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
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.
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!
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!
Any High School student is eligible.
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.
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!
Didn’t see this Early Bird special when it was first announced? Make sure you are on our mailing list!
We think Seattle Met Magazine is wonderful too. Classy, modern, relevant to today’s Seattle residents, visitors and future transplants.
Read our former post about Seattle Met Bride and Groom Launch Party. They are the sister to Seattle Met Magazine.
Seattle Metropolitan Wins GoldSEATTLE—As excepted from the press at SMB&G, Seattle Metropolitan magazine has won the Gold Medal for General Excellence from the National City and Regional Magazine Association and the General Excellence award from the Western Washington Society of Professional Journalists.
Our next travel special is coming up soon. Janet will be in Cape Meares, Oregon June 27th-30th. Take advantage of this beautiful location and have a fun filled session with Janet!
Join me for one or two of the final Kentucky portraits.
$450 each for one hour including unlimited exposures and a private website.
Still available on Friday May 16th
10AM – Overlooking the rolling glow-green hills surrounding Louisville.
5PM- An Hour at the Churchill Downs. Overlooking the track from a private box, surrounded by manicured grounds or the stables.
Book today for a sure bet!
If you love Luly’s designs as much as I do, don’t miss this afternoon event. (This is our “winning bride” Tricia Benzinger who among other things, had the pleasure of modeling in Luly’s gorgeous gowns during a few days of shooting.)
SPRING INTO SUMMER
A Rendezvous of High Tea & Fashion Infusion
June 1, 2008, 2.30pm
The Georgian, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Luly Yang will launch her 2009 limited edition “High Tea collection of dresses, swing coats and suits at The Georgian on June 1, 2008. The event will be a visual feast, with a host of designs inspired by the varied flavors of tea; peach tea, green tea, raspberry tea and lavender tea. Guests at the event will enjoy the unique opportunity to be the first to own a piece from this stunning collection, as well as pre-order styles from the collection featured in several exclusive fabrics.
The collection will be presented in a roving petite fashion show while guests are treated to a delightful high tea spread. The menu for this afternoon is specially created by Gavin Stephenson, Executive Chef, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel. It will feature blends of loose-leaf tea, dainty finger sandwiches, tempting sweets and delicious scones to complement the teas that inspired Luly Yang.
Priced at $65 for adults, and $22 for children ages 6 to 12 years old, this afternoon of indulgence includes:
Lavender Luly Champagne Cocktail
“High Tea” ~ The Story
Luly Yang Petite Fashion Show
Couture High Tea
Surprise & Delight Swag Bag
Luly Yang Shoe & Bag Drawing
Prices inclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. For tea event reservations, call (206) 621-7889, or e-mail cara.huft@fairmont.com. For show information call (206) 623-8200, or e-mail dora@lulyyang.com.
Tonight the gorgeous Sculpture Park benefited immensely from the creative direction of Melissa Bryan of Lush Parties & Events. While the Park may stand alone, Melissa is true to her tagline: life more fabulous. Here are photos of the AT&T awards event she designed. Melissa made my job easy. Thanks Melissa!
Kelsey was associate shooter adding creativity all her own. Thanks Kelsey!
To see or purchase photos from the AT&T awards ceremony itself, visit our events section. It will be available after 2/20/08.
Kelsey caught this great shot and the food shot below.
It’s a heartwarming feeling to be considered a favorite. Pat the backs of those you love by voting TODAY. It the last day! No pressure. 
VOTE HERE to make headlines in Seattle Bride Magazine.
Join us next year!
Event lighting has become todays elite wedding accessory. Even the best photographer can only do so much in a dark venue when it comes to candid photography. Your “posed candids” will look fabulous regardless. But for premium lighting of candid moments, subtle or dramatic lighting enhancements are worth the effort. Take a look at the Bride Ideas fabulous fashion show, produced by Terri Morgan of TCM. The great lighting and effects are a PNTA specialty- I used only a simple fill flash.
