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 by Terri

Mr. and Mrs. Dahlstrom…married! {Renton Wedding Photographer}

This couple is GREAT together…and their wedding was wonderful and to be a part of such a great day was our (my husband and myself) pleasure. We started out early and went late into the evening…and I must say that we were exhuasted by the end of the night, but also excited at what we were able to capture for Megan and Derek on their special day!! And, the weather really couldn’t have been better…it wasn’t too warm or too cool…and ideal for the outdoor wedding and reception…this had to be a sign of a great future for them…everything falling into place! The wedding took place at Snoqualmie Point Park (GREAT location…check it out sometime, beautiful view!!) and the reception was help at in the groom’s back yard which backs up to Shady Lake in Renton…and that was a fabulous location!! Couldn’t have been a better day!

The groom and his best man (brother)…hmmm, they look a bit different in later photos, wonder why?!! TOO much fun for these guys!

My husband was photographing the guys getting ready…needless to say they ALL had a good time…as you can see!!

Jill, who is the groom’s mom was a wonderful hostess…and when she was opening the champagne…she said it should sound just like a woman’s sigh…but this bottle had something else in store and came bubbling out everywhere…we all enjoyed the “woman’s sigh!!”

All the little details for the bride…such fun to make sure it’s all taken care of…and all SO worth it when you see how beautiful she is!!!

Both the bride and groom getting some reassurance and last minute advice from their parents…great to see such wonderful support from family!

This location was GORGEOUS…and the weather couldn’t have been nicer…perfect temperature!

Look at this GREAT looking wedding party…aren’t they fabulous!

The wedding party and guests…such a fun group!!!!

Guess it’s important that they make it official!!  And, the father’s of the bride and groom were the witnesses…that’s such a special honor!!

Dancing…a lot of fun was had on the dance floor…though I’m not sure Gunnar (the dog) knew what was going on in his back yard!!

The cake…they both made sure the other got their fair share!!!  Needless to say, a bit of clean-up was necessary after this shot!

A few moments together…to reflect on the day…THEIR day!!

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Saturday Wedding

What a great day it was yesterday…my husband and I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Derek and Megan and despite it being a long day, it was perfect…and of course, there are tons of photos I’d love to share, I just need some time, so for now, you’ll have to be happy with just this one photo to tide you over…

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Brylee at 6 months {Bremerton Baby Photographer}

Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of photographing sweet little Brylee again! This was my third session with this little cutie and what a delight to see how she’s grown and changed since the last session. She’s still a petite little girl, but I fell in love with her smile and expressions during the session and she has definitely learned how to “flirt” with those around her…wow, she’s a beauty and as she gets older, her parents (dad, especially!!) will be watching those boys who come calling! Brylee was SOO good through the whole session and the only time she wasn’t happy was when we tried to put a tutu on her…she did NOT like the tulle on her soft skin…so we quickly decided she’d have to be older before trying that again! And, it was a treat to have a chance to get some family photos during this session as well…her parents are such a nice couple and they all are a very sweet family! When I shot the last session, her dad was at work, so it was great to have him join in the fun…and we had to include their dog, Beasley, in family photos…he sure didn’t like being left out of the photos!! Here’s a peek at what I captured that beautiful summer afternoon!

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Megan & Jeff {Engagement Photographer}

  A quick trip down to Boise, Idaho this past weekend had the purpose of an engagement session with a very cute couple who are getting married on New Year’s Eve. We were there for about 30 hours, but managed to pack a lot into the time. Visiting with good friends (parents of the bride to be) was wonderful and we got a tour of the church and were able to talk with the church’s wedding coordinator to find out more about that special day! We can’t wait to return for their big day…talk about a celebration…besides being New Year’s Eve….it will be a beautiful wedding for this special couple!

Megan is a gorgeous young woman and Jeff isn’t too bad himself…and together, what a great looking couple they make…and both are so very nice…it was my pleasure to be asked to do their photos. And, truth be told, I could photograph them all day…although, I’m not so sure Jeff would like that…he’s more your typical guy who isn’t that fond of photos and figured two or three would be good enough…haha…he didn’t know me and my style! I will say he was a GREAT sport and didn’t complain a bit and I think that because he loves Megan so much, he would have done about anything for her! A warm evening there and some pretty scenes around their home, we didn’t have to go far and as a matter of fact the first spot was right in Megan’s parents back yard with a beautiful pond behind them…talk about heaven, it was beautiful there! OH, and we can’t forget their “child” who was part of the session for some photos…Bailey, a cute little lhasa apso mix who is very sweet and has a funny little “snaggle” tooth (not my words…the “grandfather” of the dog used this term!!)…what a cute family they are!!

