Curious Imaginings

Patrick and Bethany Lowndes – Renton Wedding Photography

Daniel — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:48:05 +0000

As a photographer, I love watching how couples identify what is most important to them and then shape their weddings around these core values. During Patrick and Bethany’s wedding day, I was moved to see how their relationship mirrors the deepest hopes of their faith. Their passion and sense of humor also made photographing their day really fun! This was important because, working in downtown Renton, I felt a little like a fish out of water (if you follow my work, you may notice a bias toward forests and beaches). Their enthusiasm made their environment rock. Congratulations Patrick and Bethany and blessings on your marriage!

View the full gallery and order prints here.

The Trophy Buck at LUCID – Seattle Event Photography

Daniel — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:42:38 +0000

I had the privilege of shooting the debut performance of a new jazz-soul band at LUCID Jazz Lounge. It was super refreshing to do a little improve collaboration with these guys on the images. And besides, now I can truthfully say that I shot The Trophy Buck.

Bonus! Here’s a little behind-the-scenes peak at our high end photo studio ;)

Peregrine Nelson – Bellingham Newborn Photography

Daniel — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:19:43 +0000

This summer we had the joy of welcoming a new nephew, Peregrine Kenneth Emmanuel Nelson. So far we know that he loves sunshine and that he has the same wrinkles on his forehead as me. His name means wanderer or pilgrim.

Congratulations Andrew and Rachel!

View gallery with more photos here.

Robert and Dia – An Indonesian Wedding

Daniel — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:04:22 +0000

Recently, I was invited to photograph a local Indonesian wedding in a village near where we stay in Cisarua, Bogor. The reception was an afternoon-long receiving line where friends, acquaintances and family come to give their blessings and gifts, and then enjoy a buffet of food and live music. The wedding was very formal, but atmosphere was also lighthearted and very relaxed. Personally, I had a lot of fun with the challenge of capturing a wedding in a new context.

Congratulations Robert and Dia!

In Puncak and Jakarta

Daniel — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:46:55 +0000

: Our yard at the villa in Puncak.

: The laundry takes a long time to dry here.

: Puncak Pass a few kilometers from our house.

: Tea fields in Puncak Pass.

Monkeys hang out in the tea fields around Puncak Pass.

: Rooftops in Jakarta seen from a pedestrian overpass.

: “No traffic, no Jakarta” – our driver

Images from Bali

Daniel — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:29:54 +0000

My wife Liz and I just embarked on a five month adventure in Indonesia, where we’re working with World Relief (an organization that provides services to refugees). After a couple of weeks here the culture is still very unfamiliar and I’ve been pretty shy about pulling my camera out. This last week, though, we were in Bali learning the language, and I had a little free to capture some images.

Historical Museum of Bali, in the Renon District where we stayed

Vacationers from Jakarta enjoying Sanur Beach, a few kilometers away

These beautiful little Hindu offerings are everywhere, even at the beach.

Street in Denpasar, near our Kos (home stay)

Plus our friend the Dalai Rabbit, so named because he ate the offerings in our driveway

Ewok Christmas Rave

Daniel — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:22:32 +0000

Over this Christmas break, I had the chance to start tinkering around with electronic audio and immensely enjoyed the process. There’s something about knowing you don’t know what you’re doing that makes it so much easier to have fun. Maybe because there’s no fear of failure? Maybe just some good spiced wine?

Anyway, plug into your favorite speakers and enjoy!

1. Ewok Christmas Rave

2. Cheese (with collaborators)