Wow. 2010 was an amazing year. I can’t even begin to describe how lucky I feel to be doing something I love. Weekend after weekend, I went to joyful celebrations (and rockin’ parties!), all in the name of LOVE.
To my 2010 Brides and Grooms-
I am so deeply honored and excited to have witnessed it all. The speeches, the vows, the laughter, and your crazy aunt on the dance floor. I can’t believe the weddings this year- oh, how I loved seeing bits and pieces of who you are incorporated into your day. But most of all, I feel so blessed that you chose me to document those memories for you. I know you have a large selection when it comes to photographers, and I thank you for trusting me with such an important task. I don’t know how I am so lucky to work with such rad couples. Seriously. THANK YOU. You rock.
To my 2010 Portrait Clients-
Where do I begin? You’ve invited me into your homes, let me play with your kids, cuddle your babies, and laugh with your family. I am giddy with excitement to see how your kiddos have grown with each mile stone. Some of you are on your 5th, 6th and 7th portrait sessions with me, and I am SO INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL for your loyalty over these past few years. You’ve passed my name to your best friends and family, and there is just no greater compliment than that. I am SO THANKFUL for your support.
Thank you all for your emails, your blog comments, your FB posts. I am looking forward to another year of fun!
SO, this post took me FOREVER to put together. It was agonizing to choose only one image from each wedding, and I was easily derailed- sifting through your images and smiling at the fun you had. So I’ve decided that if I’m going to spend a million years on one blog post, I had better give away some free stuff! SO, here’s the deal-
Vote for your favorite image by leaving a comment on this post with the image number. The image with the most votes has a $300 GIFT CARD going to it’s corresponding Bride and Groom. Use it towards your wedding album, prints, or a future portrait session. And I can’t let the newlyweds have all the fun, so one of the voters is going to win a $100 GIFT CARD too! I’ll use a random number picker to choose the comment winner- so make sure you use a legit email. Voting ends 1/13 at midnight, Seattle time. One vote per person, please.
And if you haven’t all ready, march on over to the FACEBOOK PAGE and become a fan so you never miss another opportunity to win! (And because I love to hear from you!)
1. Ali + Ryan, Broadmoor Golf Club
2. Mea + Mark, Roche Harbor
3. Penny + John, Lord Hill Farms
4. Kortney + Russell, Pickering Barn
5. Lindsay + Russell, Shilshole Bay
7. Amanda + Chris, Roche Harbor
8. Marielle + Damon, Seattle Space Needle
9. Tove + Derek, Lake Union Cafe
10. Heidi + Jeremy, Bell Harbor
11. Melissa + Michael, Oahu Hawaii
12. Heather + Todd, Roche Harbor
13. Stephanie + Paul, Wine and Roses Country Estate
14. Stacey + Jon, The Canal
15. Serena + Taylor, Lairmont Manor
16. Megan + Mike, Desert Canyon Golf Resort
17. Shannon + Jason, Lake Wilderness Lodge
19. Katie + Brian, Glen Acres Golf and Country Club
20. Sarah + Joe, Spokane Masonic Center
21. Libby + Kyle, Monte Cristo Hotel
22. Lauren + Cameron, The Lincoln Center
23. Jenn + Isaac, Suncadia Resort
24. Karin + Ryan, Hidden Meadows
25. Katie + Carl, The Davenport Hotel
26. Jennifer + Keith, Tazer Valley Farm
27. Casey + Joe, Court in the Square
28. Corinne + Phil, Seattle LDS Temple
29. Eva + Trevor, Craven Farm
30. Kimber + Jacob, The Edgewater Hotel
31. Lisa + Aaron, Tazer Valley Farm
32. Trisha + Jake, Hidden Meadows
I am LOVING #21 Libby + Kyle …. the lighting, the saturation, everything!
16 MEGAN AND MIKE! Simply sunning I love the eastern wa representation in the pics… oh and megs and mike are pretty cute too. 🙂
In the name of a $300 gift card, I must vote for #16! 🙂 Self-serving, yes, but we could use a wedding album. Kristen- What a BUSY year you’ve had and such wonderful images you’ve captured. Thank you again for photographing our big day. The photos are BEAUTIFUL! Happy New Year!
I vote for 21!!!!
I’ll vote for myself:)#32!
congrats for an awesome year!! i’m in love with #32!
Wow! You are an amazing photographer! I can see why you said choosing one would be hard. I’d vote for #7.
#23 – I am a little biased since Jenn is from ML, but its got to be my fav picture! I just love that you fee like you are in the grass sneeking a peak at a special moment.
Love #32! Love the veil flipping in slow-motion! Beautiful~
I love #32! The angle is beautiful, the couple is beautiful and I love the veil billowing out!
#17 – Shannon and Jason!!
#11 for sure – my husband and i got married on Maui – so i’m all about a tux, a wedding gown and a beach
I have to say #11 is gorgeous, Hawaii is beautiful!
Megan, how could you not vote for your good friends Heidi & Jeremy! 😉 I too will be self-serving and vote for my favorite, number 10!! Thanks Kristen for the incredible memories!
LOVE LOVE LOVE #24!!!! 🙂
#24 – love K & R
#29 🙂 Maybe I am a little biased because that was one of the happiest days of my life?
I like number 13. So intimate and original. You really see who they are.
Happy 2011 Kristen!
Have to go with # 24, Karin & Ryan. Obviously happy in love!
#29!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#29 <3
Trevor & Eva, #29!!!!!!
I vote for #29 Trevor and Eva!Beautiful photography!!
#29!!!! 🙂
I vote for #29! Perfect picture for the theme of their wedding!
# 24 love me some Karin and Ryan.
#10 – Gorgeous couple, gorgeous photo!
I say #29! Love that dress, love the scenery, love it! It’s like their the only ones around!
29!!!
Kristen You are so talented! I knew it from the start, but watching you develop into the amazing photographer that you are now has been so awesome! Happy New year to you and your boys. I LOVE #32!
Definitely #32. Love the veil!! So beautiful.
I am totally biased since it is my wedding! #24, thanks Kristen!
You rock as well Ms. Kristen!!! #25 🙂
#24-Ryan and Karin!
Love number 16…
I vote for 31, Lisa and Aaron
I love #32 as well, stunning image!
you know how much we love all your work, but in this case my vote is for #16 — megan and mike. congrats on an amazing year! 🙂
#14 Fontes feet for the prize!!!!
honestly all these brides and grooms are delicious! My vote is obviously self serving… but even if it wasn’t the best day ever, I would think this photo was perfectly amazing… #23 is my vote!!
Definitely #23! My beautiful sister and handsome bro-in-law have STUNNING pictures! Great job, DB!! 🙂
#29! Eva and Trevor 🙂
#23 could hang in your home forever. Gorgeous
#14 is beautiful
# 24 FOR SURE. YOU HAVE TO PICK THE RODRIGUEZ’S!!!!!!!
#24! Karin & Ryan absolutely!
#24, Karin & Ryan. Most in love.
I love 12 and 22!!!
Voting for #8 – Marielle and Damon – the serious side.
#8 – Marielle and Damon