Granted, the fact that Flora Nova‘s flowers were gorgeous, the dresses well chosen, the TCM models from adorable to glamorous all contribute to the sophistication of the images. You too can have the glamor. Hire these great vendors! –Especially ME to be your photographer! 
All dresses and accessories are either from I Do Bridal or The Bridal Garden . Tuxedos by The Tuxedo Club. Make-up by Sephora
For a full list of Bride Ideas vendors see my former post.
Seattle premier vendors all under one roof, and a catwalk to boot! Sunday Jan 27, 2008 U Village. For details visit the Bride Ideas website, or simply come visit with us tomorrow in two sessions beginning at 10am and 1pm.
BEAUTY, HEALTH, & FITNESS
The Healthy Bride www.healthy-bride.com
Sephora www.sephora.com
CAKES & DESSERTS
Mike’s Amazing Cakes www.mikesamazingcakes.com
Trophy Cupcakes www.trophycupcakes.com
Cupcake Royale www.cupcakeroyale.com
Celebrity Cake Studio www.celebritycakestudio.com
CATERING
Piatti www.piatti.com
Ravishing Radish Catering www.ravishingradish.com
That Brown Girl Catering www.thatbrowngirlcatering.com
ENTERTAINMENT | DJ | BANDS
Wave Link Music www.wavelinkmusic.com
Emerald City Productions, LLC
www.emeraldcityproductions.net
Seattle DJ Alliance djalliance.org
Pacific Harp Music www.ruthsmar.com
FASHION (DRESS, TUX, & LINGERE)
Bridal Garden www.thebridalgarden.com
I Do Bridalwww.idobridal.com
Zovo Lingerie www.zovolingerie.com
The Tuxedo Club
FLORISTS
Flora Nova www.floranovadesign.com
The Artful Posy www.mariannegrahamdesigns.com
Woodland Flowerswww.woodlandflowers.com
GIFTS & REGISTRY
Mrs. Cook’s www.mrscooks.com
Crate and Barrel www.crateandbarrel.com
Barnes and Noble www.barnesandnoble.com
Pottery Barn www.potterybarn.com
INVITATIONS | PROGRAMS
Real Card Company www.realcardcompany.com
Papyrus www.papyrusonline.com
JEWELRY
Studio Porter Jensen www.porterjensen.com
Something Silver www.somethingsilver.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Janet Klinger Photography www.janetklinger.com
One Thousand Words Photography
www.onethousandwordsphotography.com
Stephanie Cristalli Photography
www.stephaniecristalli.com
A formula for wedding photography disaster? Men in black tuxes, women in long dresses, outside on a 107 degree day? Not so. After 15 years of dating, Jenny Tang and Luan Li were determined to have a fabulous wedding day. As temps rose, these folks kept their cool; attitude, that is. Not a complaint was heard. Playful natures intact, Jenny, Luan, 14 attendants and family showed their true colors, even inside of damp clothing. Spirits were NOT dampened though, and I can’t remember when I last experienced this much fun at a wedding. And I’ve been to many a fun wedding!
Green Valley Ranch was also fabulous, from modern Mediterranean poolside to soothing main lobby, to generous balconied suite. Even hallways and side entrances were designed as if with photography in mind. And my God, the food. Eating is often a quick experience for me while working. Even so I couldn’t help but enjoy the steak cooked to perfection, the potato tower light and dramatic in presentation, but the lobster was the highlight. Having lobster served atop it shell made the dinning experience all the more divine.
Good taste was part of not only food, but most of all, in choice of friends. The wedding party clearly loves this couple and showed it every minute of this memorable wedding day.
Holiday excitement is in the air, both for my family at home, and for my family at the studio. Excitement being contagious, here are some upcoming events and specials I’m excited about:
Happy Holidays. Happy New Year. May Peace Be Imminent.
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