Spring

Early Spring growth is returning. Everywhere I turn, I see bright new signs of life despite the chill in the air.

Even through snow and frosted earth, it returns, bursting through the ground with eager, green tendrils. 

 

Another shot from the “weekend of film”

Mr. Berries

He’s such a gentleman. I love him more every day. 

 

Film

I had a wonderful adventure in the woods of Whidbey Island less than a month ago. During the day it was chilly and bursting with wildlife. In the evenings it was peaceful and cozy. I decided to leave my digital equipment at home and brought with me three film cameras instead. The practice of waiting and wondering if my pictures would turn out felt very Buddhist. I had to be in the present. I kept catching myself looking at the back of the camera to see the results. Instead of an instant preview there was simply a hinged door, preserving a delicate roll of film from the burning light. The delayed gratification was nourishing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful Haunches…

 

 

The following images were taken with our Holga, a funny little camera capable of creating all kinds of strange and mysterious surprises, like double exposures.

 

Most of the time the Holga isn’t around my neck, but that of my main squeeze…

Here I am exploring the beach through the lens of an old Ricoh!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I saved the best for last. I wish I could take credit for this picture, but I’m terribly proud of it nonetheless.

From the exquisite eye of the man who refuses to “exist on the internet”:

His identity is safe with me, but I’ll be damned if I don’t give this shot up for the world to behold.

Meow

Boudoir photography is a ton of fun and makes for such an exciting pre or post wedding gift. Boudoir sessions can be added a la carte to any wedding photography service and are even included in some wedding packages I offer.  And to any curious women out there, boudoir sessions are popular at any stage. You don’t have to be engaged to indulge in this intimate, rewarding type of photography.   

I’m so excited to finally share some of my favorite images from a boudoir shoot last month. This particular bride-to-be made every moment of her photo shoot worth while! And here’s why:  She had fun with it, she wasn’t afraid to be silly and she dared to be bold!  I think her adventurous spirit really shows and her connection with the camera is undeniable. 

We started off at the Presidential Suite of Hotel Deca, which boasts panoramic views of downtown Seattle. It was the perfect setting for a photo shoot, full of decadent detail and art deco inspired décor. Then, we headed off to Lake Union for some daring photos aboard their sail boat!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During our planning, we decided it would be fun to recreate a couple of classic Jennifer Aniston poses.

I think she pulled it off beautifully. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the light in this photo. Whenever possible, I prefer using 100% natural light. It’s not always an option, but it never fails to flatter. 

 

 

This was all Mother Nature’s doing. She has such a sense of humor…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you can believe it, this is 100% all natural light. We were blown away by the results we got, just utilizing the the hotel’s big windows. 

Look at those blue eyes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then it was off to the marina! 

 

 

 

 

 

This one was just for fun. Luckily she was game for all of my silly suggestions. 

 

 

Thanks for such a wildly fantastic photo shoot! I can’t wait to photograph your wedding this summer!