Sancii are a husband-and-wife team of two: Michelle is the main photographer and Sean does everything-in-between. The duo want to tell an honest story about your day and they place a high value on authenticity. Sancii are based in Seattle, travel to Asia yearly and are also available for bookings worldwide.
Tell us about Sancii!
The name 'Sancii' came from Michelle’s maiden name (Sanchie). The two i’s in the name symbolize two people (the dot on the top is the head) and we picked it symbolizes our passion in capturing the connection between two people.
Michelle asked her parents for her first camera as a Christmas gift in 2004. At that time, her 4.1 MP Fujifilm digital camera was a hot item at school because digital cameras were a new phenomenon. Michelle started to take interest in wedding photography in 2007 and photographed her first wedding in 2016.
We're college sweethearts and love meeting people from all sorts of different cultures and walks of life. We don't just love weddings, we love marriage. From the mountains in Switzerland, the jungles in Bali to the streets of Chicago, our couples trust us to capture emotions and to tell an honest story about their most special day. We hope that the pictures we take can remind you of the love and commitment you have promised each other at the beginning of your journey.
What would you like couples to know about you?
Couples who have worked with us, appreciate our eyes for both macro and micro moments. We want to tell an honest story about your day and we place a high value in being authentic. We prefer to be a fly on the wall, to let emotions run naturally. Equally as important – we want you to feel comfortable being your full self, whatever that may look like.
Where are you based?
We are based in Seattle, Washington.
Do you travel for weddings?
Absolutely. We travel to Asia at least once a year, and are always available to go to adventurous and new places we have not been to. Bring us somewhere interesting and we may even waive travel fees.
How would you describe your style?
Our past couples like to describe our style as editorial and documentary.
What is your most memorable career moment?
We shot a wedding at Zermatt, Switzerland and got to shoot at the top of the Matterhorn (better known as the “Toblerone Mountain”). This was our first destination wedding and it was the trip that made us fall in love with small European towns/Christmas markets and all the charm it has to offer.
What inspires you?
People who pursue excellence in whatever they choose to do and hold on to their values no matter what happens around them. It’s so easy to get swept up in things that are trendy and cool at the moment. Being consistent and steadfast is hard. Some of the most creative photographers are those who have trained hard in the background. We aspire to bring that kind of grit in our work!
How would you describe your working style?
Sancii is our passion project. Outside of Photography we are also working professionals. We carry the same professionalism into our photography business. We uphold the high level of organization and believe that clear communication is key in any relationship. Michelle is the introvert in our relationship and loves her quiet moments behind the camera. Sean is an extrovert and loves talking about all sorts of topics, he’s the kind of person that your mom would love talking to. Together, we think we make a pretty solid team.
Do you shoot digitally, on film or both?
We shoot on both digital and film (35mm and 120mm).
Do you have custom packages according to individual needs?
Yes. We’re very flexible and believe that every wedding is unique. We can always cater a package to your needs.
What is a favourite product or service that you offer and why?
We love it when couples book both a wedding and engagement with us; it gives us an opportunity to thoroughly get to know our couple’s personalities and preferences and also time to build a relationship.
In addition, we recently welcomed a new addition to our family – a baby girl. Since the arrival of our daughter, we have fallen in love with documenting families in their raw moments with their little ones!
Where would you love to travel to for work?
We would love to shoot a wedding in Bali, where we got married. Bali brings about the kind of magic that we haven’t encountered elsewhere.
Who is your dream client?
Couples who trust us completely with our work and aren’t afraid to let go and enjoy their day.
What is your advice to couples getting married?
Couples invest a lot in their wedding. Naturally this puts a lot of pressure on making your special day as perfect as possible, but we want to remind you that your wedding day is only one day of your entire relationship. At the end of the day, what matters is that you are marrying the person you love. Remind yourself of this and enjoy your wedding day. Pick vendors you can trust and let them do their job!
Sancii
Website: www.sancii.com
Instagram: @sanc.ii