Chugach Peaks Photography

My wife and I discovered Chugach Peaks Photography while searching for a wedding destination. We reached out about doing the helicopter wedding with Chugach Peaks and Joe Connolly immediately responded with very helpful information and was excellent at detailing what the experience would be like for us. Throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding ceremony on the Knik glacier, Joe was awesome with providing us with timely, professional feedback for all of our questions and concerns for our wedding day up on the glacier. On the wedding day on the glacier, Joe, along with our other photographer Shannon, had outstanding suggestions for the type of photos we should take, and the wedding photos ended up coming out stunning. We couldn't thank Joe and Shannon enough for making our special day even more special with their excellent photography and personalities! Would highly recommend Chugach Peaks, especially Joe and Shannon, for any wedding photography in Alaska!

My wife and I had a perfect wedding experience thanks to Joe Connolly from Chugach Peaks Photography! Joe has been a life long photographer and exceeded our expectations for capturing our wedding day on Knik Glacier. His experience and knowledge of the area gave us the most incredible photo opportunities and made the search for unique photo spots effortless. We couldn’t be happier with our photos!

Wedding photos became some of our best memories! Joe and his team at Chugach Peaks Photography were amazing on our wedding day more than 12 years ago, and we've had beautiful prints on our walls to cherish every day. Now, for our upcoming wedding anniversary after moving back to Alaska, I worked with Joe to create new wedding albums as a gift for my wife. He had all our photos saved after all these years, re-uploaded them for review, graciously helped select when I couldn't decide, and even re-edited and touched-up with modern color science. Truly above and beyond. The albums are spectacular! Working with Joe and his team represent, in my opinion, the absolute best wedding investment we ever made, and we will continue to cherish these memories he helped capture forever.

We were so fortunate to work with Joe for our Alaskan Elopement. He helped pick all the right places with the most stunning views and provided pictures that truly do speak more than a thousand words. Joe is friendly, full of knowledge and incredibly talented. We are grateful for every moment of our experience. He completely matched what we wanted, a calm but beautiful day full of Alaska scenery. Thank you, Joe for helping make our dreams come true. We can't stop looking at our photos to relive our special day!

Chungach gave us the wedding of our dreams! Interacting with Joe was a breeze since day one. He’s super speedy at responding to any query you may have, is highly knowledgeable of the area and can recommend an experience that’s sure to make all your friends and family jealous! He’s kind, respectable, and easily puts you at ease. We partnered with Joe to book an AK helicopter wedding tour and he took care of ALL the details. Coming from OOT, I felt very comfortable and at ease that all was organized and in place for our big day. We were a couple with a last min weather reschedule and, my friends, it was so freaking easy so don’t be scared of the risk there. We got the news in the AM, and within 10 min Joe had us all organized and rescheduled for a few days later. Joe stuck around that rainy day to take photos of a small ceremony on a misty lakeside dock in Wasilla. Then, another talented photographer, Nick, took us on a helicopter tour of a LIFETIME just a few days later. Sunshine all day, no wind, and just the most AMAZING sites I’ve ever seen in my life!! It was seriously no biggie for a reschedule and I’m so unbelievably happy to have had BOTH UNIQUE experiences! Look no further, this is your photographer. You won’t be disappointed. Hope to see you again soon, peace out, Joe for president ✌️

My husband and I recently got married on a glacier and Joe was our photographer. It was more awesome and beautiful than we ever could have imagined in our wildest dreams, and we could not have planned it alone. Joe helped curate the experience from day one, and he went the extra mile in so many ways. He helped us book the helicopter company (shoutout to Outbound Heli Adventures), included a list of vendors, and even provided a list of things to do in the area. He made sure we were prepared for the weather as well. He is an incredible artist who is experienced with navigating the terrain, and he ensured our utmost safety throughout the day. His portfolio speaks for itself, and we are so blessed to be a part of it. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Chugach Peaks was amazing to work with! We were able to fulfill all of my photo requests including three different locations. Monica was lovely to work with and helped us with posing to get very natural photos. Our wedding was our absolute dream and our photos are unbelievable. I couldn't be happier with their service.

