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I recently had the pleasure of photographing John, an IT professional, for a magazine feature. While the final image needs to stand on its own, I find that explaining the "how" can be just as interesting as the "what." This session was a great opportunity to lean into some core lighting principles I’ve used throughout my career in Seattle.
Read MoreOne of the best perks of being a commercial photographer is the "backstage pass" that comes with the job. I get to walk into buildings and construction sites most people only see from the street and witness the fascinating, complex work that keeps our world running.
Read MoreIn a world of limited time and shrinking attention spans, your business, brand, and products are in a relentless competition to be noticed. While long-form articles and detailed descriptions are essential once a customer is interested, you first have to convince them to look.
That is where professional photography comes in. Brands that are instantly compelling and communicate their story with a single glance are the ones that get the opportunity to tell their full story.
Read MoreNow that the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion is a completed centerpiece of our waterfront, it is easy to forget the massive amount of work that went into creating it. But long before the first gallon of water was added, I had the privilege of documenting the beginning of this project: the massive amount web of steel that holds it all together.
Read MoreThere is a specific kind of craftsmanship that goes into a great drink, especially one that involves fire and smoke. When I was asked to capture the Smoke Top in action, my goal was to make the viewer feel like they were sitting right there at the bar, smelling the charred wood and waiting for that first sip.
A smoked Old Fashioned is as much about the process as it is the flavor. To do justice to the product, I wanted the lighting to feel as warm and inviting as the drink itself. This wasn't just about a "product shot"—it was about capturing the focus of the bartender and the unique atmosphere of the space.
Read MoreI recently spent the day in Redmond documenting a significant moment for the community: the Legacy Celebration for the Old Fire House (OFH) Teen Center. The City hired me to capture the day as they prepare to transition the site for the new Teen Center Project.
For over 30 years, this building has been a hub for young musicians and a second home for a lot of people. The energy was a mix of a celebration and a nostalgic farewell.
Read MoreJohanna and Scott had the perfect Spring day for their Willows Lodge elopement.
Read MoreTrade shows are a whirlwind of networking, tight schedules, and high-stakes meetings. For a company bringing its global team together in one place, it is often the only window of opportunity to update their visual branding. A few years ago, I was given a unique challenge: provide 20 distinct, individualized professional portraits over the course of a single 12-hour day during at event at the Seattle Convention Center. Luckily, their office was within walking distance.
Read MoreSenior portraits in Seattle at Golden Gardens. What a beautiful day, place, and a truly nice guy to photograph.
Read MoreWe all know that Seattle needs more housing and more housing that people can afford. The Housing Development Consortium is a membership organization that strives to fulfil those needs by bringing together all of the parties to find solutions. My amazing son Kyler Parris works for them, so I have the honor of being their volunteer photographer. :)
Read MoreI love getting the opportunity to do some different and creative work. This was the final setup for the night. To illustrate our future opera singer, his mom bought a retro microphone and I used three lights to simulate stage lighting.
Read MoreBusiness portraits for a construction company as well as some working and work culture images
Read MoreSeattle micro wedding at the Volunteer Park Conservatory
The Volunteer Park Conservatory is an amazingly beautiful building filled with lush gardens. It is a very cool, interesting place to have a very small wedding or elopement.
Read MoreSenior portraits on the beach near Seattle
Read MoreOne of my favorite wedding venues in Seattle is Imperia Lake Union. Awesome art deco feel makes everything look cool. It is a little tricky to shoot in because of the lighting, so it is satisfying to have them look cool. All of the images have at least one flash with some as many as three.
Read MoreS&C were married on the rooftop of the Municipal Court of Seattle. It is a really beautiful spot for an elopement or small wedding. We started at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel before going to the court for the ceremony.
Read MoreJ&S had a beautiful March day for an micro wedding at Willows Lodge in Woodinville. I don’t think it is fair to call something like this an elopement because their families were there and it is exactly the size they wanted even though these sorts of small wedding are commonly called elopements.
Willows Lodge is a beautiful space in the popular winery and tasting room area in the valley south of Woodinville and north of Redmond. We made a last minute change in plans and had the wedding in the garden.
Read MoreBranding portraits for a tech CEO
In a little less than an hour, I photographed this CEO in 7 different places with four different lighting setups including up to 3 flash units. I've been told that the speed that I move to create new scenarios along with my explanations of what I'm doing and the stories I tell help my subjects feel more relaxed. So many people dread having their photographs taken, so I try to make it as fun as possible.
Read MoreElopement at the King County Court in Seattle. We walked down to the waterfront before the wedding, and the main branch of the Seattle Public Library after the ceremony.
Read MoreJust a short ferry ride from Seattle is Vashon Island. This wedding was held at an AirBNB with just immediate family. It was a short, heartfelt ceremony performed by one of their fathers. The views an the rocky beach made for some beautiful images. They also had everything set up for an amazing dinner. Very fun!
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