We are so pleased to be awarded Asuka Album of the Week for the gorgeous event hosted by Monica Khurana and Vik Duggal. Check it out, and this is only the mini album! If you want your event to look this good, choose Janel Schlitt of Occasions LLC as Monica and Vik did.
For more images, keep your eyes out for the winter Bridal magazines. (No I can’t tell which one! Not yet anyway.)
Vic and Monica bring India to Bellevue Washington
Karlee and Paul wanted wedding photography clearly depicting that “our wedding location is Seattle, Washington”. We considered the modern downtown library by Rem Koolhaas, and a fabulous rooftop view from Sodo, Pioneer Square. Ultimately “the classics” represented these two best. We began our pre-wedding urban excursion at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, then rode in a classic British Bentley to the Olympic Sculpture Park, and finally arriving at the adorable, lodge-like Edgewater Hotel. (No they didn’t fish from their room!)
We had so much fun (and accomplished so much for the families and wedding party) during this pre-wedding playful session that during the rest of the day we were able to capture the natural flow of events. I much prefer working this way. No one enjoys hurrying through photographs during the reception. Besides, the candid moments during the cocktail hour are often when the light is most beautiful. Karlee and Paul wanted images that illustrated their love for each other and family. Sometimes other flows work better, so plans are customized from couple to couple, event to event. Planning is Teamwork. Teamwork. Teamwork. Thanks to Karlee and Paul for the great experience, and for your creative exploration of the possibilities.
Venue: The Edgewater Hotel
Florist: Sue Staple, Amaryllis (425) 339-6008
Dress & Veil: La Belle Elaines Bridal
Hair & Make-up: Salon Mason, (253) 984-0667
Men’s Attire: The Tux Shop
Novelty Hill Januik Winery was the perfect setting for Miko and Lance’s wedding. A mix of elegance, modernism, and color in both the venue and the menu. I would recommend this wedding location as one of my top picks for nearly anyone. The setting can be changed dramatically by chosen details. From casual to elegant, low key reception to ruckus dance party. It’s possible those who seek formal and/or classic will prefer the gorgeous Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
Otherwise, I love this dramatic location with it’s inside/outside flexibility, access to a large dressing suite with huge windows for natural light, enormous doorways, contemporary architecture (which my architect husband has me fully appreciating), geographic landscaping, colorful fixtures… Go see it yourself and enjoy a picnic on the grounds or take a bottle or a few cases of local wine home with you. Cheers.
If you are curious, here are some of Miko and Lance’s highly regarded vendors. True to their thoughtful natures, the quotes reflect thoughts they wanted to share.
Janet Klinger Photography (in case you were wondering!)
Dress: Luly Yang Couture (“Ashley is a great, great help”)
Coordinator: Emily Pollock from Novelty Hill Januik. (“She was Awesome!”)
Location: Novelty Hill Januik “Thrilled”
Hair Stylist: Monroe at Gene Juarez downtown Seattle (“She is phenomenal when it comes to updos”)
Aravinda- Eco Florist 206-853-3425
Officiant: Amy Epp from Seattle Mennonite Church
Ceremony Music: The Seattle Style Strings 206-621-8394
Accommodations: Willows Lodge (Granted, you don’t SEE shots here, but I personally enjoy the feel of this lodge.)
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…)
Golf Club at Newcastle is renown for it’s expansive views and brilliant sunsets. Utterly professional are the women who support lucky couples who choose this amazing venue. After an hour with the GCN crew it’s easy to love the glam-gone-giddy side of the otherwise professional Babes of Newcastle.
Tonhya photographed this lovely group in the JKP studio during our last “Happy Hour Special”. See. Don’t they look happy? Tonhya did a great job capturing their playful side.
Keep watching the blog or sign up for RSS. We have another “Happy Hour” planned for the near future…
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.
To see the list (more…)
Melissa Petersson and Richard Rinehart had a gorgeous ceremony at Blake Island’s Tillicum Village. This truly unique wedding embraced numerous cultures, most obviously Native American. From totem poles, to eagle feathers collected by Melissa and carried by the flowergirl, each moment presented something new to photograph.
The festivities began early morning with an hour long Argosy Cruise, and ended late night on another cruise rocked by the ceremonial beat of native drum, dance and song. What an honor and privledge to be apart of this cross-cultural, cross-generational and cross-the-water spectacular wedding.
Congratulations Melissa and Richard. May your life remain as colorful as your wedding day.
Vendor List: (more…)
These two beautiful people light up the earth with their smiles! Here are a few spreads from their wedding album.
Thanks you two for choosing me as your photographer. Such a fun event! See you soon.
Erin and Von sure know how to pick ‘em. Naturally they chose well in the partner category. Just look how happy these two are! Beyond that they sure know a great wedding venue when they see one. Sahalee was a wonderful choice of Northwest elegance and evergreen scented nature.
