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.

Some of the Stand-out vendors include:
Wedding Planner and Coordination: Janel Schlitt of Occasions LLC, one of my favorite coordinators- and Seattle has so many. Janel is goes above and beyond.
Wedding Flowers: Anna’s Flowers
Wedding Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses: I Do Bridal
Wedding Cake: Cakes of Paradise
Wedding Videography: Bogle Productions

I still have a few available things for sale. The big items include:
Wacom Tablet, Intuos 3, 6×8, usb, Never used. $249
iMAC, original blue $25 Works great, but older operating system.

Antique Armoire $599 obo

All good things must come to an end. Dad is selling my childhood home and HIS home of the past 50 years. Located in the historic Hyde Park/ Kenwood neighborhood, it’s a mere mile from the University of Chicago. Daily as a young teen my friends and I made the five minute walk to Lake Michigan, and during teen years and beyond, rode the 15 minute express bus downtown. Dad is excited to begin a new chapter in life. I however welcome your condolences. If you have memories of this home, PLEASE email them to me!
Our agent is LindaTuggle at Urban Search Realty. The lot is a “triple” which is huge for urban Chicago, and has a two car garage. There are 7 bedrooms, 3 full and 3 partial baths.
Here are a few exterior shots from this past week. Granted, the garden will look much more beautiful in just a few weeks.

Dad's Kenwood home, Winter 2010

A driveway wraps around to a 2 car brick garage behind the house

Quite Kenwood Ave, where I grew up playing with the neighbors.

Currently a slate patio, this side yard was once our kiddy playground

This yard was often filled with our friends and neighbors.

How these trees have grown since my childhood.

Come have a holiday session with Janet Klinger Photography! To receive holiday cards by December 15th, sessions must take place no later than November 6th.

*All images used in cards were not taken by Janet Klinger Photography.

Voting has started for King 5 Evening Magazine’s “Best of Western Washington”. Why not help let everyone know YOUR choice of the best Wedding Vendors. Naturally we would be HONORED to have your vote! It only takes a minute to vote! (more…)

I was honored to speak at last nights “Mamas with Cameras” photo club gathering. I was so impressed with these Mamas. More than half have children under two and several with newborns yet they are able to take time for themselves, simultaneously cultivating their creative passion for photography. This caring sisterhood shared ideas and encouraged each other, all while feeding that female-need I know all about for socializing and making new friends. I’m inspired by these motivated mama’s passion. (more…)

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 attire and the draping, this lush event was one of my favorites to date. “Honored to be a part” feels trite. I was blown away. Above all, Monica and Vikrant handled this multiple-ceremony celebration with elegance and grace (and stamina too).

Behind every great event is a great team. Naturally Monica’s wisdom lead her to Janel of Occasions LLC- a fabulous event planner. She took care of hundreds of details on the day-of. Even before that, Janel and Monica were often seen attached at the hip pre-planning this event. Janel makes herself available, from her core being. The fact that she cares so much comes shining through. I’ve raved about Janel again and again, and after each event we participate in I only have more to rave about. Monica and Vikrant chose to commend her during their reception thank yous. “Our friend” came affectionately from their lips describing the culmination of their journey together.

Everyone of the vendors were carefully chosen to fit this grand day. If you care to, see the list below their sneek-preview images.

Thanks to Janel Schlitt for providing this list of choice A vendors, and for introducing me to Monica and Vikrant.
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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 July 4th wedding bash at the Westin Bellevue for a simple, quick courtroom gig, my “cool event” meter would still be flashing atop the Excitement rating. These two have everything it takes to be great clients. Energy, teamwork, looks, confidence to rely on their carefully chosen vendors to finesse their inspired interweaving of traditional Indian flair with two highly modern, independent spirits. It’s hard not to love these two.
Below are a few engagement photos to tide us all over until the Big Day.
M&V, see you two on the 4th. Maybe I’ll arrive on a white horse too. Or, uh, maybe not.

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
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Here are some more of our favorites from the Happy Hour Sessions!
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Due to the huge popularity of these sessions, June 30th will be our final session date

Come to our studio during Happy Hour for your FREE photo session!
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Honored and humbled to win the Seattle Bride Magazine “Best of” contest in 2008, I would be grateful and thrilled to receive your vote for 2009.

This award has meant so much to me in a city with over 800 photographers! February 15, 2009 is the final morning for voting. At least 50% of the ballot must be completed in order for your vote to count.

Thank you so much for your continuing support. I really appreciate it!

Janet

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 create this wonderful day:

Photography: Janet Klinger for Janet Klinger Photography
Ceremony, Reception and Catering: Golf Club at Newcastle
Flowers: Esprit de Fleur (Sheri Miller)
Cake: Mike’s Amazing Cakes
Ceremony Music:  The Bottom Line Duo (check out their non-wedding concert schedule as well)
Reception Music: Tiger Budbill/Cat Daddy Entertainment
Attire: The Bridal Garden, Men’s Wearhouse
Stationer: Mmm….Paper
Hair/Make-up: Zerene Salon of Ballard

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

Halloween is a wonderful combination of the simple and the wild. Pretending to be someone or something we are not (at least externally) has it’s own excitement. Stimulated by endless possibilities, I am sometimes inspired and sometimes overwhelmed with costume decisions. 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. I have never seen a child in costume, no matter what his mood, who wasn’t adorable. See for yourself. The halloween photos are in!

Our not-scary Studio Manager kelsey

See all the images!

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

For more details including pricing click here.

Book your session now!

We’re Nominated! King 5 TV Evening Magazine lists Janet Klinger Photography for “Best Wedding Photographer in Western Washington”! We’re thrilled to be included as a nominee in their 16th annual “Best of Western Washington” contest.

Voting ends Monday, October 13th. King 5 is encouraging us to reach out to our colleagues and clients to participate in the process.

If you would like to, we’d be honored to receive your vote and perhaps even a review of our work.

Vote here! Then simply press the yellow “Vote” button.

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 5 exposure session but don’t forget your school ID!

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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 Club at Newcastle
Cake: Sharon Graham of Sharon’s Cakes
Ceremony Music: Seattle Style Strings
Reception Music: DJ Del
Videographer: Aaron Horton
Attire: Bridal Garden, Men’s Wearhouse

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 taking place between July 1^st – 31st, 2008. (Associate Photographer $100)

$300 (normal) thereafter.

All studio prints 50% off if ordered within 30 days of images being released online. Offer good until September 30^th, 2008.

Any High School student is eligible.

ONE HOUR SENIOR UNLIMITED

Include up to two pets, 4 outfits, invite a best friend for 15 minutes, two locations within a 10 minute drive of each other anywhere in the greater Seattle area.

BONUS OFFER!

Three students booking together receive a complimentary set of 8 wallets each. For more information please inquire.

Call 206-622-7478 or email today to book your session!
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