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Welcome to my Blog!

Kirk specializes in stunning wedding photography as well as unusual and insightful photography of humans.

Kirk's approach is warm, friendly and open to creative collaboration. He loves to work with new people to create a beautiful photographic record of one of the most important events in any couple's life...marriage.

Kirk's photojournalistic work has appeared in publications around the world including the New York Times, L.A. Times, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, MSNBC Online, AOL News and other major media outlets.

Packages

Complete wedding packages start at $3395.

Please contact me. We'll create the perfect package for your unique day.

I photograph weddings all over the world. Let's talk about yours.

What People are Saying...

"I almost started crying at how beautiful these pictures are. They look professional, yet natural looking, and seem to catch Ty and Beth's personality completely. Thank you so much for doing an amazing job!"

- Lacie Deschamp

"WOW KIRK!!! Amazing photos! And you were so fantastic to work with. You really made the day wonderful. We can't wait to see the rest of the photos. Thanks so much for working so hard and being so much fun!"

- Annie and Jimi Elgee

"Let me say that you are an amazing photographer. It is simply elegant how you capture the emotion shared between two people.
Your ability to turn an event into a beautiful story of love, compassion and forever is endearing."

- Melanie Hobbs

"Your photos are truly amazing! I love how they're so crisp and professional yet still so very candid at the same time... You truly have a gift for capturing the moment."

- Caitlin Sommerson

"Amazing!!!!!!!! You did an amazing job yesterday. We can't wait to see more of the wedding pictures! Everybody was really impressed with you and so far the pictures are just fantastic... beautiful... Great job!!! Thanks again."

- Becky Harlow

"We recieved the photographs and could not be more thrilled about them!
Oh my goodness, I just love them! It's so hard to pick my favorites for enlargements.You guys were great to work with  on our wedding day.
I'm so happy that you are creative and got beautiful pictures of our most important day. Thank you a million!"

- Victoria and Aaro

Mastin Studio Featured on Sienna Wedding

Have you discovered Sienna Wedding yet? It’s a hip wedding blog.  We think you’ll like it a lot and we’re honored to be a part of it.  Sonia and Ian were such wonderful models.  It’s great to see their photos again. Thanks!

Katy Gray - Congratulations!March 1, 2010 - 1:51 pm

redbirdstyle - I love this session. It's one of my favorites!March 1, 2010 - 2:45 pm

Alyssa Andrew - Congrats! Absolutely love your work :)March 2, 2010 - 12:29 am

Claire - Congratulations! I saw this set and fell in love!March 4, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Mike Lichtenwalner - Congrats on the feature!March 6, 2010 - 2:33 am

Mastin Studio Featured on Polka Dot Bride

Thanks to Polka Dot Bride for featuring one of our favorite engagement sessions. I photographed Tiffany and Paul at Snoqualmie Falls last year on a gorgeous day.  If you’re not familiar with the location, it’s where the famous Twin Peaks t.v. series was filmed.  It’s a fabulously picturesque spot.  Check it out.

Seattle Wedding Photography

Seattle Engagement Photo shot at Snoqualmie Falls, Wa

Katy Gray - Congratulations - beautiful photos!February 26, 2010 - 12:37 pm

Abby - Beautiful photography! How exciting for you!!February 27, 2010 - 12:10 am

Spring Fever| Engagement Coming Soon

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. We certainly did.  Part of what made it so great was the incredible weather. I know the rest of the country is under massive amounts of snow, but, here in Seattle, it really seems like Spring.  Sunday was the absolute perfect day for an engagement shoot with lots of sun and dramatic skies.  Here is a picture of Robin at Pike Place Market just after the photo shoot. She couldn’t resist picking up some flowers from one of the vendors.

The photos from that session will be coming very soon….

Meg Sylvia - Love your style! Can't wait to see the session :)February 25, 2010 - 1:15 pm

Jacqui - Robin, you look so pretty, love your outfit. Kirk, nice job capturing the soft, pretty light we had last week, wish the sun could have stayed a little longer. Can't wait to see the shoot!February 25, 2010 - 9:32 pm

Jennifer DeCesar - I hope spring comes here soon too! You have me hopeful!February 25, 2010 - 11:03 pm

Valentine’s Giveaway Winner | Congratulations Adrienne!

I was touched to read so many great stories and ideas from our Valentine’s Day giveaway contest. Thank you all for participating and I wish I could take photos for each one of you. I really do.

This year’s winner is Adrienne who sent in this letter:

“My fiancé and I are getting married in spring 2011. We both love the outdoors and some of our most romantic getaways have been backpacking trips. We love the feeling of standing on top of a mountain, alone, where we can see the whole world around us. It makes you feel alive! I want our engagement photos to capture our love of adventuring together.

Somewhere like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shorty_jooce/3397158836/in/set-72157616101176008/ but with me instead of beef jerkey.

