Steve Smith Photography | Seattle wedding and portrait photographer

Dara + Ryan 8.7.10

Steve — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:54:43 +0000

Dara and Ryan are from Boise Idaho but held their wedding here to be close to friends and family. It was one of those rare rainy summer days, so going outside for any photos was a slim chance. The ceremony was performed by Ryan’s dad at the Kent Nazarene Church. Dara called me in a panic just two months before her wedding as there was a problem with their other photographer and as luck had it I was available. It was great working with them and I enjoyed spending the day with them.

Karen + Jerry 8.5.10

Steve — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:50:05 +0000

It was just five days ago I had a wedding at Willows Lodge, I was glad to return to one of my favorite wedding locations. This wedding would be a smaller, intimate wedding, and on the rare weekday evening. Karen and Jerry are from Michigan but chose Willows Lodge for their wedding because of some family from here. Karen and Jerry were blessed with a beautiful evening with great weather and amazing light. It was so great working with them both and even though we never meet in person prior to the wedding day I felt like I’ve known them for awhile.

Enjoy a few photos from their day.

Lisa + Len 7.30.10

Steve — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:45:57 +0000

Lisa and Len were married at one of my favorite northwest wedding destinations, The Willows Lodge in Woodinville. The garden area at the lodge was a perfect backdrop for their evening wedding. Lisa and Len started things off with a first look in the lobby and then a few photos of them and the family around the lodge while cocktails were served to the guests on the patio. Jenn and the staff at Willows did an amazing job as usual making sure everyone was well cared for.

Congratulations again Lisa and Len, and it was truly an honor to spend the evening with you.

Janet + James 7.17.10

Steve — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:21:54 +0000

Janet and James were married at the lovely Alderbrook Resort tucked along the shores of the Hood Canal near Union. This location is one I was looking forward to visiting for quite sometime, as it features a similar feel to one of my favorite locations the Willows Lodge in Woodinville. It was a beautiful Summer day with temperatures just perfect for an outdoor wedding on the lawn overlooking the water.

We started the day with a first look and then James had a special suprise for Janet, a friend of his stopped by to take them for a quick spin in a 1959 Rollys Royce! The ceremony and cocktail hour took place on the waterfront lawn, with dinner inside in the Olympic Ballroom. Before the evening was over we managed a few other photo ops outdoors and on the dock. Thanks Janet and James for a fun day!

Jackie and Mike 7.24.10

Steve — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:30:42 +0000

Jackie and Mike had their wedding at an unusual location, it’s called the Trollhaugen Lodge, a popular winter sport destination. It’s located in the cascade mountains, which is just over the other side of Snoquamie Pass near the town of Easton. It was a warm day with temperatures climbing into the 90’s but the heavy forest provided lots of shade and a cooler climate.

I first arrived to capture some final preparations with the ladies, then a few portraits with the guys. We then walked down the path to the ceremony location, where Mike sang as his lovely bride walked down the isle. After the ceremony the bridal party and I headed to the nearby lake for some fun portraits then to lodge for a BBQ dinner. Thanks Jackie and Mike for a fun day!

Katie + Kevin 7.23.10

Steve — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:55:57 +0000

Katie and Kevin had me scheduled for a full day with multiple locations. What I enjoy about this, is it gives you a lot of variety taking photos throughout the day. We starting at Point Defiance Park for portraits of the bridal party, then went down to the waterfront where Kevin proposed to her. After that, it was time to head to Pioneer Park in Steilacoom where the ceremony was to be held. It was beautiful day with sunny and clear skies, and not even too warm! After the ceremony we were off to the Liberty Theater in Puyallup for the reception.

I had a great time spending the day with Katie and Kevin, thank you for allowing me to capture your celebration.

Where are the new posts?

Steve — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:59:26 +0000

Some of you have been asking why I haven’t posted anything new on my blog. I have to confess I’m a bit behind right now, we’ve been super busy with moving and been photographing a ton of weddings. I can’t wait to post some images from the amazing weddings we’ve photographed lately, look for something new to post later this week.

Karisa + Derin 5.28.10

Steve — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:24:20 +0000

It was great to finally kick off the wedding season, we are a bit slow for June but come July and August we have a full schedule, so look forward to a visual feast on the blog!

Karisa and Derin were married at The Ruins, a private dining club in Seattle. The Ruins is located in lower Queen Anne that you may not recognize from the outside, but once you step inside the door you are transported to what seems like another place, where each room has it’s own unique decor. The couple had a great ceremony and reception. When it came time to party, the dance floor was packed and everyone was having a good time!

Karisa and Derin it was great working with you, and we wish you all the best as you start your new life together.

May Senior Portrait Sessions

Steve — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:41:59 +0000

Here are a few from my sessions last month with a couple high school seniors, Kaitlin and Nick. Both sessions took place at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma and we had to work around with crazy May weather with both sessions! Congratulations graduates, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Heather + Alex Engagement Session

Steve — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:35:48 +0000

I met up with Heather and Alex on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for their engagement photo session. We had a couple of ideas for locations in mind, but utmatley choose the UW Campus for their session. They will be getting married in Portland, Oregon later this August, and I am honored to be a part of their wedding day celebration.