Brady & Carlee - Engaged! (Part 1!)

I'd like to introduce you to two beautiful people: Brady & Carlee. Or, as I like to call them - BB and Double E. I first met Carlee when she was a wee lass, but we because friends when we were both in youth choir together. In those days, there were a boatload of Carley/Carlye/Carlie/Karly/Carlees in my life. I had to figure out a way to differentiate between all of them. Thus, Double E was born.

Carlee is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet, with a voice that will blow you away. Brady is a Montana boy, and the oldest of eight children (and there's only one girl in there). They met in college, in their orientation group (awwww!!!). When you are around Brady & Carlee, you can't help but feel the love, and fall more in love with your significant other.

Jeremy and I will be shooting BB & Double E's wedding in May 2012, and we'll be doing a full Engagement shoot later this winter/early spring. Keep your eyes open for their future sessions!

Loren & Jessica - Engaged!

I've only known Loren and Jessica for a little over a year, but they've quickly become great friends of ours. Loren came to Cedar Park Northshore to lead the children's ministry. Jessica has been helping out regularly, and was just recently named as the Children's Pastor. These two and their team have been doing an amazing job!

Jeremy and I had such a fun day with Loren & Jess. We started out in downtown Snohomish, then worked our way to Craven Farm, a pumpkin patch in the Snohomish Valley. The sun did everything I wanted it to, Loren & Jessica are beautiful together, and we ended the shoot with Mexican food. Could the day have been any better?

P.S. I'm pretty sure Mom & Dad Weaver have supermodel children. Jessica and John Michael Weaver are siblings, and I've been lucky enough to shoot both of them!

Ashley & Cleve - Engaged!

Jeremy and I had a great time shooting Ashley and Cleve. We started at Daniel's (Thank you Daniel's!!!), moved on to Bellevue Park (where a super cute little boy named Emory let us borrow his balloons), and ended at Chism Beach Park. Well, actually we ended back at their place to enjoy some vegan stuffed mushrooms (delicious!), a confused playlist (Bloc Party, Christina Aguilera & Meiko...), and the Redneck Game of Life (Jeremy kicked all of our butts...but Cleve did end up with 20 redheaded step-children named Darrell!). Such a fun night! And I'm REALLY excited to shoot your wedding in April!

Ian & Trieste - ENGAGED!

Oh man, do I ever LOVE this couple!

Ian and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. I've always thought of him as one of my brothers, and when he moved to DC, I was pretty upset. But, when he found Trieste (I shall call her Tree from here on out), it was all worth it. Not that my opinion really matters, but I absolutely love her to pieces.

They flew to Seattle for a whirlwind trip in November, and that's when I finally got to meet Tree. I only got to hang out with her for about 15 minutes before they were off to their next location. It really only took two seconds for me to know that Tree is absolutely perfect for my brother Ian.

We were able to take a couple hours on New Year's day to take some shots around Seattle, and thankfully the rain stayed away until our very last shot.

Congratulations on your engagement and we're so excited for you guys!

So Many Pictures to Share - Bryan and Jolie Wall

I have known B-Dub for as long as I can remember. He and my brothers were basically inseparable growing up, and he's just always been a great friend to me. I met Jolie in 2002 when she came up to Kirkland to go to Northwest University. She started helping at my church, and a little love connection was made between her and Bryan. And in May 2006, they got married!

I got to spend a wonderful evening with them at the beginning of the month, and it started out like a usual May evening: kind of cold, but tolerable. And then, the heavens opened and the rain came down. We mate the best of the situation, and got some great images.

Thank you guys so much for such a fun session, and happy three year anniversary!

Kami & Michael Engagement Pictures - Preview!

It was such an incredibly gorgeous day today. Perfect for engagement shots with possibly the most beautifully in love couple ever. There are over 600 images to sort through, but I just had to give you a sneak peek. I'll be done editing by the end of the week, so I'll have a bunch more to share. Enjoy!

Senior Portraits...and Engagement Session?

Well, kinda...

Annie Carmona is one of my dearest friends and she was in need of some pictures for her website. Being one with a camera, and missing Annie, I gladly got snap happy.

The first 20 minutes or so was spent taking Annie's profile/headshot pictures. After feeling like I was doing another Senior Session, we decided it was time to throw Chris in the mix. Which ended up looking like engagement pictures. :) We had so much fun jumping, falling, log riding, train-track hopping and just enjoying each other's company. These two are completely head over heels in love with each other.

Thirty Years of Love

My parents have now been married for 30 years.

30 YEARS!!

This is absolutely monumental. My parents have been together longer than they have not. My mom was 16 and my dad was 21 when they met. Two years later they were married. 11 months after that my oldest brother was born. Then another. Then finally they had me. Thanks guys. I appreciate it!

And even though their marriage hasn't always been perfect or easy, they've given their three children the greatest example ever. They made a commitment to each other that only death would separate them. They worked together to do whatever necessary to make sure their family's needs were met. Mom & Dad came to plays, games, church services, pinewood derbys and choir concerts. And that was just for me. They love their children, and only want the best.

And through it all, they've made Jesus the center of their relationship. Congratulations mama & papi. I am very grateful and proud of you.