Macy's Holiday Parade in downtown Seattle

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I tried to lay low this weekend, and spent lots of time with my family and friends. So, today I'm finally catching up on my blog.

On Friday morning I went to the Macy's Holiday Parade to take photos of Rachael, Moniqa and the Kentridge High School marching band. This is another one of the events that the friends have elected to have me attend as part of their senior year story as part of my Personal Photojournalism package.

On 4th Avenue on its way toward Macy's the band had the sun to its back. The light was amazing, and it was casting these really cool shadows on the pavement and rim lighting on the the Santa hats. I was able to do some really fun silhouettes, as well as the first photo on this post with the fun shadows and highlighted leaves. I love this time of year!

Thanks to Moniqa, Rachael and their families for another great choice of events, as well as the Kentridge High School band director Dave Baldock for allowing me to tag along again. If anyone from the band is interested in seeing the gallery of photos please send me an email.

Laura at Magnuson Park

Last Wednesday, I met up with Laura for a quick shoot at Magnuson Park in Seattle. We found a nice woodsy spot and the light happened to be amazing, considering most of the week was gray and blustery. My favorite part about my job is meeting up with people who aren't used to getting their photo taken. Laura wanted some shots for a contest she is entering, and seemed to have fun being in front of the camera.

Thanks Laura for driving to Seattle from Chehalis, I hope you enjoy your photos.

The Daykas at the beach

Yesterday I met with the Dayka family on a beach near Fauntleroy Cove. Last year I donated a session to a school auction, and they were the winners. It was really nice to meet them, and we focused on getting some candid moments of their family on our walk, as well as some posed shots for the family christmas cards.

Catching up on business

I might be a little quiet on the blog for the next week or so. My next shoot is scheduled for Nov. 7 in Tacoma at the Rainbow Center's 7th Annual Black & White Gayla.

This week I've been catching up on a lot of the behind the scenes business. I've been wearing my accountant hat, meeting with clients, organizing my office, and of course editing pictures.

I met with Tanya last Friday to finalize our contract for next year. Tanya and Tim will be married Sept. 4, 2010 in Poulsbo and it's going to be so much fun working with them again.

I'm going to be updating my website soon. I'm getting famous for saying, "it's on my list!"

Annie and Alex in Seattle

Fall has arrived! I noticed that the light is different now with all the extra clouds and the glow from the changing leaves.

This past Saturday Annie and Alex took some newlywed portraits in Seattle. The pair were recently married at a destination wedding in Guatemala. They took me to Seattle University campus and then we went to Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill.

They came to me as a referral from Carrie after she was sharing some of her wedding photos at work. (Thanks Carrie!)

Carrie and Steve: September 5, 2009

Carrie and Steve got married at my new favorite Seattle wedding venue, The MV Skansonia.

Carrie walks down the stairs toward her dad to walk down the aisle...

Despite Seattle's gloomy skies, the rain stayed away for the entire day...

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Hill...

First dance...

Carrie and her dad...

Steve's best man toasts the couple...

Travis and Allison: August 12, 2009

Travis and Allison did they best they could to have a non-traditional wedding. They didn't want to make too much of a fuss about formal pictures, and wanted me to focus my attention on making creative and distinctly candid images of their day.

Enjoy.

Waiting for the first look...

Allison and her bridesmaids head toward a waiting Travis...

There was a threat of rain that day, so they were prepared with umbrellas...

Travis' nephew looked like he enjoyed being dressed up for his job as their ring bearer...

This park is really a hidden gem...

Travis and Allison wrote their own vows and caused everyone to cry along with them...

Married, with the power vested by the Constitution and the State of Washington (their officiant was funny)...

Jump, if you're happy that it's time to party...

First moment alone after the ceremony (not counting me, of course)...

The bling and a corona bottle...

First dance...

A toast to the happy couple...

Some of what was written on their car was inappropriate (let's blame Tim)...