What happens when a South African marries a Persian? You get a wedding with amazing food, high energy and a lot of dancing. I have yet to see a wedding that supersedes the amount of energy and excitement than Ben and Lahlae’s wedding. It was hard to stop taking pictures at this wedding because it seemed like something new and exciting was around each corner. Thank you Ben and Lahlae for letting me be a part of that energy and excitement. I share in the same excitement for your future as that of your guests. Click the image below for your slideshow.

I had the fortunate opportunity tonight to do a pre-wedding shoot with a couple whose wedding I am shooting next weekend with my associate Doug Stoeckicht. Kevin and Janet wanted to start over by the Tacoma Dome and move our way along the Link line. All in all, it was a fun evening. Kevin and Janet, we are SO excited for your wedding next weekend. I hope you enjoy these photos. Everyone check out Doug’s blog in the next few days at least for some additional images. The link is in the Blogroll to the right.

This summer I have photographed two friends’ weddings. The battle is always how to maintain your duties as the wedding photographer, yet (as the B&G request) have fun at the reception. Well, as you can see, I think I found a happy medium. I used the fireplace mantel in the reception hall as a place to set my camera on and hit the self timer! I think it turned out alright (I am the goofy lookin guy with the glasses). Although I think I like being on the other side of the camera.

Here is a quick preview of some of my favorite pics from Becky and Noah’s wedding.

(Click on thumbnails for full sized images)