Weddings

Bride and groom come down the aisle at the conclusion of their wedding ceremony as the bride punches the air in celebration

Seattle wedding photographer – Lacey Community Center Wedding

Michelle & Zach get married at the Lacey Community Center Two weeks ago I was the photographer at the wedding of Michelle Jensen and Zach Dodge, held at the Lacey Community Center, located just north of Olympia.  I first met Michelle and Zach a couple of months ago when I took their engagement photos at […]

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Groom kneels in front of his bride and kisses her hand

Wedding portrait session – Seattle wedding photographer

Seattle Wedding Portrait Session with Bezawit and Yonas It has been awhile since I actually photographed this session, which took place way back on May 24.  It is actually part one of two sessions that I did with Bezawit and Yonas, and I had originally planned to combine the two sessions when I blogged about […]

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Bride Alyssa stands framed by the concrete arches of Seattle's Gas Works Parks for this wedding day portrait

Skansonia Ferry wedding – Seattle wedding photographer

Sneak Peek – Alyssa & Jason get married on the Skansonia Ferry A couple of days ago on June 26 I was the photographer at the fantastic wedding of Alyssa Byer and Jason Montgomery, held on the Skansonia Ferry on Lake Union in Seattle.  But before we went to the ferry we made a trip […]

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Couple dressed in traditional Ethiopian wedding costumes share a hug on one of the bridges at Seattle's Kubota Gardens during their wedding portrait session

Bridal portrait session – Seattle wedding photographer

Sneak Peek – Bridal portrait session at Kubota Gardens Here are two photos from the incredible portrait photo session that I had with Bezawit and Yonas, just two days ago at Seattle’s Kubota Gardens.  I did an earlier session with this couple a few weeks ago, where they wore western style wedding clothing, and that […]

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Bride and groom hug and smile for the camera, while the wedding party cheers in the background

Happy First Anniversary Ashley and Justin!

Happy First Wedding Anniversary wishes to Ashley and Justin! I want to wish a very Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary to Ashley and Justin Draeger, married one year ago at Jardin del Sol in Snohomish.  This is a particularly easy anniversary for me to remember, because it also happens to be my birthday!  And as I told […]

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Costumed theme wedding ceremony at Thornewood Castle by Tom Ellis Photography

Thornewood Castle Wedding, Seattle Wedding Photographer

Tori and Andrew get married at Thornewood Castle On May 21 I had the great good fortune to be the photographer at the wedding of Tori and Andrew.  This was no typical wedding.  First off, it took place at Thornewood Castle, an honest to God English castle that was transported to the US in the […]

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Wedding party jumps for joy at an outdoor wedding ceremony at Dragonfly Retreat

Happy Anniversary Kelly & Taylor – Seattle wedding photographer

Happy First Wedding Anniversary Kelly and Taylor! This is to wish a very Happy First Wedding Anniversary to Kelly and Taylor Manners, married on May 28 at Dragonfly Retreat.  I absolutely loved working with this couple, both on their engagement photos and at their wedding.  The wedding day was a complete joy, with Kelly’s family […]

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Elopement wedding ceremony in the gazebo at Willows Lodge

Willows lodge elopement wedding, Seattle wedding photographer

Sneak Peek – Willows Lodge Elopement Wedding of Elizabeth and Ted Yesterday afternoon I met up with Elizabeth and Ted at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville, on what proved to be a very nice afternoon despite all kinds of warnings for rain.  Elizabeth and Ted live in the San Francisco Bay area, and after deciding that they […]

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Bride and groom just before their elopement wedding at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse

Seattle courthouse elopement wedding, Devon & William

Devon and William Elope at the Seattle Courthouse Way back at the beginning of March, I was contacted by Devon about photographing her upcoming wedding.  The wedding was planned to be an elopement, and be held at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse.   Devon had located me online and had liked the courthouse weddings she had […]

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Bride approaches the groom from behind for their "first look" on their wedding day

Seattle area wedding photography – Manami and Sam

Wedding of Manami and Sam at Northshore Community Church The preparations at the church On May 6 I was the lucky photographer at the wedding of Manami Mishina and Sam Stein, held at the Northshore Community Church in north Kirkland.  My day with the couple began when I arrived at the church a bit before […]

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