Although I know it’s not feasible to take a photographer backpacking, I think a great photoshoot would be at the top of a mountain, or somewhere else relatively remote where you can see into the distance. I’m going to be spending this summer in Seattle for work, and I’ve heard there’s great backpacking in the area. I’m not familiar with Seattle yet, but there must be some nearby mountains where you can drive most of the way to the top & then take a 20-minute hike to a place with a view. My fiancé can carry all the equipment if necessary — he’s great at carrying things up mountains. “

I’m excited to make some great photos for Adrienne and her fiance who will be here this summer and who share a love of the outdoors.

And watch out. I MAY take you up on the offer of your fiance schlepping my gear up the mountains!

*Stay tuned for pictures from the shoot*

Jennifer DeCesar - Congrats to the winner! What a wonderful opportunity!February 19, 2010 - 11:12 pm

Mallika - Your photography is brilliant and flawless! Great job! What a pleasure to see each and every photo taken so beautifully and creatively!February 22, 2010 - 5:09 am

Elise - congrats to adrienne and her fiance! they are so very lucky to have a photog like you capture their engagement shots!February 22, 2010 - 11:51 am

Tacoma Musuem of Glass and Union Station Engagement Session | Jacqui + Scott

I’d like to introduce you to Jacqui and Scott.  They are a special couple.  They are adoring. They are fun and free-spirited. They are also creative and adventurous. Jacqui and Scott met in art school about 6 years ago. Today, they are engaged and run a successful handmade paper goods company.  And, as you can see, Jacqui and Scott are fantastic models.  Not once did they seem awkward or camera shy. On the contrary, they were engaging and up for anything.  They endured the pouring rain with smiles.  Their feet froze while at the Tacoma Museum of Glass, but they never complained.  It was a fun shoot. And, personally, I like the gray skies.  Jacqui and Scott do not need a sunny day to beam.  They do that naturally.

Tacoma Museum of Glass Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Museum of Glass Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Museum of Glass

1801 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 396-1768

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Tacoma Union Station Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Museum of Glass Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Union Station Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Union Station Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Union Station Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Union Station Wedding Venue Photography

Tacoma Union Station Wedding Venue Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, www.mastinstudio.com

Elise - love the tilt shift shots! darling couple and great pics Kirk!February 15, 2010 - 9:42 pm

Jennifer DeCesar - Great job on these - I agree the tilt shift shots are very cool. I love the processing on these engagement shots. I'm sure they're very happy and look forward to seeing your wedding photography too!February 16, 2010 - 12:58 pm

Jamila - Fabulous shots Kirk! Favorites: the first picture in front of the museum and the pictures on the train tracks.February 16, 2010 - 2:30 pm

Carol Darby - I just love your different take on portrait photography. It is a mixture of romance and the quirky. Very refreshing.February 21, 2010 - 5:36 am

Nick Bombich - Wow I love this set. I just love the spot focusing.February 22, 2010 - 9:24 pm

PrettyLovely - The photograph where they are standing in the railroad tracks is incredible. I can hear the silence for miles...xx, SamanthaFebruary 24, 2010 - 11:38 am

Kirk Mastin - Thanks Samantha. I love that photo too. It was a damp day but we all had our spirits up and we made some great photos. Jacqui and Scott are the perfect couple for that setting, and they really understood the mood of the photos we were making.BTW your blog is really really nice. I love the nautical theme post you have up right now. It gives me some new ideas for a future shot.-KirkFebruary 24, 2010 - 12:47 pm

Eric Hoffland - Too surreal! some of these photos don't look real!February 26, 2010 - 11:49 am

James Brown - Very lovely work, as always! Well done :)February 26, 2010 - 2:48 pm

Lloyd Dobbie - I admire how you've produced some great photographs on what was, obviously, a very dull day! I look forward to seeing this couple's wedding photographs. March 1, 2010 - 2:41 am

Steve Shipman - I love your use of depth of field and TS lenses - you have a great eye! Lovely photos.March 1, 2010 - 4:23 am

uberVU - social comments - Social comments and analytics for this post...This post was mentioned on Twitter by MastinStudio: We love the new urban portrait session with @slidesideways. Check it out! http://tinyurl.com/yeg7m36...February 16, 2010 - 11:36 am

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography | An Amazing Outdoor Wedding Venue

I love photographing weddings. And traveling to fantastic locations is just one of the many benefits of my job. There are some locations, however, that are truly near and dear to my heart. Sometimes, the settings are so spectacular that it’s even more special. One of those locations is Schweitzer Mountain.  Schweitzer Mountain is located in Sandpoint, Idaho.  It’s a place I know well. I’ve photographed dozens of weddings there. Each one is memorable.  And it doesn’t seem to matter whether it’s bright and sunny or pouring rain. It’s always picturesque.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Schweitzer Mountain.  Enjoy.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue - At the summit.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue - A green wedding.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - Holding veil.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - A mountain view.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - standing in a field.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - Big Sky country.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - at the lodge.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - bridesmaids on chair lift

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - Wedding ceremony.

