Rathbone Images Blog: September 2008

Naomi and Richard Got Married. . .

. . . and then had a really fun photo shoot. Although Naomi and Richard had already officially gotten married, they wanted to have a bride and groom portrait session. First we went to Kerry Park, then the Rose Garden at Woodland Park Zoo and finally, Golden Gardens, and took lots and lots of romantic pictures. One of my favorite things about Richard and Naomi was that they seemed to feel totally relaxed and safe with each other, like they could really let down their guard and be themselves.

Here are the album pages from their session (please click on any image to see it larger).

Thanks, Naomi and Richard, for letting us document your love. Congratulations!

-- Priscilla

Happy Anniversary, Laura and John!

Laura and John had their wedding celebration at A Country Location, a beautiful site just outside of Seattle. It turned out to be a glorious day, just perfect for their outdoor ceremony.

Happy one-year anniversary, Laura and John! I know this past year has been great for you two.

-- Priscilla

Happy Anniversary, Leia and Will!

Leia and Will got married at The Magnolia Hall in Arlington.

The guys enjoyed having their own place in which to get ready:

It was such a sweet and personal ceremony:

Leia's mom and grandma at the reception:

Leia and Will danced the night away:

Happy one-year anniversary, Leia and Will!

-- Priscilla

Happy Anniversary, Shirley and Derek!

Shirley and Derrick got married at the St. Madeline Sophie Church in Bellevue.

Then we went to the Bellevue Botanical Garden for some group pictures:

Their reception was at the gorgeous Woodmark Hotel, where we got to do some fun couple pictures on the dock:

Happy one-year anniversary, Shirley and Derrick! I hope your first year was great!

-- Priscilla

Claudia and Rafe

We will be photographing Claudia and Rafe's wedding tomorrow at Thornwood Castle, but a couple of weeks ago, we got to go out with them to Volunteer Park to take some fun engagement pictures. Volunteer Park has lots of great picture opportunities right there in front of the Seattle Asian Art Museum (where Bob and I got married :)).

We can't wait for your wedding tomorrow, Rafe and Claudia! See you soon.

-- Priscilla

Kara and Peter, July 5th

Kara and Peter met in kickboxing class. I got the feeling that neither of them expected to find love, and then all of a sudden, there it was. They had their ceremony on Kara's parent's property in Woodinville-- a gorgeous place out amongst the farmland. Kara and Peter are a gentle and loving couple, quirky and expressive.

They had their first meeting on the photogenic bridge across the pond:

I just love this picture of Kara's Dad holding up the back of her dress before she walks down the aisle
(remember that you can click on any picture to see it larger):

Kara sang a beautiful song to Peter during the ceremony. Kara's two boys participated in the ceremony, not only being in charge of the rings, but also helping to pour the sand mixture that symbolized their relationship. They were very interested in and did a great job during the ceremony.

Kara loves frogs, and their frog theme suited the setting perfectly. I couldn't resist a portrait of a frog holding up their rings. The kids also loved the frog theme.