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The truth is, I’m not crazy about Thai food. Coconut milk, peanut sauce, stir-fried cucumber…. Not for me. I’m going to mostly blame this on how I grew up–where an Old El Paso taco kit was considered exotic fare, and … Continue reading
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On the Hill of Capitol in the city of Seattle, there be a diner called Skillet. Like most things Capitol Hill, the joint is cool, the decor is trendy, and the parking is a nightmare. Unlike most, the prices are … Continue reading
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When I was 16, I worked at the local Shoney’s. The big deal about the Shoney’s was the breakfast buffet–they were the only joint doing anything like that, so it was pretty popular. And I had the glorious responsibility of … Continue reading
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Back in April, my friend Jackie took me to Canlis for a belated birthday gift. Having never been before, I knew that I was in for a treat, but really. Who knew it was going to redefine “treat” and change … Continue reading
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This year on Father’s Day Natasha surprised me with a trip to Safeco Field to watch the Mariners play the Philadelphia Phillies. Normally this Sunday is spent working at a wedding, as we had the previous day. This year we were free, so … Continue reading
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At the beginning of this month we met with Carley and Wes to shoot their engagement session. Former clients Kishelle and Christian had sent them to us and we were all eager to work together. We arranged to meet out at Alki … Continue reading
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Last weekend we traveled to Tacoma to meet with Jenna and Jeff for their engagement session. We decided to rendezvous at a neighborhood coffee house to decide what locations would suit the overcast, windy day. Jenna and Jeff arrived with extra clothes, a bag of tricks and … Continue reading
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Last week my lovely friend Tina posted a photo on Facebook of her son making cookies. I asked for the recipe, she posted it, and one of the ingredients was “PB2.” She’s been crazy successful with getting healthy lately, so … Continue reading
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We met with Brittany and Joseph at several locations in Tacoma to shoot their engagement photos. We had a very fun day at the various locations. Thank you Brittany and Joseph for a great day. You can see the entire gallery of the photo shoot here.
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One the way up to Mount Rainier we decided to make a quick pit stop at the new LeMay Car Museum In Tacoma located next to the Tacoma Dome. The facility is very large with multiple floors and more antique cars than you … Continue reading
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Lana met us at Carkeek Park in Seattle to take some photos prior to leaving home for college. The park features a number of alcoves, beach views, and interesting architectural areas. Good luck at school Lana!
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Kimberly and Greg were married in Hawaii, but had a small reception when they returned. The location was full of fun places and things to shoot. There was something for every family member to enjoy. Thank you Kim and Greg … Continue reading
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There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. ~Gilbert K. Chesterton~ The first official earth day was held in 1970, by a nation consumed with war, social upheaval, and … Continue reading
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For more than 20 years Dahlia Lounge has been sitting in downtown Seattle on the corner of 4th and Virginia, doing its local/organic thing. I’m not a big fan of that thing, and frankly of the dozen Tom Douglas restaurants … Continue reading
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The last time I went to Restaurant Zoë, they hadn’t yet moved to their new Capitol Hill location. It was a great experience and I looked forward to trying out the brother restaurant, Quinn’s. Well, almost two years later I finally … Continue reading
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Last Saturday was the 2012 Pacific Northwest Yo-Yo Championships at the Seattle Center. The competition is held annually in Seattle and the winners qualify for the 2012 US National Companionship held in Chico, California in October. This was our third year … Continue reading
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A couple of weeks ago in the middle of a hurricane in downtown Seattle, I asked Carrie to go with me to Le Pichet to sample this chocolat chaud of which she writes so lovingly. Chaud. Sounds like something you’d … Continue reading
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Whenever a new pizza joint opens in Seattle the forces of justice turn their giant spotlight to the sky, just south of the Space Needle for the uninitiated, and Natasha and I rush to the scene of the crust for immediate situational analysis. … Continue reading
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There are some photo sessions that are simply more fun than others, but rarely do we get to experience food, folks, and fun in one place. In downtown Tacoma, Hello, Cupcake is the exception to that rule. Located on Pacific avenue and surrounded by the architectural splendor of … Continue reading