Author: Caroline
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Kristin and Memo’s pre-wedding BBQ
Grilling is a tradition in Memo’s family, so Memo and Kristin hosted a big bbq in their backyard the day before their wedding. The men started the grill up at 11 a.m., and six hours later, served up the best chicken, sausage and tri-tip ever. Juicy? Check. Savory? Check. AMAZING?! Check. These are men who take their meat seriously. It was…
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Jack in Seattle
My East Coast nephews and niece flew into Seattle yesterday, a long trip made even longer when some passenger decided he didn’t like the sound of the plane’s engine. Everyone had to get off the plane and wait for the plane to be checked out — it was fine — before getting on with the flight.…
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Meet Sadie
Sadie is One. Lucky. Dog. She’s got two doting parents, Kristina and Brandon, and more toys than some kids. At Volunteer Park, Sadie was beside herself with all the people around her playing soccer and Frisbee, and the squirrels and crows to stalk. At one-and-a-half, she’s got tons of energy and loves to play. Kristina’s…
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Olivia and Billy, engaged!
I met Olivia and Billy for a sunny shoot at the Olympic Sculpture Park, one of my favorite places in Seattle. Their wedding will be held at Benaroya Hall; Olivia’s dad worked on the building’s construction. It’s a place where she’d always thought she’d like to get married. I love the geometric pattern of…
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Monica and Jason, engaged!
I did the quintessential Seattle photo shoot for Monica and Jason’s engagement pictures. The gum wall in Post Alley (even grosser close up). Victor Steinbrueck Park, with a view of West Seattle. The fountain at Westlake Plaza. Rachel, the bronze piggy bank at Pike Place. By 7 p.m., Pike Place was emptied of its…
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Scott and Elissa’s wedding
Scott and his beautiful bride, Elissa, have been together for nine years. This weekend, they tied the knot at McMenamins Edgefield, just outside Portland. Chris and I attended the wedding (Scott is our cousin) and I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures. Bundles of delicate flowers decorated the seats. Elissa’s mom watching her daughter walk…
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Jing and Peter: the party!
The evening was packed with entertainment: a live band, two musically gifted friends and a comedian kept things rocking. Peter’s parents on the dance floor. It’s not hard to see where Peter gets his good nature and easy smile. John shares a dance with my friend Chi. Earlier, he’d pulled off a terrific guitar performance…
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Jing and Peter’s reception
After the ceremony, the wedding guests moved indoors for a cocktail reception followed by dinner. Live orchids decorated each table in the conservatory. Passed hor d’oeuvres included beef wellingtons, mushroom and goat cheese strudel and chicken skewers. A seafood station offered shrimp, oysters and lobster claws. Yum! Peter’s mom at the reception. A…
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Boston Public Garden
We took a short ride to Boston Public Garden for pictures. Did you ever read Make Way for Ducklings? It’s one of my favorite children’s books, and I got to ride the famous swan boat! A horse (carrying a police officer) stopped for a quick smooch. Jing and Peter’s parents, aunts and uncles.…
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Harvard Faculty Club
After Jing and Peter got dressed, I made portraits of them inside the Harvard Faculty Club. The light in the hallway was absolutely perfect, like a Vermeer painting.