This past Saturday, August 7, I shot a fun one. Some great laughs, good memories, and great day capturing moments that will be cherished for years to come. The wedding was on Alki in West Seattle and held at Salty’s while the Blue Angels performed a few of their signature moves. Congrats to you two, Teri and Frank. May the years to come be filled with love and laughter.
I wanted to post this a while back, but the photo session was a surprise shoot for Jake and Chloe’s mother, Juli. A high school friend, Andee, contacted me just after shooting her niece’s pics. We set up to meet on Alki and take a few portraits as the kids were excited to do this for their mother. We had a lot of fun, even if there was a little rain. (Not surprised though, being it was Memorial Day.)
Thanks to you all… Jake, Chloe, and Andee. It was A LOT of fun and glad to hear you’re mother enjoyed the surprise.
This past weekend, I had fun shooting a fun wedding. Julie and Joe were awesome and loved to “cheese” it up. They had so much fun and even with it being my first shoot of a Catholic ceremony, I enjoyed capturing their day. Congrats to you both and I look forward to seeing enjoy many happy years together.
If you haven’t noticed, my blog has been modified slightly over the last 48 hours. Tonight, July 26, I am planning to launch my newly refreshed web site. I have been happy with Clickbooq over this past year hosting my current site, but the time has come to launch a new site and represent some of the newest work I have compiled since launching luskSHOT Photography.
Remember to check back later tonight or tomorrow to see the new look.
Hi everyone.
I just wanted to post that if you know of a Senior or have one yourself, I wanted to mention I am looking to start booking sessions for this coming school year. Please feel free to contact me and we can discuss setting up an appointment.
Feel free to check out a couple sessions I have done thus far for Stephanie and Robin.
I wanted to share this. Not only with potential clients and readers. But specifically with my fellow photographers. I have been a designer first and foremost for most of my life, only grabbing a camera for the first time about 7 years ago. I recommend everyone reads this and takes it as a suggestion for the next time you look at designing and/or rebranding your site.
The following is from The Offbeat Bride.
Dear wedding photographers,
I think you’re swell but, as a whole, your websites suck.
First of all, turn the freaking music off. Seriously. I’m probably looking at your site at work and it’s hard to find the off button and I probably don’t like the music you picked nor do I care since I didn’t come to you for music. Don’t do it — it’s downright annoying!
Secondly, it should not take 100 years for your site or gallery to load. The best way to ensure this is to NOT USE FLASH! And while we’re on the subject of the gallery, how to move from one picture to another should be obvious to my grandmother and I should be able to peruse the thumbnails. I should also be able to use the keyboard or the scroller on my mouse to move through the pictures (which is another reason NOT TO USE FLASH!) Also, I’m pretty sure 75% of you all have the exact same Flash site re-branded. Stop it. Want something inexpensive? Try WordPress with a custom template design. [Editor's note: or even just a good pre-made theme.] And do NOT have your gallery or site pop-up! EVER!
Thirdly, don’t have your blog header take up the entire screen. I get confused and think there are no posts or something. And if you don’t have a blog with most of your current wedding previews, make one.
Fourthly, tell me how much you cost. I don’t care if you do “custom” packages, tell me how much your typical package is and what it includes.
Fifth, I’m probably going to post the photos on facebook. If you have a problem with this, the best way to handle it is to give me lo-res versions of all pictures with your watermark. Then everyone is happy.
Lastly, tell me WHERE YOU LIVE. I totally get that you want to travel and stuff but I’m not looking to pay for that so make it really obvious where you live and shoot weddings generally. Don’t make me look up your area code on google. Instead how about say “Chicago Wedding Photographer” instead of just “Wedding Photographer.”
Seriously I love you guys but weddings are stressful and photography is expensive, so make it a bit easier on us! True I’m already married and had an awesome photographer (with a great website!) but since I have three good friends getting married next year, I now have to look at all the sites again… and it’s annoying. It is also true that I develop web sites for a living and am probably more critical than most but really I’m trying to help!
Sincerely,
Becca [and Offbeat Bride]
Visiting University of Washington on July 3rd was a great day to get to know the engaged couple further. My wife and I met them in the morning and began the shoot near the fountain on campus. We enjoyed wondering the site to capture them near the rose garden and some other known landmarks, including Denny Hall where Teri earned her degree in Anthropology in 2006. I look forward to shooting their wedding come August 7th and sharing more photos at that time.
On June 26, I had the pleasure of second shooting with my mentor and friend, Paul Dudley, at Kiana Lodge. The bride and groom, Andrea and Mike, were great and had a wonderful time shooting many fun moments capturing their special day. I wish them all the best and many years of happiness to come as a married couple.
On Father’s Day, my wife and I met up with Julie and Joe, our engaged couple who will be wed on July 31st. They were so much fun… Starting out with drinks at Sluggers to loosen Joe up and just chat for a minute. After a few drinks, we were ready to go. Walking around the train station, Qwest and Safeco Field, and just enjoying the moment. I look forward to having just as much fun at their wedding in a few weeks.
On June 5th, I shot my cousin’s wedding up in Ferndale, Washington at Evergreen Gardens. It was a great event and I was honored to be able to shoot her wedding. Many great moments to share, as well as some laughs, and some entertainment. Thanks again to Gretchen and Ryan for letting me shoot their special occasion. We wish you happiness and all the best in years to come.
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