Schweitzer Mountain Wedding Photography Venue by Mastin Studio - Just married.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, Mastinstudio.com

VENUE: Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, Idaho, Schweitzer.com

Lucas Mobley - Very fun! Such a beautiful location. The second from bottom is well seen.February 13, 2010 - 4:51 pm

Mandi Nikole - These are all great images.February 13, 2010 - 10:53 pm

James Brown - Very lovely work, as always! Well done :)February 26, 2010 - 2:49 pm

Win an Engagement Session by Mastin Studio

Valentine’s Day is all about lovers. We really appreciate that here at Mastin Studio. And to celebrate love, we’d like to offer an engagement photo session to one lucky couple.  After all, what could be better than a photo shoot with an award-winning photographer to memorialize your engagement?

The winning couple will receive a 2 hour engagement session at the location of their choice (within 100 miles of Seattle, WA) and 50-60 high resolution edited images on DVD.  The winning couple will also be featured on the front page of the Mastin Studio blog.

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post giving us your idea for the photo shoot. Be creative. Be inspired.

We can’t wait to hear what you have to say!  The winner will be announced on February 19, 2010.

Conditions:
Session is not transferrable for cash or anything else. This giveaway does not include the couple’s travel costs to/from the location of shoot. Past/current clients of Mastin Studio do not qualify for this giveaway.

Anna O'Neal - I'd like to enter this contest. We aren't engaged yet, but we will be :) Thanks! I know your little sister Kim and I was at Breanna and Lee Abbott's wedding. Great work! :)AnnaFebruary 9, 2010 - 3:59 pm

Kirk Mastin - That's great, Anna!Remember, part of the contest is to reply with an idea for the photo shoot. It can be a place, a prop to use, a theme...use your imagination :) Take care, KirkFebruary 9, 2010 - 5:02 pm

Melanie Adams - Bret and I grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho near to the water. Needless to say, Seattle was an easy transition! A photo session next to any of the bodies of water in our area would be amazing. Every chance we get (weather permitting) we ride our cruiser bikes to Lake Washington and enjoy the view of beautiful Seattle in the distance.Another thing we love . . .vino! Any of the wineries in our area would provide an amazing backdrop for a photo shoot. There is no better way to end a day (or session) than with a glass of wine.February 9, 2010 - 8:53 pm

alison fraker - I'd love to enter, too, but we're not engaged yet either. : ) someday soon, though.If i had to pick some cool things for a photoshoot though.. just for fun...We met in college in Virginia so making a scene set in a cute barn or countryside with some old antique school desks, apples, a little chalk board for messages to each other {& for the camera} would be fun.ORSince the minute we met we bonded over sunsets, and our little phrase to each other is that we love chasing sunsets. So... maybe making that goofy and having a big paper sun prop could be pretty cute!: )February 10, 2010 - 10:48 am

Kat Speyer - Is that first photo in the Volunteer Park conservatory? I JUST went in there for the first time (I don't know why I never bothered to go inside before). It's sooooo neat!February 10, 2010 - 5:49 pm

Lanee Ogata - My fiance and I are a funny and teasing couple that love to laugh. I love the idea of having a session in a cozy and intimate space, like a booth in a quaint diner. Since we started dating, we always went out to breakfast on Sunday mornings and its a ritual we continue to do. I imagine a big plate of pancakes between us, laughing with each other, maybe even him reading the paper while I enjoy my cup of hot cocoa. More of an idealized "glimpse" of an intimate, yet every day, moment of our life together as opposed to a "lovey dovey" romantic fantasy (no private trips on canoes and sunsets here!). I love photos that show interaction between people. I want our children to someday look at our photos and see "us"...not just two people posing for a camera to make a pretty picture. I love your work and am thrilled about you offering this contest! Thanks so much for giving us all the opportunity!February 11, 2010 - 12:37 am

emily - Yay! Smiling happing couples!! I'm getting tired of the somber-faced bridal images...love your work. EmilyFebruary 11, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Adrienne Porter Felt - My fiancé and I are getting married in spring 2011. We both love the outdoors and some of our most romantic getaways have been backpacking trips. We love the feeling of standing on top of a mountain, alone, where we can see the whole world around us. It makes you feel alive! I want our engagement photos to capture our love of adventuring together.Somewhere like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shorty_jooce/3397158836/in/set-72157616101176008/ but with me instead of beef jerkey.Although I know it's not feasible to take a photographer backpacking, I think a great photoshoot would be at the top of a mountain, or somewhere else relatively remote where you can see into the distance. I'm going to be spending this summer in Seattle for work, and I've heard there's great backpacking in the area. I'm not familiar with Seattle yet, but there must be some nearby mountains where you can drive most of the way to the top & then take a 20-minute hike to a place with a view. My fiancé can carry all the equipment if necessary -- he's great at carrying things up mountains. :)February 11, 2010 - 4:54 pm

Kirk Mastin - Thanks Emily! I always try to have fun and push the creative envelope. I am so lucky to have this job :)February 11, 2010 - 5:06 pm

