Oliver Bohlman Photography

I’m Oliver Bohlman — a Seattle based documentary-style photographer who captures unscripted, candid photos of weddings and events.

After spending over two decades traveling the world with my camera, I turned my passion into my profession. I left corporate leadership to follow my heart, making my extensive experience in documentary photography available to clients looking for an artist to capture the emotions of their event, as it unfolds in the moment.

My wife, Michelle and I have been married for over 30 years; our son and his wife just had their first child in January, 2026! We live in a cozy little Victorian home in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, built in 1907! I enjoy listening to vintage jazz vinyl records from the late 50’s and early 60’s. I write with a fountain pen. I savor the flavors of my morning cup of coffee…black, no sugar, no cream. I enjoy quiet mornings reading the paper on my porch as the sun rises; thankful for another beautiful day.

My work isn’t about checking boxes or staging scenes; it’s about watching closely and settling into the background so genuine emotions — laughter, quiet glances, chaotic joy, and tender pauses — can be seen and remembered. Polished, professional, and deeply observant, I document your day as it happens so you can simply be present and enjoy every moment.