The Most Magical Tree...

There are moments when you're photographing when your gaze falls on a setting, the clouds part, and the most perfect place for an image appears.  Happily, this is completely what happened as we walked through Bainbridge with Heather and Matt.  The tree, the sky, the steps... we couldn't have asked for anything more perfect!  And of course, Heather and Matt with their fantastic chemistry just got to enjoy a lovely moment in the sun.  



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A Furry Martini and Olive

On a blissfully sunny weekend we had the joy of meeting Tini and Oli.  As in: Martini and Olive.  Instantly in love, instantly the stars of Heather and Matt's Engagement session on Bainbridge Island.  They are ferociously cute but really, they just think they're ferocious.  They would put on quite the show when another dog passed by but they were able to really turn it on when it counted for the camera.

To the left you'll see perhaps the favorite photo of the day.  We've dubbed it "Oli's old man face" and it makes us absolutely crack-up everytime we look at it.  To the right... you'll see the magical moment when both puppies had their little puppy tongues out for the picture.

Now to figure out how to get the dogs to participate in the wedding!  Anyone got ideas?  Hit us up in the comments :)



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Gwen & Brook: Married in Hawaii!

While we are fortunate to be away in Whistler at the Winter Olympics, we thought we'd share something with a bit more of a 'summery' vibe with you!  For your viewing pleasure are some more images from Gwen & Brook's recent Hawaii wedding.

We started off on the evening before with a great night surrounded by friends and family {Gwen and Brook are Washingtonians!}  I saw the luminaries on the pathway and couldn't pass up the opportunity for a night shot. 



The next day was the wedding!  We were in Lahaina in Maui and since Gwen & Brook saw each other for the first time as Gwen walked down the aisle, I stole the couple away just after the ceremony to go have some fun on the rocks with a quick couple's session.  I love how calm and collected Gwen is having just said "I do."



Had to bring a little kitsch to the ring shots! 

These are just the beginning of the fun stuff we've got to share... check back VERY SOON for more ;)

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Aloha!!! Gwen & Brook: Sneak Peak from Alante Photography's Wedding in Maui

Aloha!!! Our first wedding of 2010 from Gwen and Brook's wedding in Maui. We have a ton of great images to show you. Here is a sneak peak!

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Published : Vaness & Ryan in Seattle Bride Magazine

Vanessa and Ryan were married at the St. James Cathedral and had their reception at the Columbia Tower Club.  We took advantage of the downtown locations and did portraits at the Seattle Downtown Library pictured here. I was so flattered when this particular photograph was chosen by Seattle Bride Magazine to be published in the 2010 Winter/Spring issue.   You can find it on page 108 & 109.  We've got more photos in the issue too!  Can you find them?  :)

Lisa & Jared New Years Eve!

Talk about starting the New Year off right... I was fortunate enough to get to photograph Lisa and Jared's wedding on New Year's Eve day.  So fun!  Lisa was super laid back and way fun.  I love that she completely rocked the birdcage veil.  It makes for the most stunning bridal portraits. 

Jared is a ton of fun and I had a great time working with him.

Lisa and Jared were so thrilled it just wasn't raining!

You just have to go for that quintessential Abbey Road shot when a bridal party is hitting the crosswalk.  Great thing is... traffic always waits :)

Clearly, the couple tied the knot at the Columbia City Theater which was such an amazing venue to photograph at.  Totally quaint, quirky, and intimate.  Definitely check them out if you're looking for an alternative to the hotel wedding.

What better place for a first dance than spotlit, centerstage.  Congrats, Lisa and Jared!

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All warm and fuzzy...

Anyone who's been reading the blog over the summer is sure to remember Caitlin and Colin's wedding!  I was so touched to receive a thank you card from them just after the hectic {but fun} weekend at the Seattle Wedding Show.  It's always a nice treat to look back as I book into the future :)

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