Weddings
Wedding Venue Review – Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle
Seattle wedding venue review – Ray’s Boathouse Ray’s Boathouse (now usually just called “Ray’s”) has been a Seattle institution since the early 1970s. Anyone in Seattle who wants the best in seafood knows that Ray’s is always a great choice. Located in Shilshole Bay at the entrance to the ship canal, Ray’s not only has wonderful […]
Read MoreThe Broke-Ass Bride’s Guide to Newbie Vendors
Something that I (and probably every other experienced wedding photographer) frequently encounter is the question, “So why should I pay you $XX when this other photographer will only charge me $X? More often than not, the other photographer is a “newbie” to the profession. There are a LOT of answers to this question, but this […]
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Wedding Venue Review – Robinswood House in Bellevue, WA
Bellevue Wedding Venue Review – Robinswood House Because I am frequently asked by couples “What are great places to get married in the Seattle area?” I have decided to do a series of reviews of some of my favorite local wedding venues. All of the venues that I review will be places with which I am […]
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Happy Anniversary Lori and Patrick!
Happy Anniversary Lori and Patrick! Seattle wedding photography Four years ago today I was the photographer at the wedding of Lori Gagnon and Patrick Johnson. I still remember the wedding very well; they probably had the best processional/entrance for their ceremony of ANY wedding I have ever photographed, and I have shot more than 1200 weddings! […]
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Tips for Brides when planning your wedding
Wedding planning Tips for Brides One of the pages on my website is devoted to sharing some of the things that I have learned over the 30-plus years that I have been taking wedding photos. The link to this page is Advice for Brides, and I’d encourage anyone who is starting to plan the timeline […]
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Seattle wedding – Clarissa & John at Calvary Fellowship
Seattle area wedding at Calvary Fellowship Church Clarissa and John picked a great date for their wedding, 12-13-14. To make it even better, the time the ceremony was scheduled to start was 3:16PM, or in 24 hour time at 15:16. Which means the full wedding date was 12-13-14 15:16! Talk about an easy anniversary to […]
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Adriane & Lonnie – Wedding at Wright Park Conservatory
Wedding ceremony of Adriane and Lonnie at the Seymour Conservatory Adriane and Lonnie were married on November 29 at the Wright Park Conservatory in front of their immediate family. The conservatory is a very beautiful spot, and worked perfectly for the intimate ceremony. Following are some photos to give you a taste of the wedding […]
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Jessy & Kelsey – Seattle Wedding at the Sorrento Hotel
Seattle wedding at the Sorrento Hotel On September 19 I was honored to be the photographer at the wedding of Jessy Somarriba and Kelsey Hutchinson at the Sorrento Hotel in Seattle. Earlier in the day I had been watching the gray and cloudy skies and feeling very worried that we might have some rain, and […]
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Michelle & James – Rooftop wedding reception in Seattle
Seattle area rooftop wedding reception Michelle and James decided to have a slightly unconventional wedding. They were married at the Seattle Courthouse in early September with just their immediate family and a few close friends present, and then threw a big party on the roof of their apartment building a few weeks later. A gorgeous […]
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Joanne and John – Seattle wedding at Magnolia Lutheran and Ray’s Boathouse
Seattle wedding and reception in Magnolia and Ray’s at Shilshole Joanne and John were married on September 6 at Magnolia Lutheran Church in front of their family and friends. We had a wonderful engament session last spring, and you can see those photos at Joanne & John’s Engagement Photo Session. We started the day with […]
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