Even Photographers need a Saturday off!
This weekend was filled with birthday celebrations, Father's Day and finally getting our boat out to do some wakeboarding and wakesurfing! I thought I would share a few of my favorites!

Gibson couldn't bear to watch his Dad crash.....

A good fall is almost as impressive as a good jump!

Leo getting out for the first time this season.

Here is a sneak peek at Ayden's Graduation "Thank you" card......

Professional head shots can be fun! I'm not kidding! My goal is for you to be relaxed and having a good time so that we can capture the true you. If that means bringing a friend and sharing the session, then I am all for it! This was the case for Anne and Jen. These ladies are fabulous and fun, and the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland was a perfect location for our session. Here are my favorite images:

Anne is a perfect blend of analytical and abstract….her sharp wit seriously cracks me up. Do you see a hint of that in her picture? I wanted it to be professional – but not too serious….there is just a hint of mischievousness there.

Jen is such a classy lady –balancing the creative and fun with a wealth of wisdom in her field – talking with her uplifts me. I wanted her head shot to express her warmth and sense of fun – yet still be professional.

Here are a few more of my favorites of Anne:

A few more favorites or Jen.....

I love to capture laughter……so those images always seem to make it into my favorite's folder.

At the end of their session, the tables were turned, or I should say, the camera was turned…..on me! They laughed and laughed….. watching me squirm at being in front of the camera and not behind it.

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Be a Better Bride

My friend, Jennifer, of Taylor’d Events by Jennifer is teaching a FABULOUS class for brides, grooms, parents and the bridal party that will feature in-depth information about weddings and what it takes to plan a wedding.

These one-day classes will guide you through creating a budget and timeline, to invitations, to the last dance of the reception. Be a Better Bride is informative, relaxing and fun! You’ll leave armed with the information you need to create your one-of-a-kind wedding that fits your budget and personality.

The one-day class includes:

Morning: Learn the “nuts and bolts”
· Creating a budget
· Planning a timeline
· Creating checklists
· Timeline for the big day
Afternoon: Expert advice
· Presentations from the vendors who will contribute to your big day:
· Florists
· Photographers / videographers
· Caterers

Be an informed couple! Here’s your chance to get guidance from a professional Bridal Consultant. I’m looking forward to helping you make the planning of your wedding as fun and as stress-free as possible.

Where: Lake Washington Technical College – Kirkland, Wa.
When: Classes are 1 day and are currently scheduled for 7/25, 8/8, 8/15 and 8/22
Cost: $100/couple

Link to class registration - http://www.campusce.net/lwtc/category/category.aspx?C=&S=38
Link to Taylor’d Events by Jennifer – www.taylordeventsbyjen.com

Craig & Michelle Wedding Day

Craig and Michelle were married on a gorgeous Saturday in the Seattle LDS Temple. I captured these two images right after they came out of the temple.

I have so much fun with my siblings! This is probably why I always make sure to get fun images with the bride and groom and their siblings. The images always seem to make it into my favorite list.

I admit it, I am a push-over for a little guy in a suit - isn't he cute?

It's hard to believe what a gorgeous day we had!

There is a beatiful garden area just on temple grounds, great for a more intimate portrait.

I love a great mother-daughter portrait. Everytime I take one I think of my own daughter and wonder how I am going to make it through the day!

I like using mocha/sepia for a dramatic look.

I love Craig's smile in this one!

He was so helpful and attentive to Michelle too!

These images were taken outside their reception building. Their wedding photography is a great example of how I can customize my packages. They only wanted photography at the temple and images before their reception. I was more than happy to do this for them.

I love having fun with the wedding party!

Time to run into the reception!

Michelle and Craig - there are about 400 more images for you to preview! I will have your online gallery up by Wednesday.

Beautiful Bella
Bella is a very welcome addition to her family - joining two, very active and fun-loving older brothers. Here are a few of my favorites from her session.