Monthly Archives: September 2008

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South Lake Union Engagement Session: Anne + Peter

September 30, 2008 – 11:47 am

Last Tuesday, I met with Anne and Peter, one of my June ‘09 couples, for their engagement session.  They suggested the park at South Lake Union, and honestly I was a bit nervous about it.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE photographing new places … but I’d passed through before and been decidedly unamazed by the teeny tiny new park.

Well, it turns out that the park - and even more so The Center for Wooden Boats, right next door - is an absolute gem of a spot.  There are so many cool features and textures and colors … and it was tons of fun playing around with the boats.  The kind folks at The Center for Wooden Boats gave us pretty much free reign and it was fun picking our favorite boats for the photos.

Thank you Peter and Anne for a very fun session, and for opening my eyes to a great new engagement spot in Seattle.  I owe you!

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Boudoir Session with Kat

September 28, 2008 – 12:49 pm

So … I am about three months behind schedule with my boudoir blogging (which means lots more boudoir teasers through the winter, yay!)  I am so behind, in fact, that the gorgeous and amazingly photogenic Kat had to remind me to post her boudoir teasers.  Oops!

Kat came to my home studio a few months ago to get photos for her groom’s gift (she got married in Montana this month) and we had a blast getting not just the standard lingerie shots but also some pretty racy images with a few props she had brought along, as well as some gorgeous fine-art nude photos.

Please note that the content below is not safe for work, and if you are offended by nudity and/or bedroom accessories, then this post is not for you!  And for those who are dying to read on … enjoy!

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The Hollywood Schoolhouse: Misha + Liam

September 27, 2008 – 11:57 am

Last Sunday, it was finally time for Misha & Liam’s wedding at The Hollywood Schoolhouse up in Woodinville.  These guys kept me waiting almost a year from our first meeting, and I was super excited when their big day finally rolled around.  Misha had spent the year planning and designing and researching like crazy, and her vintage Parisian theme was picture perfect.  From the gorgeous invites by Cry Baby Ink, through the perfectly coordinated color scheme (such pretty hues!) to the cute Eiffel Tower replica by the fireplace, Misha and Liam pulled off a visual feast (heaven for detail-obsessed photographers like myself!)

I started the day off at Misha’s parents’ house for some getting ready pics of the girls, then we headed down to the Schoolhouse for their first look and group photos.  The wedding party was awesome to work with - totally up for my crazy ideas, and upbeat and goofy all day.  It was great working with Jed Rusyniak again, and I loved his ideas for the group shots (thank you Jed!)

The ceremony was beautiful, the reception awesome.  These guys know how to party!  With a little help from superstar DJ Sean Denard, everyone had a blast on the dance floor … as you can probably tell from the photos!  And towards the end of the day, Fiona and I set up the photobooth, props and all!  It was, as always, a huge success.  Thank you so much to Misha and Liam for a wonderful day, and for being such a warm and welcoming couple.  And thanks again to the fabulous Laura Gram who helped make the day run smoothly and the venue look gorgeous.

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Roche Harbor in the Rain: Anna + Denny

September 24, 2008 – 6:21 pm

Last weekend was miserably wet and it was with a heavy heart that I arrived at what is probably the most beautiful venue I’ve ever photographed: Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island.  It was raining cats and dogs, and probably lots of fish too.  Luckily, everyone was in high spirits and in total denial of the icky weather - the ceremony would be outside and the sun would come out.  That’s how Scandinavians like Anna’s wonderful mom Lena think!

Being a little less optimistic myself, I spent an hour or so scouting around for wet weather locations, and found a few really gorgeous spots.  Then, it was back to Anna’s room for some getting ready shots with the girls.  It was still raining by the time they were ready, so we staged the first look on the covered balcony.  The light was perfect, and I was cheering up.

The next hour was spent running around getting wedding party and family shots against a number of beautiful backdrops, then time for some candids before the ceremony began.  The ceremony was beautiful - the rain held off, the seats had been freshly dried off, and there was barely a dry eye in the house.  The magical location and Denny and Anna’s beautiful vows set the stage for an amazing evening.

I didn’t get to stay long into the reception, but I did get to enjoy some very funny speeches, two (yes, two!) songs and a wonderfully choreographed first dance.  Oh!  And of course a fantastic spread by the catering staff at Roche.  Thank you Anna, Denny and family for making the sun come out in more ways than one - it was a treat being part of your beautiful day.

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Calling All Awesome People: Get Hitched, Give Hope!

