Lifework Images Blog

Women's Camera Strap designed by Black Rapid

2010-03-04T02:43:00.008-06:00

I'm giddy with butterflies to show you the new R-Strap designed just for women by Black Rapid! Yup, that's right ladies, a camera strap that is designed just for us with all our beautiful contours in mind. Not only does the RS-W1 have a special cut, but it is thinner both in width and thickness. Black Rapid has even added pretty velvety material on each end to add the perfect, feminine touch while still retaining the professional, sleek look.

Today I ran down to the beach, set the intervalometer in my camera and ran around in the golden, grassy dunes showing my new RS-W1 Women's R-Strap created by Black Rapid. I so {heart} you guys!

So take a walk with me to the beach here in Ocean Shores to see the new Women's R-Strap:

WPPI:
If you are going to WPPI 2010 in Las Vegas, stop by the Black Rapid booth no.636 and meet the geniuses behind the world-famous R-Strap, and I'll be there to help all the fabulous women photographers try on the new camera strap designed just for us! Stop by and say hi!

CONTEST:
(Geek Alert) I am a proud member of Geocaching and five years ago placed my first cache "Butterclam Treasure" just a few feet away from where I shot this video today. First person to find and log in the cache (who hasn't already) and send me a Tweet or Facebook message wins a new Women's R-Strap!

New Business Cards

2010-03-01T18:40:00.008-06:00

I am often going through my Shootsac, Think Tank Airport Security, Airport Check In computer case, not to mention coat pockets, miscellaneous purses and bags and find myself holding "The Business Card". The name on the card is sooooo familiar, I should remember who it is, but at the time I received "The Business Card" didn't write on "The Business Card" who the person was, looked liked, or how I could remember them. "The Business Card" ends up on a pile on my desk until I have time to Google such person and/or business to spark my ever-multitasking-memory into doing it's job.

So last week I was staring at my own business cards and realized that they are just as guilty of sitting in someones purse, pocket or desk at that very moment. I did some thinking and made a really brave move for some new cards: I put my own photo on the back of the card.

That's right: no more picture of my past clients (love you all!). I just answered one of the basic questions someone might have when looking at my card a month or a year after I give it to them: "who IS this person?" They see me wearing my camera gear: I'm the little blonde photographer they met!

Here is the front of the card with the 3 separate card designs on the back; check out that I'm wearing the Black Rapid R-Strap (the world's greatest camera strap) in all three images:

Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine - FEATURE

2010-02-28T02:35:00.012-06:00

Do you remember the lovely wedding of David and Tyneka that took place on the pretty beach at Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa in the Dominican Republic?

Today I received the March/April 2010 issue of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons magazine and opened it to page 20 to see our images featured from couple's beautiful beach ceremony:

David and Tyneka's wedding at Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa in the Dominican Republic by LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images was featured in the March/April 2010 issue of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons magazine.

Emmanuel and Adriana's homage to Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

2010-02-22T00:55:00.005-06:00

Vintage portrait taken at the Barr Mansion in Austin Texas by LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images.

Dave & Laura - Golden Gardens Surprise Engagement

2010-02-13T03:30:00.010-06:00

It is with great pleasure I am finally having a chance to share these lovely images of fellow photographers Laura and Dave of Blissed Photography. They are definitely one of the couples in life that are incredibly inspiring to be around and we were super flattered that they asked us to take some fun images of them for their website.

We started the shoot by hitting the pavement in our Fremont neighborhood and then drove to Golden Gardens for that gorgeous sunset light that the beach is named for. While Laura was doing a quick change, Dave gestured us toward him and with a sneaky look in his eyes pulled a pretty velvet pouch out of his pocket. Then he showed us the ring inside of it! Right on, we were totally up for capturing his surprise engagement proposal!

A little side note here: yes, I LOVE surprises – especially ones that I get to be a part of it – but I seriously have THE WORST poker face in the world (ask any one of my friends) and was panicking that Laura would read me knowing something was up.

Luckily Laura didn’t catch on (whew!), and Dave caught the most perfect romantic moment of the day to get on his knees in the sweet yellow grass and ask lovely Laura to be his forever.

She said “YES!”