Chugach Peaks was definitely the best decision I made with our entire wedding planning. We opted for a destination wedding in Alaska in February! YES, February. As a former photographer myself, wedding photos ranked priority 1 for me. The majority of our budget went here. As I would tell past clients when I was shooting weddings - it’s the only tangible thing you have after the day has past. I came across Chugach Peaks on wedding wire.com and after looking at the portfolios of all the shooters, we decided on Joe Connolly. His images were beautiful spontaneous moments that really captured the emotion of the day. Joe’s style of shooting was amazing - he captured moments - many without me even realizing he was there, and even the posed portraits were relaxed and spontaneous. We braved the winter temperatures and held our ceremony outside - (I highly recommend The Inn at Tern Lake) and I’m extremely pleased that we did so! Our wedding was a magical winter wonderland! My husband and I were so thrilled with the images that Joe was able to create for us, that we are also doing a helicopter wedding photo shoot this summer! I simply cannot wait as I know those images will be breathtaking!! Joe’s easy going demeanor made us immediately comfortable and he was very responsive to every text and email I sent. For someone who appreciates good photographs and is critical of quality, Joe Connolly of Chugach Peaks Photography does not disappoint! Thank you so much for giving us cherished memories of our wedding day!

I found Chugach Peaks Photography on Instagram and was immediately captivated by their profile photos. I spoke to my fiancée and contacted them right away! Even during the initial inquiry phase, Joe was very patient in helping me and my significant other navigate our helicopter wedding planning at Knik Glacier. We really wanted to capture the fall colors since it is our favorite season and Joe took the time to not only explain the timeline for that but also spent over an hour chatting about various topics pertaining to the intricacies of having an adventure wedding. After chatting a few times, we decided to proceed with the booking and do not regret it at all! Our timeline was tight, about 6 weeks, and we spoke multiple times on the phone, texted and emailed. Joe not only is an amazing photographer but is also a great business owner who prides himself in quick responses, transparency and attention to detail. We booked Joe to take photos at the AirBnb for a first look, gift exchange, getting ready photos and for the helicopter wedding for 6 hours total. Joe recommended the 5 landings that we explored and each location was so amazing. He taught us about the geography of Chugach State Park, told us many fun stories, and helped us with posing which made us feel very comfortable and welcome. We just received 999 edited photos less than one month after our wedding which is an amazing turnaround timeline (we were expecting them back in 10-12 weeks). This will vary depending on wedding schedules but we were very pleased with the quick turnaround. The final photos are AMAZING and we are very happy with the final product! I would highly recommend Chugach Peaks Photography to capture your special day. Also, we ended up choosing Joe but all of the images from the team of photographers are amazing 😊 If you are doing a heli wedding, do not forget to tip and offer to buy the photographer and pilot a lunch! They really appreciated the kind gesture and went above and beyond with everything. It truly was a day to remember!

Our wedding pictures came out so lively and captured the true beauty of Alaska. Joe was lovely to work with, and he was able to capture many moments. I am just in love with my photos!

Joe was our wedding photographer, and he did a fantastic job. He made the most of the time he had with us and took us to get photos in some of his favorite places around Girdwood before the ceremony. During the reception he interacted with guests and captured photos of almost everyone. At the end of the night, he took some incredible photos of us in the rain. We couldn’t be happier with Joe. His photos are absolutely beautiful, and he’s an amazing photographer. Highly recommend!

We had our destination elopement in June 2022 with joe as our photographer. Not only did he nail it with the pictures, he went above and beyond. This was our first time in Alaska.. we live in Maine. But joe supplied us with other vendors to help us out , local suggestions, just everything you could imagine! But the pictures and day of is what really mattered ! We had a blast!!! These pictures will keep our special day alive!

We've hired Chugach Peaks for our wedding next March and the package we selected includes an engagement shoot. They came out fantastic! We are out of state and they were very accommodating in getting our shoot in while we were visiting AK for a short period over the summer. We even got to do two locations, making all of my AK engagement photoshoot dreams come to life. At ease getting to know my photographer, Monica, ahead of time, knowing the photos will come out great for the wedding.

My husband and I flew into Alaska from out of town the day before we got married, and Joe made himself available to review our questions and as well as our hopes for the day-of well in advance of the ceremony. He is super responsive, personable, and excellent at what he does!! Our wedding day would not have been the same without him, and we are so grateful! We cannot imagine having our day any other way with the absolute amazing recommendations on where to have our ceremony, take pictures, and even where to dine later in the week! I highly recommend Chugach Peaks to anyone looking for someone to help make their own day both seamless and very special.