September 23, 2008 – 1:48 pm

Here’s some exciting news: some very cool photographer friends of mine are throwing a big bridal charity bash at the fabulous Arctic Club on October 23rd, and I’ve been invited to bring along my photobooth!  Woo-hoo!  Here’s a bit of blurb about the event:

Get Hitched, Give Hope is a fabulous cocktail party fundraiser happening on October 23 at the Dome Room of the Arctic Club in Seattle. Brides, grooms and guests will have the opportunity to indulge in sips and sweets while they mingle with wedding vendors, shop for gorgeous wedding day goods, and give to a great cause.

I’d LOVE for you all to spread the word, and I’m looking forward to seeing all my 2009 brides all dolled up and ready to party on Thursday October 23rd.  Don’t forget to swing by the photobooth and say hi!

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Ballard and Discovery Park: Katie’s Senior Session

September 22, 2008 – 2:09 pm

I’ve been so excited to post these photos!  I met with Katie on Monday for my second ever senior portrait session and we had a blast!  We started out in downtown Ballard which is full of great colors, interesting textures and beautiful architecture.  After an hour or so we headed west to Discovery Park in Magnolia and played around with a mixture of natural light (such a perfect sunset) and my strobes.  My very favorite is this first photo of Katie, tickling her nose with a stalk of the long, long grass.  Thanks Katie for an amazing session and see you next summer for your wedding!

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Engagement in the City: Teryl + Hunter

September 18, 2008 – 11:13 pm

Almost exactly a week ago, I met up with one of my awesome August 2009 couples, Teryl and Hunter, for a beautiful September evening engagement session.  We started out at the University of Washington for some architectural shots, then headed down to the market at Pike Place.  We were blessed with the most amazing weather, and if I do say so myself, the timing couldn’t have been better.  Look at that gorgeous backlight!  That flare!  And they were both so relaxed and happy in front of the camera, it was a dream.  Happy days …

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Trashing the Dress at Carkeek: Morgan + Dino

September 16, 2008 – 10:27 pm

Mo and Dino hosted one of my all-time favorite weddings back at the beginning of August up on Orcas Island, and It was like being reunited with old friends when we met at Carkeek Park last week for their mini trash the dress session.

I’m trying to streamline my blog posts right now so that I have a little more time for wedding editing, and a little more time for my family … but wow, it’s hard choosing just a few favorites!  Here’s a small selection from our evening … Thank you again to Mo and Dino for being … well, awesome.

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Greenlake and Gasworks Engagement Session: Jody + Aaron

September 13, 2008 – 2:06 pm

Last Sunday, I met up with Jody and Aaron, and Aaron’s awesome kids Morgan and Ethan, for a family style engagement session.  We started at The Blue Star Cafe in Wallingford (huge thanks to the staff there for letting us take over the bar for our photo session!) then headed on to Gasworks Park and Green Lake.  They were such a fun family to work with, and the kids were amazing for the whole afternoon.  Enjoy your teasers and see you on the big day in November!

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Marina Park Pavillion: Misty + Ryan

September 10, 2008 – 9:39 am

On Saturday, I made a short trip across the water to Kirkland for Misty & Ryan’s Gatsby era themed wedding at the delightful Marina Park Pavilion.

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Court in the Square: Kara + Craig

September 8, 2008 – 10:33 am

As many of you know, August was a crazy month for me - I’m pretty sure I ended up photographing nine weddings in total, all in the space of 31 days!  So maybe that will explain why I’m a little behind on my blogging …

My very last wedding of the month was at Court in the Square in Pioneer Square, and it was such a beautiful and fun way to end the month.

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A Wedding Voyage on the Virginia V: Lanaya + Zach

September 4, 2008 – 3:46 pm

Here’s another wedding I’ve been looking forward to since the moment we first met - and not just because it was my first boat wedding!  Last Saturday, I met with Lanaya and Zach for their amazing wedding on the Viginia V steamboat.  I started out with some getting ready shots of the girls and guys, first at the salon (where I almost cried as Lanaya was helped into her perfect little birdcage veil), then at their respective hotels.  I love the photo of the groomsmen in black and white - Zach was giving them a detailed lesson on tying the perfect tie, it was hilarious.

We held the first look and group photos in a shady area of Volunteer Park, then headed into the conservatory for some couples shots.  By late afternoon we were all excited to board the Virginia V, which had been beautifully decorated by Jennell and Lily of Luminous Event Design (I just love working with those guys!)  I ran around like a headless chicken grabbing detail shots for a few minutes, then enjoyed watching the guests board from the top deck with Lanaya.

We set sail around Lake Union, and just as the evening began to glow the ceremony began.  It was wonderful and warm, full of deep gazes and many giggles.  My favorite shots are those of Lanaya and Zach coming back up the stairs during the recessional - those steps are not made for long wedding dresses!

The rest of the evening was a whilwind of on-deck drinking and sightseeing, delicious food, dancing and even a little photoboothing towards the end of the evening.  Thank you Zach and Lanaya for an awesomely fun wedding - enjoy your teasers!

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