Enjoy their surprise E-Session images processed with the brand-spankin’ new Totally Rad Lightroom Presets released last week.

p.s. Laura is a Wedding Chicks Bride! Check out all her ideas, style and plans for their big day this year on her Wedding Chicks blog.

Luxe Productions and the Georgetown Ballroom PARTY BOOTH!

2010-01-22T00:59:00.005-06:00

PARTY BOOTH! images from the Luxe! Productions and Wedding Design event at the Georgetown Ballroom.

I Love My Family Running in the Streets of Downtown Seattle

2010-01-22T00:57:00.002-06:00

A spontaneous moment with the Strom family in downtown Seattle:

LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images providing artistic, family portrait session photography in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

En-Joy Productions in Seattle

2010-01-21T07:24:00.006-06:00

In case you missed En-Joy Productions at the Georgetown Ballroom and Luxe! Productions and Wedding Design Gala Event!

Engagement Session Giveaway Winners from Luxe Productions Event

2010-01-14T01:38:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to Michelle Martin and her Fiancé as the grand prise winners of our E-Session Giveaway!

The winner was selected by a random number chosen by the fabulous Annette Lefebvre of Luxe! Productions and Wedding Design at the end of the fabulous gala evening on Sunday.

Thank you to all who entered and attended the fantastic evening with us at the Georgetown Ballroom!

Note to all attendees: your PARTY BOOTH! images will be up on Saturday - contact us if you didn't get the link to view and order your fun and spontaneous photos!

Seattle photo booth photographers, LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary & lifestyle event photographers serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

Seattle photo booth photographers at the Georgetown Ballroom RSVP

2010-01-07T21:07:00.002-06:00

Lifework Images PARTY BOOTH!, Seattle's unique photo booth, will be showcased at the Georgetown Ballroom with Luxe! Productions and Wedding Design this Sunday, January 10th, 2010 from 2-7pm. This afternoon sioree and evening of entertainment will be an event not to be missed!

Read all the details and exclusive RSVP information at: www.luxeweddingdesign.blogspot.com

Seattle photo booth photographers, LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary & lifestyle event photographers serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

Para ti Novia - FEATURE

2009-12-17T16:34:00.004-06:00

Arturo and DeeBritt's gorgeous Latina inspired wedding in Chicago, IL featured on the lovely website: "Para ti Novia, redefining the modern Latina wedding".

Read the full article and images here: "Real Wedding: Arturo & DeeBritt in Chicago, Illinois"

CHICAGO LIFESTYLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS –
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary & lifestyle event photographers serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide..

Caribbean Journey - FEATURED

2009-12-17T16:28:00.002-06:00

A few images from David and Tyneka's wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic featured on The Caribbean Destination Wedding Blog.

Read the full article and images here: "LIFEWORK IMAGES, Images for Life"

DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS –
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary and lifestyle destination wedding photographers.

LUCKY ME! - FEATURE

2009-12-17T16:26:00.002-06:00

Caleb & Tiffany's wedding in Idaho featured on LUCKY ME!.

Read the full article and images here: "Real Weddings: Caleb and Tiffany - Part I"

IDAHO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS –
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary and lifestyle wedding photographers serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

LUCKY ME! - FEATURE

2009-12-17T16:19:00.003-06:00

Caleb & Tiffany's surprise engagement session on Cannon Beach featured on LUCKY ME!.

Read the full article and images here: "Real Weddings: Caleb and Tiffany - Part I"

IDAHO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS –
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary and lifestyle wedding photographers serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

Children's Book Reading & Signing this Friday, December 4th

2009-12-01T22:57:00.002-06:00

My dear Aunt Beckie has just published her first book! For years she has created beautiful watercolors, and last year had a wonderful idea for a children's book series using her gentle and lovely watercolors as the illustrations.

The book "The Little Ele-funny" from the series "Animals with Attitude", is beautiful to look at and has a wonderful message for kids of all ages (including adults!) and has arrived just in time for the holidays (the PERFECT stocking stuffer for all the kids in your life!)