My wife and I got married on Knik glacier with Joe as the photographer. He over exceeded our expectations and we trusted him with all of his recommendations with places to go to. When we were booking with him, he always answered/responded immediately and provided detail about the wedding day and things to do in Alaska in general. He took his time and genuinely wanted us to experience the best of Alaska. We got married on the glacier, flew to the mountains and then the ice wall. He gave us background on the glacier by explaining the history and made it also feel like it was a tour. He captured every moment beautifully and gave us advice on how to pose. He was truly an amazing person to work with and I trust him with anyone’s wedding day.

Chugach Peaks Photography is seriously the best photography business in Alaska. Our photographer Joe not only took AMAZING pictures and took us to the most amazing spots he also was incredibly funny, personable, and kind. He made my husband and I comfortable and made the whole experience fun. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, he knows all the best spots! Our helicopter pilot Savannah was incredibly kind and helpful! She helped me with my dress, carrying my bouquet, and ensuring I walked safely across the glaciers.

Chugach Peaks Photography is amazing! Joe, the owner, was fantastic to work with during the booking/planning process! He was very professional and responsive. Monica was amazing! She photographed our engagement and wedding day! She was so much fun to work with and our pictures turned out amazing! She captured all of the special moments and delivered SO many beautiful pictures! Chugach Peaks Photography was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend using them for all of your photography needs!

Joe, I cannot thank you enough for photographing our wedding. You were so personable, friendly, and made us completely comfortable. I am so happy you were just as optimistic as we were about the weather. The wind and rain just made it that much more special in our eyes. Thank you for capturing all of the beautiful raw emotions of not only Cole and I, but our friends and family. We are in love with all of these photos! We are so thankful we'll be able to relive that day through these photos forever. Lets talk about that turn around, less than 4 weeks, I am stunned. I was fully anticipating 8 weeks minimum after that crazy summer. I was in disbelief when I got your email last night. You've gone above and beyond. We're going to look at the album options and turn in the questionnaire. We will definitely be booking with you again if we need any photography and recommending you highly to people we know. Thank you again for a spectacular experience and service. Sincerely, Sydney Kenney

From the first time we contacted Joe, he made us feel at ease about planning a Helicopter Glacier Elopement. We were so pleased to find out that he was not only interested in being our photographer, but actually helping plan out the whole day including transportation (helicopter), lodging, and even dining logistics. He even recommended some vendors for your typical wedding day needs (like flowers). Joe (and his team) made the entire process seamless. I can’t express how important this was to a stress free elopement. He’s not a wedding planner, but I’m confident that with just a few exchanges with him, you’ll have everything you need for a perfect wedding day if you’re not interested in getting into the nitty gritty of your wedding day details. As far as the quality of his company’s work, the photos speak for themselves. They’re going to come out spectacular. We were thrilled with the quality, quantity, and variety of photos. Joe is also an officiant (no need to take up an extra seat) and a commercially trained pilot. This made us feel a bit more safe knowing that between him and the pilot, there are two people onboard who can fly the aircraft. We also hired a videographer, and they worked really well together (like a team, not stepping on each other’s toes). We didn’t have our family around (we eloped), so it was nice that Joe was pleasant to hang out with for the day, as well!

Chugach Peaks Photography is beyond amazing! Joe's photos speak for themselves, absolutely perfect and stunning! However, beyond the photos, Joe is absolutely a ton of fun, and the nicest person you could have involved in your wedding. We had to change plans a few different times because of the pandemic, and he worked with us through it all, finding a time finally in 2021 that would work out. Beyond that, he even gave us a lot of tips of things to do and see while in Alaska and even tips about moving there since we fell in love with the state! Wouldn't do photography with anyone else!