Rachel Conger - My fiancé Carl and I met at a college party in Ellensburg. We soon discovered we shared a love for the outdoors. I did not think it would ever work with him because I was a single mom and he was just graduating from college. Soon we found that we enjoyed spending our time together playing in the outdoors. We fell in love and have been growing as a family ever since. I imagine a photo shoot that lets us express our love for nature and each other and that it would be set by a lake or river. We have a favorite camping spot just east of the mountains and I think that it would be the most wonderful spot to enjoy each other and have our love documented. Spring in the mountains is so wonderful and it would be a dream to have a photo shoot at this favorite spot of ours in the spring. The flowers would just be beginning to bloom, and the sweet sound of animals would be so relaxing. I envision my 12 year old daughter being in some of the photos with us as we are beginning our journey as a family and it would only be right if she were included. I can see myself sitting with my wonderful family years down the road enjoying the wonderful moments that were captured and documented in my dream setting.February 11, 2010 - 5:43 pm

Pam Abramowicz - My fiance' and I are getting married this August at the Seattle Aquarium. I would love to have an engagement photo session at the Aquarium and include a photo with the invitations. It would be great to incorporate the engagement photos with the wedding invitations and the ceremony location!February 13, 2010 - 2:16 pm

Ashley Costello - I love the contrast in your photos, absolutely gorgeous. My long term boyfriend (5 years) and I just got engaged yesterday and I'm planning our engagement photos.I have this idea for a vintage photo shoot. I would definitely would like to see a classic VW Bug as a prop,with a vast and dry beach background. Or with an old barn as a back drop, sun setting,with us up against/or in the Bug. What are your thoughts?February 15, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Karen - I would like to enter this contest. My fiance and I fell in love at UW... we became friends over late night cramming sessions at the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, he asked me out in the parking garage underneath Red Square, and our first date ended at the HUB. Although we have long since graduated,I cannot imagine a more perfect place to take engagement photos than on the beautiful UW campus where it all began.February 17, 2010 - 5:57 pm

Jessi - I love this! What a great contest. I'm very glad Robin had it posted on A Chow Life! This is such a difficult task because I have too many ideas that I could ramble on about forever. I think my initial ideas are things that Seattleites might do often like stroll through Pike Place or saunter down the board walk checkin' out boats and the water. The Washington Park Arboretum is also an amazing photo location (you probably already know that though). I went to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival once, we took some stunning pictures and it seems like it would be great for engagement photos. A quirky idea I have is of a vintage atmosphere at a petting zoo or with little pet-zoo like creatures like pygmy goats, ponies and baby chicks. Mystical fields with fireflies (potentially photoshopped fireflies) and cantaloupe colored skies are stuck in my brain as well... maybe an old wooden swing hanging from some ancient, massive tree. I really can't imagine my pictures without my dogs. So maybe a big wheat field and a few tennis balls or a small stream and some more tennis balls where some sweet dog incorporated pictures could be taken. We're from Idaho, currently living in Moscow as students so coming to Seattle or a nearby location sounds fabulous. Thanks for this wonderful opportunity!February 17, 2010 - 11:32 pm

Derek T. Arnold - This is a great idea for a contest, I'm glad it was brought to my attention so I could consider it and enter! My girlfriend and I have been talking about wedding details more and more lately, and while she may not know quite when exactly, I plan on asking her to marry me when the weather gets a little nicer this spring. She has been most wonderful to me, especially through my most recent life debacle of cancer treatment for non-aggressive melanoma, and I want to make sure she knows how much I appreciate her via a lifelong commitment to her. Her dream wedding occurs on Orcas Island, and while I'm not convinced our student budgets will permit such a luxurious ceremony, I love the idea of engagement photos entwining the natural beauty of the San Juans (Whidbey being my favorites) with the raw material of early man-made constructs like the bridge at Deception Pass. The beaches and bluffs in the area, I believe, would make for a ideal setting for a photo opportunity like this. Thanks for the opportunity, love your work!February 18, 2010 - 12:02 am

Kelly Melton - Clint and I met at the firehouse so naturally I think that would be the perfect place for engagement photos! So many different possibilities... I see our pictures capturing our passions. Perhaps the airport could be an interesting place since we both LOVE to travel and that has been a huge part of our relationship. A picture of us running to catch a plane would be so fitting, I can't count the number of times we've had to do that. Up in the snow at Stevens Pass would be another favorite place of ours. I'd love to have a "traditional" photo of us in regular street clothes out in the middle of a snow field. It would totally incorporate our fun adventurous side and incorporate his history of growing up in Alaska. Thanks so much for doing this Kirk. I love following you on Facebook, keep up the incredible work!!February 18, 2010 - 5:51 pm

Christy Bloom - Are existing clients allowed to enter the contest? (: Well, thought I would try anyways. Ben and I don't get over to Seattle much anymore, but we used to when we lived in Portland. We love the city! One of our first weekends away was spent at the Willows Lodge in Woodinville. We had the best time - great food, great beer/wine, great memories! So, I think that would be a wonderful spot for us to return to. Regardless of the outcome, I think it's amazing you guys are running the contest and we are SO incredibly excited to work with you both in September!February 18, 2010 - 8:08 pm

