Tricia + Ian

Nothing plain about Plain – Washington, that is.  Yes, just a few miles northwest of the ornate, bustling bavarian town of Leavenworth is the quaint, serene and darn cute town of Plain.  Nestled in a squat, picturesque valley a short distance from Lake Wenatchee, Plain, and more specifically, the beautiful Mountain Springs Lodge was the wedding and reception site for Trish and Ian.  We loved the backgrounds!  All that wood, and with about a foot of snow on the ground, the lodge and nearby cabins were striking against the evergreen hillsides and brilliant ground cover.   We brought the studio along for warmer indoor portraits using the white backdrop to carry the wintery theme.

Congressman McDermott

Headshots are fairly straightforward and simple – if they’re done within the predictable confines of a home studio.  On the road, it could be tricky but having experience in different venues makes it easier to build a studio wherever it’s necessary.  Add a well-known politician and staged candid shots, then it gets really exciting.  For the last 22 years, the city of Seattle and most populated section of King County has been represented in the US House by Congressman Jim McDermott, and he’s ready for new photos for website and election materials to prepare for the upcoming election, and hopeful 12th term.  We wanted to do it right so we spent the morning in his campaign office then, with his family, walked about town.  With his background as an MD and former Chief Psychiatrist for the Navy and King County, building an affordable/accessible health care plan is an important task he brings a lot of experience to.  We wish him all the success!

Studio-on-the-Go! @ the Wedding Show

Last week’s Seattle Wedding Show at the Washington State Convention Center had one new, fun, interactive wedding service -  our own Studio-on-the-Go! Yes, the service of choice for Mitzvahs and corporate events is now a…Wedding Favor!  Nearly 1000 wedding show guests were treated to 4X6 photos printed on-the-spot in a cute folder.  I know what you’re thinking – SOTG just another photo booth.  Well, yeah…but – It’s bigger so we can fit large groups, it comes with 2 photographers, backdrop and professional lighting, the printer, monitor and 200 folders.  The super-fast printer can print multiples of the same photos, all on long-lasting, archival paper.  The best thing?  It’s interactive and sooo much fun!  We bring props to fit the occasion and your family and guests put it to work!  The only thing similar?  It’s about the same price.  Call everyone.  Spread the word.  Studio-on-the-Go! is the Way to Go!

Colleen + Tyler

Old, well, as old as any building in Seattle could be, but certainly majestic,  the Holy Names Academy was Colleen and Tyler’s perfect spot for their vows.  The huge pillars, high ceilings, large wood-framed windows, pristine oak floors, and quaint, beautiful chapel, makes the Academy perfect for photographers too.  And speaking of perfection but of the new, hip kind – the 415 Westlake was the pleasant find of our 2009 wedding year!  Reconstructed from the skeleton of an old hardware store, it’s been transformed into trendy event site.  Our Studio-on-the-Go fit in nicely, as family and friends rocked and ‘umbrella-danced’ the night away!

Colette + Brandon

Fun at the beautiful Seattle Public Library!  This is supposed to be a regular portrait session but it could pass as an “official” engagement session for these two “friends” – we snuck in on this cool wintery afternoon and had a great time checking out their favorite places in this warm, colorful and pleasantly curious downtown Seattle building.

Jackie & Justin baby on the way!

What an exciting time for this happy couple as they get ready to welcome their first baby in the new year! Maternity photos are a great way to record this special transition from couple to family.  I was so happy Jackie and Justin found time in the busy holiday season to make it happen.  Best of everything to you three and we can’t wait to see the baby!  Photographed by Toni.

Kristiana senior pics!

It was great to meet up with Kristiana at the Preston Community Center for her senior portraits.  The venue offered a lot of options for indoor shooting (check out the retro kitchen) and the we had just enough sunshine to go outside during the cold snap.  Thanks for being such a great sport Kristiana!  Photographed by Toni.

Tamsyn + George

Yay for a beautiful November wedding!  Tamsyn & George braved the cold, autumn day to run around Seattle for portraits with their best friends at some of our city’s most fabulous locations. (Not AS cold for the guys, but brrrrrrr for the girls!) The ceremony and reception took place at The Harbor Club was a very hip, fun and elegant night.  Awesome Greek dancing made way for a wild night of dancing….you’ll see the photos. Jennifer and Cairi were there to capture it all.

Kay + Jeff

The rain held off JUST long enough for us to capture a few outdoor portraits but with the large, open expanse of the Pioneer Pavilion in Puyallup, we were able to get great shots indoors as well.  It gave us the chance to set up our studio lights and backdrop and play -  family and guests loved it!  We’re not down here often but we hope to get more opportunities again!

The Meekhof Family

Family portraits this time of year can be fun and festive especially if they bring along a seasonal prop or two, which the Meekhofs did for their session at our Red Fish Blue Fish studio.  We had a great time and this gets us ready for our year end job working for Santa!   Putting families and kids (with their pets!) at ease to get those candid shots certainly prepares us for the many, many families we’ll see this Christmas Season.  Happy Holidays everyone!