Michael and Carla Jones -Snohomish Wa



Carla and Michael are truly two of the sweetest people I have ever met.  And to top it off, they have the most wonderful and supportive families, all a pleasure to get to know. Carla and Michael met through friends and have been together ever since. They were married at  Michael's parents' home, surrounded by family and friends. This beautiful property was the perfect location for all of Carla's and Michael's special touches. One unusual, but wonderfully special touch was a charming ceremony with family and friends giving the newlyweds sage advice for a long, happy marrage. Carla's father was the officiant, which added another note of support and caring to the day.  After the ceremony, the new couple danced the night away to festive music provided by conga master Arturo Rodriguez. They ended the night with a dollar dance, a mexican tradition where guests pin money on the couple to get a chance to dance with them and to give the bride and groom a chance to thank each guest for sharing their special day.   I wish Carla and Michael all the best; they have a bright future ahead of them. 

To see more from this beautiful wedding check out the video below!

Kyle Cooker 2013

This year was my third time photographing Kyle, and every session has been great fun.  Each year, he and I take the time to capture a moment of his life before he barrels headlong into the next.  It has been such a true pleasure to watch how this young man has grown and matured each time we meet. It seems like only a split second has come and gone.  I also look forward to seeing how Kyle changes the next time we meet.  A returning client, like Kyle, is truly a part of the great joy of my job. I love getting to watch how families grow and change. And the fun I have becoming friends with my clients helps us all to produce portraits that I hope they will treasure for years to come. Kyle, enjoy your Junior year, and I will see you next summer to slow you down for another moment in time!



Check out Kyle's slideshow!

Bailey's sport

        For all who know my daughter, they know that even though her brother would do any and every team sport known to man if we would allow it, she is not really a team sport kind of kid. So, knowing she didn't really like team sports, we still wanted to get her involved in some kind of extracurricular activity.  Her dad had a horse when he was her age and knowing her love of animals, he thought horseback riding would be a good fit.  

        Well, he's a genius (at least about this); she took to it like a fish in water.  She loves it and is pretty good.  Some people would say that horseback riding is not a sport, but if you talk to Bailey after a lesson, she will tell you that she is wiped out!  It takes a lot of muscle strength to get a big horse to do what you want rather than what it wants.  We are just glad that she has found something she loves!

Silvia and Kelvin Married - The Cove , Normandy Park, Washington

The first time I met Silvia and Kelvin, I knew I would love them and love sharing this special time of their lives with them.  They were so warm and kind and just the nicest people.  I  then had a blast doing their engagement session, beach combing and ice cream -- what's not to like? Plus it gave us an opportunity to get to know each other and for Silvia and Kelvin to see how I work. By the time we got to their wedding, we were good friends, and I was so excited to spend the day with them.  We started the day at Silvia's sister-in-law's, where all the girls were getting ready.  The whole house was full of laughter and excitement.  Once the girls were ready, I headed over to St Philomena Catholic Church to get some portraits of the guys. The guys were just as excited, but didn't let it show as much, of course (you know guys!). After the beautiful ceremony, the entire wedding party was swept away into a limo and driven to The Cove in Normandy Park.  The Cove is a really beautiful location, with large windows that look out to the water, and we were gifted with a beautiful sunset. The reception was filled with great speeches and special toasts to the couple. The bride and groom danced their first dance to "Ti Amo" and then invited the rest of their guests to dance the night away with them.  Silvia and Kelvin have a wonder future ahead of them filled with friends and family that truly love them.  Thanks again for letting me share in this special day with you! 

To see more of Silvia and Kelvin's wedding you can watch the slide show below.

