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Tag Archives: seattle

RAY’S BOATHOUSE WEDDING: BETH + MIKE PART TWO

Mike and Beth’s ceremony and reception were held at Ray’s Boathouse, the perfect place for a couple who adore the water and love their food.   A big trend in the Pacific Northwest right now seems to be serving pre-ceremony cocktails – I hope it’s something that catches on out here because it’s really nice for...

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RAY’S BOATHOUSE WEDDING: BETH + MIKE PART ONE

Last week, I posted about photographing close friends. It’s a whole different beast. The editing is no different. Editing is not usually my most favorite of activitieshowever editing when you know almost everyone in the photos is actually quite enjoyable. But it becomes hard selecting blog images because you get emotionally attached to the moment,...

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DISCOVERY PARK DAY AFTER SESSION: TREVIN + ALI

When I have a little time to spare, I like to take photos that I might not normally have time to, in locations that I love, with no pressure.  I love spending a couple of hours with a couple, taking cute, fun, gorgeous, creative, silly photos, but so often on the wedding day things run...

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DAY AFTER SESSION: JUST ONE FOR ALI + TREVIN

Trevin and Ali’s session at Discovery Park in Seattle will be along this week.  I was itching to share this, though, and decided I couldn’t wait any longer.

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URBAN LIGHT STUDIOS WEDDING: KATHLEEN + LARRY PART TWO

The space at Urban Light Studios is eclectic, unique … and a beast to photograph.  The strong back light can be killer if you’re not sure what you’re doing (luckily I actually quite like to photograph back-lit).  Midnight Blossom in Ballard made a really cool sculpture out of branches and moss to offer a focal...

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URBAN LIGHT STUDIOS WEDDING: KATHLEEN + LARRY PART ONE

I’ve just spent two weeks in Seattle, photographing two very different yet both intimate weddings.  My first was Kathleen and Larry’s wedding at Urban Light Studios in Greenwood, north Seattle.  My old neighborhood, in fact.   I’ve known Kathleen for several years, and she introduced me to the Seattle Flickr Meetup group when I was just...

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