Janet Klinger's Photography Blog

Dancing in the Streets at the Westin Bellevue, or was that New Delhi?

JanetKlinger — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:33:11 +0000

Monica Khurana and Vikrant Duggal put on a 4th of July extravaganza. Not only was theirs an above average wedding, it soars above even my (formerly) favorite Indian weddings, many of which are lush and exotic. No white or blue to be found, but red was present in a thousand folds. Gold folds too. Between the [...]

Monica & Vikrant, Up and Coming.

JanetKlinger — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:57:04 +0000

You know that feeling when insides buzz, the heart knows best; anything is possible? Such was the day I met Monica and Vikrant. Anyone planning a wedding with coordinator Janel Schlitt of Occasions, LLC, is already on my “Got to work with them” list. But even if Monica and Vikrant decided to exchange their go-all-out [...]

Happy Hour Success

Kelsey — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:16:01 +0000

We have already had so much fun during our happy hour sessions! Here are some of our favorites so far. Hope you enjoy them! Kelsey & Tonhya If you haven’t already booked your session give us a call at the studio today to set up your Happy Hour Session! Click here for more details!

…more adorable faces!

blogadmin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:14:44 +0000

Here are some more of our favorites from the Happy Hour Sessions!

So adorable, we couldn’t help ourselves!!!

blogadmin — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:28:12 +0000

Janet Klinger photographs families all over the country, yet she couldn't find a family as beautiful as the DiFranco's if she traveled the world over. Look at these stunning eyes!

My Awesome Clients, Your Well Fed Kids

JanetKlinger — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:06:51 +0000

Janet Klinger is proud to know the owners of Fantazimo, a Seattle Area business catering to your children's (lunch) taste. Peter and Andrea Gradwohl, I'm glad to know you all these years!

New! HAPPY HOUR at Janet Klinger Photography

JanetKlinger — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:14:27 +0000

Free portrait photography at Janet Klinger Photography throughout the summer. In her Phinney Ridge studio, help Janet advance two senior level Assistants to Associate level photographers. Whether for your high school senior photo, business headshot, social networking portrait, pregnancy photos, maternity fashion photography, or baby & family photography, you can't beat the price of FREE!

Melissa & Richard married at Tillicum Village

JanetKlinger — Sat, 16 May 2009 03:45:42 +0000

Tillicum Village wedding blending the bride's Scandanavian and the groom Tlingit-Haida background, with stunning flower and an amazing NW Native American setting.

Kelsey & Gabe Engagement

blogadmin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:34:23 +0000

Before the gorgeous wedding of our very own Kelsey, we went to play in Snoqualmie near Kelsey and Gabe’s new home to create their engagement photographs. Images were displayed on each dining table during the wedding night meal. For more information on throwing a beautiful event like Kelsey’s, see the Seattle Style article featuring [...]

Natasha & Orville at St. James Cathedral

JanetKlinger — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:20:20 +0000

These two beautiful people light up the earth with their smiles! Here are a few spreads from their wedding album. Thanks you two for choosing me as your photographer. Such a fun event! See you soon.

Erin and Von at Sahalee Golf Club

ProductionDept — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:39:47 +0000

Erin & Von had a gorgeous, joyful wedding that was a delight to document.

Just Beachy: Trish and Kevin’s California Wedding Highlights

blogadmin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:02:03 +0000

Trish and Kevin tied the knot down south, in Laguna Niguel California, and topped off their beautiful outdoor ceremony with a fun beach portrait ceremony (dare we call it a “Trash the Dress”? I’m quite sure the dress did not suffer from its flirtation with the Pacific.) Ceremony & Hotel: Laguna Niguel Ritz Carlton Decor: Square Root [...]

Economic Stimulus extended Through April

blogadmin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:50:30 +0000

Sorry. This special is all booked. For emails announcing future specials consider subscribe to this blog. Hope to see you soon.

Photo Friday: Pet

ProductionDept — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:00:50 +0000

Portrait of Janet's pet dog, F-stop.

Alfred Klinger: WWII Vet, Peace Activist and Avid Biker

JanetKlinger — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:41:51 +0000

Alfred Klinger returned to the place where he'd lost his army friends. This time, he was 78 years old, and traveled by bicycle. Alfred talks with Dick Gordon about what it was like to arrive at Remagen.

Photo Friday: The Team

ProductionDept — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:42:32 +0000

When we saw that Photo Friday’s theme this week was “the team”, we couldn’t resist these pictures of a valued member of our team, Kelsey, at her engagement session with now-husband Gabe sporting matching Seahawks football jerseys.

Sharlane is Officially an Associate Photographer. Talk about Win-Win

blogadmin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:58:56 +0000

So why would Sharlane, a popular, highly skilled, much published photographer want a Associate photography relationship?

Honored and Humbled

JanetKlinger — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:57:42 +0000

Feeling so honored and humbled to receive the award of "Best Photographer" from Seattle Bride Magazine, Janet Klinger Photography needs your support to win.

