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:
Ceremony/Reception: Tillicum Village on Blake Island
Coordinator: Stephanie A. Wilson of Every Last Detail
Florist: Creative Colours by Patty
Wedding Cake: Creme de la Creme
Kransakage: Larsen’s Bakery (traditional Scandanavian wedding cake)
Guitarist: Steven King
Private Boat Transportation: Argosy Cruises
Limo: Crystal Coach Limousine
Linens: BBJ Linens
Hair & Makeup: Sherri Schwab

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.

Coordinator: Jen West
Venue: Sahalee Country Club
Flowers: Christiane of Flora Nova
Cake: New Renaissance
Dress: Lea Ann Belter (designer) from Bridal Garden (shop
DJ: Beautiful Noise
Table Overlays: Choice Linens
Stationer: Paper Trail of Redmond

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