Please join us for her debut book signing in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Here are the official details:

Date: Friday, December 4th, 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: FREMONT PLACE BOOK COMPANY - 621 N. 35th ST.
Artist: Beckie Tau
Artist's Website: www.animalswithattitude.net

Writer and illustrator, Beckie Tau debuts her first book in the "Animals with Attitude" series, "The Little Ele-funny".

"The best way to understand someone else's feelings is to experience the same thing. In The Little Ele-funny, Elle knows that laughing is fun, unless you're the one being laughed at! She learns a painful yet valuable lesson, but ultimately, everyone ends up laughing after all."

Author Beckie Tau has moved and lived in various places around the United States and Europe but currently calls South Dakota home. She lives with her husband, Phil, and three children: Audrey, Aimee, and Evan. She has thirty-eight nieces and nephews so far and dedicates this book to all the children in her life.

A select number of books will be available for sale with the author present to sign them.

Vaudevillian Vignette Desktop Wallpaper

2009-11-06T07:30:00.007-06:00

Announcing the first free desktop wallpaper we have ever provided on our blog!

We've been using this timeless Vaudevillian Vignette image as our desktop for a couple months now and totally dig it.

Leave a comment on the blog post if you like it and we'll continue providing you with great, fresh imagery for your computers! And just think: if you collect enough of them you will have a really awesome screen saver slide show.

Definitely check take a moment to check out the rest of the images from this sexy-hip flapper-girl feature at:
www.lifeworkrealstories.com: "Oooooh la la... Vaudevillian Vignettes"

Click below for your free desktop wallpaper:
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Oooooh la la... Vaudevillian Vignettes

2009-11-06T06:10:00.005-06:00

Finally get to share some seriously sexy images I took of the deeeeee-lovely Vaudevillian Vignette models at the "Twenty Twenty Review"!

If you didn't get a chance to go to this completely awesome event held at The Georgetown Ballroom, there is mention on the West Coast wind that the production may continue in chic cities across the U.S. Keep up to date with the production team Luxe Productions at the official Twenty Twenty Review website. In the meantime, enjoy these super sweet flapper chicks!

More of this story at: THE TWENTY TWENTY REVIEW PARTY BOOTH!

LIFESTYLE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary & lifestyle event photographers
serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.
EVENT VENUE - The Georgetown Ballroom - Seattle, Washington
PRODUCTION & DESIGN - Annette Lefebvre & Wendy Fink of Luxe Productions & Luxe Wedding Design

Keywords: The Twenty/Twenty Revue, Twenty Twenty Revue, 20/20 Review

PARTY BOOTH! at Jim & Michelle's Wedding

2009-11-05T00:30:00.004-06:00

WEDDING & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHERS BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary & lifestyle wedding photographers
serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

Lolliblog, Lollipop Events & Designs - FEATURE

2009-11-02T20:48:00.005-06:00

We became completely giddy when we saw Caleb & Tiffany's complete love story, from surprise engagement session on Cannon Beach to their gorgeous wedding in Idaho, featured on Lolliblog, the platform for Lollipop Events & Designs which is a unique, full-service event planning and design company specializing in innovative & inspired events and designs.

Read the full article and images here: "Love Story: Caleb & Tiffany"

Emmaline Bride - FEATURE

2009-11-02T20:37:00.004-06:00

We were completely wowed to have been chosen as the "Featured Photographer's of the Week" at the handmade wedding marketplace, featuring bridal couture by indie artists, Emmaline Bride Blog!

Read the full article and images here: "LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and all destinations worldwide."

Seattle Bride - FEATURE

2009-11-02T03:17:00.006-06:00

Super excited to see that Josh and Bobbi's beautiful spring wedding is a featured "Real Wedding" on Seattle Bride Magazine's blog!

View their full wedding story at www.lifeworkimages.com

CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE – Liberty Bible Church, Vancouver
WASHINGTON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS – LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, Seattle & Chicago

Destination Wedding Photography Giveaway

2009-10-07T18:44:00.010-05:00

Planning a wedding outside the continental U.S.?

Want FREE wedding photography services the day of your wedding, a FREE Day-After photo session (Trash the Dress!), 2 FREE proof books and a FREE Premium Coffee Table Book?

