{Tatiana + Paul} Married at Alderbrook Resort Labor Day weekend

     Tatiana and Paul got married Labor Day weekend at the beautiful Alderbrook Resort on Hood Canal.
It was an incredibly beautiful day to be on the water at an outside wedding in Washington and I truly loved the entire day with them.

      See their slideshow Here

     One of the most beautiful things about their union was the blending of their families and seeing them with their new baby, Paul's daughter, and all of their extended family and friends there to cheer them on.

 A quiet moment for the bride while she is being bustled and feeding and her new baby...so so sweet!!!

 I could not get over how beautiful the emeralds were in Tatiana's ring and with the sparkle...wow!!!

 A wave and a smile and she walks down the aisle to see her love.

 Food and fun for all!!! Alderbrook is a warm and inviting place to be and the food was amazing!!!

A handsome groom

A stunning bride

Together unstoppable!!! Tatiana and Paul I wish you both the best on your journey together

Photographer: Dinea de Photo
Dress: Yuly Lang 
Venue: Alderbrook Resort

{Cherie + Kevin} Home estate Wedding, Olympia, WA

Kevin and Cherie

8.27.11

SEE THE SLIDESHOW

HERE

Love happens at all stages of life and I am so grateful to have gotten to photograph Cherie for some portraits of just her which hang now in her new home and of her family who I have gotten to also do portraits of with her...it was so neat to know the kids and get to be a part of Cherie's new adventures with Kevin and especially amazing to be there for their special day together!!!

Kevin and Cherie were married at their Shelton home estate which is incredibly beautiful and so meaningful to them as well...Such a lovely venue to get married and celebrate!!!  

 Of course her granddaughters were adorable...flower girl and a ring bearer...and what
rings to behold at this wedding!!!

One of the neatest parts about their wedding is that they had Cherie's good friend and jewelry designer Helen Ficalora designed their wedding rings, but it was a surprise until the moment they did their vows. Such exquisite work and elegance...I just love Helen's designs anyhow, but seeing these rings was just amazing!!! 
Little ring bearer with the cutest umbrella...love this one!!!

 Cherie wore an amazing Green silk vintage gown with Thistles embroidered into it. She absolutely beamed!!!

Kevin and Cherie are so in love...so so inspiring!!!

 K and C charms from Helen Ficalora

 The swimming pool was a hit for all ages as it was hot hot hot that day, but the pool was inviting!!! Cherie's granddaughter was the first one in the pool...followed closely by her good friend.

Originally the Harley was going to be a part of the Groom's entrance, but with some delays it just got to come out for a few photo ops. 

The vintage car was also a great addition to our pics!!!

 Of course the beautiful Vera Wang shoes didn't hurt to look at...but apparently were quite uncomfortable to wear, good thing she had a different pair of shoes for later!

Kevin and Cherie congratulations to you and I wish you the best on your adventures together!!!

We have been nominated for King 5 Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington 2011 Best Portrait Photographer

So this year I have been nominated for Evening Magazine's Best of Western WA 2011 Best Portrait Photographer!
This is super exciting news for me. I was nominated in 2009 and was in the top 10. I just really loved all the comments I received from my clients and friends. Last year I was nominated, but it was so busy this time of year I opted to not participate, and although I am super busy right now with Seniors and Weddings, I want to give it a go this year!!! I would love it if you would vote for me this year, it is super easy to do and fun! I have seen a number of my friends achieve a "Best of" award and it would be a lot of fun to have one this year!!! Just click the link below and vote, then check out the other categories while you are there. You may just see some people you know as well.

VOTE ON THE LINK BELOW!!!

{Althea + Eli} Grand Holiday Ballroom Wedding Olympia WA Wedding Photography

Althea & Eli are perfect clients with a love of Vintage & Modern...

Married on June 26, 2011 at the Grand Holiday Ballroom

Check out their slideshow here

What I loved especially about their wedding day was the fact that they wanted a full hour of photos together. I love getting some one on one time with my brides & grooms, and find these are the most fun if time allows.

First stop was the Japanese Gardens, but then the call of the City Hall got to me and we went over there for some fun photos...

The table settings in the were elegant and made for a cozy environment

Guests and staff were given flower pins to wear and it made for a really fun splash of color...Althea the crafty bride she is made these for the guests and had them awaiting them as they arrived.

Dress- Balsie Birdwell

Makeup- Premiere Salon & Spa

Venue- Grand Holiday Ballroom

Photo Safari- Japanese Gardens & Olympia City Hall

Rings- Precious Metalsmith

Photography- Dinea de Photo

April Showers of Love!

Kristi & Chris Married 4.16.11

A day of dramatic fine dining & celebration of Love

Kristi & Chris Married at the Tumwater Valley Lodge in some of the best spring weather. Cherry blossoms, Sunshine, with great food and friends!!! I feel so grateful to have been there to capture their special day together and to help them celebrate their love!

See their Wedding Slideshow

HERE

Makeup by Premiere Salon

Chris bought her tulips for their room at the Phoenix Inn from the Olympia Farmers Market. What a nice surprise after a long morning of getting all glammed up at Premiere Salon

Right before Chris saw his beloved Kristi

FLOWERS by Perpetual Posies

Food & Drink by Paprika Catering

Special flaming drink creation by Paprika

There is so much more I loved about their wedding and much too much to post.

Thank you Krist & Chris for having me be your photographer!!!

Engaged LOVE!!!

Kristi & Chris

LOVE LAUGH

Kristi & Chris are getting married in a couple weeks and I am so lucky to be their wedding photographer! I am really looking forward to seeing them celebrate their love for one another and document it. I have known Kristi for about 5 years and she is a good friend, a fellow wedding & event provider, & owner of Paprika Catering. Depsite knowing Kristi for so long, I had not spent much time with Chris so it was a lot of fun getting to know him better and to see them together by doing an engagement photo session.

We did an engagement session in downtown Olympia mid March and had a blast despite the cool spring weather. They have a sweetness & sparkle between them that is really special & I loved getting to know them more thru this session. Engagement sessions are really a nice way to get to know each other & for me as a photographer to get to know my clients likes & dislikes.

Her engagement ring is a family heirloom diamond and so pretty! Heirloom diamonds have a cut and color that is incredible!!! I can't wait to post pics of her with her wedding band!

Valentine Photo event

Wine is Fine but Love is Divine!!!

GWEN & CHRIS

"THE BEST IS YET TO COME..."

Click here for Slideshow!!!

I just had the privilege of photographing a wonderful December wedding @ Medicine Creek Winery in Nisqually Valley. This couple was amazing, the wedding took place in a winery owned by a family friend, and they are Swing dancers. Good ones at that...add to that their great details and vintage style & you have a recipe for awesome!!!

A twist on something blue, Gwen wore her shoes from Yolli Shoes in Olympia but added blue ribbons to them to customize them & match her custom made blue satin dress with antique style lace over layed. Atop her head was a simple, but elegant crown.

The cake was made by Celebrity Cake Studio & catering was done by Occasions Catering.

But the "Best is Yet to Come" as Chris sang it as a surprise song for her and of course the great soundings of the Jessica Blinn Quartet made for great swing dancing. Gwen's Maid of Honor teaches Swing dancing on Tuesdays at 7 pm at the Eagles Ballroom in Olympia, so it was fun to see many of the guests Swing dancing to great music!!!

You can see their slideshow here.

Best of wishes to you both on your new adventures together!!!

-D