ben blood photography | seattle wedding photographer » wedding http://blog.benblood.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:30:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 deanna + jaron http://blog.benblood.com/2010/07/21/deanna-jaron/ http://blog.benblood.com/2010/07/21/deanna-jaron/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:45:16 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1931

Grouse Creek in Spokane, WA

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2010/07/21/deanna-jaron/feed/ 16 HOLGA for heather+neil http://blog.benblood.com/2010/04/19/holga-for-heatherneil/ http://blog.benblood.com/2010/04/19/holga-for-heatherneil/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:39:45 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1684

My sister and Neil were married last month near the bay area in California.
It was an elopement with just a few of us from the family along for the adventure.
We all went to Disneyland afterwards! These photos are all from a Holga.

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2010/04/19/holga-for-heatherneil/feed/ 9 emily+colby: a wild west wedding http://blog.benblood.com/2010/03/22/emilycolby-a-wild-west-wedding/ http://blog.benblood.com/2010/03/22/emilycolby-a-wild-west-wedding/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:16:55 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1514 Sundance Resort – Sundance, Utah

I cannot say enough about Emily and Colby. They have the
warmest hearts and I felt like family among them and their friends.
I feel very blessed to know them and to have documented their wedding.

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This is the day before Emily and Colby’s wedding.
Emily and her friends put on a surprise Lumberjack
and Beer’d party for Colby’s 30th birthday. Lumberjacks
and Lumberjanes playing logging games. It was really an enjoyable
evening. Their wedding was superb and will be on the blog next.

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2010/03/11/lumberjacks-and-lumberjanes/feed/ 17 liz+jeff on the roof http://blog.benblood.com/2010/01/05/lizjeff-on-the-roof/ http://blog.benblood.com/2010/01/05/lizjeff-on-the-roof/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:13:31 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1300 Portland, OR at Ecotrust

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2010/01/05/lizjeff-on-the-roof/feed/ 51 diana+adam http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/15/dianaadam-2/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/15/dianaadam-2/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:28:06 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1258 135_benblood9700123_benblood9636144_benblood9648157_benblood9748160_benblood9755106_benblood9564120_benblood9624121_benblood9625114_benblood9622166_benblood9798165_benblood9796084_benblood9485085_benblood9502091_benblood9498163_benblood9784168_benblood9801192_benblood9900211_benblood0026222_benblood0110220_benblood0094228_benblood0154227_benblood0135305_benblood0409131_benblood9671371_benblood0795370_benblood0789398_benblood0949402_benblood0966411_benblood0994349_benblood0649

I love these guys. A lot!

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/15/dianaadam-2/feed/ 15 kristi+whitney http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/12/kristiwhitney/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/12/kristiwhitney/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:02:26 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1221 038_benblood7830041_benblood7864043_benblood7908008_benblood7714001_benblood7722037_benblood7817056_benblood7955059_benblood7970070_benblood8022028_benblood7813026_benblood7928093_benblood8110232_benblood9053216_benblood8542105_benblood8138159_benblood8312231_benblood8608230_benblood8604237_benblood8618244_benblood8637235_benblood8616270_benblood8772240_benblood8629262_benblood8745265_benblood8757245_benblood8650293_benblood8912285_benblood8865301_benblood8957294_benblood8917297_benblood8944

Fort Worden, Olympic Peninsula – WA

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/12/kristiwhitney/feed/ 14 ashley+sean: a harvest barn wedding http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/10/ashleysean-a-harvest-barn-wedding/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/12/10/ashleysean-a-harvest-barn-wedding/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:49:17 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1174 125_benblood6896001_benblood6459002_benblood6442165_benblood7028005_benblood6395007_benblood6401025_benblood6494029_benblood6517037_benblood6574038_benblood6544012_benblood6475040_benblood6582044_benblood6599045_benblood6588047_benblood6636056_benblood6611057_benblood6637058_benblood6639059_benblood6641220_benblood7277067_benblood6659070_benblood6673081_benblood6720076_benblood6698083_benblood6733121_benblood6879126_benblood6900122_benblood6882151_benblood7038160_benblood7067229_benblood7326254_benblood7419286_benblood7558280_benblood7527281_benblood7529194_benblood7172295_benblood7581303_benblood7612116_benblood6861

While editing this wedding, I felt a more subtle, organic
approach to the editing style. I am always intrigued how
a collection of photos can suggest the feel of one day,
and how the next wedding can have a completely
different quality. Ashley and Sean, your wedding was
amazing. Even though we were rained out, I am
thankful that I could be there. Blessings.

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]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/11/17/melissaadrian-wed/feed/ 2 katie+ian: a theater wedding http://blog.benblood.com/2009/10/21/katieian-a-theater-wedding/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/10/21/katieian-a-theater-wedding/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:36:16 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=1008 015_benblood1322001_benblood1239010_benblood1289012_benblood1328016_benblood1332032_benblood1415040_benblood1399041_benblood1393043_benblood1486045_benblood1495046_benblood1500059_benblood1586063_benblood1601064_benblood1603067_benblood1616068_benblood1619133_benblood1861138_benblood1880144_benblood1926200_benblood2124213_benblood2159230_benblood2231249_benblood2276250_benblood2280256_benblood2304261_benblood2338265_benblood2363267_benblood2372273_benblood2431300_benblood2522

the puget sound. a ferry ride. a small town. seagulls.
historic buildings. a theater. popcorn. lemonade. seagulls.
smiles. lunch in the park. picnic. bluegrass. hula hoops.
blue sky soda. blankets. dancing. a good day.

