The day was crisp, clear and cold … but beautiful in a way that only the Pacific Northwest can be.

Brett and Katie’s wedding at Cama Beach Cabins in Cama Park on Camano Island embodies their love of the outdoors, nature and wildlife. Hence the wonderful duck cake topper complete with wedding gown for the hen and the stylish top hat for the drake. Both Brett and Katie are loving, gracious, and kind people who wanted a tight-knit and intimate wedding by the sea. Their wedding was a joy to shoot and really made me yearn for a camping trip out to the coast. Maybe this summer!

The Cama Beach cabins were once fishing cabins built in the 1930s. It is only recently that the area has been renovated by the national park service to allow people to stay in these cabins and have events such as weddings there. If you are interested in having your wedding in a newly opened area rich with wildlife and the rugged beauty of the northwest, you should check this place out. It is amazing.

Cave B Winery overlooking the Columbia Gorge. Quincy, WA.

What a beautiful day.

Video created by the awesome people at SHEP FILMS.

I was so very humbled to be a part of this special day, especially considering that Erich is an extremely talented Salem wedding photographer.

Erich and Amy– I wish you all the happiness in the world. Enjoy married life and thank you for including me in your wedding. It was a pleasure.

Mission Ranch Hotel

26270 Dolores Street
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-6436

Wedding photography at Mission Ranch in Carmel California taken by Kirk Mastin of Mastin Studio.

It was a fantastic wedding with a tight knit group of family and friends. The theater was the perfect spot as well. It is rare to find an historic setting so untouched. The art deco details in the Martin Woldson Fox Theater were stunning as were Amy and Jacob.

Martin Woldson Fox Theater
1001 West Sprague Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201-4016
(509) 624-1200 ‎

Thanks Amy and Jacob for having me as your photographer. Enjoy your new life together!

Congratulations to Tara and Bret! Your wedding is featured in Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine.

It was so cool to see the story and layout. Again an honor.

Click here to see Tara and Bret’s Mt. Rainier wedding on this blog.

Thanks so much for featuring my work. It is an honor. Tara and Patrick’s Orcas Island wedding was truly special. A once in a lifetime experience. Just check out the deer!

-Kirk

The wedding, which began in Magnolia at the Magnolia United Church of Christ, was a refreshingly intimate affair.  The couple did their absolute best to make the ceremony and events surrounding the wedding inclusive. It was clear this was the forming of a family and not just a marriage between two people.  Declan, who is Shawn’s son, was included in all the special moments.  He wore a Superman cape and charmed everyone. At the end of the ceremony, Shawn and Dyan called out to Declan as they walked down the aisle. Declan ran and jumped into their arms. It was so sweet.

Dyan got ready at the Arctic Club Hotel in downtown Seattle.  Dyan’s dress was a stunning champagne silk gown. She wore pearls and Ippolita earrings.

Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 1-206-340-0340

The Arctic Club Hotel is famous for the unique architecture on the exterior of the building, which is adorned with gold paint and sculpted walruses.  This theme is also carried throughout the new hotel.

From the Arctic Club, we drove to a small park in Magnolia, Magnolia Park, where we stopped for a few minutes to take photos. Even though it was a winter day, the sky was beautiful and the air was still. It was really a nice quiet moment before the beginning of the ceremony.

Dyan sitting on the back of the 1962 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II reminded me of an angel– kind of like the winged angel on the Rolls Royce, known as the Spirit of Ecstasy or The Flying Lady.

I love how happy everyone was at the Magnolia Church of Christ before, during and after the ceremony.

Magnolia United Church of Christ

3555 West McGraw Street
Seattle, WA 98199-3213
Phone: (206) 283-1788
Fax: (206) 283-1534

Shawn and Dyan are lucky to have so many people that love them. It’s really one of my favorites parts of any wedding: seeing friends and family come together to support a newly wedded couple!

The details at the Arctic Club Hotel are really interesting. I felt like I was in the home of a world explorer.

The most stunning part of the hotel, however, is the Northern Lights Dome Room where the couple’s reception took place.  The ceiling of the room is a spectacular dome, which gives off an ethereal quality and atmosphere. It’s probably one of the most picturesque venues in Seattle.

Seeing Shawn and Dyan dance together under the dome was really moving. They have a strong love and I am proud to have been chosen to document their special day.

Thanks,

Kirk

PHOTOGRAPHY: Arctic Club Hotel Wedding Photography by Kirk Mastin of Mastin Studio

WEDDING PLANNER: Wedding Planning by Stephanie Solomon, Solomon Events

DJ/MUSIC: DJ/Music by Chris Graves, Your Song Entertainment

Whether we were up in a tree, running through the rain, cruising around town in a 1962 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II (only 75 left in the world), or taking in the beauty of the Seattle’s Arctic Club Hotel ballroom - Shawn and Dyan’s wedding was an adventure!

I’m still working on the photos from their lovely wedding at the Arctic Club Hotel in Seattle but I can’t resist posting this sneak peek. More to come soon!

Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 1-206-340-0340

Arctic Club Hotel Wedding Photography by Kirk Mastin of Mastin Studio

As the chill sets in the air, it’s hard to think back to the summertime, isn’t it? However, it was just a short time ago. This is one of my favorite sessions from the summer. Dan and Laura are a wonderful couple. They are incredibly easy-going and kind. It was such a pleasure to shoot this portrait session for them.

The trees in Solstice Park in West Seattle really provided much needed shade on a very warm evening. They were also the perfect backdrop for this loving couple.

I love how the apples were both part of the photo shoot in terms of color and as a snack too.

Thank you, Dan and Laura. We had a great time that evening at Solstice Park and Lincoln Park. It’s really a joy to look back over these photos today. You are a fabulous couple!

Photos by Seattle wedding photographer Kirk Mastin of Mastin Studio

Adam and Annie are two of the kindest, smartest, and wonderful people one can ever hope to meet. Put them together and you have an unforgettable couple whose love for each other is abundantly apparent in every interaction they have.

Adam and Annie were a joy to shoot because their chemistry is so apparent and easy. As such, I used only film on this engagement shoot. No digital shots. No second takes were necessary.

New York’s Prospect Park has beautiful light and we were lucky to shoot on one of the last warm days of fall.

Adam and Annie, it was an honor to spend the afternoon with you at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. What great sports! Even the chill in the air on this brisk Halloween weekend did not dampen your cheerful and playful spirits. Bare feet in late Fall? Absolutely!

Thank you. I cannot wait to see you at your wedding in August.