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  • Welcome to my Blog!

    Welcome to my blog!  This is where you'll find the latest images from all my weddings, portrait sessions and things going on in my life.

    I am currently shooting in these areas:
    Western WA; Nothern NV; Lake Tahoe, CA. I do take on a limited number of destination sessions too every year!

    Please enjoy, and feel free to leave comments.

    Amanda

Edmonds, WA Wedding Photography | Amanda & Andy | 07-24-10

07.26.10

Saturday was a hot one for those of us not used the to sun in WA. I got to spend the day with Amanda & Andy on top of the Edmonds Library. What a fun place with am amazing view! Not a cloud in the sky all day either. Amanda was able to get ready in the school next door to the library, in a ballet room no less! What fun. Her bridesmaids dresses were gray, and they were jazzed up with bright orange shoes and flowers in the girl’s hair. Love it.

We then headed down with the wedding party to the beach and the ferry dock. After some fun in the sun, we made it back to the library just in time to say “I do.” Their ceremony was officiated by Patricia Stimac of A Heavenly Ceremony, and she gave it amazing personal touches and details. The rest of the evening was spent soaking up some a/c in the reception room. Travis Terry (of Sounds Unlimited) out did himself as the MC, keeping the night fun and moving at a great pace. We snuck the B&G outside right after the sun dipped behind the mountains for some fun sunset shots.

Congrats Amanda & Andy, have fun touring Europe over the next three weeks!!!

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This wedding was shot for J&J Photography.

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The Simple Plan Workshop by Sage Weddings Pros | Arctic Hotel | Seattle

07.23.10

I had the amazing luck to read about and then attend this workshop in Seattle: The Simple Plan. The amazing “No-Sweat, No-Fuss, Piece-of-Cake, Easy-Peasy Approach to Writing Your Business Plan!” After two awesome days spent with Michelle Loretta and Kelly Simants (co-founders of Sage Wedding Pros and both from Seattle), and many other wonderfully talented women (and one guy), I now have the first draft of my business plan. Look out world!

I would highly recommend this to anyone who: has a business, wants to start a business, or would like to learn the basics of writing a business plan.
(Mission Statement to follow shortly!)

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Girl Power Hour | Social Networking Event | Joey Lake Union

07.23.10

I had the pleasure of being the event photography last night for Girl Power Hour’s social networking event! I have attended many GPH’s over the 3 years that they have been around, but this is the first one I had the honor of shooting. The event took place at Joey Restaurant on Lake Union on their back deck. What an awesome event, from the wine featured by Girly Girl Wines, to the amazing Bellini’s and appetizers created by executive chef Chris Mills. There was also a henna station, along with music by DJ Sam Strok. Women getting together to socialize, network, drink, eat and be merry- what else is there? A great event. If you haven’t been to a Girl Power Hour, it’s a must!

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Portland Wedding Photography | Sara & Tuan | July 03, 2010

07.19.10

July 3rd was by far one of my longest, most favoritest (funny word) weddings this year so far. I met Tuan early in the morning for the first time, and was greeted with a huge hug! What a way to welcome me:)Sara got ready at the church where her parents were married, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Portland, OR. She had the most amazing dress. Even better, she got it from Brides Against Breast Cancer (a subject which is close to my heart.) We spent the morning at a rose garden near the church, and the sun flitted in and out of the clouds all day. We met an amazing wedding party, and adorable flower girls, rings bearers, and junior bridesmaids. After a ceremony with heartfelt stories and loving songs and passages, we detoured to some cool waterfalls in downtown Portland. The day ended across the bridge at The Double Tree where the reception was held. What a party too! Sara and her dad wowed the crowd with their dance, many powerfully emotional speeches were given, and Sara’s dad sang to her. I left hours before the dancing would end, and a few thousand images later. Thank you both for letting me play such a special role in your wedding day!


This wedding was shot for Events With Integrity.

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Boudoir International | Boudoir Divas List

07.13.10

Sometime earlier this year, The Boudoir Divas opened up a poll of photogs who would be interested in partaking in a referral site. Of course, I signed up right away!

Then I found out that they were going to pick only 200 photogs to invite to be listed on this site. I watched their twitter feed closely for the announcement of when the list would be posted. Once the emails were sent out to the 200 chosen photogs, with fingers crossed, I opened my email.

Et Viola! I was in!!! I had the golden ticket!!! (the invite). So you can now officially view my business listed under WA state on: Boudoir International!!!

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