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!)

Troy and Dani in Bellingham

Troy and Dani both went to Western Washington University and they wanted to have their engagement photos in Bellingham. We went for a nice walk in the Fairhaven district, and then along the water at Boulevard Park.

Before the shoot we got a bite to eat, and I enjoyed getting to know them both better. I can't wait for their wedding next June at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah!

Carrie & Steve at Coulon

The light was stunning yesterday evening at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, as were Carrie & Steve who are getting married next month. The shoot fit right into their busy day of wedding preparations, following a trip down to the courthouse to apply for their marriage license. The photos from this session will be used as centerpieces on the tables at their reception.

Hello Violet

Puppy Violet was not quite sure what to think of me. She's seen here with parents Travis and Allison at the South Passage Point Park. We were meeting today to prepare for their upcoming wedding at on August 12 at The Yacht Club on Lake Union.

And yes, they are getting married on a Wednesday.

Tanya & Tim at Gas Works Park

Tanya and Tim are getting married next September, so we did some engagement portraits at Gas Works Park, in Seattle.

They are both big Seattle Sounders fans, so they wore their jerseys in some of the photos. Along with the sun and the cool industrial elements, this added a fun aspect to the shoot.

Out in the Park

This Saturday I finished up the Pride circuit at Tacoma's Out in the Park. It was a lot of fun, and like the other events I met some great people who are interested in getting family photos, senior pictures, or scheduling me for their wedding event! I'd like to thank everyone for the conversations, and enthusiasm about this venture.

In other news, it's a wedding week. Scott & Emily's wedding is on Friday at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club, in Seattle. I took their engagement photos at the Washington Park Arboretum, and I'm excited to see how all of their wedding plans have come together. It's going to be a small ceremony attended by close family, and then a larger reception with the extended family and friends.

Check back soon for more updates.

Congratulations Dain & Lijanne!

Dain and Lijanne met when they were both traveling in New Zealand a few years ago. Dain lives in Bellingham. Lijanne lives in England. They have been planning their wedding and Dain's move to England for a few months, but when Lj arrived on Friday he had his first opportunity to propose face to face on July 4.

I've known them both through my sister, and everyone knew of Dain's plan to take the kayak to the other side of Lake Kachess. I was ready with my camera as they returned-- to capture their moment.

We're so excited for you both, congratulations!