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Say Yes! To Proposal Photography

    Asking someone to marry you is a BIG deal! The proposal is a heart racing, is this really happening, almost out of body experience! Usually the one getting down on one knee has put a lot of time and thought into this pivotal moment. (unless it’s one of those crazy Vegas-like deals!) And what better way to capture this magical time to share & reminisce then to have a photographer discreetly documenting it all unfold. Then after all the excitement, you can cross the first thing off your wedding list, engagement photographs. Marcelino and Shawn did just that. See their special moment under the willow tree at the Blodel Reserve on Bainbridge Island below.



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    Wedding Day Do’s

      In the years that I have been shooting weddings I have gained a lot of insight to the little things that can help make the day of photos even better. I’ve been meaning to share some of them for awhile so here we go:

      Do get ready in a pretty room with a nice mirror.

      Do remember to look up when you walk down the aisle.

      Do turn up the AC in the church on a hot day. (Okay doesn’t help with photos, but makes everyone happier)

      Do plan an exit from the church with flower pedals, bubbles, bells, etc it makes for great candid moments and the guests love wishing you off. (even if your just driving around the block)

      Do hire a professional day of coordinator or ask your most organized and assertive friend to help with all the details and making sure everyone is where they need to be.

      Do leave plenty of time for the scheduled photographs and think of the sunset timing if you will be using an outdoor setting. (usually the prettiest lighting is an hour or two prior to the sunset)

      Do keep it original by bringing props and fun ideas to the photographs of the bridal party and newlyweds.

      Do liven up your first dance with a couple of twirls and a dip.

      Do think about the lighting at the Reception. Turning off the overhead lights and adding ambient lighting can transform your reception and it really shows in the photographs.

      Do spend time on the little details. I will be sure to catch them for you.

      Do exit while the party is still hot. Leaving on a high shows the excitement on everyones faces right until the end.


      It’s all in the Details

        Jill and Dave were married at their neighbor’s home in Chicks Beach. The grounds were a perfect place to hold their stylish affair. Jill is a fashion designer and had so many fantastic ideas. Luckily she had a team full of creative friends to help her vision come to life!  Tyler Adams created all of the paper design and Jesse Curtis created the ring pillow and flower girl dress. I enjoyed photographing the bride and groom and all of their great details!




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