Luda! - we're not engaged either, but i still love to share ideas. how about gas works? dan and i have always loved the the representation of being able to turn a sad past into a space for laughter, playtime, and fun.February 18, 2010 - 10:15 pm

Sara Walk - hello!! Well I must say first off that we are already married...BUT we never had a real engagement shoot and I have always wanted one....SO I thought I would try to enter anyways...I understand if we don't qualify. But your pictures are to gorgeous not to give it a go right? :)I think my dream shoot would be vintage vintage VINTAGE. I would want to do a vintage inspired shoot with all vintage clothing at an old movie theater. My husband proposed to me at an old movie theater (by playing a movie he made about us on the big screen, it was so amazing) so it would be such a neat way to remember that day....and also at an old malt shop maybe sharing a milkshake?...THAT to me would be a dream! A little flash back in time.February 19, 2010 - 1:01 am

Danny Johnson - My girl and I are recently engaged. One of her favorite things to do is visit the fair for the carnival games and rides. I always like the crazy colorful temporary little city, especially the crazy mix of lights and people. Thanks for this opportunity. Danny.February 19, 2010 - 9:20 am

Alexia - When my fiance and I met 5 years ago he was obsessed with old cameras and film. We fell in love at the park in the summer; sitting on a blanket with him taking photos of me with his Rolleicord camera as I read. Those are the moments we will always treasure. Those are the moments we will tell our children about. And to be able to have those moments re-captured in an engagement session five years later... us sitting on a blanket with old cameras and books... would just mean the world. You have no idea.March 8, 2010 - 11:59 pm

uberVU - social comments - Social comments and analytics for this post...This post was mentioned on Twitter by redbirdstyle: Seattle, Portland, Vancouver lovers! My hubby's offering a free engagement photo session! http://tinyurl.com/yhdjtxa...February 10, 2010 - 6:18 pm

Mastin Studio featured on Polka Dot Bride

I was honored to have Brooke and George’s wedding featured on Polka Dot Bride. It really made my day! Who doesn’t love a wedding in plaid?

redbirdstyle - Wonderful post on Polka Dot. Nice job!February 11, 2010 - 10:09 am

Discovery Park Portrait Session Part Deux | Megan + Scott

In the second part of Megan and Scott’s Discovery Park portrait session, I want to show a few of my favorite FILM photos. Yes. Film. These were shot on a Contax 645 medium format camera. I hope you like them.

Rich Pizzuti - beautiful engagement session here, I love that you shot this in film!February 3, 2010 - 5:51 am

redbirdstyle - I love the film shots. Really gorgeous light and framing.February 3, 2010 - 11:20 am

Kat Speyer - Ooh! Gorgeous! You've inspired me to look into that camera. I've been dying to get into film and the Contax has a look I love.February 3, 2010 - 1:05 pm

Elise - great shots Kirk! love the sunset shot, so very rich in color.February 3, 2010 - 1:08 pm

Jamila - Kirk, I love the shot with the red umbrella. The softness of the background contrasting with the bright red and yellow are amazing.February 5, 2010 - 7:47 pm

Brandon - great session! I love the second one down!February 9, 2010 - 1:06 pm

Discovery Park Portrait Session | Megan + Scott

Every now and then it crosses my mind that I have one of the best jobs in the world –  being a Seattle wedding photographer.  Last Saturday was one of those great days.  It was on that day that my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Megan and Scott.  Megan is a popular blogger. Scott is a talented musician and web designer.  They are such obviously nice people that you feel immediately comfortable in their presence.  Although they have been together for more than a decade, their delight for each other is very alive and apparent.  We had a great afternoon together with them in Discovery Park. While it was muddy and a bit rainy, they were always in good spirits and a true joy to shoot.  And, while Megan and Scott were married just shy of a year ago, they never had professional portraits of their wedding. It was our tremendous pleasure to give them this experience.Seattle Wedding Photography in Discovery Park

Seattle Wedding Photography Discovery Park

Seattle Wedding Photography Discovery Park

Seattle Wedding Photography Discovery Park

Seattle Wedding Photography Discovery Park

Discovery Park
3801 W Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199

(206) 386-4236

Seattle Wedding Photography in Discovery Park

Seattle Wedding Photography Discovery Park

Seattle Wedding Photographer Discovery

Seattle Wedding Photography Discovery Park

PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, http://www.mastinstudio.com

(If you are interested in getting married at Discovery Park, there is a wonderful venue in the heart of the park: The Daybreak Star Cultural Center)

Nickp - Love the use of light and sense of fun in these images, esp. the Wellington Boots!January 18, 2010 - 10:30 am

redbirdstyle - Gorgeous! Lovely! That was so fun. You can really tell what a great couple in these photos. Great job capturing their spirit!January 18, 2010 - 11:38 am

Elise - great shots Kirk! love the suitcase and the wellies too, nice touch!January 19, 2010 - 12:45 pm

Noah - Lovely work. The first photo has to be my favorite. It's beautiful, and full of energy and personality (plus a cute sense of fashion too ;)January 19, 2010 - 5:57 pm