Kelsey and Gabe at A Country Location

JanetKlinger — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:21:49 +0000

Kelsey and Gabe's beautiful outdoor wedding at A Country Location.

Parents voice on Gradeschools: Meridian, UCDS, Bertschi

JanetKlinger — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:31:33 +0000

Comparing Seattle Grade Schools: UCDS, Meridian, Bertschi

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

ProductionDept — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:46:20 +0000

We’ve gotten a few questions as to what exactly we mean by Canvas Wall Portraits (in our current pre-sale special. These are not flat photographs with canvas texture, they are “gallery wrapped” canvases which are ready to hang. The image can wrap around the edges or can be designed with multiple images, collage style [...]

New Year Wedding Special! (until Valentine’s Day)

Kelsey — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:23:05 +0000

Janet Klinger Photography, voted "Best Photographer 2008" is offering up to $500 off your 2009 wedding package if purchased by Feb 14th, 2009. Happy Valentines Day!

New Year Pre-Sale on Canvas Wall Portraits!

Kelsey — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:25:59 +0000

Meridith & Tommy at Snoqualmie Ridge

blogadmin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:45:13 +0000

Meridith and Tommy’s spectacular wedding at Snoqualmie Ridge was a joy to photograph. These two are beautiful inside and out. Vendor List: Photography: Janet Klinger for Janet Klinger Photography Coordinator: Melissa Parker for Amazing Events Venue & Catering: Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Officiant: Rev. Charles Salmon Decor & Floral: Aria Style Cake: Sharon’s Cakes Musicians: Bob Pajer, Solo Piano (pre-ceremony) and Andre [...]

Lauren and Andy: A Newcastle Wedding Album

Kelsey — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:38:43 +0000

Lauren and Andy (who you may remember from their Pike Place Market shenanigans post; see the album from their engagement session in our “Associates and Design” section under “pikeengagement”) had a delightful wedding day, filled with laughter and beauty. Here is their wedding in album form (10×10 coffee table book, to be precise!) The vendors who helped [...]

3rd Annual Soulumination Artists’ Holiday Sale

blogadmin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:33 +0000

Come get your holiday shopping under way and support an amazing cause at the same time; Janet is one of the Soulumination photographers

Halloween 2008 pictures are ready!

blogadmin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:22:56 +0000

What I love about the Annual Janet Klinger Photography Halloween Costume Photos is that, for our neighbors the studio is a hop, skip or slither from home. And for everyone, it's an affordable treat to capture our own children at their best, beastly or beautiful.

Special Offer! Charitable Giving to Seattle Public Schools.

blogadmin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:51:21 +0000

Purchase a photo session with Janet Klinger Photography by October 25, 2008 and receive either 8 wallets or an 8x10 photograph. Pre-purchase a 20 image Coffee Table Book and 10% of the book cost goes to the Seattle Public School of your choice.

King 5 TV Evening Magazine- Best Photographer

JanetKlinger — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:53:35 +0000

King 5 TV’s Evening Magazine lists Janet Klinger Photography for “Best Wedding Photographer in Western Washington”!

2008 Holiday Deadlines for sessions and orders

Kelsey — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:26:42 +0000

Photo Friday: feeling romantic

ProductionDept — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:27:40 +0000

Freshly minted newlyweds Trish & Kevin sneak away for a private moment during their reception. (Photo Friday Challenge: “I’m Feeling…”)

Cute or Scary? Halloween Costume Photography at Janet Klinger’s.

Kelsey — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:45 +0000

Come join the fun! Adults, teens, kids and animals wearing a costume are welcome to be photographed at Janet Klinger Photography’s annual event. Date: Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 Time: 11:30am-2:30pm Location: Janet Klinger Photography, 6120 Phinney Ave N, Seattle 98103 Session Fee: $10 for 5 exposures. 15 exposures max. First come, first served. High School Students pay nothing for the [...]

Photo Technician Wanted

JanetKlinger — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:01:22 +0000

Fast working Photoshop expert needed for Janet Klinger Photography's team. Two year minimum commitment.

Photo Friday: Relationship

ProductionDept — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:11:48 +0000

For this week’s Photo Friday word, Relationship, we picked an image that works in two ways for us. Obviously, the first is the lovely relationship between these two big sisters and their brand new baby brother, but also, the relationships we form with our clients over the years as they allow us to chronicle their [...]

Palin’s a Pain-in… If only it ended there.

JanetKlinger — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:13:23 +0000

Alaska isn't following Sarah Palin down the slippery slope of "My way or the highway". NO SUCH PASSIVITY IN ALASKA NOW!!!

Maria & Ray at Newcastle: Wedding Highlights

blogadmin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:13:49 +0000

Maria & Ray came to us after being in the Jenny & Luan’s wedding party for last year’s Labor Day wedding in Las Vegas, and had a lovely celebration at a perennially favorite venue, the Golf Club at Newcastle. The crew putting this fabulous celebration together: Florist: Carin Diaz of Details Florist Caterer, Ceremony and Reception Venue: Golf [...]

