When I get invited into a clients home for the first time, the first thing that I notice are the photographs on their walls. It's a glimpse into the story of their lives and what is important to them most. It's usually the moments they treasure...
Pictures are what tie us to each other and to our pasts. So, it's A LOT of fun to be invited into an important moment in clients lives to capture it for them and help shape the memories of this time in their lives.
The first time my brides see their groom, and the look on his face (when he realizes what a catch he has!), to the moment you see a new dad's finger get embraced by his newborn daughters little fist (and he realizes he will never be able to say no to any of her wants).
It's in these little moments that life is made... It's all about love, life and all the little things.
I invite you to follow me here and see my most recent shoots and random shenanigans! I promise to provide fun photography, an attempt at witty commentary, and occasionally confusing grammar (and yes I had to look up how to spell that...) as if I mess up when I talk, I might as well be as entertaining while I write too :P
Rebecca Ellison photography is now offering adorable customizable baby announcements!!!
This is the perfect way to send out the announcement of your new little guy or gal. All are customizable for picking your favorite color and a choice of text fonts. You have the option of upgrading the type of paper from standard stock to art or pearl finish for that super high end feel and look.
They are 5×7 prints and come with envelopes. The back side is left blank so you can leave your own note to each person you send one to!
The other weekend, I joined Emma, Owen and their family to share in their wedding. The day was beautiful, summer finally deciding to arrive, and HOT! It was at the end of the heat wave we had, and we were all excited for this beautiful outdoor wedding at the Hall at Fauntleroy.
Emma and Owen, whom you might remember from their Seattle engagement session a couple of months back, have been together for something like 6 years now. They met in college; Owen, a junior on the swim team, noticed this cute freshman girl in the pool, got up the nerve to go and talk to her. Luckily she was intrigued, and 6+ years later they are walking down the aisle together.
Their connection is super strong, and their obvious love for each other was shining through the day. We started out at South Lake Union at the Residence Inn. Once Emma and Owen had their first site and a moment together, we all piled into a limo to make our way to West Seattle. Stopping by Alki beach on our way to Lincoln Park for some photos in the sun. We ended at the Hall at Fauntleroy for their out door ceremony. Because of the heat, we also moved the dancing outside late in the night!
Summer is my busy time of year. Like BUSY BUSY. The idea of a vacation during summer is not one that usually gets thrown around in my house. But this year, I am getting one. I was originally planning on doing the Seattle to Portland bike ride this year, but I ended up trying to register too late to do it. (But super duper good luck to all my friends who are doing it this weekend!). So, I had a summer weekend with no wedding and no bike ride. Weird!
So, summer vacation it is! Me, Pete, Caleb (brother and roommate) and Karine (brothers girlfriend and roommate) are heading to Yellowstone tonight! I am super duper excited as I haven’t been to Yellowstone yet, and because I get to spend 5 days with 3 of my all time favorite people…WHILE IT IS WARM OUTSIDE!!!!!! It’s going to be epic and I can’t wait to get on the road!
So, dear clients and blog readers, what does this mean to you? It means that I am going to be off the grid *yikes!* from when I hit post on this blog entry until Tuesday July 20th. I will be in my office again sometime on Tuesday, so if you have any needs from me, that is when to call. To be honest it will probably be Tuesday afternoon
I will have my phone on me if any emergancy comes up with any of my weddings, but please only call if you absolutely have to.
And, dear blog readers, that means I am going to have lots of rad new images to post once I get back! I might even have a video or two as I just recently got a Flip Camera. It also might be video as I have been told that I am not allowed to take my camera on any hikes because I take too long.Gotta love family!
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee summer vacation here I come!
Last Friday I finally got to meet little Noah. Amy and Nathan had been holding their breath for little Noah’s arrival on July 7th… but at least they didn’t have to hold their breath that long as he decided to enter breathing into this world on July 3rd. Just in time to celebrate Independence Day! You probably remember Amy and Nathan from our West Seattle maternity session from a couple weeks back. They were super excited to meet little Noah and when I saw them again on Friday, they were even more excited after meeting him!
Congrats to the beginning of your beautiful little family Amy, Nathan and Noah! I can’t wait to watch him grow!
I love this picture of their kitty. While Noah was being nursed, I placed my camera on the bed and the kitty became curious. He nuzzled up to my lens, and I just had to press the button. Thank god for macro lenses and auto focus, otherwise I wouldn’t have gotten that photo!
Gramma D -Love, love, LOVE our little grandson, Noah! Great pictures, Rebecca!
July 15, 2010 - 12:18 pm
Larissa Briesemeister -These are beautiful pictures! I especially like seeing Noah with his parents!
July 17, 2010 - 7:16 pm
Chelsea -Love these photos… especially the naked ones, they are adorable!
July 17, 2010 - 9:31 pm
J Mccauley -These little guys are so precious and the time goes by so quick. It is a blessing to have these AWESOME photos!!
July 18, 2010 - 12:27 am
Amy -Becca- I absolutely adore the big picture of Noah at the top of the page!! My second fave is the one of his daddy giving him a kiss. LOVE IT! Can’t wait to see the rest…
July 18, 2010 - 3:06 am
Jena Delp -The pictures are beautiful!
July 18, 2010 - 11:20 am
mary -I love the ‘prone’ shots…can’t wait to see him Amy!
July 18, 2010 - 2:24 pm
Lindsay -Ah!! LOVE these! I can’t wait to meet him….two more weeks…. Congratulations again, you guys. He’s gorgeous!
July 18, 2010 - 8:12 pm
Lindsay Kunert -I love the first photo with such big eyes! You are an amazing photographer!
July 19, 2010 - 12:36 am
Susan Watkins -This baby is perfect and your camera shots are exquisite!
July 20, 2010 - 1:49 pm
beccaellison-Thanks Amy! I love that first one also Now that I am back from vacation I will be getting you the rest of the images soon
July 23, 2010 - 9:44 am
Virginia Hornor -Wonderful pictures! Love them Noah is so precious!
I’ve known Joy since I was a small child. Our families have a long history together, and we used to tramp through the woods in Arlington where she lived when I would visit for the summer. We were always together when I visited almost twenty years ago, but as life moves on, Joy and I don’t see each other much anymore.
So, when she emailed me to tell me she was engaged, and she wanted me to photograph her wedding I was super excited. Excited to meet Travis, who makes Joy so happy, excited to be a part of an old friend’s day, excited because I like shooting weddings, and I knew hers was going to be amazing. I was right!
Joy and Travis got married outside at Jardin Del Sol and the sun and warmth came out just for the day. They invited 100 of their closest friends and family to share in the day. They wanted to keep the event small and intimate and that’s exactly what they had.
Joy looked stunning in her beautiful gown from La Belle Reve in Bellevue and all her girls decked out in green to go with their “herb” theme. Joy’s dad, Forgiven, had run a produce stand in the Pike Place Market for years, and gardening and the earth are very close to her family, so the herb theme was perfect. Rejoice, Joy’s mom, put together all the bouquets and friends and family helped set all the herbs in the center pieces and napkins. You walked anywhere near the bouquets and you smelled mint. Travis’ dad is a wine maker and brought bottles and bottles of vintage wine for the occasion. The most special bottle from 1978, the year before Travis was born. Travis’ step dad officiated spicing their ceremony with funny stories from their childhood. Showing that, even now, Joy and Travis love to laugh. It was an event brought together by family and it was amazing!
If you would like to see more, check out their slideshow!
Gotta love family!
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