Hi there!

I'm Jannicka, the gal behind the camera here at Way Up North Photography! I’m a lifestyle family and wedding photographer based in Washington state, serving the areas around Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia.

While I’ve moved all over the country with my husband and two kids over the past few years, the Pacific Northwest is home! I love the misty mountains, the green trees, the blue rivers, and the fresh air. My daily life consists of homeschooling my kids, attempting to grow a garden, co-leading the youth group at our church, and trying to drink enough water. We live in a small town on a lake with our two Doodle dogs, a bobtail cat, and way too many houseplants! I love Jesus, tacos, plants, music, hiking, thrifting, reading, and spending time with my family.

I absolutely love photographing families, intimate weddings, and elopements! My goal is to capture your PNW adventures in the most authentic way possible. My approach is very candid and relaxed—I do have a few poses I use, but you’ll never hear me say “just look at the camera and smile!”. I prefer to photograph what’s happening naturally between you and your special people: all those little moments that occur while you're laughing, playing, tickling, snuggling, hugging, kissing, talking, or running. I want to capture you just being YOU.

Please drop me a line if you're interested in chatting about a family session or wedding photography! I've got my boots and my camera ready to go.

I can't wait!

let’s be friends!