For all my photography needs, I have always been a loyal customer to a particular pro camera shop in Kenmore, WA. This store had a reputation for product knowledge, customer service, and fair prices. Then the recession hit and all these reasons to be loyal quickly disappeared. I have since witnessed increased pushiness, higher prices, and sales people who couldn’t be bothered more by my questions. One woman even lectured me for researching fair prices and told me that the profit margin on an item wasn’t worth her time! As a customer, I was shocked and felt it may be time to reconsider this relationship...
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Krissy - Snohomish Family Photographer
Krissy has experienced a difficult year, but she has held close to her beliefs to bring her through. I feel these are special photographs because they express her strength of character and the peace she has always known.
-JMB
Kara & Ryan: Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma Engagements, Seattle Wedding Photographer
Ryan and Kara fell in love at Pacific Lutheran so it was only natural that we should take their engagement portraits in the same place. The fall colors and brick textures created the perfect backdrop to capture these one-of-a-kind memories. The coffee shop featured below was also significant as the place where they had their first date. It is truly exciting to see where it all started and how far they have come. As a first step toward the rest of their lives, they have chosen each other well and will have a wonderful journey together! Wedding photography to follow in April.
-JMB
Baby Portraits with Ella - Snohomish Photographer
As far as she knew, we were playing the "Put the baby in the box" game. As parents we discovered it was a brilliant solution for short-attention-span-syndrome with an acute case of the wiggles. All that was left was for her to just be herself as I got to shoot away. At 10 months, Ell's personality is really beginning to emerge and the wonderful thing about this series was that every shot captures a different expression or mannerism. It is also another reminder of how fast she is growing up to see her sitting in the same wicker basket we laid her in as a newborn.
-JMB
Ella's First Portraits, Snohomish Photographer
I am the proud parent of this beautiful baby girl and these photographs are the only way I can stop her from growing up. They have become some of my most cherished belongings. Since these portraits were taken, almost a full year has passed by. I never fully understood how fast they grow up until I had a child of my own. Evey moment is precious and each stages passes in the blink of an eye without ever the chance to fully savor it. It makes one truly appreciate the seventeen years we have left with her at home.
-JMB
Modeling Session: Snohomish Photographer
Now for something with a different kind of fun and a little more edge! Andy is an up and coming model here in the Seattle area. For this shoot we pushed the limits of what most people are usually comfortable with, yet he was a natural and kept up with every stride. He's already got a professional attitude that allows him to effortlessly take direction and is confident enough to take the lead sometimes himself. Best of all he brought unique character to every shot.
-JMB
NEWS UPDATE: Andy submitted these photos to the Seattle Modeling Guild and was accepted on the spot. He has gone on to work with big names like Union Bay and Calvin Klein! Congratulations on the new job Andy!
Kyle's Senior Portraits - Snohomish Photographer
Senior portraits with Cedarcrest student, Kyle, was one of the most fun sessions I have done. He has one of those personalities that you warm up to quickly and makes you feel like you are old friends. Kyle was able to naturally communicate this great quality to the camera. The other fun thing about this session that we were able to create these portraits around my home town of Carnation, WA.
-JMB