Martha H | Knoxville Wedding Photographer - Wow! These are fabulous. The couple's spirit is perfectly captured in these images.January 23, 2010 - 1:36 pm

Mark Andrew Higgins - beautiful images, The lighting is spot on and I love the couple's sense of style.January 23, 2010 - 6:19 pm

Tonee - These are so much fun, beautiful colors!! I LOOOVE the yellow rain boots, what a cute prop! and i love his vest, it's so romantic!January 24, 2010 - 8:29 pm

Joe - Lovely photos! It looks like you were photographing them in the English countryside.January 25, 2010 - 8:12 am

Nicholas Bombich - wow great work. looks like your ahead of our times. keep it upJanuary 26, 2010 - 3:57 am

Chris - Great vintage feel to these images. Love it!January 27, 2010 - 2:23 pm

Moy - Great work, very natural and the location is a nice touch.January 27, 2010 - 6:35 pm

Kat Speyer - Gorgeous! Absolutely LOVE the light through the umbrella in the first one.January 28, 2010 - 2:02 pm

Charlotte Geary in Colorado Springs - I love this couple! They are adorable and just darned cool. Your portraits are beautiful and suit them so well. :)February 2, 2010 - 12:46 am

Carol Darby Photographer - What a fun couple. They obviously got right into their photo session and you have done a great job capturing them. I hope you are also doing their wedding photography as it will be so much fun.February 5, 2010 - 6:33 am

Boundless Photos | Wedding Photography - Great portrait session photos, loving the shot of the two of them sat on the wall, great capture of a couple looking really relaxed!February 7, 2010 - 4:14 pm

Rich Pizzuti - wow, what a beautiful engagement session!February 22, 2010 - 8:04 am

Alyssa Andrew - 5th picture down is my absolute favorite out of the group - wonderful e-sessMarch 2, 2010 - 12:33 am

Asian Art Museum Seattle Portrait Session | Sonia + Ian

The Asian Art Museum in Seattle is a perfect place to a hold a wedding, but it is also the ideal spot for a lovebird portrait session any day of the week.  Today, I was fortunate enough to shoot portraits of Sonia and Ian on a glorious sunny winter day.  Their chemistry is obvious.  A charming pair.  The camera loves them. We had a lot of fun trudging through the mud and basking in the winter sunlight in Volunteer Park. Thank you for being such great sports.

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Asian Art Museum
1300 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-2003
(206) 654-3100

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Volunteer Park Conservatory
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
(206) 322-4112

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, http://www.mastinstudio.com

redmenace - This might be my favorite portrait session. The light is glorious. Mostly, however, you really captured the chemistry between the couple. Lovely!January 9, 2010 - 11:52 pm

Joe - Lovely photos. The light, dress, and expressions all come together to make the picture in the conservancy special.January 10, 2010 - 9:58 am

Sandra Lemin - I love these images! My favorite engagement portraits I've seen! SJanuary 12, 2010 - 7:28 pm

Ted Johns - Love that first shot! So much style through all of these shots. You certainly captured their coy personalities!January 13, 2010 - 5:29 pm

heather - your photos really are stunning. what a dream to have you at a wedding! are there specific settings you use on your camera [and what type?] to achieve that ethereal feel in the photos, especially the ones in the greenhouse? i'd really love to capture moments like that.thanks and cheers,*heather*January 14, 2010 - 6:14 pm

Kirk Mastin - Thanks Heather!My favorite way to shoot is with a 50mm lens 'wide open' (at F1.4 or F2.0). This gives the photo a very shallow depth of field (or focus) and makes the background dissolve and become dreamlike. I also like to have light coming from behind the subject, especially towards the end of the day when the light is much softer. It gives a nice rim-light around the subject and allows the front of the subject's face to be evenly lit.The shot in the conservatory was taken at sunset, so the light is soft and muted. There is a bit of warm sunlight coming through at a low angle. For that shot I used a 50mm lens on a Canon 5D at F1.4. Once I got the photo into photoshop I tweaked the colors a bit and muted everything. I want to keep that soft atmosphere.I hope that is a good explanation :)Thanks so much for checking out my work Heather. -Kirkps I love your blog by the way! I see you are into food too :)January 14, 2010 - 7:07 pm

Elie's Papel - Very cute couple!!! Some of the pictures look a bit vintage giving them a great effect... congrats!!! :)January 15, 2010 - 2:45 pm

angie andrews - FABULOUS WORK!! Love the style of the couple.January 17, 2010 - 8:50 pm

Michael Shandro - I love this couple. They absolutely pop in the shots. This looks as much like a fashion shoot as it does a lovebird session. I lived in Seattle years ago and seeing local landmarks makes me nostalgic. It's wonderful to see them represented in such a classy way.January 18, 2010 - 9:55 am

heather - thanks for the great advice! i'm always hungry for more photo tips. my stepmom's father was, and still is on the occasion, a professional photographer; however he's half a country away and not accessible for me to pick his brain and learn firsthand. i did have one other question quick: i recently read an article about shutter speed [http://whiteonricecouple.com/photography-travels/shutter-speed-photography/] and decided to try my hand at the pouring wine shot. with the help of my boyfriend, we set up the glass in the photo box -- he poured and i photographed. i shot in shutter priority mode on the camera, and i thought that would automatically compensate for the lighting with a fast shutter speed. the photos turned out really great, aside from the fact that they were really dark. any thoughts?thanks and cheers,*Heather*January 19, 2010 - 9:28 pm

