evidence of life photography

Cappuccinos to the sound of independent radio at La Marzocco (a.k.a. the KEXP radio cafe) while we waited for the Seattle drizzle to slow down. Our three year old birthday girl was a little cautious at first, but after a few sips of her cappuccino, she was ready for dancing in the photo gallery, exploring the Seattle street art, and kicking up leaves on the way to the Space Needle. A perfectly Seattle Kid way to celebrate your third birthday... I just love how homey and full of natural light the KEXP cafe is. I can't believe this was my first visit. I've already been back in for coffee twice since. I just love it. A mighty big coffee made with love for three year old hands. No pictures yet, please, I haven't had my coffee yet. A family toast to the birthday girl! Love all around. Tasty coffee down. Now let's dance! Time to check out the artwork. Look at that gorgeous waterfall! The rain slowed down enough to take the walk through S...

"Give me songs to sing and emerald dreams to dream and I'll give you love unfolding." - Jim Morrison A journey through the brick, ivy, and cobblestone nooks and crannies of the Emerald City with a couple so very much in love and celebrating their anniversary with a Seattle portrait session. I always love when I get to photograph my photographer friends and this was no exception. Tiffany is such a vibrant and bubbly soul and documenting her love with Alan is enough to make this photographer heart happy.    Heather Reis Fike and Rachael Reis are sisters who both grew up falling in love with photography. Heather ended up falling in love with telling the story of life--maternity, newborns, children,and weddings, she loves  being able to capture such important parts of each person’s life. Rachael, on the other hand, while being phenomenal at helping tell the unique story of weddings with her sister as they unfol...

Oh, Silver Bells , one of my very favorite holiday carols and just so apropos of our little night on the town. Reminds me of the days when my grandma took me to the Bon Marche and Frederick & Nelson's to see the gorgeous decorations and buy Frangos for the family (a little reference for the other old school Seattle-ites). Today, it's snow in Pacific Place and the Westlake Carousel with the niece and nephews, but Bing Crosby's voice is still the same one crooning in my head (even if I have to go to Macy's to get my Frangos)  "...strings of street lights even stop lights blink a bright red and green as the shoppers rush home with their treasures..."