So it turns out these days I will be making regular trips to Asia during the summer and winter. If you are planning a wedding in Asia, or interested in a portrait session in Asia during the summer or winter, you may be able to enjoy a special rate at no additional travel charge or at a reduced travel rate. Contact us soon with your event details before the limited dates are filled. Thanks!
We’ve had a number of people inquiring whether we have gift registry available for weddings, baby etc. and the answer is YES. The registry is great for your family and friends to help pay for those gorgeous albums or beautiful canvas wall displays etc. you’d love to have. The registry is EASY to setup and people can offer any gift amount to your credit account. Your registry credit can apply to any a la carte or add-on items for easy ordering at any time. Please contact us for more details.
Hola from Guatemala! This is a quick unedited shot taken from the courtyard at the boutique hotel where we stayed. Just a small taste of the beautiful colonial architecture found throughout Antigua. More to come!
These were captured a couple of weeks ago at the UW campus on the hottest day of the year so far, with temperature in the whopping 70’s! I swear the entire city of Seattle was out in the sun enjoying a beautiful day. 
Photo District News (PDN) is a well-respected magazine for professional photographers and I’ve always been a fan. I was honored recently that PDN wanted to pick my brain on destination wedding photography for their special Wedding and Events Issue. While most of the converstation and information I provided to the writer was integrated into the article rather than quoted directly, I still enjoyed sharing my knowledge and experience on destination weddings with the magazine for other professional photographers. I have been photographing destination weddings for a number of years and contrary to what some may believe, shooting a destination wedding is no holiday given the extra work and time involved. With international travel, there are also pitfalls that an inexperienced photographer may not be prepared for. While there are a few downsides from the photographer’s point of view, I still find it very rewarding to travel to various destinations around the world and help capture the special memories for each couple’s amazing wedding adventure.
If you’d like to read more about the article, look for PDN at your local magazine stands or online on PDNonline.com (registration required).
(magazine cover photo by Jose Villa)
The results from the latest WPJA contest were announced recently. I am happy to share that received four placements.
Here are the winning images:
Of course as always, without my wonderful couples I would not have had the opportunity to capture these images. Special thanks to Jennifer + Chad, Cheryl + Lowell, and Sheila + Dan!
Last year, Jennifer and Chad flew from San Franciso to Mexico for their beautiful destination wedding in Playa del Carmen. The night before their wedding, they planned a great welcome dinner for all their friends and family in the Yaxche Mayan restaurant right in the heart of Playa’s Avenida Cinco. I particularly enjoyed the experience because it was also Dia de Los Muertos, and it was a first for me to be right in the middle of the Dia de Los Muerto festivities, right in Mexico. Everywhere we went, there were beautiful altars set up to honor the desceased. During the evening, we were also treated with a traditional cleansing ritual by a Mayan priest as well as a very special Mayan performance. It was a great kick off for their wedding adventure in Mexico.
Ceremony + reception: Shangri-La Caribe Resort Playa del Carmen
Event coordinator: Christine from Turquoise Reef Group Mexico & Weddings
Gown: Pronovias from La Boutique Des Brides, San Francisco
Check out all the amazing authentic details brought in from Oaxaca Mexico for the special altar, table setting, and the cake topper. We had a field day just capturing them. For their reception, Jennifer and Chad also brought in a group of salsa dancers to perform and dance with their guests. All I can say is “¡ caliente !”.
Ceremony + reception: Horseshoe Bay Resort
Event coordinator: Judy Patterson
Band: The Blues Specialist
We will be rolling out new pricing and making some policy adjustments for 2008 soon. The current pricing will be effective until December 01 2007. We have limited availabiity for popular spring and summer dates, so definitely take advantage of the current rates before it’s too late. Thanks!