Kirk Mastin - If you shot the glass in a white box, the meter may have compensated for the overall whiteness of the photo and underexposed the picture. A camera sees the world in 18% grey. If the overall scene is light, such as a white background, then the camera will underexpose to bring the white DOWN to 18% grey. If the background is black, the camera will overexpose and bring the black background UP to 18% grey.That is my best guess for what happened. Another possible reason is that the exposure compensation on your camera was set to -2.Let me know if either of those things was the culprit.Good luck! KirkJanuary 20, 2010 - 12:40 pm

heather - I checked the exposure compensation and it is at 0 for that particular setting, so I assume the issue must've been that the meter compensated for the white background. I'll have to putz with the custom white balance setting. Thanks again! cheers, *heather*January 23, 2010 - 6:39 pm

Damian Brown - Very cool... some real fashion shots there! Love it.March 5, 2010 - 1:22 pm

Snoqualmie Falls Engagement Photography | Paul + Tiffany

Sometimes, things work out perfectly.  Last Saturday, was one of those days.  The air was crisp.  The sky was clear.  The sun was actually shining on a December day near Seattle, Washington.  It was incredible.  I felt very fortunate to have such a day for Tiffany and Paul’s engagement photography near Salish Lodge at Snoqualmie Falls. They are a great couple whose terrific chemistry is immediately apparent. Tiffany and Paul were also great sports who were willing to brave the cold air and an an icy trek to the bottom of Snoqualmie Falls where we would be away from the crowds. I think the photos show what comes out of a photo session with two people who are in love and share an open and fun attitude about life.  Thanks for a great time. I look forward to your wedding.

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6501 Railroad Ave SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

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6501 Railroad Avenue
P.O. Box 1109
Snoqualmie, WA 98065-1109

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ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, http://www.mastinstudio.com

redmenace - Very lovely. A clear day. A couple in love. A talented photographer. Perfect combo!December 9, 2009 - 9:42 pm

Allen - Gorgeous engagement photos Kirk - I love how the sunlight bathes them in most of these images - beautiful work :)December 29, 2009 - 3:24 pm

Bob - What a beautiful location and artisitc images. The waterfalls, the river, the trees. Nature is such a great setting for any kind of photography.December 31, 2009 - 9:10 am

Mark - Beautiful photos, Kirk! I especially like the first one.December 31, 2009 - 12:17 pm

Alice - Manhattan wedding photographer - Great use of sunlight and the landscape.January 3, 2010 - 8:47 pm

Ted Johns - Virginia Beach Engagement Photographers - I love the coloring of your shots, Kirk. This must've been a blast with the couple. How long was this shoot and how far did you go out into the woods? I can see the dedication in your work for sure!January 4, 2010 - 10:11 am

d'Soleil - Such an awesome location for an engagement photo session. Too many good photos to pick just one favorite. They're all awesome!January 5, 2010 - 6:53 am

Adam Cavanagh - Wow those waterfall photos are just amazing. Beautiful workJanuary 8, 2010 - 12:59 am

Tim Coughlin - Love the use of color! Great composition, lovely work.January 19, 2010 - 12:22 pm

Jonathan - Great Session, Kirk. That second shot really makes me feel like I am in the scene.February 1, 2010 - 7:35 pm

Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Bill Murray - Gorgeous portrait photography! These are so well done, awesome job!February 2, 2010 - 7:09 am

Scott Allan, Modesto Portrait Photographer - I loved this engagement portrait session. I think the only way to describe it is, Powerful.February 3, 2010 - 12:35 pm

Mastin Studio Featured on Polka Dot Bride » Mastin Studio - [...] 2010Thanks to Polka Dot Bride for featuring one of our favorite engagement sessions. I photographed Tiffany and Paul at Snoqualmie Falls last year on a gorgeous day.  If you’re not familiar with the location, [...]February 26, 2010 - 11:42 am

Family Photography in Portland Oregon | Paul + Adrienne (and Ingrid too!)

Last Saturday, was a bright spot in a dreary week.  The sun was shining and the air was brisk.  It was the perfect morning for family photography in Portland Oregon.  I joined local restaurateurs Paul, Adrienne and their daughter Ingrid at Grant Park for a family portrait & lifestyle session.  They are a great family who like to have fun and enjoy the finer things in life, like ring around the tree and jumping in puddles.  Thanks for letting me tag along!

BTW- Their restaurant Siam Society on Alberta Street in Portland, Oregon, is to die for.  The lamb curry is amazing and the cardamom ice cream will knock your socks off!

