James & Ann

I'm one of those people who say "how cute are they?" too many times so I will let the photos speak for themselves this time. The wedding and reception took place at the beautiful Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. James snapped a few photos of his own as his blushing bride was walked down the aisle. Outdoor weddings in Seattle are unpredictable, but it was perfect. Even a little breeze catching the veil and blowing it in the air added to the excitement of the day.

Green, soft peachy pink and brown accents adorned everything from cymbidium orchids in the bridesmaids' bouquets to the ribbon sashes on the flower girls dresses and even the roasted coffee beans surrounding the wedding cake. Ann works at Starbucks and added that special Northwest flair, along with a raw oyster bar and a toasty beach front bon fire for their guests to enjoy as the evening cooled down.

Brett & Emily

Early snow in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle made this wedding photographer happy. Engagement photos can be spontaneous and taken outdoors or in the case of rain, in my photo studio.

San San & Mark in The Knot

I was very excited to hear that my photo of San San & Mark made the spring/summer 07 issue of The Knot. So excited in fact that I neglected to post. Sorry guys.

Joe & Bridget

Joe and Bridget's festive wedding took place at Lake Quinault Lodge. The couple wanted a taste of the Northwest and held an outdoor ceremony in the rainforest. Luckily there was no rain and the day went off without a hitch. The bride and bridesmaids bouquets were colorful gerbera daisies and the men wore leopard print boxers. It was tons of fun on the big lawn and butterflies were released at the beginning of their new life together.

Kevin & Kjell

Lake Wilderness Lodge is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Seattle and provides a romantic waterfront setting for a Northwest wedding. The bride and groom were married just down the street at Zion Lutheran Church, a little step back in time where they still ring the church bell after the ceremony. Kjell's fitted and jewel covered gown had the pairs initials on the train.
Among all of the love and happiness that these celebrations carry, I find it very touching when couples remember those that can not be there. Her flowers held a little charm set with a photograph of her deceased father which she carried with her all night. At the reception many photos of their grandparents showed the love they hold for family.

It's the little things

I once worked around a bunch of photographers who were always talking this and that about their latest gear. I paid it little attention, feeling that their work should speak louder volumes than the fancy box of junk hanging around their neck. Some of my favorite images have been from hand-me-down and vintage cameras. Digital has brought color work into a new light for me, but I still love timeless black and white images. Give me grain and the soft romance of high speed film any day. As you can gather I'm not huge into new fangled. The digital era has also brought me hours of sitting in front of a computer, thankfully surrounded by my cats and mp3's galore. Last week my computer died and for days my already full plate of work piled up. The golden light at the end of the tunnel? Technology and my new Lightscribe disc burner.

CJ & Jenna

I met Jenna and her parents to go over photos and the first thing I thought was "she's so young". This, I'm sure, will happen more and more as I am further from the prime of my youth, but sheesh.
As it turns out Jenna is very mature inspite of her youthful appearance. There day was one of many perfect summer days we've had this year. Their wedding was held at the Liberty Theater in Puyallup and family photos were at a park nearby while we did portraits on the Tacoma waterfront.

So here they are donned in their best and me taking photos. CJ's in his suit looking very handsome and then there's that "they're so young" thought in my head as CJ's glance towards Jenna turns to a boyish smile. Love is beautiful and it looks good on every bride and groom I've photographed. Sometimes I feel I have the best job in the world!

Kyle & Alison's Wedding

I'm amazed at how detail oriented today's couples are. My mom used to coordinate the weddings at our church when I was little. She made coffee and tea, put out the nuts, butter mints and fanned the napkins out just like a pro. Alison and her talented mom went beyond that ten-fold. The ceremony and reception were held at The Canal in Ballard, and we started out with portraits next door at the Ballard Locks. The couple met on Halloween at a party. She was dressed as a bride; he was a big yellow bird! So keeping with their meeting of love at first site there was an aviary-ocean theme to the reception that started with being greeted at the door by a darling girl holding a basket of programs printed with flying birds. The guest book table was decorated with a beautiful cage of flowers and ornate birds, while each of the guest’s tables held a large flower covered nest with the table number dangling from a peacock feather. Guests found their place cards tucked into glassine enveloped nestled into miniature sandboxes among seashells, beach glass and Alison’s collection of glass floats she found while living in the tropics. Even the rings were presented sticking to the theme and delicately delivered in abalone shells, one lined in feathers of course. The details continued on with a gorgeous cake showered in petite flowers and two ocean blue birds. Alison wore her mother’s mantle veil, a stunning gown and carried white flowers while her bride’s maids dressed in shimmering blue and carried bright green flowers wrapped in tropical leaves. While almost every bride has delicate nerves just before she walks down the aisle, Alison most likely had more on her mind that all those other girls. She sang to her groom during the ceremony and brought tears to many guests’ eyes (look at the picture below and check out the ring bearer!) . This was truly an affair to remember and I’m sure a dream come true. Congratulations you two!

Christopher

Elizabeth

Grace