Vancouver, Washington, is where the historic Academy building is located. The chapel is a three-story-high carved altar with a quaint balcony in the rear and stained glass windows in the front. In 1874 this French-Carpenter-Gothic Providence Academy building was opened as a Young Ladies Academy. In 1883, this chapel was finished and dedicated.
Amy and John, owners of The Art of Joy (formally AJ’s Studio) have photographed many weddings here. Besides the chapel, some of the best spots to photograph are the curved staircase leading to the second floor and the Academy building itself as a cool background.
The Academy is easy to find, and just 1 mile from Interstate 5 Bridge. Take the City Center Exit. “C” Street will lead you right to Evergreen Boulevard.
From north of I-5 exit 1C:
- Take I-5 south to exit 1C/Mill Plain Blvd/Route 501
- Turn right at East 15th Street/Route 501
- Turn left on C Street
- Turn left on East 11th Street into parking lot
- Park in 2-hour visitor parking space
From south of I-5 exit 1B:
- Take I-5 north to exit 1B/City Center
- Keep to the right on C Street
- Turn right on East 11th Street into parking lot
- Park in 2-hour visitor parking space
From SR-14
- Take SR-14 west to the end
- Take City Center exit (center lane)
- Keep to the right on C Street
- Turn right on East 11th Street into parking lot
- Park in 2-hour visitor parking space
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More about the photographer:
The Art of Joy at AJ’s Studio is Amy and JP – International award-winning photographers living in Portland, Oregon.
Call them for an appointment at 360.694.6684 or 503.488.5657
See more wedding photography from The Art of Joy at AJ’s Studio. To see AJ’s most recent work of weddings, events, families, seniors and lifestyle, check out our blog at The Shutter Monkey.
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