Category Archives: Photojournalism

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Lis & Jeff Are Engaged!

1 June, 2010 – 10:04 am

I worked with Lis a few years ago and have kept somewhat in touch over the years. She’s a wonderful person and I was excited to hear she’d found a really wonderful guy, Jeff. When she asked me to photograph their upcoming beach wedding, I was thrilled! I can’t hardly wait to capture them tying the knot. As evidenced from these photos, they are very much in love, and he adores her (and likewise).

All photos were shot on a rainy day at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens east of Seattle. What a lovely place, and it was the spot for one of their first dates. Thanks for braving the rain, you two lovebirds!

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Foodportunity - March 2010

26 March, 2010 – 2:17 pm

I got to shoot yet another fantastic Foodportunity event, hosted by Tom Douglas and put on by Keren Brown (aka. Frantic Foodie) at the Palace Ballroom. As always, the food was incredible, the displays were great, and there was a trend toward healthy, sustainable products, as well as a bunch of great gluten-free goods. Many chefs who weren’t a part of the event made a showing, as well as lots of new people I hadn’t seen at previous events.

I had several culinary favorites from that night but I really think the deconstructed beef stroganoff by Fresh Bistro really hit it out of the ballpark. I also loved Crispin’s hard cider. Delicious! The one thing that was missing was the food expert panel from previous events. Instead, it was just a few tables in the front where people could talk to the chefs or writers, as they passed by. There were incredible raffle prizes this time, as well as another fantastic “speed networking” event at the end.

For me, I think the highlight of the evening was meeting Steve and Paul from my new favorite web site – www.rouxbe.com (Rouxbe Cooking School, in conjunction with Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver). Everyone scored a premium membership just for being there. How generous, and what a great way to promote the site. I know it’s going to be an enormous hit!

As always, here are some highlights from the event! Enjoy!

By Jackie | Also posted in Events, Food | Comments (3)

Food Styling Workshop With Dolores Custer!

26 February, 2010 – 10:57 am

What a fantastic day! The fabulous Foodportunity crew put on another spectacular event at the Allrecipes.com headquarters in Seattle. It was the Expression Food Styling workshop with successful food stylist, Dolores Custer of Portland, Oregon.

I shot the event for the organizers, and it was wonderful to combine my two specialties: event photojournalism and food photography. Thanks to Keren Brown for asking me, and thanks to Charity Lynne Burggraaf for partnering with me with part of the day.

Huiyona Restaurant of Seattle provided a really wonderful lunch!

Here are some highlights from the workshop! All of the food shots were styled by workshop attendees. Fabulous work, people!

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John’s 18-Month Baby Portraits!

15 October, 2009 – 12:19 pm

I’ve got one thing to say here: John Jr. is LOVED. That boy has the most amazing family and I am honored to have spend some time in and around their home capturing John Jr. (we call him “Bug”) doing the things he loves to do, with the people who love him the most. Here are some highlights from the session!

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The Marriage of Rick & Kirsty.

28 September, 2009 – 1:40 pm

 

Rick and Kirsty were married at One Devonshire Gardens in Glasgow, Scotland on a Thursday afternoon in September. (The day after my birthday, I might add, and they spent the entire evening before their wedding day treating me to a really splendid night out on the town!)

The wedding and reception were in the same location so we stayed there for all of the photos. One Devonshire Gardens is a swanky hotel (apparently, Beyonce had stayed there the night before) and the service was outstanding. We utlized several areas of the hotel for our photo session, and I took shots of Kirsty getting ready in the suite that her and Rick had in the hotel itself.

The ceremony was short, but very touching, and I found myself getting very emotional. It was a good thing that I could hide behind my lens!

Here are my favorite images from their wedding day. Congratulations again, Mr. and Mrs. Wright!

 

By Jackie | Also posted in Events, Weddings | Comments (1)

The Essence of Four.

