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Sneak Peek Kubota Garden Engagement Photo Session

Sneak Peek – Kelly and David’s Engagement Photos at Kubota Garden I had a fantastic time last weekend with Kelly and David for the their  engagement photo session.  They chose the Kubota Garden for their session, and it was a great choice!  We lucked out and had a dry day after a pretty wet week, […]

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Seattle same sex wedding ceremony on Argosy cruise ship. Tom Ellis Photography, gay wedding photography

Sensational Seattle Same Sex Lake Cruise Wedding

Keith and Andrew get married on a Lake Washington Cruise This was one of my favorite weddings of the entire summer, but at the start of the day I had some serious concerns about just how things might happen.  The wedding ceremony and reception were to be held in an Argosy Cruises boat on Lake […]

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Bride and groom kiss in the formal garden after their wedding ceremony at Thornewood Castle. Tom Ellis Photography, destination wedding photographer

Wonderful Outdoors Thornewood Castle Wedding

Lisa and Mike get married at Thornewood Castle First off I have to apologize for how long it has taken me to get this post online.  Lisa and Mike left town right after the wedding for a month-long trip to Italy, and I wanted to get some info from them before doing my blog post […]

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Alex and Amy just after their surprise proposal at Pioneer Orchard Park. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Stupendous Steilacoom Sunset Surprise Proposal

Alex’s Surprise Proposal to Amy at Pioneer Orchard Park First off I need to apologize for how long it has taken me to get this posted.  It should have been up several weeks ago.  But as we all know, “Sh*t Happens” and due to a few untoward turns of events I did not get this […]

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Bride and groom stand together on a beautiful beach shortly before their wedding ceremony at Clearwater Resort. Tom Ellis Photography, destination wedding photographer

Happy First Wedding Anniversary Epiphany and Jesse

Happy Anniversary Epiphany and Jesse! Just a year ago on September 1, 2018 I photographed Epiphany and Jesse’s amazing wedding at the Clearwater Resort (click on the link to see the entire wedding!).  This wedding was the highlight of my 2018 wedding season, and ranks right at the top of the 1200 plus weddings that […]

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Seattle family photo of mom Sarah, dad Ryan and one year old daughter Violet. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle family photographer

Sneak Peek Fabulous Seattle Family Photo Session

Sneak Peek – Seattle Family Photos with Ryan, Sarah and Violet Just over 4 years ago in July of 2015, I was the photographer at the wedding of Sarah and Ryan at Kiana Lodge.  It was a fantastic wedding, and I was very much looking forward to working with Sarah and Ryan again.  I figured […]

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Seattle family and baby photo session with Erin, Steve and baby Robert

Seattle Newborn Baby Family Photo Session

Seattle First Baby and Family Photo Session with the Saarinens Barely two years ago on July 8, 2017 I was the photographer at Erin and Steve Saarinen’s wedding, a fantastic event held at Ray’s Boathouse.  I saw on Facebook several months ago that Erin was expecting their first baby, who was due in late April […]

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Bride Cassie and groom Robert share their first dance as newlyweds during their Seattle wedding reception

Happy First Wedding Anniversary Cassie and Robert

Happy First Wedding Anniversary Wishes to Cassie and Robert! This summer is just flying by, we’re already well into August!  Just a year ago I was the very lucky photographer at Robert and Cassie’s wedding at their home in South Seattle, which you can see by clicking this link.  I have known Robert since he […]

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Alex takes a knee and shows the engagement ring as he proposes to Amy at Pioneer Orchard Park. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Sneak Peek Spectacular Sunset Surprise Proposal

Sneak Peek – Alex proposes to Amy in Pioneer Park at sunset Here are a couple of Sneak Peek photos from yesterday’s surprise proposal/engagement photo session with Alex and Amy.  This was a LOT of fun, and there is a bit of a story as well.  But I’m afraid that I’m going to make you […]

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Jordan gives Aimee a kiss on the cheek during our Seattle engagement session at the Washington Arboretum. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Seattle Engagement Photo Session at Washington Arboretum

Fantastic Seattle Engagement Photo Session at the Arboretum Way back in May I was contacted by Aimee.  She and her fiance Jordan were going to be driving up from Utah to visit relatives in Seattle in mid-July, and they were hoping to get some engagement photos taken while they were here.  Apparently taking photos in […]

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