Used to teamwork, Angie Pressey & Justin Forsett became the star players in a game more important than the national championships- their wedding ceremony and now, marriage. The ceremony, held at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, filled the sanctuary with jubilant energy which I could feel deep-down to the core — and I clearly wasn’t the only one.
In a sacred, surprising ceremony, two talented souls shared laughter, God and tears. OK, maybe no tears for JUSTIN!- Psst, Justin, if you want to admit it or deny it just leave a comment . Sneaky Justin completely surprised Angie when her favorite singer, Avant, showed up to sing during the emotional ceremony, then again when Avant performed several encores during the reception stoking the house-on-fire! With so much celebrating, it’s a good thing the Omni Park West Hotel had a huge dance floor, made all the more spectacular by enhancements from AVT Event Technologies. Yolanda Haley coordinated this high energy event, putting together a fabulous team.
Thank you, Angie and Justin, for making the inquiries that allowed me to join you in Dallas. I feel completely honored to have photographed your portrait session and your wedding celebration. On top of that, I couldn’t have had a better time. You make it easy to love my job!
Surprise, surprise. Justin arranged for Avant to grace his union with Angie. Clearly she was hugely surprised and Justin received his well-earned look of love and gratitude from Angie as she realized Avant was indeed singing, in flesh and blood.
See reception photos, including more of musician Avant (more…)
Vietnamese and Filipino cultures merge beautifully at this Seattle wedding of Minh Hua and Joel Gavino. They held the ceremony at lovely St Vincent De Paul in Federal Way, WA. The light in the sanctuary made it easy to take photos, even for amateur photographers. These two really love each other and had many moments and symbols that represent their blossoming relationship. At Minh’s home, Joel asked permission to marry Minh, which her father granted. Phew! The traditional Vietnamese ao dai (attire) and tea ceremony waited until we arrived at Columbia Tower Club which was glowing gold in the Seattle’s late afternoon light. What a picture perfect setting for the rest of the evening.
An attempt at making their first glance a private moment
The playful bubble exit of the Bride and Groom
Ah the amazing kiss among blowing bubbles. Two cultures marry and celebrate at St Vincent De Paul Church in Federal Way WA
There are so many fun photos. Keep you eyes open for part two which will feature more photos from St Vincent De Paul and the Columbia Tower Club, including the fabulous views.
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 have a baby. See. Glamour during and after baby IS possible. I feel so lucky to have met each of these five energetic, adorable women. We had so much fun giggling and collaborating on this sunny, warm Northwest wonderful day.
To see Tricia in Modeling action, visit our website, choose “Weddings”, then “Bridal Fashion”.
Jocelyn is Engaged! Just because Clive is thousands of miles away didn’t stop Jocelyn from having an engagement session. I can’t wait to meet the mystery man, and share with him how lucky he is. Jocelyn, thanks for choosing me. I had a ball working with you. Now you know first hand why it’s easy to love my job.
For a fun urban location, we chose the Seattle Central Library, which was the building voted #108 on the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) list of Americans’ 150 favorite structures in the U.S. It provides a stunning setting, both inside and out!
Professional athletes have something remarkable in common: their significant others! In the past two years I have had the wonderful luck to photograph a handful of these women (and their men, pregnant bellies, babies and an upcoming wedding too! NOT Damien and Traci’s wedding, just for the record…)
Granted, pro athletes have their choice of women. Still, choosing women who are not only beautiful and smart, but also warm, down to earth, and devoted to family expresses more about character than the increasing range of a jump shot.
Not only is the probable migration of the Seattle Super Sonics a loss of urban culture, but one of business, personal and community diversity. I for one, will be deeply sorry if Seattle looses these women and their Sonic partners.
Damien Wilkins and Traci Boyd have allowed me to share these images.
Nicole Favorite and Matt Holt are engaged! This event is such a family affair. Nicole’s mom, Kim, is as much a welcome part of the fun as are their two loving kids. Every idea shared has been openly considered. This family is a dream. Since my motto is “Your Photographer for Life”, I hope to be shooting their daughter’s high school senior portraits, weddings and Nicole & Matt’s 50th wedding anniversary too! To say I’m honored to be chosen photographer is an understatement. I feel so lucky. (And I’m not even the Bride!)
Oh yeah, the cute engagement story…
Hiding from Mommy, Nicole found a butt sticking out from behind the “giggling couch”. There she found Daddy and girls “sneaking” a treat of ring pops. Nicole asked where her ring was. Matt pulled out a box holding a special ring indeed. Lots more giggling ensued, and crying, and hugging. On August 18, 2007 these high school sweethearts will be celebrating the life and love they already share.
Save the Date! Now anything goes to get your family and friends to reserve your wedding date. Traditional cards and photos are still king, but messages in a bottle, e-mails, frames with the wedding date engraved, and now, magnets! Jenny Tang and Luan Kinh Le sent out these fun magnets as their Save the Date. Love these! Get them at Magnet Street.
I can wait to photography Jenny and Luan on the Vegas strip and at their gorgeous spa location, Green Valley Ranch Resort.
I have a client who’s been WRONGED! Their venue has ousted them for someone even more rich and famous, so they are left looking for a Fab Las Vegas location for their Sept 1st wedding. Do you know of any place with a spa, artistic, or glamorous sensibility?
Wedding Date: 7/26/2008.
I love these two. Not only are the adorable in looks, but in personality. Sometimes you know a relationship is made in heaven. Well, I’m sure there’s is too, but it’s my relationship with THEM that I’m talking about. Did I mention that I love these two?
Here’s an excerpt from their fabulous, almost ruined by snow storm, almost “busted” by accidentally flying on the same plane, wedding proposal story.
In their words and photo. (Notice the glow of the honking diamond. Thanks to Lauren’s Photoshop skills for the glow, and to Andrew for the honking.)
On December 23, 2006, Andrew flew out to Denver and gave Lauren the surprise of her lifetime! Instead of going to visit his little old grandma in Minnesota (which is what he had told Lauren), he flew to Denver, built an igloo out of snow in a friend’s back yard, and proposed to Lauren! Yes, he built an igloo, and managed to hide inside the cold snow for a half hour waiting for Lauren to arrive. Of course she said “yes!” and the rest is history.
And then they hired Janet Klinger as their photographer for life, and lived happily ever after.
Some people say the nicest things. Jenny Tang, who recently booked us for her Las Vegas wedding, flattered the heck out of me. She warmly spoke of choosing me to photograph her day because of “your integrity and how your heart is in each event.†I was really touched, to say the least. Jenny used to assist me on weddings, so if anyone knows how much fun we have, and how seriously I take each event, it’s Jenny.
Jenny and Luan’s confidence in me means so much, and is warmly and deeply felt.
Stay tuned for their slideshows from the Vegas Strip, coming in September. I’m so excited!
. Sneaky Justin completely surprised Angie when her favorite singer, Avant, showed up to sing during the emotional ceremony, then again when Avant performed several encores during the reception stoking the house-on-fire! With so much celebrating, it’s a good thing the Omni Park West Hotel had a huge dance floor, made all the more spectacular by enhancements from AVT Event Technologies. Yolanda Haley coordinated this high energy event, putting together a fabulous team.
