I’m a wee bit behind on blogging (er… I have 5 weddings from last year I still need to share), so I’m just now posting a sweet engagement session I shot on St. Patrick’s Day. Robyn and Kenny won an engagement session with me at the Battle of the Betrothed event I participated in last February, and we had a great afternoon shooting around Fremont and bonding over a pint of Guinness (the first beer I ever had and consequently my favorite). We have such good chemistry that they hired me to photograph their wedding next March- and what’s not to love about this couple?! They are huge Sounders fans, have great taste in music, and, well… then there’s the Guinness! Robyn and Kenny are also the latest couple to contribute to my how we met page, a collection of personal stories from my fabulous couples. I’m sorry I missed you lovebirds at the last Sounders game- next time I’ll be sure to meet you at the all-you-can-eat hot dog and nachos stand.
Nate is easily one of the most talented web designers alive (don’t believe me? check his portfolio yo!). So I was super-duper excited when he told me he proposed to his gorgeous girlfriend, Jessica, and they wanted me to photograph their wedding. Nate is pretty familiar with my photography (he created my previous website), and I’m thrilled that I’ll soon update my wedding portfolio with their pictures. We met up one golden evening at Magnuson Park with their sweet fur kid, Cedar, and frolicked ’til the sun set. How is it that I get to consistently photograph such stunning people?!
Good things have been brewing here the last couple months. Drum lessons with Todd are going well, I’m starting to kick crossfit’s butt instead of the other way around, and I finally got my my new site up!!! This was at the top of a long list of to-do’s, and I’m relieved it’s finally living in cyberspace. In the meantime, I’m going to try and find some b a l a n c e while we gear up for 7 weddings in the next 6 weekends…
It’s slightly unfair that one couple can be so utterly adorable. But here they are, Cutest Couple Kelsey n Doug, in the flesh, and lucky me I get to photograph their laid-back, country-style wedding this July. They met up with me at Golden Gardens one warm evening last week, Kelsey in a pretty white dress with gold cowboy boots in hand, and handsome Doug in a plaid shirt with a bad-ass belt buckle in tow. They were up for anything, even running into the water while Doug had his jeans on. How can I be so lucky? I dunno if I’ll ever know…
I met Spencer and Amy last winter when they were home for the holidays from school. We had a fabulous time taking engagement pictures in the snow, and I quickly fell in love with this fun-lovin’ family. They married last month at their church in Salt Lake, and Spencer’s parents hosted a fabulous reception for them a couple weeks ago at the Seattle Tennis Club. I was grateful to photograph such a sweet celebration and play with them again in the sun, this time sans snow drifts.
Full Body Goosebumps. That’s what you get when you hear the orchestral sounds of Patrick Watson, a band of 4 friends who met in school and have been creating magical music since then. They played at the newly renovated Crocodile a few weeks ago (I am so impressed with the swanky space, and love the large-scale photos on display), promoting their newest album Wooden Arms. My friends Matt and Blake are such huge fans that they played hookey the following day to drive up to Vancouver and catch their next show. You have to hear their haunting sounds to believe it- a subtle mix of Jeff Buckley and their own dreamy inspirations. And I can’t help but have a crush on the drummer, who plays pots and small serving dishes, as well as plays guitar with chopsticks. Yup. Check out this delicious video as well. Sigh….
I don’t know if Holly will forgive me for sharing this picture of us, but it’s just too entertaining not to. We’ve been friends for over 20 years, and this picture shows our ever-fabulous style. This is circa 1988, and, though it’s difficult to tell from the photo, we’re wearing matching outfits and accessories, and my bangs tower a good 4 inches straight above my forehead. I don’t get to see Holly as often as I’d like, but I was totally thrilled when she told me she’s marrying the love of her life, Damien, and she’d like me to photograph their wedding in Lake Tahoe. Here are a few of my favorite pictures so far. It was a brilliant day of much love and sunshine, with the high Sierras as a bold backdrop, ringing the most gorgeous lake in the world. I so love you Holly and I’m so excited for your fabulous new life with your husband in your new home!
Stunning woman. Gorgeous music. And her man plays a conch shell! You can’t help but dance to her hypnotic music. So lovely!
Kelsey and JR heard about me through a friend-of-a-friend, and I’m absolutely thrilled that we’re connected. Their wedding is coming up this month so we headed to Alki recently to make some fun pictures in the sun. They are an exceptionally beautiful couple, and so easy together in front of the camera. We played a bit on the beach before heading over to the Alki Tavern for some fun pictures. This is the spot where Kelsey confesses she fell in love with JR. So sweet! I’m excitedly counting down the days ’til your wedding…
by Laura
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