OK, it’s nearly 2:30 in the morning and I have to leave for the airport in less than three hours…why even go to bed at this point, right?  Besides, I’m still riding the energy high from Josh & Sarah’s beautiful wedding today.  This couple is completely adorable.  They’ve been together for 10 years–since their mid teens, and were high school and college sweethearts.  They now run a cool startup: www.GreenCupboards.com for everything you could need to run a green household!  I LOVE my clients! How does this happen? How is it that I seem to work with only the sweetest, most wonderful people?  I don’t know, but I do feel grateful for each and every one : )  Here are a few images from their day… More later, but I should probably finish packing.

I love alleys.  There is something a bit clandestine, maybe secretive, and very  private.  The alleys of downtown Olympia have their own personalities–some are urban and edgy, others have an old world feel,  but all of them make for perfect photo scenarios.    Emily and Austin were perfectly happy to wind through the alleys, tucking in and out, and stealing a kiss or two along the way.  Soon, they will be heading to the sunny land of Cali as Austin pursues his dream of flight.  These two smarties–one an engineer the other a psyche major have the world opening up to them.  So sweet to see lovely couples in love forging new lives together.  Good luck you two!

My clients have such great style–who else can pull off Chuck Taylors, rockabilly hair and a suit?  Ale looked like Maria from the Westside story with her adorable summer dress and cardigan.  Blue and Ale came ready for a playful engagement session at the carnivale.  We opted to head there early, before the gates opened to avoid crowds.  What an eerie feeling–the carnivale was totally deserted.  I kept half expecting zombies to emerge from the haunted house…  We then made our way to another deserted locale, a cool old lumberyard and  warehouse.  Great images! Thanks for being adventurous you two!  Congrats and can’t wait for the wedding : )

Kelli –what a doll!  She has the bluest of blue eyes and a smile you can’t help but catch.  She is one of those easy going beauties, and I love her relaxed style.  I am so lucky to have such lovely senior reps!  How does this happen?  Don’t know, but I feel grateful to photograph these great kids at such important times in their young lives…  Oh to be young!

It was a sun dappled afternoon for Rebecca and Alex’s wedding, that though still close to 80 degrees, had cooled considerably from the low 90’s earlier in the week!  Thankfully there was plenty of shade to tuck into and every so often, a slight breeze would find it’s way through.  With their blond curls, they made the most adorable couple.  When Alex turned to see his bride for the first time, his smile was so unbelievably tender, eyes all around welled up.

The bright, happy colors of yellow and sage green were perfect– mimicking the happy attitude of the wedding party gang. The was certainly no lack of laughter in this group!  Newbury Bay ( http://newburybay.com/ ) provided the most vibrant floral arrangements, and Angela from Weddings with Joy  ( http://weddingswithjoy.com/ )was there to make certain the bridal party looked their best up to the last moment.

Thanks for allowing me to be part of your day!  Hope you have a wonderful time in Florida!

Summertime weddings… what could be better?  How about firework display on your anniversary?  Lana and David will be guaranteed of that!  It was a perfect day–how lucky to have a rainless July 4th!

These two didn’t need the extra firepower–they were definitely fireworks when they look at one another.  So sweet!  Congrats you two!

Yay for a sunny, Fourth of July weekend!! — Especially since Ashlee and Wes ventured all the way down from Bellingham for their engagement session.  I love the low angled summertime sun… I probably should have been carting around my ladder though–I think collectively they were close to 13 feet tall!  We wandered along a deserted field, just as the sun was peeking out.  Now if it will just hold through tomorrow evening and Lana and David’s wedding, we’ll be golden, literally.

The recent Toyota campaign for the Swagger Wagon: Sienna SE makes me rolf lol and lmbo (laugh my bum off–keep this clean). I had to take stock of the awesome “Swagger Wagon-esque” families I know–and there are a LOT! So in honor of all those sweet minivan driving madres and padres is the Ultimate Hookup Special–Family Portrait Session for $100 July only. We all know you deserve this–and I just may have a sweet swag bag for you too! Call the studio to schedule your Ultimate Hookup Special today–space is limited!! 360.357.2889 Let’s face it, you have things to do, like rolling in your sweet ride to soccer practice.

Remember when your Birthday was the BEST day of the year? You’d wake up just knowing amazing things were in store– presents to be unwrapped, cake to be devoured, and you just felt special for that day… Yeah, good times… I still love birthdays, although the fanfare is markedly less dramatic…
We have a tradition of starting the Birthday day with Yums. I’ve LOVED waking my boys up with a lit cupcake–their sleepy eyes straining to focus on the flickering candle, wishes still muddy in their dream laden minds.
It’s so heartwarming to see my friends creating memories with their own families. Like Annie’s adorable daughter Saffron–with her sweet little baby teeth, and chubby baby fingers… being two. Love!

Hey Seniors… Yes it’s THAT time! Complete your session before July and receive 10% off your session fee. Refer a friend and you BOTH get a credit of $25!

All senior clients will be entered into a drawing for an iPad–yep that’s right! An iPad with ALL OF YOUR IMAGES loaded onto it! SaaaaWEET! Drawing will be held during ArtsWalk at 7pm–Friday, October 1, 2010.  Call the studio to book your session today! 360.357.2889. Space is limited…don’t miss out!