And the Groom jumps for joy (photo friday)

ProductionDept — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:46:51 +0000

This weeks’s Photo Friday challenge (”Exercise”) is doubling as a teaser from Natasha and Orville’s wedding last weekend:

Photo Friday: Old-Fashioned: sometimes old-fashioned is simply timeless.

jep — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:05:41 +0000

For her bridal session, recent bride Lauren showed us her grandmother’s bridal portrait, and wanted to do her own homage, so Janet photographer her in the studio for a classic vignetted white-on-white bridal portrait. At her wedding reception, her grandmother’s portrait, along with other important family photos, were displayed on a side table; what a lovely [...]

Rough {Photo Friday}

jep — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:01:59 +0000

For this week’s Photo Friday theme, rough, we couldn’t quite decide between showcasing a rough texture or a rough moment. So you get both!

Top Fifteen List: What Every Photo Assistant or Second Shooter Knows

JanetKlinger — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:47:34 +0000

Whether you shoot weddings, mitzvahs, or corporate events, working as a photo team has advantages. Since 1991 I wouldn’t consider working an event without an additional photographer. While the biggest benefit is having a second set of eyes to capture moments I might not see myself, or to cover a second location simultaneously, the advantages [...]

Beauty {Photo Friday}

jep — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:22:05 +0000

We’ve decided to start participating in the Photo Friday photo challenge. This week’s theme, Beauty, is doubling as a sneak peek at last weekend’s wedding, with this lovely natural light portrait of the bride, Meridith, in the dressing room

Southern Oregon Travel Portrait Special: Lake of the Woods, Ashland, Crater Lake

Kelsey — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:00:45 +0000

Janet’s next travel special will be August 16-20th, covering several beautiful and scenic locations in Oregon: Lake of the Woods (by Klamath Falls) — One of Outside Magazine’s “Perfect 10″ family travel destinations The unparalleled beauty of Crater Lake (only one Crater Lake session left, 10 AM on Monday the 18th.) Ashland (home of the Shakespeare Festival) (photographs courtesy [...]

Celebrating Sisterhood at The Olympic Sculpture Park

JanetKlinger — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:09:06 +0000

Tricia won this two hour photo session while modeling gorgeous Luly Yang gowns during our Bridal Fashion in Fusion photo shoot. She invited her four close sisters to share in an opportunity to play together and show off their glamorous sides. One sister just had a baby (you’d never know) and one is about to [...]

Wedding Slideshow: Rashada and Scott

blogadmin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:00:24 +0000

Rashada and Scott met doing relief work after Hurricane Katrina, and we were honored to photograph their beautiful wedding day. Pre-ceremony photography: Pike Place Market Venue: Pravda Studios Live Music: Jason Parker Music Cake: friend of the couple Coordinator: Kelly Simants of Sweet Pea Events Decor: Rented Elegance & Chic Celebrations (lanterns & fabric draping) Florist: friends of the couple Officiant: Allen Belton [...]

High School Senior Photography Special Offer Final Reminder

Kelsey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:08:31 +0000

Janet wants to be YOUR photographer. As her motto states, Janet captures “your extraordinary life”. Graduating from high school is a hugely symbolic time as you leave childhood behind and embrace your life’s potential. Working with Janet to design your session allows you to be involved in the creative process. Let’s get busy planning! $200 sessions [...]

Location Photography Travel Special: Orange County, California

blogadmin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:35:45 +0000

Janet will be available to photograph your family, pregnant belly, or baby in Orange County, California July 17th, 19th and 20th . One hour sessions with unlimited exposures are $450. Add $200 per additional hour. Standard travel special rules apply, and there are still 2 slots available. Hope to see you there.

Seattle Metropolitan Wins Gold

JanetKlinger — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:35:14 +0000

Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom is deserving of their numerous Magazine and Photography Excellence Awards. Janet Klinger is proud to associate with and support this gorgeous publication.

Reason #345 why we love our jobs: TM Dessert Works

Kelsey — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:36:14 +0000

We keep dreaming of Chocolate. Next door to our Phinney Ridge photo studio is T.M. Dessert Works. This means that most weekdays, delicious smells of chocolate and other goodies tend to drift through the wall (and make us hungry.) Tim and the whole crew are talented bakers, super nice, and great neighbors. We can special [...]

Next Travel Special: Cape Meares, Oregon

Kelsey — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:11:06 +0000

The scenic beaches of Cape Meares, Oregon are the next destination for Janet's portrait adventure specials.

Seattle Bride’s Best Photographer. Me?!!! (Best Wedding Vendors 2008)

JanetKlinger — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:30:22 +0000

I am thrilled and honored that the Readers of Seattle Bride voted me, Janet Klinger, the “Best Photographer 2008″. THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart. Granted it was a TIE, but according to Ali Basye (the Editor of Seattle Bride) we split the largest number of votes ever cast in a tie. Spreading [...]