Well then we want to photograph your wedding! Just cover our expenses to get to your destination wedding (plane tickets, accommodations and food) and receive TWO fantastic photographers meeting you and your families the day before the wedding, photographing ALL DAY of your wedding, PLUS a Day-After photo shoot!

AND to top it off with whipped cream and a cherry on top, we also give you TWO awesome proof books, an AWESOME 80-page, custom designed, Premium Coffee Table Book and online viewing and ordering of all your images!

Win this $5,800 package!

TO ENTER: send an email to lifeworkimages{@}gmail{dot}com and include:
1. Your names and contact information.
2. Wedding date and location.
3. Your love story – how you met and got engaged and anything else fun.
4. Share with us a picture of you and your honey (we love web & blog sites!) - show us your style and who you are!
5. Make us fall in love with you and tell us why we can’t miss shooting your awesome wedding!

OFFICIAL RULES: winner is to provide:
1. Travel (from Seattle), accommodations, transportation (to/from airport), and food for LaRae and Cory for 5 nights/6 days (we arrive 2 nights before your wedding for location scouting, 1 night before your wedding to attend your rehearsal, the night of your wedding for your Day-After photo shoot, the night of your Day-After photo shoot to download and back-up all your AMAZING images, and one more day to give you a SNEAK-PEEK and SLIDE SHOW before leaving!).
2. Wedding must be held outside of the continental U.S.
3. All information is kept confidential and LaRae and Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images DO NOT share or sell your information to ANYONE.

Caleb & Tiffany - Pacific Northwest DIY Wedding in Idaho

2009-10-06T16:13:00.012-05:00

Tiffany wanted the beauty of her uncle's rustic, lake-side property in the Northwest to set the tone. The historic property on Hayden Lake in Idaho still holds the first cabin to be built on the lake which was built by Matthew Hayden in the 1870's.

Caleb and Tiffany went above and beyond planning their wedding with amazing personal touches and did it all themselves down to every little detail. Caleb is a designer and created a gorgeous monogram which was included on their hand-made invitations and sprinkled throughout all their decorations and wedding favors.

The couple chose a simple color palette of black and white with a touch of purple throughout. Their wedding truly had a classic and vintage feel!

Keeping it fun and with their personalities, the groomsmen wore comfortable black-on-black Vans while Tiffany kicked it in her wedding dress and purple Vans!

I LOVE these portraits of Caleb and Tiffany! Caleb is totally "60's Mod" and Tiffany is completely timeless and glowing against the lake and mountain backdrop. So romantic!

Wedding guests arrived by boat to attend the peaceful outdoor ceremony and doves were released at the end of the ceremony to everyone's surprise!

How amazing is this cake that the groom's mother made? I completely love the big "R" as a cake-topper ("R" for "Reed" - the couples' last name) with beautiful flowers simply placed. The groom's cousin, Leslie Massey, worked closely with Tiffany on every detail on the decor: a design of clean black and white tables with splashes of purple orchids and dahlias.

The "Big Bear" wood sculpture was hand-made and modeled after the worlds tallest grizzly bear (which is completely humongous!). It was great to see the newlyweds having fun with the height it! And see that sweet black Labrador? His name is Kona and he was an official groomsmen and never left Caleb's side all day. He seemed so proud in his purple bandanna (which matched the groom's tie perfectly) and even walked calmly down the aisle with Caleb - he was so adorable!

The bridesmaids' dresses were all unique black cocktail dresses, the groomsmen black-on-black suits. And the cute flower girls wore adorable black with white polka dot dresses and shoes to match!

The gorgeous setting on Hayden Lake was simply breathtaking at night. Luminaria bags, strategic spot lighting, and colorful glow sticks held by guests helped guide the bride and groom away on a speed boat.

This was an inspiring wedding and it was fantastic to be a part of it!

IDAHO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS –
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, your husband and wife documentary and lifestyle wedding photographers serving Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago and all destinations worldwide.

