Seattle Wedding Photographer: A year in review

Bride and Groom at Seattle's Broadmoor Country Club

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

Bride and Groom at Seattle's Broadmoor Country Club

2. Mea + Mark, Roche Harbor

Wedding Ceremony in the Gardens at Roche Harbor San Juan Island

3. Penny + John, Lord Hill Farms

First Dance at Lord Hill Farms

4. Kortney + Russell, Pickering Barn

Seattle wedding at Pickering Barn in Issaquah

5. Lindsay + Russell, Shilshole Bay

Newelyweds exit at Shilshoe Bay

6. Kristen + Eric, Gig HarborWedding Ceremony at Fox Island Chapel

7. Amanda + Chris, Roche HarborWedding pictures at Roche Harbor

8. Marielle + Damon, Seattle Space NeedleSeattle Wedding at the Space Needle

9. Tove + Derek, Lake Union CafeRainy Seattle Wedding at Lake Union Cafe

10. Heidi + Jeremy, Bell HarborSeattle Wedding pictures at Bell Harbor

11. Melissa + Michael, Oahu HawaiiHonolulu Oahu Hawaii Wedding pictures on beach

12. Heather + Todd, Roche HarborWedding portrait at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island

13. Stephanie + Paul, Wine and Roses Country EstateWine and Roses Wedding Pictures in Auburn, WA

14. Stacey + Jon, The CanalWedding pictures at The Canal in Ballard, WA

15. Serena + Taylor, Lairmont ManorLairmont Manor Wedding Portraits in Bellingham

16. Megan + Mike, Desert Canyon Golf ResortDesert Canyon Golf Resort Wedding Pictures

17. Shannon + Jason, Lake Wilderness LodgeLake Wilderness Lodge wedding portraits

18. Soi + Chris, BothellSeattle Library Wedding Pictures

19. Katie + Brian, Glen Acres Golf and Country Club Seattle Skyline Wedding Portrait

20. Sarah + Joe, Spokane Masonic CenterSpokane Gonzaga and Masonic Center Wedding

21. Libby + Kyle, Monte Cristo HotelBride and Groom Exit their Wedding in Everett

22. Lauren + Cameron, The Lincoln CenterSpokane Event Center Wedding

23. Jenn + Isaac, Suncadia ResortSuncadia Resort Wedding in Cle Elum Washington

24. Karin + Ryan, Hidden MeadowsHidden Meadows Snohomish Wedding picture

25. Katie + Carl, The Davenport HotelSpokane Davenport Wedding Portrait

26. Jennifer + Keith, Tazer Valley FarmTazer Valley Farm Stanwood Wedding Photographer

27. Casey + Joe, Court in the SquareCourt in the Square Wedding portraits

28. Corinne + Phil, Seattle LDS TempleWedding at Seattle LDS Temple in Bellevue, Washington

29. Eva + Trevor, Craven Farm

Wedding at Craven Farm Pictures

30. Kimber + Jacob, The Edgewater HotelWedding portrait at the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle

31. Lisa + Aaron, Tazer Valley FarmTazer Valley Farm Pictures from Stanwood Wedding

32. Trisha + Jake, Hidden Meadows

Hidden Meadows Wedding Veil Portrait in Snohomish Washington

  1. Mesha Campbell says:

    I am LOVING #21 Libby + Kyle …. the lighting, the saturation, everything!

  2. Vanessa Jones says:

    16 MEGAN AND MIKE! Simply sunning I love the eastern wa representation in the pics… oh and megs and mike are pretty cute too. 🙂

  3. Megan says:

    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!

  4. Marie says:

    I vote for 21!!!!

  5. Trisha Howarth says:

    I’ll vote for myself:)#32!

  6. jen says:

    congrats for an awesome year!! i’m in love with #32!

  7. Wow! You are an amazing photographer! I can see why you said choosing one would be hard. I’d vote for #7.

  8. Becky Haight says:

    #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.

  9. Mary H2 says:

    Love #32! Love the veil flipping in slow-motion! Beautiful~

  10. Allyce says:

    I love #32! The angle is beautiful, the couple is beautiful and I love the veil billowing out!

  11. Stephanie says:

    #17 – Shannon and Jason!!

  12. Katrina says:

    #11 for sure – my husband and i got married on Maui – so i’m all about a tux, a wedding gown and a beach

  13. Christine Renfrow says:

    I have to say #11 is gorgeous, Hawaii is beautiful!

  14. Heidi says:

    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!

  15. Krystal Dobbins says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE #24!!!! 🙂

  16. Lori S says:

    #24 – love K & R

  17. Eva says:

    #29 🙂 Maybe I am a little biased because that was one of the happiest days of my life?

  18. Nicole says:

    I like number 13. So intimate and original. You really see who they are.
    Happy 2011 Kristen!

  19. Beverly Sorensen says:

    Have to go with # 24, Karin & Ryan. Obviously happy in love!

  20. Trevor says:

    #29!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. Carol Ann says:

    #29 <3

  22. Tiffany Lundeen says:

    Trevor & Eva, #29!!!!!!

  23. Diana Clark says:

    I vote for #29 Trevor and Eva!Beautiful photography!!

  24. Kim says:

    #29!!!! 🙂

  25. Erica Roney says:

    I vote for #29! Perfect picture for the theme of their wedding!

  26. LIZ says:

    # 24 love me some Karin and Ryan.

  27. Bridget Boland says:

    #10 – Gorgeous couple, gorgeous photo!

  28. Laura Lewis says:

    I say #29! Love that dress, love the scenery, love it! It’s like their the only ones around!

  29. lynnae says:

    29!!!

  30. Mariah says:

    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!

  31. marcie paternoster says:

    Definitely #32. Love the veil!! So beautiful.

  32. Karin says:

    I am totally biased since it is my wedding! #24, thanks Kristen!

  33. Katie says:

    You rock as well Ms. Kristen!!! #25 🙂

  34. Whitney says:

    #24-Ryan and Karin!

  35. Sharon Wierschke says:

    Love number 16…

  36. Jon Wierschke says:

    I vote for 31, Lisa and Aaron

  37. Emma says:

    I love #32 as well, stunning image!

  38. abbe says:

    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! 🙂

  39. Stacey Fontes says:

    #14 Fontes feet for the prize!!!!

  40. Jenn says:

    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!!

  41. Steph says:

    Definitely #23! My beautiful sister and handsome bro-in-law have STUNNING pictures! Great job, DB!! 🙂

  42. Linda says:

    #29! Eva and Trevor 🙂

  43. Meghan says:

    #23 could hang in your home forever. Gorgeous

  44. Jon says:

    #14 is beautiful

  45. Kristine' says:

    # 24 FOR SURE. YOU HAVE TO PICK THE RODRIGUEZ’S!!!!!!!

  46. Mikey says:

    #24! Karin & Ryan absolutely!

  47. Dana says:

    #24, Karin & Ryan. Most in love.

  48. Courtney Russell says:

    I love 12 and 22!!!

  49. Mary says:

    Voting for #8 – Marielle and Damon – the serious side.

  50. Ricky says:

    #8 – Marielle and Damon

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