Kelly Chandler

When I first walked into Sahalee Golf Club, I found this dress hanging all alone on a door.  I quickly moved it to this glorious mirror and began to photograph it.  The dressing-room is always filled with ladies, bags, accessories, and such.  I knew this was my only chance to photograph this stunning gown before the room was all a buzz with people helping Teagan into her wedding gown.

I knew Teagan would be a beautiful bride….she was full of energy and amazing to work with.

I’ve said it before, I am all about the eyes….and Teagan has huge eyes that seem to light up her entire face.

Her something old was a beautiful pin that her grandfather gave her from when he was a young man.  I loved the old treasured box it was safely tucked inside.

Have you read Twilight?  I chuckle each time I look at this photo wondering if Anders feels like Edward…wanting a little nibble.

It is hard to believe that we were blessed with such a beautiful winter day in Seattle.  I had fully anticipated a wet, soggy, golf course that would prohibit us for taking photos on the grass.  I was shocked to find the day arrive with sunshine and not even so much as a damp morning dew remaining on the grass.  What a treat for December!

I love the romance that this photos evokes.  It is as if nobody else in the room matters. 

I am very excited to be creating custom designed holiday cards, wedding thank you notes, engagement and birth announcements for my clients.  They are all printed on heavy card stock with a beautiful pearl finish.   Very classy!  For years, I have taken photos for people and simply referred them to other companies to have their cards created and printed.  I decided it is time for me to start giving clients a way to show their gorgeous photos off to their friends and family in an elegant presentation.

  I have been waiting to post any samples because clients are still mailing them out.  But I just couldn’t wait anymore.  I created this beautiful one for The Gleason Family and I LOVED it so much, I had to post it.  So next year, say good bye to those tacky on-line photo cards and let me create something beautiful for you with the images I’ve captured….make a splash with your photos! 

I hope to have lots of samples online soon for clients to view on my website.  Watch for that in January!

Matt & Lyndsey have been so patient with me as I know they have been super anxious to see the fun photos from their engagement session.  They booked their wedding for next summer and wanted an E-session right away before the weather turned and fall was gone.  I had no openings until January but squeezed them in with the understanding they would have to be patient as I work through processing all the holiday portraits and late fall/winter weddings.  So thanks again Matt & Lyndsey for waiting for your photos to be ready. 

I love Matt’s face in this photo.  You can almost read his mind…..”I’m one lucky man!”

Toward the end of our session, Lyndsey’s feet were starting to hurt.  I guess when you are a good foot shorter than your man, you need to wear heels often.  Matt scooped her up like a little doll and hiked her on his back as we strolled through Pike Place Market.

Smiles and lots of cuddles flowed easily between this adorable couple.  I can’t wait to work with you in August ‘09 for your wedding!