After having our wedding canceled twice during the pandemic, my fiancé and I recently decided to abandon our plans and elope to Alaska. Looking for an adventure, we were immediately seduced by the photos on Joe Connolly’s website and Instagram account, where his extraordinary talent as a photographer is on display. We called to inquire and, after just one telephone conversation with Joe, we booked a trip from New York to Anchorage for an impromptu wedding in the wilderness. What we couldn’t have anticipated from his photos alone is how incredibly warm, helpful and fun Joe would be during the days and weeks leading up to our trip. He had regular check-ins with us to make sure we’d done routine things like request a marriage license from Alaskan authorities, while also sitting on the phone with us to browse endless pictures and discuss our vision for the wedding. (Joe is a pilot, and even went flying the week before our arrival to scope out potential locations for our wedding photos, sending us iPhone pictures from the air.) We called and emailed regularly as our big day approached and Joe was never too busy to take our calls and answer our questions, big or small. Having never been to Alaska, we also relied on Joe to help us round out the rest of our vacation, and his recommendations for food, entertainment, activities and accommodations did not disappoint. On the day of the wedding, Joe went above and beyond to make everything as easy and comfortable as possible. Not only was he super attentive to all of our needs throughout the day, but, in addition to selecting the destinations we would visit—all of which were spectacular, off the grid, and expertly scouted by Joe, personally—he also served as our wedding officiant and read beautiful words during a private, mountainside ceremony that made us forget all about the plans we’d left behind on the East Coast. If you are considering eloping to Alaska or are simply seeking adventure, please consider giving Joe a call to see what he can offer. After our experience in Alaska, we certainly can’t imagine getting married any other way.

We are very grateful to have retained Joe for our wedding elopement in the Chugach Peaks. Prior to our big day, his open lines of communication via telephone and email promptly resolved any concerns we had. On the big day, Joe's pre-trip preparation and knowledge of the ideal wedding photo spots in the Chugach Peaks along with his decisiveness maximized the time we spent collecting memories and photos at multiple locations. His relaxed manner kept the bride and I at ease and made for a relaxing day - we can see it in our photos. He also officiated our unforgettable ceremony on the glacier! Joe and his team worked diligently to process and deliver the photos in a timely manner. They are incredible and capture the emotions and scenery of the day. Joe deserves the five star rating and we recommend without fault his photography services for whatever event you may have.

Excellent services! We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our wedding photos. These are the best quality photos I have ever seen and Joe took us to some amazingly gorgeous sites around the Girdwood area. We provided him with a brief description of the kind of scenery we wanted in our photos and he knew exactly where to go. I wish we would have done the helicopter option, but, even without it, very happy with the results :)!!

Once we decided to elope in Alaska, the search was on for a photographer. I came across Chugach Peaks Photography and went to their website and knew I found the perfect photographer. The pictures were beyond stunning, I was obsessed! How could those be real? So I started reading reviews. "Joe" kept being mentioned, so I knew I had to have this Joe guy as my photographer. I had no clue what I was doing, but I would figure everything else out later. Once I contacted Joe and talked with him, he jumped right in and gave me guidance on everything with the wedding day and with visiting Alaska in general. This is an all around guy. He is very easy to talk to and answer questions. We were able to book their Airbnb, Hemlock House, so the sleeping arrangements during our stay were covered. Check! I was getting married on a glacier, but how do you get on one? Joe was able to book the helicopter to get us there. Check! Who was going to marry us? Joe had that figured out and the witnesses. Check! The stress of the trip was just gone talking to him. Fast forward to our wedding day. The weather had not been so nice the days before, but he assured us we would get fabulous pictures. The day came and there was no rush in the morning. We booked the 7 hour package, and I would have been disappointed if we had done any less, wish it would have been longer! He gave us a great location to do our "first look" shots, then off we went to another location. He was constantly taking pictures, so he got the good and the funny. He was always aware of the surroundings and knew where to go or what angle to use. He gave us guidance if we were feeling silly from smiling so much haha! The helicopter company Joe booked us with was phenomenal and he picked out the perfect spot to get married by a glacier pool, which is what I wanted most. It was a bit of a trek to get there, but worth every second. I wanted to spend the entire time there but Joe assured me there was more beautiful Alaska to see so off we went! Each stop was different and we couldn't believe we were actually getting photographed where we were. Joe really knows the places to get the best spots. He was so much fun, talkative, and helpful. We loved our experience with him. He was taking pictures right up until the last possible moment. Once we got our pictures back I have been blurry eyed and so indecisive on which ones to order, I can't stop looking at them!! Remember the glacier, our 1st stop, I didn't want to leave and Joe saying let's go? I'm ashamed to admit to myself that our 3rd stop is my utmost all-time favorite pictures to look at. The color differences are just breathtaking. I'm so glad he told me there's more to see! I'm telling you, this guy knows his locations. Hands down, go with this company. It is worth everything and then some to have one of the most important days of your life be captured in a single shot, or multiple in a row... haha. And if you're still wondering if those pictures are real? Take it from me, I can now say from first hand experience, they are. Uriah and Ann Julin

