I just can’t wait to see you glow on your wedding day…being surrounded by all those people who love you, knowing you put your heart and soul into this day. It’s gonna be perfect because it’s more about your marriage and commitment to each other than any planning detail that’s stressing you out.

I’ll capture all those details, sure. But I’m gonna capture the heart of your day more🤎 let’s chat about your wedding and bring THAT to life✨

Shoot me a message💌

08/10/2026

If I could turn off your planning brain for a second I would. I know you’re thinking about every detail, every piece of the itinerary, where everyone is gonna stay, how it’s all gonna go. And if I could just turn off all the noise in your head I would. So that you can take a second and zoom out. To look at the meaning of the day as a whole instead of stressing over what kinds of linens to use or how to manage some family drama.

Because I’ve been there too. I’ve been the bride stressing over all the little details. And it mattered, of course it did. Because it was our wedding day and we wanted it to be perfect.

Was every detail perfect? No. But looking back, it didn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. And over the process of planning, it became less about the little details than the marriage itself.

Pre-marital counseling was huge. Zooming out from the wedding day, focusing on the covenant of marriage, and building something more than just a ceremony + reception.

Being surrounded by the people you love on a day that means so much more than a color scheme and a timeline.

So plan your details, plan the fun elements of your day. They matter too. But what matters more is the meaning behind the day. Because this is the day your friends and family gather together to rally behind you and your spouse and the covenant you’re stepping into.

Don’t forget that🤎 and let me help you remember that for the rest of your life. I can’t wait to hear about your wedding day, reach out now. I’m just a message away✨

08/08/2026

This is exactly what extra hard drives are for…and my work phone. Would you believe me if I said I got a separate work phone primarily for a bigger camera roll…?
It’s come in handy for some work life balance but that extra storage is really where it’s at.

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