Hayden Elizabeth Bodine

Okay, enough with the suspense. Like I said in the previous post, I was not done using my camera after I left Kristen and Mike's reception in Seattle. I headed straight to the hospital to see Trevor's first child, only about an hour after birth. It was meant to be, the first kid in our close group of friends is born on a weekend I happened to be in Seattle.

Here she is....can you guess what college she'll most likely go to? Go Cougs!!





I bet the proud mama loved having a camera in her face just after having a baby....





Time for a bath....













Proud papa....



Maddie's a big sister now!

Kristen and Mike - Seattle, Washington

Wow, what a weekend! Kristen and Mike were married at the Lake Washington Rowing Club located in the beautiful Freemont District of Seattle. They couldn't have picked a better day in Seattle, as the sun was shining the entire day....in October! This was my first wedding in Freemont and we had a blast wandering around the docks and under the Aurora Bridge looking for great photo opps. We also headed downtown for a few more fun angles before we headed to the reception at the China Harbor Restaurant.

It was important to me to get these photos up on my blog as soon as possible this week. Since Kristen's dad was unable to make the trip out from Minnesota for the wedding due to health issues, I can only hope I was able to visually tell the story of their wedding day enough to make him feel as if he was right there with them.

On another note, as I left the reception, I thought my day of shooting was over. That was until I got a frantic phone call from my good friend and former college roommate, Trevor. I'll post those photos later, as I love to keep people in suspense....



Okay, so I went a little crazy with the shoes, can you blame me?







I saw the candy dish and couldn't resist, so I did a fun shot with Kristen's very special ring.





A bit of my artsy side, I just love the red lips entering the side of the frame.











Here's mom seeing her daughter for the first time in her dress.



Kristen preparing for the ceremony by reading her vows....



Mike preparing for the ceremony by, ummmm....well he deserved to relax, he had his vows memorized, and they rhymed!





































Think it's time to go home? Just ask this little guy!

Gianina and Brandon - San Diego, California

A beautiful couple, a beautiful venue, a beautiful city....a photographer's dream. I had the pleasure of photographing Gianina and Brandon as they were married on top of the Park Manor Suites in San Diego, California on October 4th. I couldn't have asked for a more fun and down to earth couple. Both of them, along with the majority of their guests, made the trip out from New York City, so I had only met them briefly before the ceremony. They warmed up to the camera right away and I had a blast hanging out with them and their friends and family for the day.

I wish you guys the best!









Brandon needed just a little help with his tie, so Gianina's dad obliged:











What a beautiful bride!































Lots of hugs!











This is one of my personal favorites:











This was cool....here is the father of the groom and his band playing at the reception: