It was such a joy to capture Ben Heller and Kayti Krepel’s marriage! I already knew them a bit from our church in Seattle, but I felt like I got to really see them at their wedding. The service was a beautiful celebration of their relationship and their faith. I also loved all the hippy details that made their day special: outside at Parsons Gardens, barefoot, acoustic, and full of color. And did I mention that the entire wedding party decided to climb up into a tree for photos? Awesome.
James McGeathey and Tiffany Turner had a small, beautiful ceremony with family and friends at Elizabeth Park in Bellingham. Throughout the day, I enjoyed James’ fun, playful attitude and Tiffany’s creative attention to all the details. There was definitely a classy, creative vibe to the celebration, and I was especially impressed by the wedding cupcakes. You are both supported by your friends and family, and I wish you the best in your new marriage!
Liz and I started off a crazy month of wedding photography by capturing Zach Wright and Dannielle Coleman’s wedding at Bybee Farms in North Bend, Washington. We were refreshed not only be the gorgeous outdoor location, but by the overwhelming support we felt for Zach and Dannielle by their friends and family. Their grounding in their faith and their heartfelt commitment to each other were a blessing to witness.
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Curious Imagery just launched a social presence on Facebook. While a walk by the ocean is my preferred “social media,” I’m hoping that this will make it easier to communicate with clients, get feedback on what’s working best, and share my photography.
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For you Facebook Gurus out there, I’d love tips. How have you seen a business page used best?
Liz and I had a great time shooting Tony Campo and Susannah Terry’s wedding at the Pacific Beach Resort and Conference Center near Ocean City. The lighting and environment proved to be a technical challenge, but we loved the energetic atmosphere. The love shown to them from their friends and family was inspiring, and the desert buffet was also very impressive.
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Last week I shot an MFA show for one of my sculpture teachers, Lisa Rickey. Her piece, “Reflection,” is currently on display at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle. She made the group of giant metal pillows by inflating flat stainless sheet steel (sealed on the edges) with pressurized gas. In Lisa’s work, I particularly appreciate her interest in unique material behaviors. In “Reflection” she uses the specular properties of stainless steel to create a sort of visual conversation amongst the pillows and their environment. I find it fitting that her orignal title was going to be “Pillow Talk.”
Phil and Jamie celebrated their marriage at the Belle Chapel in Snohomish on May 16. They were referred to me by our mutual friend Brian Russell, who did a great job capturing their video. I especially enjoyed how they mixed a traditional style with their goofy personalities. Congrats again!
Last month my wife and I had the pleasure of capturing the wedding of another Bellingham couple, Niki Metzger and Erik Favro. They had a beautiful ceremony at the Squalicum Boathouse on Zuanich Point. We especially appreciated how they crafted a meaningful wedding that reflected their unique quirks and personality (plus their love for the northwest).
You guys are great together! Thanks for sharing your day with us.
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Last week I did a short shoot with my friend Jason in Ravenna Park, Seattle. We had a fun time talking about random stuff and shooting some informal portraits. As you can see, Jason is awesome :)
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After seeing her brother’s engagement pictures Julia and her fiancé Elliot decided to book an engagement session with me at Discovery Park. The weather was the warmest day so far this year, which made jumping in the ocean relatively comfortable. It was an honor to capture their quiet playful love for each other.
I shot Joe and Ashley’s engagement photos at Magnuson Park in Seattle. They are a really energetic (not to mention mushy!) couple and the weather was fantastic, so the shoot was really fun.
For their pictures, I spent a bit of time experimenting with new editing techniques in post-processing. I’d love feedback.
Slideshow and stills below:
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This last Christmas break, I got to capture my sister in law’s wedding and New Years Eve reception/party. The weather was cold and rainy, which made the outdoor pictures an adventure, but we all survived! Zach and Tori were really relaxed, so I think that rubbed off on everybody else. I may be biased, but I think their reception was also the funnest I’ve ever been too. Congratulations on getting off to a great start!
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