Seattle University Law School’s “Mock Courtroom”
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While working with the talented lawyers of Swift & McDonald we got the opportunity to shoot inside the “mock courtroom” at their alma matter, Seattle University. This venue enabled us to capture authentic looking shots in a hard to shoot location. Here’s a peak at a few of the images from the shoot :
Here are a few more from locations we used at the school and downtown.
Tags: Law firm, Swift McDonald
Studio Shoot for American Global Health Group
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After a fantastic holiday break (complete with all sorts of snow activities like sledding in our neighborhood, skiing in Leavenworth and getting briefly stuck there) we dove back into our work - starting the new year off with a fun shoot right here in the studio. Check out some of the shots below :
Tags: studio
New Wedding Registry!
Posted by jess | Filed under Wedding
Good news for all of our 2009 wedding photography clients out there - we’ve finally found a site that enables us to offer a gift registry for our wedding books & albums. 
I know a lot of you have asked about this in the past and now we finally have a way to deliver. It’s quick & easy and allows you to have friends and family contribute to getting you the wedding book or album you’ve always wanted.
Give us a shout if you have questions or want to get started!
Tags: gift registry
Oahu Holiday
Posted by jess | Filed under Travel
I had no idea Oahu had so much to offer! What a fun place to spend the Holiday - we went snorkeling at Hanama Bay, took surfing lessons at the Hans Hedemann Surf School with my little brother, watched the O’Neil World Cup Surfing Championship on the North Shore, and spent countless hours basking in the sunshine.
Pro Surfer at the World Cup on the North Shore
Surf Contest Crowd
Brand New Surfers - We call ourselves "Team Baby Wave"
At Turtle Bay
Turtle Beach
Tags: Hawaii
Custom Stock Photos
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Better than traditional stock shots - they’re both real and cost effective. You may recognize some of these folks from the environmental portraits we did for their law firm Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson.
Brooklyn, Manhattan & The Berkshires….
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc, Travel
Just back in town from a quick getaway to the East Coast - we had a great shoot with Anna Bergman, went to some inspiring museums, ate great food and got to visit with firends. Along with some fun snaps from our trip I’m including some advice for anyone heading out that way.
Restaurants :
Westville in Manhattan’s West Village serves affordable, fantastic food in a cozy, hidden little spot. Try a selection of their “market sides” 4 for $13 - we had sweet potato fries, brusel sprouts in a honey dijon sauce, braised kale, and roasted beats with goat cheese. Pair it with a Malbec and you’ve got your own slice of foodie heaven!
Cafe Moto in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn is a super hidden spot (no sign out front, just the address) tucked under the J train. It was established in 1938 and still has that historic feel to it (complete with missing heat - wear something warm if dining in fall or winter). We sampled the “fonduta” and steamed mussels (both great) but the real winner of the night was the date cake - don’t leave without trying it!
Old Inn on the Green in the village of New Marlborough (up in the Berkshires of Massachusetts). If you’re in the area (likely for the amazing foliage in fall) this is a dining experience not to miss. This is your splurge night - and well worth it! We had the risotto and the sword fish (amongst a host of other small bites the chef sent out to our table) and it was all phenomenal!
Museums :
Be sure not to miss MASS MoCA if you are up in the Berkshires. It’s a beautiful drive from Great Barrington up to North Adams and the museum is an amazing space. One of the current installation exhibits, by Jenny Holzer, was our favorite.
If sticking to Manhattan I would highly recommend a trip to MoMA. There’s an interesting exhibit on the history of the photographic printing process, plus a sculpture exhibit of Picasso’s work and a newly opening exhibit of Joan Miro’s paintings.
Specialty Spots :
The Boom Boom Beauty Bar for all your waxing, beauty and pampering needs. Joe for coffee even Seattleites will approve of, and Baby Cakes for vegan cupcakes.
OK - and now for some photos!
MASS MoCA
Installation exhibit by artist Jenny Holzer
Manhattan street scenes
Happy Halloween!
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We couldn’t resist getting Bella to model this ridiculously cute costume. Have a great Halloween and hope to see some of you at the Pravda event tonight!
Studio Pup Tries Her Hand at Modeling…..
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Here are some fun shots from the fashion shoot we did for our client Skacel Knitting. We were working on images for their upcoming spring 2009 catalog and Bella, the infamous studio puggle, got drafted to model one of the items!
Now for some human models…..
Tags: Skacel Knitting
Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
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We just finished doing a series of environmental portraits for Seattle Law firm Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson. (Look for their new and improved web site coming soon!) Forty-five lawyers in three days - and they were all great sports! Here are a few samples :
Tags: environmental portraits
Need MAC computer help? Try Orchard Remote!
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc
I know this is unlike our usual blog entries - no photos! - but, this is important stuff. Our fabulous assistant, turned us on to a new MAC computer tech support. The outfit is called Orchard Remote, based here in Seattle, WA and run by two former “MAC Geniuses”. For $16 a month you can have unlimited phone support!
For all you skeptics out there that are thinking that you need somebody on site each time (or feel like you have to drag your computers into the Genius Bar at Bellevue Square just to get good support) this is a great solution.
The software these guys use allows them to log on to your computers remotely (with your permission and a unique pin code each time) and actually see what’s on your monitor, so you’re not stuck describing it. Even better they can take over and “drive” while you multi-task other projects.
Since we signed up in mid-September we’ve used them three times - each time requesting “Help Now” (vs. setting up an appointment for later that day) and received a call within minutes of our request. Each time our problems were solved within an hour - and we were off and running….
Check them out!
