One frame from a wedding last weekend at Herban Feast. I just love Alyssa’s Vera Wang wedding dress. The detail and the folds and pleats were really amazing.
Alyssa and Aaron’s wedding was gorgeous and I can’t wait to show more soon.

Vera Wang Wedding Dress Seattle

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I love it when a magazine editor and I arrive at the same place at the same time creatively for something like Seattle coffee photography. In this case, featuring the top three female baristas in the Northwest.

Sarah Dooley, Laila Ghambari and Anna Gutierrez are at the top of their game in the coffee and barista scene in the Pacific Northwest. They are experts and innovators in the coffee world and were really fun and interesting to photograph.

To read more about them check out the April issue of Barista Magazine.

Seattle coffee photography

For those wanting the technical details, for this editorial shoot I used a Contax 645 w/80mm f2 lens, and a Contax G2 with 45mm and 21mm lenses. All film was either Portra 160 or Portra 400 overexposed .5-1 stops.

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As a Seattle film photographer for weddings and engagements I am honored to be interviewed in Leaves of Light.

It was nice to talk about my philosophy behing how and why I shoot weddings and engagements on film, and to share some tips and tricks on how I get my look with film.

Seattle film Photographer for Weddings and Engagements

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One frame for now. More to come.

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Magic happened on Capitol Hill, Seattle. More to come.

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I’m so thankful I met Brett and Katie. This is not just because they are a wonderful couple, but also because they introduced me to this hidden gem: Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, WA.Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island has just announced that they will host their first wedding. This is really cool because, until recently, it was a private residence and closed to the public. Thank you Brett and Katie for a great day. I look forward to your wedding!

Bloedel Reserve engagement photography

Bloedel Reserve

7571 Northeast Dolphin Drive
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-1097
(206) 842-7631 ‎

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I had the privilege of shooting Arthur and Kelsey’s GORGEOUS wedding in Seattle last weekend. They are so loving and put so much attention to detail in their wedding. I’m excited to share their day. Stay tuned!

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Erik and Kristin dance to the beat of their own drum. Or, in this case, swing music. Their enthusiasm is infectious and the love they have for one another is deep.

Erik and Kristin came together through dancing. Swing dancing. Both Kristin and Erik brought authentic swing dancing clothes for the shoot. When I first met them in Georgetown, Erik opened up the back of his car and showed me, literally, an entire wardrobe of swing era clothing for both Kristin and himself. It was really fun picking out several outfits for different parts of the shoot. This kind of planning is what makes a good photography session FANTASTIC. And with that I present to you their wonderful photography session in Georgetown (an industrial and artsy neighborhood in south Seattle.)

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This weekend, I had the privilege of shooting engagement pictures for Adrienne and Mark.  This was a particularly great evening because Adrienne and Mark were the winners of our Valentine’s Day  Engagement session giveaway.  They were only in Seattle a brief time and spent their last evening with me. What an honor! Everything was just right for their engagement session as well. The light was gorgeous at Washington Park Arboretum.  The rowboat was intimate and fun. The lilly pads were in bloom.  And, best of all, the lake water was the perfect temperature to dip our feet in for some relief after a wam day.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin

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With the beautiful Summer weather here in Seattle, I look forward to spending time outside with my beautiful wife Robin. On friday, after working hard that day, I came home and said ‘we should do something outside, want to go for a walk?’ The funny thing was, Robin was thinking the same thing. And we had both thought of the same place: Lincoln Park in West Seattle. That’s what happens when you are married, you start to develop ESP. You each know what the other is thinking. It’s pretty cool

We are in the second trimester of pregnancy now, and I think Robin glows. Our walk through Lincoln Park on a warm summer night really makes me appreciate the great things in my life. I am truly lucky.

The moon was out, the beach was fairly  empty and a few paddle-boarders skimmed across the glassy ocean. It was wonderful.

As the sun set, I asked Robin to stand on a weathered driftwood stump. She climbed up, turned, and I took this picture. It makes me think of the painting ‘The Birth of Venus’ showing Aphrodite emerging from the ocean in a shell.

What do you think?

If you’d like a fun and creative pregnancy session contact me at: studio(at)mastinstudio.com

I’d love to make something special just for you.

Kirk

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I hope you enjoy this brief glimpse into the our life lately. If you don’t already know, Robin and I are expecting a baby in December. Our first baby!

We are very excited to bring the little one into the world.

Kirk

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I’d like to introduce you to Laila and Tim.  I had the pleasure of photographing these dapper folks this past weekend in Portland, Oregon.  Both Laila and Tim live in Portland where they work in the coffee industry and fearlessly brave the mean streets of the town on their bikes. As you can see in this set of photos, they also make time for a little bit of book shopping and park strolling on the side.

Robin and I met up with Laila and Tim at Powell’s Bookstore on Burnside where we wandered through the labyrinth of books together.  It was the perfect beginning to a great day.  While it drizzled lightly outside, we took shelter in this amazing monument to all things bookish. It was a lot of fun and we think the photos really capture the easy mood of our afternoon in the stacks.

Powell’s Bookstore

1005 W Burnside
Portland, OR 97209

After our time at Powell’s, we headed to the nearby Washington Park to visit Hoyt Arboretum. The rain subsided and there were really great moments of sunshine and dramatic skies.  The cherry trees were already in bloom and everything was lush and green.  It was really beautiful and, of course, Laila and Tim looked fantastic and even braved some muddy slopes in their fancy duds.

Hoyt Arboretum

4000 Southwest Fairview Boulevard

Portland, OR 97221-2706

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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….

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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 shooting their Tacoma Museum of Glass engagement photography, 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 Engagement Photography

Tacoma Museum of Glass

1801 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 396-1768

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