We were fortunate to shoot Jessica & Dave's wedding, despite the threat of rain! (What is it with the rain these days?!) Talk about characters — Jessica was hilarious throughout the day, and Dave and his groomsmen wore custom-made formal camouflage vests! (They're avid outdoorsmen.) The overcast skies lent us some great light. After their outdoor ceremony at the beautiful Stone Ridge, they partied and held their own. Then we stuck around to take advantage of the fireworks set off after the baseball game nearby. So glad it worked out!
Ruth & Chris' Wedding Movie & Photos | Benton City | Christ the King & Terra Blanca Winery
Talk about a fun couple! Ruth & Chris' wedding at Chris the King Catholic Church was sweet, but the real fun was watching them get ready and afterward at Terra Blanca Winery. Chris' letter to Ruth made us want to cry, and it certainly did the trick on Ruth. We got a chance to use our remote-controlled helicopter a few times — check out the movie below to see the footage! We were so happy to have been a part of this wedding. We're thankful to Ruth & Chris, and we wish them the best in their life together!
SVZ-USA
Did you know that firefly BLU does a lot more than weddings? Here's an example of a web site commercial we produced for SVZ USA, an Othello-based industrial fruit and vegetables company.
Michelle & Cody's Wedding | Pasco | Stone Ridge
Michelle & Cody! What a couple. We had tons of fun at Stone Ridge Event Center in Pasco. We started photos a little late (which is wedding par for the course), but everyone was organized enough that we got tons of great photos. Cody did an awesome job spinning Michelle in the vineyard, and Michelle did a great job trusting him and flying free! The ceremony was good fun; sentimental but not overly-dramatic. Each of them looked completely comfortable. The unity sand was great — far too much sand in their individual vials, which we suppose means they'll maintain some individuality.
A few drops of rain threatened to keep everyone indoors, but it quickly cleared up and no one seemed to mind the wind. Counter to what we expected from such a sweet couple, they playfully smashed cake all over each other. Towards the end, as the sun peeked out from behind the clouds, the gorgeous lighting made for some great last-minute photos of Michelle & Cody.
We won't hold it against them for being Cougs.
Erika & Nate’s Wedding | Benton City | Terra Blanca
What a day! Erika & Nathan play well together — such a whimsical couple. Terra Blanca winery in Benton City made for a stunning backdrop for both their photos and their ceremony. Their first look was under Terra Blanca's beautiful entryway arches. Erika had some of the most expressive faces, and Nate kept things loose for the photos, allowing us to capture some great looks between the two of them. Very photogenic couple!
The short-and-sweet ceremony took place in a tucked-away rocked-in area. Especially touching was the pillow carried in by the handsome ring bearer: it was made in memory of the bride's father out of his shirt and tie. The cake was covered in a multitude of white frosting roses — it seemed to be patterned to match Erika's dress!What a perfect spring day for this couple to tie the knot. We wish them a lifetime of happiness.
Melissa & Kevin | Benton City Engagement | Secret Winery
We had the privilege of shooting not only Melissa & Kevin for their engagement, but their two beautiful kids as well! We're very thankful to the owners of the secret winery where we shot these photos — they're very accommodating! Melissa & Kevin did a great job helping us pose the kids. And the kids themselves were great to work with. We're excited to be shooting their wedding in June at Stone Ridge Event Center!
Cathy & Cory | Kennewick Wedding | St. Joe's Chapel & Country Gentleman
Cathy & Cory have such great interplay — they really feed off each other's energy and happiness. From the moment they first saw each other on the wedding day, they were smiling every time they were together. They shared their first look at the lighthouse on Clover Island, which holds special meaning for them. At St Joe's Chapel, they shared playful glances during the ceremony. It was a delight to see them so comfortable even with so many friends and family there supporting them. Even the priest was a delight — he made a couple jokes that had the house rolling. The chapel wasn't the darkest venue we've visited, but it wasn't well-lit; We got the opportunity to try out our new high-performance cameras (5d mark 3's), and boy were they nice!
After the ceremony, Cathy and Cory were relaxed and able to really enjoy the reception. Country Gentleman has great food and is a nice venue, but it's an enormous challenge for photographers (it has a black ceiling and it pretty dark)! We put our flashes to use again and had to get a bit creative — we fired a second, off-camera flash through a diffuser held up by a tripod. It worked! And the dancing photos really benefited from it. The reception was a resounding success, complete with touching and hilarious speeches, tons of dancing, and a relaxed atmosphere. We're happy for this couple!
Amy & Colt's Engagement | Richland Engagement | Richland Parks and Horse Heaven Hills
What a stunning couple they make! Amy and Colt were so fun to work with. We visited a less-used park in Richland, and then made a mad dash out to Horse Heaven Hills to take advantage of the light. We even took some video along the way to incorporate into their wedding movie. They have us all-day for their wedding this September at Anthony's in Richland. We'll be shooting both photos and video, and we can't wait for it!
Kaycie & Sergio's Engagement | Benton City | Secret Vineyard
We had a relaxed shoot with Kaycie and Sergio at our secret vineyard — they were so photogenic! They brought along a chalk board to for various ideas (like save-the-date cards). Worked out well! We love it when people bring their own props. We're excited to be shooting their wedding this September at the Moore Mansion.
Kruz | Newborn Photos
A few weeks ago we were privileged to take newborn photos for one of our previous wedding couples. One of the things we love most is when we get to catch up and stay involved in our clients' lives after the wedding. This "little" guy is almost a month old and already getting big and strong. He had such a cute personality, we could tell he didn't appreciate us interrupting his nap-time, but by the end he was alert and curious about the new people who came to visit him. We also got some adorable shots of Kruz with his mom and his helpful big brother.