Ceremony: St Philomena Catholic Church 

Reception: The Cove, Normandy Park, Washington

Florist: Robyn DeSiome

Cake Artist: Sharon Cooper- scooper@dannuzioconsulting.com

DJ: Sounds Unlimited - www.asoundsunlimited.com

Noah and Keri Ballard - Jacob Smith House, Lacey Washington

        This summer has definitely not been your typical Northwest summer; we have had weeks of beautiful, clear sunshine-filled days.  And just such a perfect day dawned for Keri’s and Noah's outdoor ceremony at the Jacob Smith house in Lacey, Washington.  When I arrived, I fell in love with the beautiful landscaping and the immaculately restored 1900's house.  It was the perfect location for Keri and Noah, a blank slate to which they could add many of their own personal touches to make this day even more special.  All the bridal party’s and the bride’s bouquets were made with lavender, which made the whole day smell just beautiful. Another personal touch was that Keri's uncle David Ellis was the officiate.  

       Keri and Noah also opted for a first look, which I love.  It allowed them to have a very special moment alone before the ceremony.  The beautiful ceremony overlooked the property’s amazing gardens with Mt. Rainer rising in the background.  With delicious catering from Longhorn BBQ, all the guests enjoyed great food and drinks.  Keri and Noah topped off the evening with dancing, their first dance to Jason Mraz's “I Won't Give Up.”  It was a perfect ending to a glorious day.  

      Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ballard and best wishes to you both as you begin this next chapter of your lives!

To see more of Keri and Noah's beautiful wedding check out the slide show below!

Ceremony/Reception: Jacob Smith House,  Lacey Wa

Catering: Longhorn BBQ

Cake Artist : Nikki Laidler

Hair and Make-up: Belle Vie Salon and Spa, Lacey Wa

Offiicent: David Ellis  

Tyler and Elizabeth's intimate ceremony- Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Wa.

One of the reasons I love being a wedding photographer is the joy I get to see when two people pledge to share their lives together.  The wedding of Tyler and Elizabeth was definitely filled with joy.  It was a very small and intimate wedding, which just seemed to emphasize the love and sharing of this wonderful couple.  They invited a close friend along with the Rev. David Cooper and me to witness them pledge their love to one another.  They chose the beautiful Terrace at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park for their ceremony.  This lovely setting is located on a cliff with a spectacular view of Puget Sound.  The day started out cloudy (as many do here in the Northwest),  but as the ceremony was ending, the sun came out and made it an even more perfect day.  Tyler and Elizabeth, I want to thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day.  I wish you a long and loving marriage!

    

To see more from Tyler and Elizabeth's wedding check out the video bellow

Ceremony:  The Terrace at Richamond Beach Saltwater Park 

                     2012 NW 190th  Seattle, Wa 

Rev. David Cooper     trubador52@comcast.net

A fun day at the zoo with the Hischler Family

Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my.   Monkeys and elephants and Hischlers, oh my.  A call from a friend of mine from High School had us meeting at Woodland Park Zoo for some new family portraits.  Cathy, her husband Gabor, and the newest little Hischler, baby Livia, met me on a beautiful day at a special spot for them, the scene of the couple’s second date.   The park has been experiencing its own baby boom lately with lions, tigers and bears, no, really, but also otters, cranes porcupines and penguins.  And, the weather was fantastic.  We had a wonderful time strolling through the park with its many updated habitats and enjoying Livia’s reaction to the animals.  She was particularly intrigued by the monkeys and elephants.   It was a wonderful day, and this lovely family was such a pleasure to work with!

 

To enjoy more from the Hischler Family session check out the video below!

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Kelvin and Silvia's Saltwater State Park engagement session

What could be better than a beautiful evening filled with sunshine and beach combing?  A beautiful evening filled with a fun couple to photograph and ice cream straight from a charming little beach-side stand!  I met with Kelvin and Silvia at Saltwater State Park for their engagement session; it was a beautiful evening, which was topped off by the gorgeous backdrop of a newly setting sun.  The setting for their pictures was perfect.  Salt Water Park was founded in 1926 as a symbol of peace and togetherness for the cities of Tacoma and Seattle.  What better place could we possibly have visited as Kelvin and Silvia begin their journey together? 

While we were there we did some beach combing and found some baby crabs, along with sand dollars and tiny mussels.  Finally, after all of the walking, exploring and posing, we figured some ice cream was in order.  These two were so much fun; I am really looking forward to their wedding next month.  

 

To see more of Kelvin and Silvia's session check out the video below!