Welcome to the Jungle Thanks for visiting my new blog!  I am thrilled with the new look, and hope you come back often to visit me.  I post regularly on everything from the latest shoots, to personal details like the number of times I smooch my dog on any given day.  If you are a reality-junkie like me, then you will be back!  I would love to meet you, and welcome you to my online fish-bowl.  come back soon!  Lisa

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I had a blast with these two in good ol' Seattle the other day.  They graciously drove down from Bellingham just for the session, so I wanted to make sure we missed the scheduled rain that the weather gods predicted.  Within minutes of us finishing, as I was driving home, a gianormous rainstorm came!   If you are a wedding photographer, and you live in Seattle, you are livin' on the edge baby!

There session was so much fun...I was cracking up during the WWF ones...you'll see what I mean...
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Oh yeah....work it out guys!!
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I was dying!!!
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Thanks you two.  I can't wait to shoot your wedding on the 4th of July!
Lisa
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Katie Spain says:

Awe look at you two!! This pictures are awesome!!! I LOVE THEM... You guys look like Pros

XoXo Can't wait to see you! Love you guys

(05.07.09 @ 07:48 PM)
Jane says:

GREAT photos! What fun! :)
Mom (Jane)

(05.08.09 @ 06:56 PM)
DAD AND JEANNIE says:

WE REALLY LIKE THE THE FORD PICTURE ,ALSO THE DRUMS TOO.... REALY NICE

(05.11.09 @ 06:42 PM)
DAD AND JEANNIE says:

WE REALLY LIKE THE THE FORD PICTURE ,ALSO THE DRUMS TOO.... REALY NICE

(05.11.09 @ 06:42 PM)
DAD AND JEANNIE says:

WE REALLY LIKE THE THE FORD PICTURE ,ALSO THE DRUMS TOO.... REALY NICE

(05.11.09 @ 06:43 PM)
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04.30.09
I am so proud! I just received the final CD for Cami Bradley: previous bride/client, wickedly talented musician, and friend. I was blown away by her vocal clarity, and the mix of styles in her music. Watch out:  she has some serious pipes on her!   I loved working on the photo shoot with her, and as always, she's very easy to photograph!  You can check out some of her music and order it here.  If you love genuine talent, and beautiful composition, check it out!

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This superbly adorable two-some are Ballard natives.  They live in Ballard, spend their time there, and are getting married there in just a few months.  So, to tie it all together nicely we thought we'd shoot their engagement pics there as well.  It was a good thing too, because at the end of our time, we swung by their place to get a couple of shots with their adorable little pooches.  Well, not-so-little....as they are both Great Dane's!   Anyhow, can't wait for your big day guys!

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And a couple with their babies....
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You guys are positively adorable, and I am so grateful that I'm able to shoot your wedding in August!
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Raif says:

Your pretty much the bomb Lisa! Love you, Raferty!

(04.23.09 @ 10:01 PM)
Hannah says:

These are so fun! We loved doing the shoot with you, we love the pictures, we can't wait to have you do the wedding!

(04.24.09 @ 12:07 PM)
Hannah says:

These are so fun! We loved doing the shoot with you, we love the pictures, we can't wait to have you do the wedding!

(04.24.09 @ 12:08 PM)
jann blackbourn says:

Amazing photos. Thank you so much. Looking forward to meeting you in August. Warm regards from the MOG (Mother of the Groom) aka, Jann

(04.28.09 @ 08:40 PM)
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04.13.09

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Enjoy the week everyone!

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kim hayes says:

omg! that is so adorable!!

(04.13.09 @ 12:29 PM)
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Last weekend I had the pleasure of shooting a baby/family session with baby-Sutton and her parents Alicia and Wade.  She was an adorable bundle of cuteness, and Wade and Alicia were so casual, it made for a very fun saturday afternoon.  Here are some of my favorites from the day...
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Just in time for easter....bunny ears!
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Sutton got a special treat for putting up with me and my crazy antics....
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Thanks again guys...I had a blast!
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April says:

I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt, i couldn't breathe! Thanks for sharing, this dog is hilarious!

(04.06.09 @ 11:42 PM)
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This positively adorable couple is getting married in just a couple of months.  So, we set out to take some engagement photos last weekend at their stomping grounds at University of Washington.  I think my favorite part of the day was just watching them play together, and let loose!  Thanks for hanging out with me on the fun bus.  beep, beep.

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it's harder than it looks...
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Thanks again guys...can't wait for May!
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Joel Flory says:

love these photos. So glad I found your blog.

(03.04.09 @ 02:37 PM)
Carrie Walker says:

The 2nd to last looks like it could be an ad from American Eagle or Abercrombie & Fitch. What a beautiful couple!

(06.20.09 @ 02:45 PM)
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For all you soon-to-be newlyweds who are wondering why some people do engagement sessions.  There are several reasons for doing this.  One, is that it's FUN, and you get to relax in front of the camera before your wedding day.  Two, you get radtastic photos to keep forever.  An three, if you choose, you can make sa-weet save-the-date cards like this....
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Mara (Wedding Cabaret) says:

oooooohh.. this is awesome!

(03.04.09 @ 10:51 AM)
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He can no longer tease me about being the *older woman*.  Well, I'm still older than him by 2 years, but at least we're in the same decade now.

I made this t-shirt for him with Nugget's face on it.  It must be a realistic image, because Nugget wanted to duke it out!

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We stopped by Chateau St. Michelle for a little vino in the sun!
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Uh, where's a hair-dresser when you need one!
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 Happy birthday bucket!
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I thought I'd include some of my favorite engagement memories from this past year along with my wedding favorites.  I love, love, love engagement sessions, not only because it's fun to see people in love have fun together, but because it is so helpful on the wedding day.  It's kind of like training wheels for game day.  I'm a big fan of training wheels.  Random. 

Anyhow, here are some fav engagement shots -

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And I had to include a few from our 1 - day workshop from this summer. Such a fun day....
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