Here are just a few of the many photos I took that evening…they are the nicest couple!!!! Can’t wait for their wedding!!!

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Family…

As I am finishing up the edits from my session(s) in Tennessee, I came across this photo, which I just love…look at sweet little Abigail’s parents, you can see just how much they love her…and truly, she is as much a blessing to them as they are to her…it’s such a tender moment and I couldn’t resist sharing it!

Busy with editing lately and hoping to get more galleries up later this week…the sun is being stingy around here in the mornings, which I guess is just as well, so that I am not tempted to “play” outside for at least the morning hours! An engagement session coming up this weekend and I’m really excited for it…can’t wait to get to know this couple better…and talk about their wedding (December)…

Hoping you are all enjoying your summer, wherever you are…and that you are able to enjoy some special times with your families!

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An Afternoon Modeling Session…Part II {Puyallup Children’s Photographer}

Okay…it’s time for part II from the shoot last Saturday…I wanted to give the darlings in the first half, their time as top billing on the blog, and now it’s time for the second half to have their time to show just how cute they were. As I said before, it was a delight to meet and photograph each of these children…I absolutely LOVE kids…their genuine expressions are the BEST…whether they are happy, sad, unsure, excited or tired…it is them…and that’s what photographing children is about…photographing who they are at that time…and it’s not always big, happy smiles, but sometimes they are more serious or inquisitive, but it’s who and what they are at that time…and I love that….absolutely LOVE kids and photographing them…so, without any further delay…here are the rest of the gang! 

Ryan and Logan…brothers, as you can tell and they are so cute…love the blond curls and Ryan was awesome…he seemed to enjoy the attention and his smile definitely lit up his face! I must share that I didn’t know these guys (or any of the kids) were going to be part of this shoot…and a couple years ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Ryan with his parents and some cousins…so it was a real treat to photograph him again…and meet Logan…what a doll and such a sweet little guy!! Heartbreaker, for sure!!

Dylan is the best big brother…he was SO good with Tanner and so caring and careful…I loved seeing these two brothers together. And, Dylan, wow, what a nice boy, a little quiet, very polite and I adore those freckles!! Tanner, just 6 months was great, he gave me lots of smiles and wasn’t the least bit afraid of this new situation…I thoroughly enjoyed these boys!!

Check out this family…three boys and one (BEAUTIFUL) girl…and these boys, were all boy! They were great and I absolutely loved what they were wearing…the mom had found the cowboy boots and hats for the younger two and it fit perfectly with their outfits! Joshua, the youngest was very quiet and most of the time, his fingers were in his mouth, but occasionally a smile would sneak out and a couple of times, the hand was even away from the mouth…he’s a character!!! Caleb, the next brother was very sweet and great to do whatever I asked of him…such a nice smile and I loved the shirt he was wearing! Daryl, the oldest of the boys, is a great big brother and whenever Joshua wouldn’t answer a question, he made sure that he filled me in on the answer I was looking for…and was very cooperative! Look at his eyes, wow, they are amazing! And, then, there’s Grace…the only girl of the bunch and SOOO sweet…not to mention beautiful! She was quiet and reserved…but then again, with three brothers, I think she has the right idea…and when I had a few minutes with just her, ahh, what a sweetheart, she’s a doll…I really enjoyed this family…so much fun!

Osian…first of all, I love his name, it’s unique and I think it fits him perfectly! He was a perfect little model, did whatever I asked and his smile melted my heart…such a cutie! He was limiting the photos to start out and then all of a sudden, he decided he liked having the photos taken (and attention) and told him mom only I could take pictures of him (he said “her” and pointed to me…too cute!)…he’s going to definitely have the girls sending him notes as he gets older!

Last, but definitely not least, was Jasmine! Talk about BEAUTIFUL… this sweet little girl has the prettiest features and although she wasn’t really willing to share a smile with me that evening, I could see it was in there and just her pretty features and beautiful coloring was enough to excited me! And, the outfit she was wearing was absolutely perfect on her…I don’t think the colors could have been better…and the headbands and flowers…they were the icing on the cake for this darling! As you can see, the very last photo I took of her shows just how she was feeling…and I don’t blame her a bit, she was my last little model and it was time to head home for her…and I felt the same way…time to head home!

THANK YOU ALL…models and parents…and of course, Kerry and Kristin…it was a pleasure to be a part of this shoot…the beautiful kids, products and time that everyone took for this definitely made it a true success! I thoroughly enjoyed the shoot and look forward to more in the future with everyone!

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