5 August, 2009 – 10:23 am

My nephew, Colson, will be turning 4 this month. FOUR! I can’t believe it. I remember taking his 8-hour-old newborn photos at home and being so overwhelmed by his tiny hands and feet. He is just as precious now as he was then (albeit a bit more active!)

The other night, Colson and his parents came over so that we could take Colson’s 4-year portraits. At that time, they announced that Colson was going to be a big brother in March!

Eeeeeeeeeee! I love being an aunt! And Colson is going to be the best big brother ever. I can’t wait for his sibling to come along and grace our family with his or her presence. Colson (and the new one) is blessed with a fabulous family — couldn’t ask for a better set of parents!

Here are some highlights from the photo session with Colson! He’s the absolute essence of four!

 

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Foodportunity - a Seattle Food Extravaganza

31 July, 2009 – 10:12 am

I originally purchased a ticket to this event in order to meet with chefs, farmers, vintners, food writers, and so on, to pitch my food photography and get better connected. When I signed up, I contacted the organizer (Keren Brown - the Frantic Foodie - a fabulous food writer and event organizer) and asked her if they actually needed a photographer for the event. She took me up on the offer!

It was a great event, held at the Palace Ballroom owned and operated by Tom Douglas (of Dahlia Lounge and Palace Kitchen across the street) who prepared an entire whole roast pig for the event, in crazy Seattle heat. Wow! Other chefs were there, as well as food manufacturers, brewers/vintners, restaurants, coffee roasters, and more. Mid-way through the event, there was a panel of experts, and my favorite Seattle food writer (Nancy Lesen! Swoon!) started off the discussion.

It was packed and a great event. At the end of the evening, I participated in a speed-networking event in which I met with 20 other people in the food industry, for one minute a piece, to pitch my photography. Good times, and good connections. Thanks again, Keren!

Here are some highlights from the event!

 

By Jackie | Also posted in Events, Food | Comments (3)

Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon!

21 July, 2009 – 3:31 pm

I was invited to shoot the recent 2nd annual Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon, put on by Taste TV. And what an event it was.

I should start by saying that I’m actually not a real serious chocolate eater. (I know, I know.) If I’m going to indulge in sweets, I’d much rather go for something fruity. And if I’m going for richness, I’ll take something buttery or creamy. I usually choose something chocolatey as a last resort (meaning: I’m desperate). In essense, I’ll take strawberry over vanilla over chocolate.

So, I felt that I would not be too tempted to taste the goods while photographing them. See, I was on a “diet” and tried to abstain from sweets, and felt that a chocolate festival would be no tempation at all.

I was wrong. DEAD wrong.

I tried many bites of some of the best chocolate I’ve had in my life. I enjoyed so much of it, that I bought several little samples to bring home to Rick. My favorite? Posh Chocolat’s “10 Year Old Balsamic & Strawberry” artisan truffle. Listen to this description.

“10 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar, Strawberry Puree and Fresh Cracked Pink Peppercorns infused in 61% Single Origin Dark Chocolate Ganache. This sweet and tangy truffle is enrobed in 74% Single-Origin Ecuadorian Dark Chocolate.”

One word: sublime.

Enjoy the photos!

 

Cheers to chocolate!

By Jackie | Also posted in Events, Food, Products | Comments (1)

The Blue Lotus Dance Studio Grand Opening!

22 June, 2009 – 2:08 pm

Nalini, one of Seattle’s great dancers, opened a brand-new dance space in a studio connected to the Tully’s building in Georgetown (the old Rainier Brewery). It’s bright with high-ceilings and city views and many folks from Seattle’s dance community came to welcome the new studio, as well as to watch performances by Nalini’s students and other established dancers.

Here are some highlights from the evening!

 

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Pathway Medical.

10 February, 2009 – 1:29 pm

A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to photograph a big launch party for Pathway Medical. It was held at the Experience Music Project (EMP) building in downtown Seattle. What a treat! It was a wonderful gathering of about 200 employees and guests, as they celebrated a major milestone in their business. I was honored to have been asked to photograph their event!

By Jackie | Also posted in Commerical, Events | Comments (0)