Amy and Erich | Salem, Oregon
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.
Portland Portrait Photography | Bix + Brooksie
Sometimes, you meet people who really make you think. They are people you will never forget. That’s the case with Bix and Brooksie. They are a great couple who are truly committed. They’re not only committed to one another, but to living in a different era. The photos tell the tale. Bix and Brooksie dress in 1930s attire everyday. They also do their best to use appliances and decor from the same time period. Bix even has a sweet 1930s motorcycle. When I arrived at their home, they were listening to music from the 1930s, which was playing on old record player. It was fantastic. It was a blast to work with them and I learned a lot about depression era culture at the same time. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoyed this unique photo shoot.
All of these photos, except for the last two, were shot on film with my favorite camera: the Contax 645 medium format camera.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Kirk Mastin, Mastin Studio
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.
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.
Discovery Park
3801 W Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 386-4236
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)
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.
Asian Art Museum Wedding Photography Seattle
Asian Art Museum
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
(206) 322-4112
Mike and Laura Rehearsal Dinner | Hayden Lake, ID
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.
Clark House wedding photography at Hayden Lake
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.
The Clark House on Hayden Lake
5250 East Hayden Lake Road
Hayden Lake, ID 83835