Archive for the 'Wedding' Category

Meridith & Tommy at Snoqualmie Ridge

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

Lauren and Andy: A Newcastle Wedding Album

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

King 5 TV Evening Magazine- Best Photographer

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.

Best of Western Washington Nominated: Best Photographer in Seattle

Photo Friday: feeling romantic

Freshly minted newlyweds Trish & Kevin sneak away for a private moment during their reception.

(Photo Friday Challenge: “I’m Feeling…”)


And the Groom jumps for joy (photo friday)

This weeks’s Photo Friday challenge (“Exercise”) is doubling as a teaser from Natasha and Orville’s wedding last weekend:

Photo Friday: Old-Fashioned: sometimes old-fashioned is simply timeless.

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!

Beauty {Photo Friday}

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

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Seattle Bride’s Best Photographer. Me?!!! (Best Wedding Vendors 2008)


I am thrilled and honored that the Readers of Seattle Bride voted me, Janet Klinger, the “Best Photographer 2008″. THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart. Granted it was a TIE, but according to Ali Basye (the Editor of Seattle Bride) we split the largest number of votes ever cast in a tie. Spreading the love.

The fabulously talented J Garner won Best Photographer in the “Vendors Choice” category along with his wife, Katarina. These two are not only incredibly talented, but industrious, personable, and business savvy. Hmmm. Wait. Don’t hire them. Hire me! After all, this is MY blog.
Janet Klinger laughing on winning the Seattle Bride Best Photographer 2008 Reader\'s Choice
Other Winning Vendors (A partial list as it’s late. Purchase the latest edition of Seattle Bride for details.)

True Color Events: Best Wedding Planner AND Day-of-Wedding Planner. Vendors’ Choice.
Aisle of View: Best Wedding Planner AND Day-of-Wedding Planner AND ALL AROUND BEST WEDDING VENDOR. Readers’ Choice. Go Merry Beth!!!
Luly Yang Couture: Best Custom Dress Designer AND Best Bridal Accessories. Readers’ Choice.
Luly Yang Couture: Best Custom Dress Designer AND Best Dress Shop. Vendors’ Choice.
Golf Club At Newcastle: Best Location for a Sunset Wedding. Readers’ Choice.
Flora Nova: Best Florist. Vendors’ Choice. (She’s all over this blog. Do a search!)
Aria Style: Best Florist. Readers’ Choice.
Moms, Maids and More: Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel AND Flower Girl Dresses. Vendors’ Choice AND Readers’ Choice.
E.E. Robbins, The Engagement Ring Store: Engagement/Wedding Rings. Vendors’ Choice.
The Healthy Bride: Bridal Fitness Plan. (I work out with her too, but I’m a healthy “Goddess”, not bride.)
The Michael Benson Band: Best Live Band/Entertainment. Vendors’ Choice AND Readers’ Choice.
Wave Link Music: Best DJ for the Reception. Vendors’ Choice.
Hotel 1000: Best Hotel for Guests. Vendors’ Choice.
A Heavenly Ceremony: Best Officiant/Clergy. Readers’ Choice.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel: Best Quintessential Seattle-Area Reception Site. Readers’ Choice.

Anyone notice anything in common? Nearly all of these vendors have been featured on Janet Klinger’s Photography Blog. Love to say I told you so. For more Wedding Vendors we adore, choose the “Vendor” category on the right.

Congratulations Kate and Greg

Kate and Greg, whose wedding we had the honor of photographing, have been chosen for the “Commitments” feature of the upcoming Fall issue of Seattle Bride!

Ceremony: St. John’s Catholic Church, Old Town Mukilteo
Reception: Everett Golf & Country Club
Florist: Floressence
Limo: British Motor Coach

Slideshow: Emily & Shyam at the SAM Olympic Sculpture Park

Emily & Shyam had a fabulously fun urban wedding at the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park PACCAR Pavilion:

And now they are off to South Africa to do it all over again!

Their vendors:

Personal Trainer Bootcamp at Greenlake- The Healthy Goddess

50 or more of these lunges lets me know I still have muscles in my buttBefore The Healthy Goddess, Christi Masi created The Healthy Bride. Herself beautiful, fit, and athletic, Christi is clever enough to make a living helping others maintain or create their own positive self-image. And If there is anyone who wants to look good, it’s a bride. Twice each week future brides join Christi at the SAM Olympic Sculpture Park to get in the shape of their lives to celebrate the happiest day of their lives.

