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TJ and Kate – Seattle Engagement Photographer

Laura — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:34:00 +0000

We’ve arrived at a certain place in the dating scene. It’s a place that seems unnavigable at first if you aren’t sure where to look. It’s not so simple anymore, this meeting your soul mate business. The bar scene is eh… most of the men your friends try to set you up with are a miss, and we can’t all be the bachelorette can we? I did tell Billy last night if he ever stepped out of line I was planning to get all skinny and go on the Bachelorette, a girl can dream right… I kid, I kid.

I’m not trying to turn this into a commercial for online dating, but I guess it’s a testimonial of sorts. This summer I have the privilege of photographing TJ and Kate’s wedding, who found themselves on their first date, sitting across the table from their soul mates. Thank you eHarmony :-). This process sounds like the way to go to me. Plug in your information and let a computer filter out the misfits for you!

These two crazy kids are madly in love, and after this session with them I can’t help but dream about their wedding day. It’s a joy to photograph two beautiful people who are perfect for each other.

GASP!

You can view a slideshow of their entire session here.

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Christian and Jennifer – Edmonds Engagement

Laura — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:56:32 +0000

When Christian and Jennifer first met, there was an instant connection. Their friendship quickly cemented in a class at UW with a very strange instructor. Over time, it seemed that a day didn’t go by without a phone call, and pretty soon they were going out on dates. This friendship turned affection turned love didn’t have a definition.

They bonded over a kooky teacher and it has since evolved into a life long commitment and a mutual love of hot wings.

We CANNOT wait for their modern wedding on May 19th at Novelty Hill Januik Winery in Woodinville, they are my first official wedding of the season, and I am so thankful that it’s their story I get to capture first.

Stunning Jen! Simply Stunning!

You can view a slideshow of their entire session here.

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Glenn and Madeline – Salish Lodge Elopement – Part 2

Laura — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:01:01 +0000

Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Glenn and Madeline took the vow to love one another in this life and beyond. Their intimate ceremony said it all, the focus was between the two of them, and the love they share. It’s not difficult to see the adoration between them, they laugh easily, sharing a sense of humor that is unmatched. They’re silly, affectionate, and downright appreciative of what each person brings to the relationship.

I absolutely love the location they chose to say their “I do’s”. Salish Lodge is 100% Northwest. Overlooking Snoqualmie Falls, the hotel, spa, and restaurant are unmatched. They day was winterish, a frigid temperature of 20 when I pulled into the hotel, but Glenn and Madeline didn’t bat an eyelash, they headed out and braved the cold with me.

Glenn and Madeline,

Thank you for including me in your day. I am incredibly honored to have been there among the few to witness your devotion and commitment to each other. It was a blast tromping around the grounds with you!

Wishing you both the best,
Laura

I think this image says it all. It’s Glenn seeing his bride Madeline in her wedding dress for the first time as she walks toward him. One of my favorite moments hands down.

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Glenn and Madeline – Salish Lodge Elopement – Part 1

Laura — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:59:58 +0000

No better way to kick off the new year of blogging with this sweet Seattle couple. They recently relocated to the Northwest, and decided there should be no other place for their nuptials than the gorgeous Salish Lodge. They planned this gorgeous elopement just before winter set in and we started the day with a short “engagement” session. Here are some of my favorites! Tomorrow we’ll share their elopement story.

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