Dimes, Quarters and Prada - Wenatchee and Seattle Wedding Photographer

Sometimes we look to create contrasty images to get a certain look but this time the "contrast" in the images was very different.  We were walking the Las Vegas Strip and checking out some of the newer hotels when we came upon the Cosmopolitan Hotel and the Prada Shop.  The building was super posh and contemporary.  There were high end shops and their target clientele was pretty obvious.  We then noticed a gentleman out front of Prada.  He was asking for dimes or quarters and he had a very pleasant demeanor.  We shared some conversation and then I asked to take his photograph which he obliged.  I tipped him $2 for his time (30 seconds and 4 photos), shook his hand, said goodbye and we started walking again.  It was a simple and quick encounter but one of those that we won't soon forget...

WPPI 2011 is almost here... - Wenatchee and Seattle Wedding Photographer

WPPI is less than 1 week away and we are getting excited to go to Las Vegas.  For those non-photographers, WPPI stands for Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.  This is the largest gathering of photographers in our industry and there is also a huge trade show as well. There are classes, presentations, workshops, and parties all week long which are designed to bring us together as an industry/community, and to provide the opportunity for all of us to learn a ton while there.  We are also very much looking forward to seeing family and spending time catching up with all of them.  We hope to see you in Las Vegas next week!!!
Here are some random photos from last year:

Patti Bosket @ Au Naturel - Wenatchee and Seattle Wedding Photographer

We have had the pleasure of working and developing a great relationship with one of the areas best florists, Patti Bosket of Au Naturel in Leavenworth, WA.  Patti's designs feel natural yet elegant, and her arrangements and bouquets are always simply gorgeous.  Not only is she an amazing florist and decorator, but she in an incredible and caring person too.  So if you are looking for the best, don't look any further, just contact Patti Bosket @ Au Naturel .

Here are some images of Patti's work from some recent weddings:

Snowmen, lunch and hawaiian shirts...

Heidi and I were walking around Wenatchee today shooting some photos and we stopped in at the Lemolo Cafe for some lunch.  It was fairly cold out this morning but winter, thus far, has been very mild with little snowpack even in the mountains.  We were surprised though to see someone else "hangin' out" inside, and looking very tropical rockin' a hawaiian shirt and some shades.  I guess we are not the only one's dreaming of beaches and tropical climates this winter...

Advances...

As a friend and I were watching the first ever triple cork in snowboarding on the internet, we started talking about different advances in technology and what things were before them, like the internet for example.  It seems weird that the internet is so young yet feels like it has been around for so long.  Remember learning to use the internet and figuring out what "email" was?  Just saying that makes me feel old but, really, it wasn't that long ago.  Anyway, before we get into how old I am getting, I am going to sneak out of here with a photo of something I am happy I never have had to use.  Thank you for the advances in razors and my Gillette Mach razors because this thing scares me...