BUT WHAT ABOUT AFTER THE WEDDING? Christi found women disinterested in socializing with future brides once no longer belonging to this special club. Hence, The Healthy Goddess. Then even further beyond these newlywed women are women like me who put themselves more in the category of “Recovering Moms”. If there has ever been a group in desperate need of a little kick in the booty camp, its members of THIS club. Move over you trim, fit, gorgeous brides. Here come the rest of us huffing up the hill in hopes of surviving another of Christi’s intense workouts.

Their is nothing like a little camaraderie to inspire me to get out of bed at 5:30 for a rain or shine workout. Even better is having a committed and inspired trainer like Christi Masi creating workouts step by step so my still sleeping brain can relax while the rest of me works toward looking even better than on my wedding day. Or at least better than yesterday. See you at the Greenlake track at 6am SHARP!


SAM Sculpture Park lifts the AT&T awards to High Art

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.

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Kelsey caught this great shot and the food shot below.

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Last Day to VOTE for the All Important Best of Seattle Bride

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.

Luly Yang, Who Knew?

Talk about a huge success. Not only has Luly Yang Couture taken Seattle by storm, and thrown a world-wide net around her captives, but I– the jean wearing, boot stomping momma from Phinney Ridge have been spell-bound and taken captive. Why should I care about fashion so much, living the active lifestyle my 3 year old requires? Because Luly makes ME look good. I’m not referring to stepping-out for my Valentine dinner with sweet hubby Tim. (hint hint) I’m talking about when my portfolio features her gowns. After 23 years of being a pro-photographer I now give credit where due.  All I have to say is that if you’re donning a Luly Yang creation, hiring me is all the more important to help save the dignity for your bridal party and family who would otherwise look woefully drab next to you.

Gorgeous as Luly Yang’s gowns are, they look even more so because David Galliett of Rented Elegance helped create this sapphire inspired ambiance.

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Bella Signature Design- Lavish flowers, Lavish Wedding Coordination.

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Bella Signature Design takes care of clients from conceptual planning, through event design, to detailed day-of coordination. Check out her modern “invisible” chairs. This is my first event with Daniela, and like all great relationships, her effect is lasting!

Bride Ideas features Florists and Wedding attire in the Best Light

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

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Flowers by Flora Nova

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Flowers by Flora Nova

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For a full list of Bride Ideas vendors see my former post.

Rafanelli Events tempts the imagination of the West Coast

Photographing Vera Wang’s Fall 2008 collection I witnessed the talents of Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events who planned this fashion-infused champagne brunch. This man is pure elegance. Aside from the obvious impeccable attention to detail, his calm in-charge demeanor would put the most demanding mother of the bride at ease. Judging from the ambiance created in each space, it’s clear Bryan Rafanelli is equally in-touch with the bride and grooms individuality, encouraging a bold or gentle emergence, as best suits. I would recommend Rafanelli in a heartbeat.

Other top vendors at this exclusive event were: Dresses by Vera Wang, The Ritz Carlton, Boston Common, Claudia Kronenberg Photography, Hair & Makeup by Luiz Filho , Flowers by Spruce Floral, Music by Music Management,

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The man himself, Bryan Rafanelli.

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Erwin Schinnerl, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. Erica Ann Arkin, Vice President of Bridal and Maids, Vera Wang, New York, in the background.

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Claudia Kronenberg and Brea McDonald

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Luiz Filho, Hair and Makeup Artist

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Outside the Ritz Carlton, Boston

Bride Ideas Elite Vendors and Fashion Show

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

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Vera Wang Walks the Walk

Photographing the Vera Wang Fall 2008 Bridal Collection in Boston I learned first hand Vera’s creative prowess. Luxurious ruffles and ribbon sashes. Jewel crimson, magenta, and cream. Garden accents of cabbage rose bustle, forest duchess cabbage rose, and wine wintergarden corsage. What I liked best was her dress-in-motion. Since my photography often captures personality-in-motion, I loved her selection of individuality: Mermaid, strapless column, ruffled layers, silk & wool , pleats, overskirts, and swagged ballskirt. I found her dresses both elegant and playful. Just what the Dr (or Event Planner, Rafanelli Events) ordered. Just what every girl dreams of.

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Photographing Sizzling Las Vegas Wedding at the Green Valley Resort and Spa

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!

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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.