Thank you to Kim Anderson & David DiFranco. Your kids are just beautiful! Jack and Kate were a joy to photograph, and so much fun to play with. I hope you are as happy with their portraits. Come back anytime!
Andrea and Peter Gradwohl have started a new business to help our kids eat great lunches. Fantazimo caters to your kids, literally. All for less than $5!
They were featured on Evening Magazine too.
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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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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.
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Before the gorgeous wedding of our very own Kelsey, we went to play in Snoqualmie near Kelsey and Gabe’s new home to create their engagement photographs. Images were displayed on each dining table during the wedding night meal.
For more information on throwing a beautiful event like Kelsey’s, see the Seattle Style article featuring her wedding. The following quote describes my thoughts on what made Kelsey and Gabe’s wedding so special.
“Kelsey wears her love for friends and family on her sleeve, and clearly the love is returned. I felt so connected to everyone, appreciating the deep meaning in each of the friends participating in hand-making programs, performing ceremony music including a recorded processional played on the piano by Gabe’s deceased Dad. Others hung decorations, created favors, and bartended. What made her a fabulous bride to work with? She is in touch with her emotions and has a self-confidence and awareness that made this event heart-felt for all lucky enough to be in attendance.”
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.
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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
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For this week’s Photo Friday challenge, we couldn’t choose any picture other than Janet’s beloved F-stop:
My dad has a lust for life at 83 to inspire and often amuse all those around him. Formerly I dedicated a post to him including a slideshow that depicts his life post medical school.
American Public Media just ran a radio interview with Dad about his European bicycle trip. At 78 Dad returned to a bridge where army friends were killed in an ambush during World War II. His story was all news to me, since he never talked about the war, only saying wars are horrible and to be avoided if at all humanly possible. Once a patriotic 17 year old he was inspired to serve his country, the United States of America. On his bicycle trip at age 78, Dad was able to finally care for a 60 year old wound.
If you visit the program, find the “listen now” link at the bottom of the page. Dad’s portion is the first 20 minutes.
Hugs, Dad. I’m so proud of you!
When we saw that Photo Friday’s theme this week was “the team”, we couldn’t resist these pictures of a valued member of our team, Kelsey, at her engagement session with now-husband Gabe sporting matching Seahawks football jerseys.
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.
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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
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
Many people from my “Mom’s group” have requested that I post responses to my request for
input on 3 grade schools: Meridian, UCDS and Bertschi.
To See where our family is now in school, check out this follow up post
If you have further input, please comment below!
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We’ve gotten a few questions as to what exactly we mean by Canvas Wall Portraits (in our current pre-sale special.
These are not flat photographs with canvas texture, they are “gallery wrapped” canvases which are ready to hang. The image can wrap around the edges or can be designed with multiple images, collage style with a complimenting color border:
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
