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Derek's surprise proposal to Abby at Reflection Lake at Mount Rainier

Sneak Peek – Surprise Proposal at Reflection Lake

Sneak Peek – Derek’s Surprise Proposal to Abby at Reflection Lake Today was one of the highlight of the summer so far.  I made the trip to Reflection Lake at Mt. Rainier to photograph Derek and Abby as Derek proposed to her.  Abby was completely unaware that the proposal was going to happen – OK, […]

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Bride and groom kiss while standing on a beautiful beach along Puget Sound, next to the Ballard Bay Club in Seattle

Happy First Wedding Anniversary to Catherine and Jeff

Happy First Anniversary Catherine and Jeff! I want to wish a very Happy First Anniversary to Catherine and Jeff, married one year ago at the Ballard Bay Club.  For those who live in Seattle, you know that last summer was really nice weather for practically the entire summer.  But on Jeff and Cat’s wedding day […]

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Bride breaks into laughter as the groom attempts to get the ring onto her uncooperative finger during their Seattle area wedding ceremony

Sneak Peek – Cassie and Robert’s Backyard Wedding

Sneak Peek – Cassie and Robert Finally Get Married! Yes, it was a loooong time coming (just ask anyone who knows them) but Cassie and Robert were finally married yesterday on August 11, 2018 in a ceremony held in the front yard of their home in Normandy Park.  The reception was held in the back […]

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Bride and groom pose with the sculpture outside the Seattle Asian Art Museum at Volunteer Park, with downtown Seattle and the Space Needle in the background

Sensational Seattle wedding at the DAR Chapter House

Lizzie and Tony get married at the DAR Chapter House I want to start this post with the (abbreviated) story of how Lizzie and Tony met, it is just too good not to share.  I hope that I get all the details right!  They were actually classmates in high school at Meadowdale High in Lynnwood, […]

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Bride and groom in silhouette against a gorgeous sunset over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains

Norma and Jeff’s Wonderful Seattle Wedding at Palisade

Norma and Jeff get married at Palisade restaurant On July 14 I was the lucky photographer who got to work with Norma, Jeff and their assorted family and friends at their wedding and reception, held at the Alani Room at Palisade restaurant at the Elliot Bay Marina in Seattle.  All of the preliminary prep work […]

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Elopement wedding ceremony at Ray's Boathouse in Seattle, with a background of Shilshole Bay and Puget Sound

Wonderful Seattle Waterfront Wedding at Ray’s Boathouse

Mandy and Rob get married at Ray’s Boathouse Back in early May I received a phone call from Rob.  He and his fiancé Mandy lived in Florida, but were coming to Seattle in early July for a small intimate wedding at the Ray’s Boathouse Northwest Room (one of my favorite wedding locations in Seattle).  The […]

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Newlywed couple outdoors on a beautiful summer day after their courthouse wedding

Sneak Peek Weekend Courthouse Wedding in Issaquah

Sneak Peek – Diane and Daniel get married at the Issaquah Courthouse This past Friday evening I was at the Jackson Browne concert, held at St. Michelle Winery.  When I got home at a bit before 11PM I found a message on my voicemail.  I had gotten a call while I was at the concert […]

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Shayna and Charles under the chuppa with their rabbi during their Jewish wedding ceremony at the Salish Lodge

Sensational Jewish Wedding at the Salish Lodge

Shayna and Charles get married at the Salish Lodge I want to preface this blog post by apologizing for taking two weeks after the wedding to get it online.  But my summer schedule tends to be a bit nuts!  This wedding was sandwiched between two others and my first priority after a wedding is to […]

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Close up photo of the hands and rings of the bride and groom, as they lock pinkies

Happy First Wedding Anniversary Kate and Evan

Happy First Wedding Anniversary Wishes to Kate and Evan! Just one year ago I was the lucky photographer at the wedding of Kate and Evan, held at the Pagoda at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma.  Just click on the link to be taken to my blog posting from the wedding, which includes a lot of […]

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Bride and Groom turn and look over their shoulders while walking in the woods before their Seattle wedding at the DAR House

Sneak Peek – Lizzie and Tony – Seattle wedding photographer

Sneak Peek – Lizzie and Tony’s Wonderful Wedding at the DAR House Yesterday I was the fortunate photographer at the wedding of Anthony and Elizabeth, better known as Tony and Lizzie.  The wedding took place at the Rainier Chapter House of the DAR, a very cool old mansion located just off Broadway on Capital Hill. […]

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