We had a wonderful experience with our wedding photographer Monica and Chugach Peaks Photography. We had to change our wedding date approximately a month prior to the wedding, and they were very accommodating of that change, which helped my stress level a lot! Monica was willing to take pictures outside on a 6 degree day, and did a wonderful job of capturing our day. We got great pictures, and during the ceremony and reception we barely even noticed that she was there capturing the moments. Thank you

Joe takes beautiful pictures, but taking pictures is just one part of the experience of hiring a photographer. His people skills and attention to detail are severely lacking. We got off on the wrong foot within an hour of meeting him, after he said we were ‘making it awkward’ by kissing too much. This felt odd to us, as this was our wedding day. We also did not feel like Joe gave us adequate posing guidance. We are not models and, based on past experience with professional photographers, we anticipated that Joe would be able to give us directions. At a few points, I asked Joe for specific guidance on how to position ourselves to get a better picture and he would just shrug and impatiently say “I don’t know.” At one point, he told my husband ‘you don’t know how to pose your body,’ and then said he was putting my husband in “time out,” sending him to stand off to the side while he continued taking solo pictures of myself. Joe made this ‘time out’ announcement while taking a video to share on his public Instagram page. This sort of criticism, especially shared on a public forum, made us feel even less at ease. Another issue was that we felt Joe did not take our picture requests into consideration. We took a helicopter to Knik Glacier in order to take a dip in a glacial pool. Joe had mentioned that his goal was to get some sexy, steamy shots to submit to an online site, however, we were not interested in sexy, steamy photos. We said we wanted fun, goofy photos of us, but Joe seemed more focused on his vision. This was frustrating for us, as what we wanted felt unheard and unimportant. Once we had stripped down into our underwear, Joe told my husband to put his pants back on because his (plain black) underwear were “lame.” At several points throughout both days we shot with him, Joe chose to multitask by taking our photos while also taking videos for his Instagram at the same time. We felt it was unprofessional that Joe juggled the time we paid for with posting on his social media page. Joe’s lack of focused attention also resulted in several photos that are awkwardly framed and feature unsightly details. We do not have any shots facing directly down the center of the aisle, as Joe was standing slightly off to the side as he took photos throughout the ceremony and afterwards for our portraits and group photos. In our group photos, Joe neglected to tell us we were not centered under our arch. On the glacier, Joe left my veil in a messy bunch by my feet rather than asking us to take the time to fan it out. These are details we feel are par for the course for any wedding photographer, but seemed to either go unnoticed or were purposely overlooked by Joe. Lastly, our package included a $250 print credit for photos. During the two week period between receiving our photos and receiving the print credit code, we used an online service to have several photos printed at a very low cost. When we received the prints from Joe, we were surprised to see that they were indistinguishable from the prints we received from the online service - same photo quality, same photo paper, even shipped in the exact same packaging - despite the fact that Joe charged over 12 times as much as the online service. Also, the online service delivered our photos within three days of ordering them, whereas Joe’s photos took 7-10 business days to be delivered.

Fun and really amazing photographer. He knows exactly where to go to find the best and most scenic spots.

Joe did our wedding. He was amazing. I can not recommend him enough. Our photos are breathtaking!

I can’t get over these pictures! They are so gorgeous! Joe did such a wonderful job and sent them so quickly! He provided such a wonderful experience. A glacier wedding os definitely the way to go and Joe knows all the great spots! I have to confess I keep watching his stories because everything is so beautiful and I get to relive that magical day. He is a wonderful photographer.

Amazing to say the least. We hired this company for our wedding and boy did they deliver. Our entire experience from beginning to end was magical. When we were first in search of a photographer, we stumbled upon Chugach Peak's photos and were blown away by their work. My husband and I knew we had to make this a priority in our wedding budget. Joe, the owner, made it simple for us to choose the photographer we felt best aligned with our vision. Our photographer was so natural! We didn't even notice she was there and she captured amazing candid moments. Everybody constantly asks us for their contact info. Our pictures were out of this world. Way to capture the beauty of Alaska and us! Forever grateful.

