Liz & Alex ~ Point Defiance Wedding

Vendor List:

Photography l Family Affair Photography ((Monica)

Ceremony Location l Point Defiance Japanese Garden by Pagoda

Reception Location l Later Date @ Ray’s Boathouse, Seattle

Officiant l Elaine Way

Liz & Alex l Our Story:

Tell us how you first met?  Who, what, when, where, why?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Frist date on Jan 12, 2008, thanks to E-Harmony.  Second date Jan 13th, third date on Jan 14th and the rest is history!!

When did you know he/she was the one?  Was there something he/she did?

Love at first for Alex, I was little more cautious with the ‘L’ word.

Tell us about the proposal.  Example:  Did you see it coming?   How long was it in the planning>  How did you feel?

Alex proposed on September 2012m casually after dinner at home.  I knew it was coming eventually but still was quite a shock.  I should have known because HE made dinner!! (not typical)

Tell us one thing you love most about each other,

Alex is just a good man, plain and simple.

If you feel comfortable, share with us something silly or quirkly about the other person:

Alex will hold my hand in public, but not in our own backyard.  LOL!

Besides getting married, what the one thing you are looking forward to on your wedding day?

Sunshine, champagne, celebration, and the joining of two great families.

What’s your favorite trend for weddings right now?

Two in one wedding dresses, a short and long version.   So practical!  I have one. =)

What inspired your wedding décor or theme?

Simplicity.

What’s one thing you wish you could have known earlier in regards to wedding planning?

It’s hard to achieve simplicity when planning a wedding!

Thank-you Liz & Alex for including us on your intimate and beautiful wedding.

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Stephany & Gene ~ Puyallup Wedding

Vendor List:

Photography l Family Affair Photography (Monica)

Ceremony Location l Private residence 

Florist l Family created with pins from grandmothers & mom.

Caterer l Family

Officiant l  Bride’s dad who’s a minister.

Stephany & Gene flew from Michigan to have their intimate wedding in Puyallup so they could be with family.  Thank-you for allowing me to be a part of the day and making me feel included with the family.

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Miracle for Bella & Gracie’s

We were given a wonderful opportunity to photograph some beautiful custom clothing from Bella & Gracie’s, you can find custom children’s clothing and accessories perfect for your little princess!

We met with Miracle and her mom, Jody at Spanaway Park for this session, she was such a delight to photograph and hang out with.  Thank-you Miracle and Jody for such a wonderful day!

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Ashley & Caleb ~ Homecoming!

Ashley is our wonderful hair & makeup artist who comes to our studio for glamour, boudoir and senior sessions as needed.  And each time we would hear about her husband Caleb and how much she missed him, how grateful she was to have him as her husband, and more.  When it was time for his homecoming she asked if we could photograph the event.  How could I say no to someone who has treated our customers so wonderfully and made each and everyone of them feel beautiful?  It was an honor to photograph this homecoming and any homecoming …. even if I have to rely on auto focus because I’m teary eyed too.  I’ve never had a dry eye at any of the military homecomings yet.

To those who serve and to their families …. THANK-YOU!   If you are getting ready to welcome your soldier home, give us a call about covering your homecoming event.

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Getting the Glam On!

Recently we started offering boudoir sessions and much to my surprise, I fell in love with this type of photography. Not for the reasons many might think. What I love was watching women of all ages and sizes coming in and not feeling so confident about themselves or their bodies.

Each woman was quick to point out what was wrong with them and we didn’t need or want to hear their negative voice. We all get that enough in our lives, our own self talk can be negative. So, watching these women leave the sessions giggling, laughing and walking on cloud 9 because they felt liberated, free and BEAUTIFUL was such a delightful sight.

What about the woman who doesn’t want to do boudoir? WHY can’t we get a make-over and have some beautiful photographs of ourselves? You know your children will want them and well don’t we all want a photo of ourselves where we look and feel GORGEOUS!

So with great hesitation, I’ve been calling these glamour sessions. The reason I’ve tried to avoid calling the sessions ‘glamour’ is I remember the days in the 80’s of glamour sessions where you went in and had the hair, makeup, the heavily padded shoulder pads, leather jackets, feather boas, etc. This is NOT that type of session. Let’s think Hollywood glamour, Vogue glamour, being the bombshell of a woman that you are no matter your age or size!

Bring an outfit that you might wear for a date night out, soft fabrics, jeans and a solid color tee shirt, I’ve seen women come and rock it with a simple camisole and beautiful scarfs. Make this a reflection of you whatever you choose.

Some come get dressed up, pampered and be photographed in that awesome outfit you have. We look forward in getting to spend a fun filled afternoon with you.

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Vanessa & Wyatt ~ We Will!

I don’t get as many opportunities as I’d like to photograph sessions at the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach park in Renton.  However, that chance came along when Vanessa and Wyatt wanted some portraits at the park.  I think I have to make more effort to get out that way as I love that location for portraits and we really didn’t get to touch on much of the park during our session!        

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Bethany & Octavio ~ Wine & Roses Country Estate

Vendor List:

Photography l Family Affair Photography (Monica, Sonny & Jennifer)

DJ l  DJ Sandman Music

Wedding Planner l Melissa of Jubilee Weddings & Events

Ceremony Location l Wine & Roses Country Estate

Reception Location l Wine & Roses Country Estate

Caterer l Famous Dave’s BBQ

Cake l  Celebrity Cake Studio

Bethany & Octavio had a delightful, enchanting wedding at Wine & Roses Country Estates in Auburn.  They will be later having a second wedding ceremony in Guadalajara Mexico with Octavio’s family.  We loved every minute of our time with these two along with the attending families and friends.  My offer still stands, if you need a photographer in Guadalajara, call me!  I have a sister who lives in Chapala a short drive from the city.  I’m so ready for a Mexican wedding …. anyone?! =)  Once you go … you know!

Congratulations Bethany & Octavio, we wish you the best!

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