The Azzura Cafe

Daily Shot of Inspiration | A Dip at the Downtown Seattle Library

2012-05-24T01:28:41Z

Thank you to all my faithful readers for being patient with me while I am working on the website and branding updates! I have much to share, and will soon be resuming the 'Daily Shot of Inspiration' on an actual daily basis.

This upcoming weekend I will be at a wedding that is particularly special to me. After many years of bachelorhood, my little brother is marrying my high school best friend. I introduced them over 20 years ago (could it really be that long ago?!?) and now I have the honor of being the officiant at their wedding! I've never been on the altar side of the camera aside from my own wedding and a few bridesmaid cameos, so I'm excited and nervous all at once. I can't wait to see all my friends and family, and I hope that you are also able to share the Memorial Day weekend with those you love. :)

Au Revoir, Paris!

2012-04-27T01:29:22Z

I am back from my adventures in Paris, and it was a wonderful trip ... I met some great people, created some stunning photographs (including a few of the Eiffel Tower that I'm quite proud of), and ate more than I thought possible. I'll be sharing the images from the trip over the next few weeks, once I get caught up from my travels. In the meantime, Ken and I are busy with booking appointments for 2013 weddings - next summer is filling up already, which is exciting!

As always, thank you for taking the time to visit our little corner of cyber-space ... our blog has been receiving an unprecedented amount of traffic lately, and I know it is from all of our great clients sharing it with their friends and family. In case I haven't said it lately, Ken and I are appreciative beyond words, and are looking forward to an amazing year.

Daily Shot of Inspiration | An Alki Beach Engagment

2012-04-27T01:12:46Z

This is such a classic engagment photograph, I had to share it - the warm spring sun, the city in the background, and Emily and Trevor looking absolutely fabulous. I'm excited for their wedding already!

Daily Shot of Inspiration | Seattle Fairmont Olympic Hotel Wedding

2012-04-18T14:26:44Z

Another unscripted moment that made me smile ... I love the contrast between the formality of the buttoned-up concierge and the playfulness of Julia & Brandon's ear-to-ear grins.

Daily Shot of Inspiration | Summer at the Voila! Wedding Show

2012-04-17T15:02:02Z

In case you missed the amazing details from the Voila! Wedding Show at the Woodmark Hotel, I'll be posting some of my favorites over the next few weeks. We had a booth in the "Summer" section this year, and our little group went all-out to create a look that made me crave an outdoor wedding in the sunshine.

Daily Shot of Inspiration | A Sweet Kiss at Green Lake Park

2012-04-16T16:00:59Z

I adore the warmth in this image, both from the sunlight streaming in and the gentle kiss planted lovingly on Christina's forehead. So sweet!

Daily Shot of Inspiration | The Newlyweds First Sunset

2012-04-15T15:20:43Z

This was a completely unscripted moment, and I don't think Christina and Will even realized we were snapping away behind them as they headed to the dock for sunset photographs. The spontaneity of the twirl was just so darn fabulous, and I loved that we were there to capture it!

Daily Shot of Inspiration | A Cherry Blossom Moment

2012-04-14T19:00:00Z

When Andrea and Ken were married several years ago, their circumstances prevented them from having any photographs at the time. It was always something that she wished she had, and so when I suggested that we celebrate their anniversary with wedding photographs, she couldn't have been more excited. This is one of my favorite images from our session; it captures all I adore about Andrea - her sweetness, her unfettered love for her husband, and her gentle kindness that blesses everyone around her.

Daily Shot of Inspiration | L-O-V-E at The Great Hall at Green Lake

2012-04-13T15:06:18Z

I L-O-V-E this photograph!

Daily Shot of Inspiration | A Wedding Adventure in Green Lake Park

2012-04-12T15:02:55Z

This was our first wedding in Green Lake, and I was blown away by how beautiful it was. It has an old-style European feeling, and the tree-lined Rue de Green Lake was the perfect touch of elegance.