Amy and Steven Engagement | Seattle, WA
Amy and Steven are dear to my heart. When they explained to me how much food plays a part of their relationship, I could already visualize how great this Seattle cherry blossom engagement session would be. We started at the Le Fournil bakery in Eastlake, where Amy and Steven would hang out during college, and then moved on to the rows of cherry trees at the UW quad. Throughout the entire shoot, food was a source of inspiration. I loved that they brought their own picnic basket with sandwiches and desserts. I can’t wait to shoot their wedding. Their love for each other and their fondness of food will make for a very special wedding.
Dave and Catherine | Loch Ness, Scotland
As I drove through the Scottish Highlands, I thought to myself: I am one lucky guy.
Being a wedding photographer in Scotland was amazing. Not only did I shoot wedding photos at the Loch Ness Country House Hotel, I also shot day after photos of Dave and Catherine on the banks of Loch Ness, at Aldourie Castle under beautiful rainbows, and in the forests around St. Augustus where the harsh Scottish weather had made the landscape rugged and raw.
The people around Loch Ness were incredibly friendly and always ready to impart their knowledge of fine Scottish whiskey that you can find in the local distilleries. Nothing beats a good conversation around a coal fire in a castle sipping on a fine whiskey.
I hope these photos portray Dave and Catherine’s deep love for each other and their love for their native home. Although they live in New Zealand now, I think their hearts are in Scotland.
Scotland wedding photographer Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Loch Ness Road
Inverness
Inverness-shire (Inverness, Loch Ness and Nairn)
IV3 8JN
Brett + Katie | One Frame
One photo from Katie and Brett’s wedding at Cama Beach, a 1930s fishing-resort-turned-wedding venue.
Annie + John | One Frame
Cave B Winery overlooking the Columbia Gorge. Quincy, WA.
What a beautiful day.
Greg + Ivan | Sneak Peek
Just one frame from an incredibly stylish and creative wedding in Vancouver, Canada.
More soon.
In Seattle? See my photography at Fetherston Gallery on Capitol Hill | Seattle WA
It’s been a crazy busy summer so far. Many weddings, engagements, some fun trips to the coast and a photography show on Capitol Hill. If you are in the area, visiting Seattle for the summer or live on Capitol Hill, please come by and check out my photography at the Fetherston Gallery. My work will be up until July 30th and consists of my editorial work that I do when I’m not shooting weddings.
Fetherston Gallery
818 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122-3815
(206) 322-9440
Have a great summer!
-Kirk (and my baby Maeve)
Atul + Poonum | Kerry Park + Myrtle Edwards Engagement Photography
Poonum likes to laugh. Atul loves to make Poonum laugh. They are in love, and are an amazing couple. Perfect!
Atul and Poonum have been dating for eight years and are soon to tie the knot at an Indian wedding in California. I was lucky enough to shoot their engagement in Seattle and we had a lot of spontaneous fun while doing so. I think spontaneous is the right word for this engagement as you will see…
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dr
Seattle, Washington 98119
(206) 684-4075
After shooting engagement photos in Kerry Park, we headed to a secret spot in SODO that I’ve really wanted to shoot. It is THE place to see amazing graffiti.
As the day progressed, we went from shooting in nice sunny weather to slightly more ‘Seattle’ weather – drizzly and overcast. Never to fear though, Atul and Poonum were ready for a picnic on the beach and more engagement photography at Myrtle Edwards Park in downtown Seattle.
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 684-4075
We had hot coffee and cupcakes from Seattle’s own Cupcake Royale. Red Velvet and pink frosting for Poonum, and a Peppermint Patty cupcake with green frosting for Atul. In case you didn’t know, Cupcake Royale is a Seattle institution and they have INCREDIBLE cupcakes. Yummy.
Even in the rain and drizzle, Poonum and Atul’s love and warmth for each other made the day seem bright and cheerful. I wish them the best at thier wedding. I KNOW it will be fantastic!!
-Kirk, Seattle wedding photographer
Katie and Brett | Bainbridge Island, WA
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
Swing Dancing in Georgetown | Photography Session Sneak Peek
Last weekend was amazing. I met the winners of my yearly Valentine’s Day photography session giveaway and we had a blast. Eric and Kristin wowed me with their contest entry and it formed the basis for our session. Georgetown is the perfect fit. More photos soon!
Photography Giveaway! Share your Valentine’s Day Story and Win.
Above is the video I made for my wife after a trip to Oregon to go wine tasting. It was a few months into our dating and that weekend is the first time that I told Robin I loved her. It was right around Valentine’s day.
I want to give YOU a unique and romantic photo session. All I ask in return is inspiration from my readers.
Win a free photography session by Mastin Studio
Are you engaged? Already married? Maybe you are on the brink of getting engaged! In any case, we’d love to hear your story. Is it funny? Romantic? Maybe it’s downright crazy! Share it with us. I want to hear YOUR Valentine’s Day Story.
TO ENTER:
- Tweet this post.
- ‘Like’ this blog post. (both buttons are at the end of this post. It’s super easy!)
- Leave a comment with your Valentine’s Day Story. It can be from this year or from the past.
Small print: The deadline to enter is February 28th, 2011. The winner will be announced February 30th March 2nd. In order to qualify you need to live in the Greater Seattle Area or be willing to travel here for your session.
Life goes fast, don’t forget to capture your important moments on film. These will be the memories that you will cherish forever.
Trust me.
Now we are married and have a baby. This is how things started, a love letter in film.
I can’t wait to shoot YOUR story and it can start with the photo shoot of your dreams.
-Kirk