Where do I begin? Joe Connolly is the easiest person to work with. I got married 9 months ago and he is still assisting me right away when I need him. I have been a pain in the butt when it comes to ordering prints before the deadline, photos, and non stop questions. Life happens and my husband and I didn't order prints right away and were about to miss our deadline and Joe extended our photos countless times. Joe responds immediately when I am panicking about wedding photos and needing assistance on his site or concerns. The day of my wedding, Joe and his staff were completely professional, calm, and improvised on a location due to the rain. I was nervous how the pictures would turn out with the rain but they came out BEAUTIFUL! Don't ever stress if it starts to rain at your wedding because Chugach Peaks Photography will do an amazing job capturing your photos. My husband and I both agree the rain really added to our pictures. Who would of thought? I HIGHLY recommend Joe Connolly and everyone at Chugach Peaks Photography as they're one of the bests photographers in Alaska. Also, comparing to other photographers in town, you get the best quality without putting a damper in your wallet. Chugach Peaks was one of the best deals we had for our wedding. I look forward to working with Joe and Chugach Peaks Photography in the future! Natalie Wolgemuth Kenai Wedding 2018

See lots of wedding photos from friends and they are unique and amazing.

Shannon did a great job with both our engagement wedding photos. For our engagement photos our original shoot spot was way too windy and she knew of a great 2nd option that turned out even more beautiful. Our wedding was in winter and she did a great job getting all different kinds of beautiful backgrounds and pulled us aside for a few more photos when the light outside was just right. She is very nice, flexible, and easy to work with as well. Joe was great with communication too.

Planning a destination wedding from afar can be stressful, especially when it comes to choosing photographers since there is a good chance there will be no time to meet before the big day. So reading reviews were really important to us to help narrow our list. We were initially drawn to Chugach Peaks Photography because they had great reviews, their website showcased many different types of weddings, and we liked the images we saw - bright, fun, candid, and beautiful! But what really made Chugach Peaks stand out from the rest was the effort they made to get to know us despite being afar. Joe spoke with me, the bride, first then made sure we regrouped with my husband at a later time. AND to top it off, we did get to meet face to face when he and his wife were visiting the Bay Area! They invited us to their vacation rental where they hosted us so we could get to know each other and become acquainted. During this time we shared our vision, budget, and timeline while Joe shared his experiences and advice as a result of all his experience. One example: Justin and I did not want to have a first look, we really wanted to save that moment for the ceremony. But Joe convinced us that this would be our time, just the two of us (well three, with Joe lol) to cherish and be calm before the storm. And he was right - the rest of the day and night went by in a blink of an eye and I will forever be thankful for the time we had together for our first look. All in all the end result was a very fun day that was perfectly executed to the minute and thousands of photos that captured our special day perfectly from start to finish. I also feel I have a new friend. Thank you, Joe! I couldn't recommend him more.

Communication was great throughout the process, pictures are awesome, and we got our pictures quicker than we thought!

5.0Laurel We worked with Joe Connolly with chugach peaks photography for our outdoor wedding at Snow Peak Farm and were absolutely blown away by the quality of photos we ended up with. We had 3 pictures hanging on the wall just a few days after our photos were available. Chugach Peaks is super easy to work with, Joe was quick with responsiveness and organized and professional day-of. Definitely would recommend to anyone!

Our photographer, Lena, was willing to hike 3 miles into the Chugach mountains to meet up with our wedding party. She was friendly, fun, awesome to work with, and all about getting unique and creative shots. Communication leading up to the wedding was easy and responsive, and everyone we've had contact with has been fantastic.

Johnathan Gurray was our wedding photographer. We really liked him and his work. I can't wait to see our pictures!

My husband and I worked with Joe from Chugach Peaks to photograph our intimate wedding in Girdwood on May 30th. We had never been to this area of Alaska before (it was a destination wedding from the Midwest), and after a quick 30 minute call our entire wedding day was planned, and we booked him immediately. The entire day was planned perfectly, and Joe was SO great to work with! I have never worked with a professional photographer for anything like this before (we did not do engagement photos), but he really made our session feel like a fun adventure and took us to some gorgeous places. We got our photos back very quickly because our wedding was before his busy season, and they are A M A Z I N G! My family and friends could not stop talking about how incredible the photos were. My husband and I could not have asked for anything better, and we would highly recommend working with Chugach Peaks photography for any wedding!! Thank you Joe!!

