Peter and Julia are a creative, ambitious, and fun loving couple. Undeterred by rain or cold, they loved, laughed, and danced with their close friends and family in one of the most beautiful places I’ve photographed.

Nestled in the Marin Headlands, the Marin Headlands Center for the Arts is a decommissioned military base that was transformed into an artist-in-residence space and gallery. When Peter and Julia walked me through the space before the wedding, I think I told them at least 10 times how awesome the patina on the walls looked and that the window light was to die for. Marin Headlands wedding photography is easy when you have such great people and locations to work with. Coming from Seattle, the rain and weather was quite normal for me, and it was second nature to use the soft light that the cloudy skies provided for clean, clear, portraits and candid photos.

Peter and Julia are not only best friends, but true soul-mates. When their friends sang an acoustic version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Forever Young’ during the ceremony, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. I really enjoyed spending time with Peter and Julia and their amazing friends. I know Peter and Julia will have an incredible marriage.

Venue:

Marin Headlands Center for the Arts

944 Simmonds Road
Sausalito, CA  94965
TEL: 415.331.2787

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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.

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

What a beautiful day.

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Greg and Ivan traveled all the way from Hong Kong to get married in Vancouver, Canada. I’m so happy they did because their wedding was really special and I was honored to be there. With just their nearest and dearest relatives surrounding them, Greg and Ivan married at Seawalk Park on Dundarave Beach followed by dinner at the Beach House.  It was a gorgeous afternoon and evening not to mention stylish and absolutely fun.  I wish you both the best.

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Video created by the awesome people at SHEP FILMS.

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I am excited to share some of my favorite images from Chelsea and Russell’s wedding in Eastern Washington in the tiny town of Chattaroy, WA. It was a perfectly sunny day and everything was painted in gold. Chelsea and Russell were a true delight to shoot. There was so much love in the air. I loved how everyone came together to help out and organize all the fantastic DIY elements. A great start to a new marriage.

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I couldn’t be happier to share with you the photos from Erich and Amy’s wedding in Salem, Oregon.  This is a wedding I will not soon forget. Amy and Erich are extremely warm and welcoming people. It was obvious every guest was at ease and truly enjoying themselves. Their wedding was fun, creative, and incredibly picturesque. The couple included lots of personal touches around the site of their ceremony, which really enhanced the beauty and personal nature of the wedding.

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.

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It was an absolute pleasure photographing Adrienne and Mark’s wedding at Mission Ranch in Carmel, California. It is hard to imagine a more stunning spot in which to marry. With sweeping vistas, deep blue water, and windswept trees, the location was a dream come true for wedding photography. Thank you to Mark and Adrienne for including me in this very special day. You’re a charming couple who are sure to have an amazing life of happiness and adventure ahead.

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.

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Kelsey and Arthur are an imaginative couple who are deeply in love with each other. From the moment I met them in my studio, I knew that Kelsey and Arthur would be a joy to work with and that their wedding at 415 Westlake (a new wedding reception venue in downtown Seattle) would be a blank canvas upon which they would create their unique and beautiful wedding. It was a bonus to shoot pre-wedding photos in the Pan Pacific Hotel in downtown Seattle. I couldn’t get enough of the light in those rooms.

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Last year when I was photographing the wedding of Ashley and Riggs, I met Amy and Jacob. They were recently engaged and brimming with the kind of fresh enthusiasm that is typical of a couple in love. It was infectious and I was pleased they asked me to photograph their wedding at the Martin Woldson Fox Theater in Spokane, Wa.

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!

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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.

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This just in: Tara and Patrick’s Orcas Island Wedding featured on 100 Layer Cake!

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

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Last Sunday, I had the privilege of photographing the wedding of Shawn and Dyan.  They’re an amazingly sweet couple whose first date was on Shawn’s birthday. Little did he know the true gift he was receiving.

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

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Sunday was amazing. Shawn and Dyan are amazing.

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

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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

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