And those flowers! Flora Nova continues to impress me with their consistent, lavish, artistically crafted flowers.
The best part of Erin and Von’s event was the humor and story telling exchanged reception-wide. Such a good humored group! (Including the humor and personal style of their DJ, Tim Stever of Beautiful Noise. Great personality and selection of music, not to mention fun lighting and awesome sound system.)
Erin & Von had a gorgeous, joyful wedding that was a delight to document.
Vendors (more…)
Trish and Kevin tied the knot down south, in Laguna Niguel California, and topped off their beautiful outdoor ceremony with a fun beach portrait ceremony (dare we call it a “Trash the Dress”? I’m quite sure the dress did not suffer from its flirtation with the Pacific.)
Ceremony & Hotel: Laguna Niguel Ritz Carlton
Decor: Square Root Designs
Announcing the fabulous Sharlane
The impression that Associate Photographers are “less than” simply isn’t true at Janet Klinger Photography. The ever popular Sharlane has come on board as an Associate Photographer. Together we have formed a win-win relationship. The first part was easy for me: choosing to pursue Sharlane as an Associate. Ever since meeting her, I have been impressed with Sharlane’s positive, creative energy. I fell in love with her work for it’s natural, playful, yet somehow classic style; exactly the same qualities that shine in Sharlane herself. If you are lucky enough to secure Sharlane for wedding photography, you’ll find someone who is passionate about creating something unique just for you. Not only is this inspiring for Sharlane’s clients, but for Sharlane herself. Finding the differences, enhancing the traditions in each wedding, Sharlane remains inspired as an artist, year after wonderful year.
So why would Sharlane, a popular, highly skilled, much published photographer want a Associate relationship? (more…)
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
When our beloved Studio Manager Kelsey announced her engagement this spring, the studio became romance-central. We wish every client an incredible day, and I couldn’t have anything less for our own amazing Kelsey. From the 3 hour engagement session to the final personalized postage stamps, Kelsey got the full Deluxe treatment. Of course her own charm, fun fiance Gabe, excellant taste and choice of location rounded out the perfect day. The wonderfully charming “A Country Location” has always been a favorite spot of mine. Picture perfect place, picture perfect bride!
Naturally this is a favorite wedding for all of us here at the studio. Each of us had some part in the planning, celebrating, brain-storming, and photographing or album creation.
Vendors:
Ceremony/Reception: A Country Location
Officiant: Matt Conrad of Westminster Chapel
Day of Coordination: Sheena Kalso of The Invisible Hostess and Totally Tabletops
Bridal Gown: La Belle Elaine’s
Bridesmaids Dresses: Ann Taylor Occasions
Catering: Pacific Northwest Catering
Rings: J. Lewis Jewelry
Cake: Hoffman’s Fine Pastries
Suites: Tux Shop
Florist: Wilson Works Flowers
Makeup: Katherine Bell Makeup
Do you know someone getting married and looking for a wedding photographer? Let them know about the special we are currently running!
New Year Wedding Special
Book Janet for Options 1, 2 or 3:
receive a $250 credit
Book Janet for Options 4 or 5:
receive a $500 credit
Book an Associate for any option:
receive a $200 credit
Credit may be used toward additional time, photographs, retouching or wedding packages if you book by Valentine’s Day
Just a reminder — if you refer someone and they book, be sure we have your contact information so we can send you a thank you gift!
Meridith and Tommy’s spectacular wedding at Snoqualmie Ridge was a joy to photograph. These two are beautiful inside and out.
Vendor List:
Photography: Janet Klinger for Janet Klinger Photography
Coordinator: Melissa Parker for Amazing Events
Venue & Catering: Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club
Officiant: Rev. Charles Salmon
Decor & Floral: Aria Style
Cake: Sharon’s Cakes
Musicians: Bob Pajer, Solo Piano (pre-ceremony) and Andre Feriante, Guitar (dinner music)
Ceremony Music/Reception Entertainment: Beautiful Noise
Videography: Aaron Horton Productions
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.
Freshly minted newlyweds Trish & Kevin sneak away for a private moment during their reception.
(Photo Friday Challenge: “I’m Feeling…”)
This weeks’s Photo Friday challenge (“Exercise”) is doubling as a teaser from Natasha and Orville’s wedding last weekend:
For her bridal session, recent bride Lauren showed us her grandmother’s bridal portrait, and wanted to do her own homage, so Janet photographer her in the studio for a classic vignetted white-on-white bridal portrait.
At her wedding reception, her grandmother’s portrait, along with other important family photos, were displayed on a side table; what a lovely way to weave family history into the wedding celebration!
We’ve decided to start participating in the Photo Friday photo challenge. This week’s theme, Beauty, is doubling as a sneak peek at last weekend’s wedding, with this lovely natural light portrait of the bride, Meridith, in the dressing room
