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November 18, 2011

Western Washington Wedding: Tiffany & Nathan

This is a great example of how wedding photos are call backs to memories. The reason I can say this is that’s how I was affected by these photos. I have great memories of Tiffany & Nate’s wedding & to be honest I’d forgotten much of it before working on their photos. Instantly the memories came back as I worked my way through. I love that. It’s another reminder that weddings are all about the moments that happen, therefore good photography should be as well.

The day began in Edmonds & we had the first look at a park next to the water before we headed to the Washington Cathedral for the ceremony. After that we made our way to the Blue Ribbon Cooking School where my good friend Ray DJ’d an amazing party that saw the dance floor full from the first song to the last.

I like to brag that I bring good luck, weather wise, to western Washington when I’m there for a wedding. This is yet another example of a wedding where the wedding was preceded by a week of rain & succeeded by more bad weather. Granted, there was a little rain during the reception, but by then we were all inside. It even cleared up in time for Tiffany & Nate to make their escape. Am I suggesting that western Washington brides should hire me if they’re worried about the weather? Absolutely.

Fun fact: There’s a photo of me in this post. I’m wearing a red & white checkered shirt. Where’s Matt?

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August 13, 2011

A Landmark Wedding in Seattle: Alicia & Aaron

I’m so excited to post Aaron & Alicia’s wedding! I flew in to SeaTac from Spokane the morning of this wedding & couldn’t wait to get going. One reason is that it took place at the amazing Landmark Event Center in Des Moines, Washington, overlooking Puget Sound. Another reason is that I was able to work with the outstanding ladies from Bitsy Events. Not only were they great wedding coordinators, but they’re the team who also created the beautiful printed materials for the wedding.

Of course the biggest reason I was so excited for this wedding was that it was an opportunity to hang out with, & take photos Alicia & Aaron for an entire day. It was an incredible day. Hopefully you’ll see that the photos tell that story.

The gorgeous flowers were created by Marine View Florist & the reception doughnuts were handled by Top Pot Doughnuts. Mmmm, doughnuts.

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May 13, 2011

A Tacoma Engagement Session at Point Defiance: Alicia & Aaron

I love Point Defiance. There’s a strong possibility that if you live outside the South Puget Sound, you’ve never heard of it (other than maybe the zoo). There’s a reason Steve Prefontaine called it “The most beautiful place I’ve ever run.” It’s just plain gorgeous. I have much the same feelings for the place as Pre, since it was running through the forest there during my first Sound to Narrows race that I fell in love with running. It’s a place where, as a kid, my friends & I ran up & down “G.I. Joe Hill” along the water while playing army. It’s a place that was the location of a number of school field trips where we explored the tide pools. It’s a place that is so full of beauty that you never run out of places to explore. If you live anywhere close, you need to go visit.

That’s why I take every opportunity to shoot there when given the option. I was thrilled when Aaron & Alicia agreed to come down to Tacoma for their engagement photos. It was a blast hanging out during the first sunshine of the year (even though it was still colder than it should have been) with these two & making some photos that I really love. I hope you do too.