Wedding Photojournalist Association Awards
I had another photo place in the fourth quarter WPJA international wedding photography contest. This is from the reception ambiance category. It really is an honor to be let into these couples’ lives for a day. Thanks to Annie and David! Those sparklers are why I stay till the very end of weddings. I didn’t know they were planned but the result was awesome.
48 Hours at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
We were incredibly lucky to have been given tickets to Ice Dancing by a friend who couldn’t use them. Only problem was that I didn’t have my passport back yet. Luckily it came in the mail Friday, we left Sunday and were sitting nine rows from the ice on Monday. It was so amazing to watch Canada win gold while being surrounded by 11,000 screaming, flag-waving Canadians. Some photos from the 48-hour experience.
Jenn & David | Seattle Wedding | Kubota Garden
Jenn and David held their wedding at the beautiful Kubota Garden in Seattle. It was a beautiful day and there were gorgeous backgrounds in every direction. It is the perfect place for an outdoor wedding.
Alana & Jason | Lake Union Cafe | Treehouse Point
Alana and Jason held their wedding at the Lake Union Cafe during what might have been the worst rain storm of the year. They took their chances with the weather and caught a break between downpours that allowed Niki Desautels and I to get some portraits on the UW campus before heading out to Treehouse Point near Issaquah. On the way there we were caught in a hail storm!
Space Needle
We took a walk around Seattle Center the other day and I shot this image of the Space Needle reflected on the exterior of the Science Fiction Museum building. The building itself is a work of art, designed by Frank O. Gehry. It’s my new favorite photo of the Space Needle!
“Ringing” in the new year
In lieu of those year in review or year in pictures galleries that are so popular with photographers I thought I’d ring in the new year with a collection of wedding ring photos. These images are just some of the rings I photographed during weddings this year. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Seattle area wedding photos place in international competition
I just received the results for the Wedding Photojournalist Association third quarter international contest. I had three winning images. They are posted below along with the judges comments. Thanks to all these wonderful couples for allowing me to be part of their wedding days!
In the ‘Ceremony’ category, this image from Laura and Drew’s wedding won. From the judges: “The groom’s reaction – especially the slight lean – really makes this photo stand out. It’s a nice clean image that is straightforward but it works. The smiling woman in the background is nice too.”
Also placing in the ‘Ceremony’ category was this image from Annie and David’s wedding where Annie’s long veil got caught on a planter on her way down the aisle. From the judges: “Ah, the dangers of a long veil. The unplanned moment is humorous and beautiful at the same time, and it’s nice to see that the bride finds some humor in it. Being able to read the expressions of most of the guests, the majority of whom seem to find the situation amusing, makes the photo even stronger.”
In the ‘Weather’ category, this image from Brad and Laura’s rainy wedding made the cut. They tried in vain to have the ceremony outdoors but the weather just didn’t cooperate. Here the groomsmen and venue staff try to dry off chairs in between rain showers. From the judges: “Another example of a thinking photographer, capturing a storytelling moment that will add depth to coverage of the wedding day.”
To see more images or learn more about the WPJA please visit www.wpja.com
Rachael & Nate | Maternity Portraits | Portland
Rachael and Nate are expecting their first baby early in the new year. We had a great time photographing their maternity portrait session in their Portland, Oregon home. Congratulations! Here is a sneak peek from their portrait session.
Marie & Jason | Shangri-La On The Green | Enumclaw
Marie and Jason held their wedding and reception at Shangri-La On The Green, a beautiful and secluded spot on the Green River. The site allows camping and has RV hookups and there were salmon swimming up the stream that runs through the property. I shot this wedding with Niki Desautels of NJD Photography.