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, http://mastinstudio.com

Susan - What an incredible group of portraits! Absolutely remarkable!November 30, 2009 - 11:30 am

Elise - lovely shots Kirk! You perfectly captured the personalities of this darling little family, dog and all!November 30, 2009 - 1:17 pm

Joanna - I really enjoy your photos. Brilliant work!December 1, 2009 - 10:39 pm

Bob D - North Carolina Beach Portraits - What a fun family session. Great use of the sun and the family's joy of being together.December 31, 2009 - 9:15 am

Ted Johns - I just love the coloring you do for your shots...I'd say it's a muted sepia? Not sure but beautiful!January 17, 2010 - 4:59 pm

Paul - Kirk was so kind and professional during the shoot. He made us feel incredibly comfortable and we didn't feel like we were struggling to strike poses for the camera. It was just like hanging out with a really good friend. Please take the time to consider Kirk for any of your photographic needs and I believe you won't regret it one bit. Thank you so much Kirk. It was a wonderful and long lasting experience that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. You are a very giving and lovely person!The Van SlykesFebruary 7, 2010 - 2:04 pm

FOTOMANN - Great photos in every post! I really love your style. Thanks for sharing! Best regards from Germany, Torsten :-)February 21, 2010 - 6:25 am

Hayden Lake Country Club Wedding Photography | Mike + Laura

Mike and Laura have a terrific love story. They grew up together in the small community of Hayden Lake, Idaho.  They did not, however, fall in love as youths. In fact, they teased one another mercilessly.  It was not until years later when they ran into one another as adults in Seattle that sparks flew.  The couple quickly fell in love.  Today, their deep feelings toward one another are very apparent to everyone around them. It was my privilege to shoot both their wedding and rehearsal dinner.  Both events were unforgettably romantic and beautiful.

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Hayden Lake Country Club
2362 East Bozanta Drive
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
(208) 772-3211

A fantastic place for a wedding, Hayden Lake Country Club is picturesque, boasts a full view of Hayden Lake, and has a professional 18-hole Golf Course!

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An amazing bouquet of beautiful white orchids by Mike from Beau K Florist in Spokane, www.beaukflorist.net

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The weather was perfect and everyone looked great!

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, http://mastinstudio.com

BRIDAL DRESS DESIGNER: Mori Lee from I Do Bridal in Seattle WA, http://www.idobridal.com

GROOM ATTIRE: – Gian DeCaro Sartoria of DeCaro Sartoria Custom Tailors, http://www.giandecaro.com,  Ties – thetiebar.com

BRIDESMAID ATTIRE: Aria dresses, http://www.ariadress.com

FLORAL DESIGN: Mike from Beau K Florist in Spokane, www.beaukflorist.net

CAKE: Just American Desserts, http://www.justamericandesserts.net

CATERING: Brett Fontana at the Hayden Lake Country Club, http://haydenlakecc.com

LIGHTING/RENTALS: Design Events in Spokane WA, http://designevents.com

Elise - Amazing shots Kirk! Love all the links to the vendors. You have a wonderful feel for the light and mood of the wedding world. Congrats!November 15, 2009 - 11:08 pm

redmenace - What a lovely group of photographs. Amazing work!November 15, 2009 - 11:26 pm

Sara - Kirk - amazing work my friend! These pictures are gorgeous. You have real talent! -SaraNovember 15, 2009 - 11:43 pm

Ted Johns Photography - Virginia Beach Photography - Very classy shots, Kirk. I love the last one of the bride and groom beneath the strung lights, and sixth from the bottom of the bride's legs with the light shining through the dress...excellent work!December 29, 2009 - 4:48 pm

Bob D - North Carolina Wedding Photographer - Lovely wedding images. Very artistic. You have a great eye for composition.December 31, 2009 - 9:13 am

Adam Cavanagh - Beautiful work. I really like your post processing here :)January 8, 2010 - 1:03 am

Lucas Mobley - Very cute wedding! I really like the last image.February 13, 2010 - 4:47 pm

The Clark House on Hayden Lake, Rehearsal Dinner Photography | Mike + Laura

The wedding really starts the night before at the rehearsal dinner. Friends and family convene to share stories about the bride and groom, eat fantasic food, and renew bonds of family and friendship.

Mike and Laura’s rehearsal dinner at The Clark House on Hayden Lake was the perfect example of this. Nestled on the bank of Hayden Lake, the Clark House was originally constructed as a private summer home for the powerful and very wealthy. Princes and presidents came to the Clark House to enjoy Hayden Lake and entertain guests from around the world.

The entire evening was very special. Cocktails were served on the veranda, and guests mingled among the well kept grounds of the mansion. I had a great time meeting Mike and Laura’s family, who were incredibly nice and easygoing. Towards the end of the evening, everyone gathered in the great hall for a slide-show about Mike and Laura’s life together. It was so much fun to be part of the excitement leading up to their wedding day.

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The Clark House on Hayden Lake
5250 East Hayden Lake Road
Hayden Lake, ID 83835

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, http://mastinstudio.com

VENUE: The Clark House on Hayden Lake, http://www.clarkhouse.com
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