Monthly Archives: July 2009

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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 | Posted in Events, Food, Photojournalism | Comments (3)

Alex and Rachel Are Engaged!

29 July, 2009 – 7:11 am

One thing I can say about Alex and Rachel is this: they have fun together. When I first met up with them at Cafe Zoka in Seattle, we were laughing already. Alex is hilarious and Rachel plays along with all the silly stuff that Alex wanted to do for photos. What a great couple!! It’s so fun to work with great couples like this.

Alex and Rachel are from Berlin, Germany but will be getting married here next month because Rachel’s family is here. I am already looking forward to their wedding day, as it will undoubtedly be a good time, and I can brush up on my German!

Here are some highlights from their engagement session a couple of weeks ago. We started out at Cafe Zoka and then drove down to Gasworks Park, which is always a great spot for photos!

By Jackie | Posted in Engagements, Portraits | Comments (3)

Jackie’s Parents.

27 July, 2009 – 1:33 pm

I almost never blog personal stuff. This site has been almost solely about our professional work. But I’ve decided lately to occasionally blog some personal highlights from time to time. And why not?!

My parents were over for lunch a couple of weeks ago and I took the opportunity to photograph them. Aren’t they absolutely adorable? I love my parents so much, and I love that they love EACH OTHER. Times were not always easy — in face, downright hard — but they made it through the tough times and are probably more in love now than ever. They have been married for 47 years now. That’s longer than I’ve been alive!!! (Um, I HOPE so. Hahahahahaha!)

I love you, Mom and Dad! 

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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 | Posted in Events, Food, Photojournalism, Products | Comments (1)

Troupe Hipnotica!

13 July, 2009 – 1:59 pm

Once again, Rick and I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful group of ladies - Seattle’s very own Troupe Hipnotica. They picked a location in Georgetown where they had danced at a recent art festival, and it proved to be a perfect location for the look-and-feel they were going for.

There are nine gorgeous women in this dance troupe, and we tried to capture each one individually, as well as collectively in all of the group shots that we took. Not only are they mad-talented as dancers, and totally drop-dead gorgeous to boot, but they have also designed their own dance apparel! The last shot in this post was taken of them in their dance wear.

Here are some highlights and some of our personal favorites!

By Jackie | Posted in Dancers, Portraits | Comments (2)