Joe did an amazing job for our wedding. I was especially excited to see our 1st look and I couldn't be any happier! Amazing!

These photos are just what I wanted. I don't really like being photographed or looking at pics of myself usually and Shannon did such a great job of making me feel comfortable during the wedding as well as just taking amazing photos. I'm so happy with how these turned out. Just blown away. Thank you so much,

Heather Thamm from Chugach Peaks did our wedding photos in Girdwood. She did an absolutely fantastic job. She listened to all of our wants and needs, and really blended in with the crowd while taking fantastic photos. We could not be happier with how our photos turned out. We received them back in a timely manner, and found them very easy to access and order. Thanks so much Chugach Peaks!

Cannot say enough about Joe Connolly. He was professional and amazing to work with. Chugachpeaks photography is worth every penny. Will go above and beyond to capture your most amazing day. Can't recommend enough!!

It was no doubt that Joe and his team care about every single one of the weddings they shoot. From our first phone call to texting me a week after the wedding, Joe wanted to make sure that we had the best wedding possible. Joe isn't just a photographer. He helped us with planning, scoping out vendors and venues, managing the timeline for the night and even gave us a tip or two on how to fill out the marriage certificate. ;) He shoots a lot of weddings, and he could act like a professional yet burnt out photographer - but he doesn't. He feels like a part of your wedding party and makes sure that everyone else feels comfortable too. I had many guests (and even a bridesmaid) say that they thought he was one of the best photographers they've dealt with during a wedding. I would highly recommend working with Joe or any of the photographers at Chugach Peaks

So much love for Joe! We traveled from Oklahoma to Alaska for our elopement and he was so helpful and super fun to work with. There's certainly no awkwardness with the whole photo process as they make you feel super comfortable with whatever type of pictures you're trying to capture. Laura was also an incredible help throughout the day and sweet as can be. Even if it had nothing to do with wedding stuff, Joe was always able to give a second opinion on where to eat and what the best spots were to check out. When we received the final album, there are no words to describe how incredible they turned out. We've been complimented that they're "magazine worthy" from just about every person that's seen them! We're very lucky to have found Chugach Peaks!

I can't even begin to describe how incredible our wedding photos came out! They are so stunning, and literally capture and embody everything we had hoped they would. I am so moved and appreciative that Joe was able to perfectly document the best day of our lives, and we had such a great time with him on our day. Thank you so, so much for these beautiful memories!

Lena did a wonderful job, and went above and beyond what was expected. Very professional and absolutely beautiful photos!!

Joe from Chugach Peaks was our photographer for our wedding in Homer, Alaska and we couldn't have been more happy with how it went. He was awesome; a perfect fit for us. Joe was casual, very friendly, and full of ideas to capture our day. He was also very patient and able to go with the flow. Our pictures came back and they are perfect! Huge thanks to Joe and Chugach Peaks Photography! We highly recommend them!

Our wedding pictures were EPIC. I mean EPIC. We did a helicopter glacier wedding in Juneau with Joe from Chugach Peaks Photography. The glacier was amazing and people are stunned when they see our incredible pictures. Joe was fun to work with and took us all over Juneau after the glacier to little tucked away spots off the beaten path; he was so knowledgeable about the area and we really got some unique shots. My only problem is trying not to put too many around our house, etc - they're all so amazing. We couldn't be happier; what a way to remember Alaska and our very unique wedding!

Lena was awesome. Super flexible, and patient with my large and not-at-all-photogenic family. Chugach Peaks' gorgeous photos on their website helped me pick my venue, which was awesome. I also think it absolutely rocks that they give you the ability to download the photos.

Our wedding photos turned out better than we could have dreamed of! Our photographer, Lena, was an absolute blast to be around, kept us moving along on the busy day, and produced amazing results. Communication with Joe, from the start (pre-contract) through the end (post-photo production) was prompt and very informative. We highly recommend Chugach Peaks! If they ever expand past doing weddings, we will hire them again!