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/10/21/katieian-a-theater-wedding/feed/ 23 emily+mark married http://blog.benblood.com/2009/10/15/emilymark-married/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/10/15/emilymark-married/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:16:30 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=942 122_benblood8386035_benblood8028028_benblood7978034_benblood8022014_benblood7886003_benblood7928020_benblood7967048_benblood8090053_benblood8123029_benblood7960065_benblood8174062_benblood8164117_benblood8368119_benblood8380055_benblood8130085_benblood8271098_benblood8317097_benblood8316112_benblood8354087_benblood8280141_benblood8447170_benblood8556185_benblood8651124_benblood8388322_benblood9278307_benblood9218335_benblood9330290_benblood9093351_benblood9418334_benblood9327346_benblood9387375_benblood9689

Emily and Mark! Your wedding was beautiful and
I have really enjoyed getting to know you both.
Even though your wedding was one of the warmest
I have documented (and no one fainted, including me. ha),
I really enjoyed being around each of you and the
people at your wedding.
Thank You.

Spokane, WA

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/10/15/emilymark-married/feed/ 11 karen+tim | the wedding http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/29/karentim-the-wedding/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/29/karentim-the-wedding/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:10:18 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=880 026_benblood6493046_benblood6558055_benblood6593056_benblood6608001_benblood6431004_benblood6445014_benblood6469045_benblood6550019_benblood6478024_benblood6490060_benblood6628064_benblood6657081_benblood7071089_benblood6761149_benblood6934150_benblood6936147_benblood6932101_benblood6795103_benblood6797127_benblood6871189_benblood7105191_benblood7004200_benblood7181233_benblood7280311_benblood7713325_benblood7686326_benblood7420154_benblood6940

It is so rewarding to work with people like Karen and Tim.
They were so thoughtful and caring to me on their wedding day,
especially when they had so many other things to think about.
I am so blessed to be able to work with good people – Karen and
Tim, I left your wedding feeling like we were long time friends.
Thank you.

Oh, and I really enjoyed shooting at this venue, Fireseed Catering.

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When I first heard about the Fuji Instax through Sean Flanigan, I knew I had to find one to take pictures of my good friends Adam and Diana during their wedding weekend. I walked in to their rehearsal with only this white toy-looking camera pretending it was the only camera I brought that weekend. hahahahaha.

This camera is great. Each print costs $1 and you can pick up the camera for about $65. It’s Ben Blood recommended =)

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]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/15/karleyscott-wed/feed/ 21 larissa+matt “first” dance http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/03/larissamatt-first-dance/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/03/larissamatt-first-dance/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:04:12 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=817 183_benblood4726

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/03/larissamatt-first-dance/feed/ 7 larissa+matt married http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/01/larissamatt-married/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/09/01/larissamatt-married/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:36:40 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=787 031_benblood4148016_benblood4137028_benblood4096035_benblood4157039_benblood4176062_benblood4258054_benblood4251076_benblood4352070_benblood4325085_benblood4373059_benblood4234093_benblood4405094_benblood4408099_benblood4423107_benblood4445283_benblood5043286_benblood5056293_benblood5092289_benblood5077299_benblood5136217_benblood4939222_benblood4844191_benblood4734175_benblood4694196_benblood4746177_benblood4697 Auburn, WA

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A big thank you to Vanja Horonic for helping me shoot hollin+eric’s wedding.
All of the above frames were captured by her and her Hasselblad.
She can be contacted at vanja (at) vanjaphotography.com

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Not only was this a beautiful wedding to photograph, but it was a time
to catch up with familiar faces as well. I had the privilege of being the
photographer for the sister of the bride’s wedding, keiko+malachi
in Riverside, June 2008. Since then, many of the friendships made
there have kept in touch, and it was a blessing to see them all again.

Hollin (Courtney) did a superb job designing the wedding. Phew!
I know her and the rest of the family spent a lot of time creating the decorations.

These are some of the most genuine warm kindhearted people I know.

CHECK OUT:
Announcements / Invitations by Anna Hurley of Hello!Lucky
Super8 short by Paul Hoppe
Music by Tommy, Patrick, and Bruce of Garage Voice
Vanja Horonic second shooting with the Hasselblad.
Keiko+Malachi’s band The Denouement
The awesome venue, Treehouse Point

Eric and Hollin. I really enjoy your company. Can we hang out more often?

]]> http://blog.benblood.com/2009/08/13/treehouse-wedding-hollineric/feed/ 59 marissa+scott married http://blog.benblood.com/2009/07/31/marissascott-married/ http://blog.benblood.com/2009/07/31/marissascott-married/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:45:21 +0000 ben blood http://blog.benblood.com/?p=642 001_benblood0358015_benblood0413019_benblood0415033_benblood0456034_benblood0467038_benblood0485043_benblood0504047_benblood0514050_benblood0526056_benblood0560057_benblood0564060_benblood0583061_benblood0591062_benblood0600067_benblood0607169_benblood1015093_benblood0738benblood_0708098_benblood0756103_benblood0769102_benblood0768160_benblood1000112_benblood0809157_benblood0984167_benblood1013171_benblood1018177_benblood1051227_benblood1239231_benblood1255249_benblood1365257_benblood1423255_benblood1415253_benblood1402276_benblood1502294_benblood1548299_benblood1555319_benblood1601312_benblood1586278_benblood1506360_benblood1735330_benblood1665371_benblood1915325_benblood1646380_benblood2006 I gave in and rented the Canon 45mm Tilt Shift lens for the weekend of this wedding. I specifically wanted it for the wedding the next day which was in the forest during the middle of the day. I thought the T/S lens would help with the harsh shadows from the overhead sunlight. I’m still getting the hang of the lens, but I think it is a bit overused in wedding photography. I’m superbly impressed with Keith Loutit’s use of it in his stop motion videos. Check out his video, Bathtub III.

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