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  • Welcome to the blog. We're Julie and Andy. Here you will find our latest photographs and musings. We are a curious duo, intrigued by the uniqueness of life stories and how everyone is somehow connected. We are inspired by people who are confident, sometimes considered quirky, passionate and in love. Our time is split between Seattle and Hawaii and we'd love to hear about your upcoming wedding or celebration.

Rue Magazine online editorial tear sheets

The latest issue of Rue Magazine highlights the Pacific Northwest and I had the pleasure of photographing a story with styling by the ladies of Hens & Chicks with help from Jessie Poole of E. Smith Mercantile. Our spreads begin on page 72 but you should have a read through the entire publication.

 

 

 

 

Nitin + Elena // Seattle engagement photographer

Elena and Nitin flew in from NYC and we enjoyed one of Seattle’s prettiest days this year at the Olympic Sculpture park. More to come…

Darcie + Neal Seattle Sunset Club Wedding

Elegance mixed with playfulness was the recipe for this DIY wedding at Seattle’s Sunset Club. Darcie has a generous supply of creativity oozing out of her fingertips and she created everything from the invitations, her shoes, the origami, the balloons and table decor. They really pulled of a celebration that captured who they are while exhibiting grace throughout the day. Her blue Elizabeth Dye dress was stunning and Jenny Bowker did a beautiful job helping Darcie glam up a little but more. You can see more of the day on Green Wedding Shoes here. Congrats you two, it was an honor to be a part of everything!

 

And the people who helped pull it all off:

Bride’s Dress: Elizabeth Dye 
Alterations: Debra Hadeen
Bride’s Eyelash Extensions: Allison @ Unique Skin Boutique 
Bride’s Hair Color: Sharon @ Radar Hair & Records 
Bride’s Makeup & Hair: Jenny Bowker
Bride’s Nails: Yoko @ eN Salon Musée 
Cakes: family friends
DJ: DJ Tecumseh @ Bamboo Beats
Emcee: family friend
Flowers: Patty Tronquet @ Pocket Full O Posies 
Groom’s Tux: The Tuxedo Club
Officiant: Pat Stimac @ A Heavenly Ceremony
String Trio: Seattle Modern Strings
Venue (included food, furniture, linens, servers, etc.): The Sunset Club

 

 

Editorial and engagement sneak peek…

This weekend included a fun editorial photo shoot with friends and a PNW engagement shoot.

Here is a couple out takes from the editorial piece…

and a couple frames from the engagement session…

ATWF…

Andy’s new record was just released!

Coming soon

Best NYC rooftop bars.

Beautiful love story.

And an iphone snap of an arrangement I made myself this week…