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A Spokane Backyard Wedding: Matt + Tiana

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

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Disclosure: In the photography industry there’s been some recent controversy about photographers hiring models & staging weddings then posting them as actual weddings. So I feel like I have to explicitly say: These are real people, not models. I know you’ll look at them & think otherwise, but I assure you Tiana & Matt are an actual couple who are absolutely in love & hired me to shoot their wedding. ;)

I’m thrilled to finally be able to post photos from this wedding that took place a mile down the road from my house in the backyard of Tiana’s mom’s Spokane Valley home. I spent an entire day being surrounded by some of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. The day went off without a hitch &  everything about the day was amazing. Thank you Tiana & Matt for the opportunity to photograph your wedding.

In addition to being one of the most beautiful brides ever & a total sweetie, Tiana’s an amazing hairstylist. She just gave new back-to-school haircuts to all the female members of the family & they all LOVE them. You should call her if you need something new.

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Spokane Wedding Photographer: Andrea + Brice

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

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I’m thrilled to post photos from Andrea & Brice’s wedding that took place on Brice’s parents property in Spokane Valley, Washington. It was a beautiful day & there were only a few threats of unfriendly weather (which delayed the ceremony a few minutes). It was so much fun to photograph every part of the day. I’m still convinced Brice’s dad met with photographers while designing the house because it had so many interesting angles & features that were a blast for me to play with.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt the bride & I both share appreciation for the world’s greatest band, Radiohead.

Everyone was so pleasant. Not that I was surprised about that since we’ve known Brice’s family for a while now. Even still, it always amazes me when everybody involved with a wedding is so gracious even when their stress levels may be peaking, & they have every reason not to. Yet another reason why I love being a wedding photographer.

Thanks Andrea & Brice for letting me hang out with you guys on your wedding day & letting me take some great—hopefully—photos. ;)

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Washington Wedding Photographer: Heather + Mike

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Weddings are always great, but it’s something different every time.

This one was special because I’ve known the groom since he was just a little guy playing at my house with my youngest brother. So I was excited when he asked me to photograph his wedding because I hadn’t seen him for so long. It’s always great to see when someone grows up to be such a great person who’s loved by so many people—especially when one of those people is his sweet, sweet wife-to-be.

They were married at Heather’s uncle’s property in Kirkland, Washington overlooking a vast valley of green in a special ceremony that included Heather’s son. After which, the party started & went until it couldn’t go any more. I had a blast the whole day.

Thanks Heather & Michael for trusting me to capture your special day—I’m honored.

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Spokane Wedding Photographer: Betsy + Chad

Monday, August 9th, 2010

I had the pleasure of being able to photograph Betsy & Chad’s wedding at the amazing Red Barn Farms in Colton, WA.

The weather was beautiful. The bride was beautiful. The groom was beautiful handsome. The venue was perfect. What else could I ask for?

Not only was the bride gorgeous & terribly sweet, she basically designed most of the wedding. She has a future in wedding planning/designing. The table tops, hand made chandelier, candy, blue-dyed slip—all her doing. Also, what better place would there be to celebrate grandma’s birthday than a wedding with everybody in attendance.

I had an absolute blast (of which there’s evidence in these photos) & everybody else did too!

Big thanks to Ana Hopkins for lending me her photography skills for the day.

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Spokane Wedding Photographer: Heather + Steven

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

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Heather & Steven were married at the beautiful Bozarth Mansion in Spokane & I was lucky enough to get to come along and capture their day. I had a blast & could have stayed in each room for hours & not exhausted things to photograph (Although I would have just been exhausted since there’s no AC). It was a beautiful wedding and the bride & groom were as awesome as can be. They never stopped smiling & laughing the whole day, which makes my job pretty easy.

Congrats guys!

Thanks to Eric Strate for helping out for the day.

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Coeur d’Alene Wedding Photographer: Naomi + Sean

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

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I’m going to make a confession.

Naomi & Sean are the first & only couple I’ve been intimidated by. Several reasons. We met at the January bridal show where Naomi booked me on the spot. I tried suggesting maybe we schedule a time for later. No go. She didn’t want me to forget about her & book her date (I was & still am incredibly flattered). Sean was the first/only person to read my contract with serious intent. I inquired. The answer, “He’s an attorney.” “Of course,” I thought. They’re both successful people & carry themselves as such. She let me know she had 2 boys that needed to be a huge part of their day & the photos would have to reflect that. Then when I asked Sean, on a scale of 1–10, what the odds were of Naomi turning in to a bridezilla, his answer was really close to 10 (he later contacted me to let me know the # was much, much lower after Naomi told him how bad a bridezilla could be).

I’m an idiot sometimes.

This is a reason why I make a huge deal out of engagement sessions. I played it cool for theirs, but inside I was pretty concerned. Instantly at their engagement session, I could tell Sean & Naomi were 2 of the sweetest people in the world and my trepidations were without merit. Like I said, I’m an idiot sometimes. I had an absolute blast at their engagement session & knew their wedding day would be no different. I was right. Sean is always looking to get a laugh. Naomi is always looking for a reason to laugh (Case in point, Sean bribed the DJ to start off the first dance with a certain Guns n Roses song, Naomi’s reaction is in the photos below). Perfect match.

Their wedding day was outstanding. I love being able to tell a story with my photos. It was all to easy with their wedding. I was able to capture so many natural, sweet moments & I think that’s what photographing weddings should be about. That, & getting some creative, butt-kickin’ photos that make it unique to them. The location, The Hayden Lake Country Club, helped with that as well. It was a gorgeous venue.

Thank you Naomi & Sean for trusting me with your day. Thanks also for being such great people.

Shout out to Eric Strate for helping out for the day.

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