We used Chugach Peaks Photography for our vow renewal. Joe was our contact and he was amazing making suggestions for our trip out to Alaska along with helping us locate a helicopter for our glacier vow renewal. On the day of, Joe was quick and efficient. Despite the fact that my dress broke while putting it on and the hair stylist forgot what I asked for on my hairstyle, the pictures were beautiful! All in all, we loved working with Chugach Peaks Photography!

Joe is amazing! I wouldn't hire another photographer ever. His work is impeccable and he is also super fun. Photos are amazing in quality and he really took what my husband and I wanted into consider and made it happen. This company is incredible, professional and produced the highest quality product I could have ever wanted.

We were very pleased with our experience with Joe of Chugach Peaks Photography! Since our wedding was an elopement, we weren't going to be in Alaska ahead of time to meet with vendors, which made me nervous. I filled out the form online and heard back from Joe the next day, and he, my now husband and I had a long discussion about wedding plans that evening. Since we'd never been to Alaska, Joe was able to tell us about places to go, particularly the best hiking spots, as well as other vendors to consider for the big day. Throughout the whole process Joe always made himself available to us and responded right away, which put my mind at ease that I would have nothing to worry about on the day of the wedding. The day before we flew up to Alaska, there was a big miscommunication with another vendor, and knowing how much that had my groom and me upset, Joe stepped in to help, which is not something I would have expected. His assistance helped to put our minds at ease. When we met him on the wedding day, it felt like we had already met him since he'd communicated with us so well, which is a must for any destination wedding! It was through seeing pictures of weddings Joe took that gave us the idea to get married on a glacier and drive around to other places. Even still, seeing his pictures from other weddings, I find myself saying "I wish we'd done that, too!" He is full of lots of great suggestions and the pictures turned out great! If you're looking for an adventurous photographer with whom you will feel comfortable with, a photographer who will go the extra mile for you and who responds right away, then Joe at Chugach Peaks Photography is the one for you!

We could not have been happier with our experience! We are a fairly laid back couple(maybe a little less as a bride) and immediately upon meeting with Joe we realized he was a perfect fit for us. Joe made us feel very comfortable, as the bride he understood my crazy and would promptly reply to questions I had and he had my husband actually engaged in the planning process! We appreciated how simple and straight forward the entire process was. On the big day, Joe took charge of the whole endeavor. Neither of us are very comfortable in front of a camera but Joe was able to capture us perfectly. We really liked that he had a plan for us as far as great spots around town but also asked if there were any spots we wanted to include. We also got our photos back very quickly. There were so many great moments captured! I would highly recommend Chugach Peaks, specifically Joe, to anyone! Several of our friends have used them and have also had great experiences!

Hi everyone my name is Tessa, and this is my first review! I'm 26 and from upstate New York. I wanted to write this review to let other brides know my experience. First off I wanted to say I went a different route then most. I worked and did most wedding things for about 6 years, so I wanted different. In three days I planed a wedding in the beautiful Alaska on 9/11/15. I chose chugach peaks after talking to three other photographers. I put total trust in Joes opinions and was not dissatisfied. I've never visited Alaska so I really had no idea what I was jumping into. Joe answered all of my questions and my concerns quick and understanding. Joe handled all of the paperwork and I didn't have one problem. Since it was only going to be me and my now husband, pictures where really important to have to show our family. Even though joe didn't photograph our wedding we had Shannon McGuire. She was Amazing! She captured everything and so much more. I wasn't one bit worried about her abilities. She didn't stop moving, and took different angles of pictures. She was professional and easy going. she took control, but wasn't being pushy. She was all that I could hoped for in a photographer! The best part was the pictures were ready in only a couple of days! They were breath taking! I couldn't stop showing them off! I loved every single picture she took. If you want a professional she's your girl. The only bad thing is that she's not in New York! I highly recommend chaugach peaks and the photographer Shannon!

Heather Thamm is an amazing photographer! We were very happy with her creative eye and experience as a wedding photographer. She was very knowledgeable and a great time at the wedding. My only regret is that we didn't book her for the entire event!

We are very pleased to have had Joe Connolly from Chugach Peaks Photography shoot our Alaskan elopement! He took us on a tour of Girdwood in order to capture the beauty of the town in all of our shots. He was also very open and honest about what was going to be best for US and willing to readjust as needed. We haven't received our prints back yet but even the few sneak peeks we saw were absolutely amazing.

Our wedding photos came out absolutely beautiful... more than we ever could have hoped. Would highly recommend.