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Mom, Dad and their two young sons sit on a bridge over the canal in Bellevue Park

Family Photos at Bellevue Park

Ramirez Family Photos at Downtown Bellevue Park Not quite 6 years ago I was the photographer at the wedding of Stefanie and Elric at Tibbets Creek Manor in Issaquah.  I bumped into the two of them occasionally over the next year or two, but then they moved to Colorado and we lost contact.  A couple of […]

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Black and white photo of Best Man and Maid of Honor holding picture frame containing a color photo of the bride and groom

Mukilteo wedding at Rose Hill Community Center

Jessie and Josh at Rose Hill in Mukilteo Jessie and Josh were married on May 21 at the Rose Hill Community Center in Mukilteo, a very nice (and also quite new) venue that overlooks the Mukilteo beach and ferry dock.  I met Jessie in 2012 when she was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Jessie and David Sterling, and […]

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Bride, groom and their wedding party pose for a photo in the forest

Seattle area wedding at Dragonfly Retreat

Kelly and Taylor – now “More Married”! On May 28 Kelly Hartmann and Taylor Manners were married at the Dragonfly Retreat, a very nice (and relatively new, only in operation for a couple of years) venue located in Bothell.  I did Kelly and Taylor’s engagement photos last February and really enjoyed working with them, and […]

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Bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse

Courthouse wedding – Jennifer & Chris

Jennifer & Chris – Seattle Courthouse Wedding On a beautiful warm May afternoon, Jennifer and Chris were married at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse.  Courthouse weddings can always be slightly unpredictable since you never know how long it will take for a judge to be available to perform the ceremony,  or even just who that judge will […]

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Bride and groom raise their glasses is a toast with the best man and maid of honor

Elopement at Willows Lodge

Angie & Peter – Wedding at Willows Lodge On Memorial Day Angie and Peter were married at the beautiful Willows Lodge in Woodinville.  Their best friends Bethany and Scott acted as both their best man/maid of honor and as the witnesses.   The ceremony was officiated by Annemarie Juhlian, someone with whom I always enjoy working, and who […]

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Bride and groom light their unity candle during their wedding ceremony at the W Hotel in Seattle

Happy Anniversary Laura & Andrew

Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary Andrew and Laura! Wow, time does fly by!  Three years ago today I was the photographer at the wedding of Laura Joyce and Andrew Frampton (no, he is not related to Peter!).  It was a fantastic affair  held at the W Hotel in Seattle, you can see the day by clicking […]

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Photo from a wedding at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse

Sneak Peek – Seattle Courthouse Wedding

Sneak Peek – Jennifer & Chris at the Seattle Courthouse On Friday May 20 Jennifer and Chris tied the knot at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse, with several friends and family members in attendance.  After the ceremony we drove to Kerry Park for a few photos before everyone headed off to their reception dinner.  These are […]

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Happy Anniversary Sue Ann and Conrad

Happy 29th Wedding Anniversary to Sue Ann and Conrad! Just over a week ago, Conrad and Sue Ann Spens celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary.  I contacted Conrad to see if he could give me a few photos from their wedding day to post, but so far he has only managed to find a couple and the […]

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Close up photo of engaged couples hands and engagement ring

36 Signs You’re Ready to Get Engaged

36 Signs You’re Ready to Get Engaged As a member and advertiser on WeddingWire.com, I sometimes run across articles there regarding weddings and engagements that are just too good not to share.  This is a great example!  Very funny, and also pretty darned accurate.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! by […]

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Close up photo of couple sitting in patch of forget-me-not flowers during their Seattle engagement photo session at Kubota Garden

Seattle Engagement Photos at Kubota Garden

Engagement Session with Colleen and Matt at Kubota Garden On May 1, I met with Colleen and Matt at the Kubota Garden in South Seattle for their engagement photo session.  My string of good luck with the weather this year continued to hold, and we had a gorgeous sunny day.  However, as far as Colleen […]

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