CEREMONY & RECEPTION – Private Residence, Hayden Lake, ID
FLOWERS – Leslie Massey, Seattle
CATERING – Iron Horse Bar & Grill
CAKE – Darlene Reed, Spokane, WA
GOWN – David's Bridal
HAIR – Nicole Douglas, Portland, OR
MAKEUP – Lynae Strom, Seattle
VEIL – Darlene Reed, Spokane, WA
BRACELET – Grandma Hardy's Pearls
EARRINGS – David's Bridal
WEDDING RINGS – Austin's Fine Jewelry, Spokane, WA
BRIDE, GROOM & GROOMSMEN SHOES – Vans "Off the Wall" from www.vans.com
TUXEDO FORMAL WEAR – Forever 21
VIDEOGRAPHER – Zach Mathers, Coeur d'Alene, ID
COORDINATOR – Jennifer Dodson, Coeur d'Alene, ID
MUSIC – Caleb Baker, Spokane, WA
EMCEE – Chad Warren, Central Alaska, AK
INVITATIONS – The groom, Caleb Reed, Coeur d'Alene, ID
PAPER FOR PROGRAMS & MENUS – Paper Plus
GUESTBOOK – Bobbi Mash, Vancouver, WA
CAKE SERVING SET – Grandmother's
HOTEL – The Davenport Hotel, Spokane, WA

Lifework Images Pacific Northwest Wedding Photography: Caleb and Tiffany

Noah & Kari - Real Wedding in Seattle

2009-09-30T05:48:00.026-05:00

Cory and I are super thrilled to show you some of our favorite images from your wedding, Noah and Kari!

We are so incredibly happy that we all decided to capture the spirit of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest in your romantic couple shots by going down to Olympic Sculpture Park to take advantage of the gorgeous light that day!

One of my favorite things I adored about your day is how you showed yourself, Noah, as Kari's "Night In Shining Armor" the morning of your wedding.

For those who were not at their wedding, Kari's shoes had been expedited from Los Angeles and never showed up the day of their wedding. They found this out while Kari was getting her hair and makeup done at Gene Juarez downtown Seattle that morning. So Noah ends up running with his arms full of gorgeous shoes from Nordstrom Downtown Seattle to and from Gene Juarez until they find the most perfect pair of Glint shoes to match her wedding gown. Seriously, it was like the shoes were MADE to match her Melissa Sweet Bridal Dress from Montclair Bridal in Santa Monica, CA.

LOVE the details we captured of the shoes at the The Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Oil paintings have been obsession of mine since I was a kid. I am proud to own original oil-works by my mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and late-uncle who have all heavily influenced my style of photography and art work.

Lately, I have been selecting specific clients whose images have an obvious timeless quality look and feel to them. I then incorporate my own "special recipe" of Photoshop custom work to achieve an oil-painting-look to the images.

Your family portraits, Noah and Kari, taken in one of the timeless wings of the Women's University Club turned out to be totally amazing with this feel and look. I hope you love it as much as I do!

More oil-painting-inspired romantic portraits...
(p.s. I'm INSANELY CRAZY over the full-length portrait of Kari with the sun shining through the trees!)

It was such an honor to not only witness, but capture, the first wedding to take place in the newly remodeled ballroom at the Women's University Club.

We LOVE the symbolism of breaking bread and sharing wine together to honor the special moments in ones' lives...

SEATTLE DOCUMENTARY & PHOTOJOURNALISTS &; LIFESTYLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY –
LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, Seattle, Chicago & Santa Monica

CEREMONY & RECEPTION – Women's University Club, Seattle
WEDDING DRESS – Melissa Sweet from Montclair Bridal, Santa Monica, CA
SHOES – Glint from Nordstrom Downtown Seattle
HAIR – Niko at Gene Juarez, Seattle
MAKEUP – Tracy Marie at Gene Juarez, Seattle
TUXEDO FORMAL WEAR – Richards - Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT
HOTEL – The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

Lifework Images Seattle Wedding Photography: Noah and Kari

New Slideshow featuring Jim & Michelle's PARTY BOOTH!

2009-09-23T22:52:00.004-05:00

We got a new slideshow feature we hope all of our customers will love! You can view, share and then shop on your personal Pictage page. Leave a comment to let us know what you think!

LIFESTYLE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY PARTY BOOTH! – LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, Seattle, Chicago & Los Angeles