Ross James gallery show this thursday

We usually use this blog for posting about weddings and wedding related photography but I thought would post about a gallery show of mine just in case anyone is in Seattle this Thursday evening.

"Snow Haunt" Ross James Gallery Show for Jan art walk 2011 [Facebook event link]

This will be the 2nd and final showing of Snow Haunt, a projected photo installation. The projected video features Anastasia Wahyuni in photos from a photo shoot we did in the snow on Rattlesnake Ridge in November. Hair was styled by Scotty Provo.

If you happen to be at the Seattle art walk or around Pioneer Square on this first Thursday evening please stop by :) I also plan on having my gallery space open every 1st Thursday of the month for a while.

Come find us and say hi!

Stacy and RC: Montana Ranch Wedding

As you may recall from their engagement session blog post, Stacy and RC have a mega-rad life: living and working on a ranch in Montana. Let me tell you, the ranch was a spectacular wedding venue.

This was a total DIY wedding, and Stacy and RC are very creative people. Stacy made her silk dress using various pieces of her friends and families' wedding dresses. Very impressive! She constructed her hair flower using feathers and netting, and also made her bridesmaids' hair flower and the bouquets.

After seeing each other for the first time, they headed to the nearest town of Emigrant, MT for a drink at the town's (only) saloon. We also took more pictures around the ranch.

The bridal party was a group of friends, and they were a lot of fun to work with. Just before the ceremony, Stacy and her girls shared some champagne and touching moments. It was emotional and sweet.

Since they spend most of their time at the Montana ranch, Stacy and RC were so grateful to their family and friends who came from all over to come to attend the wedding.It was a joyous ceremony and reception.

This was a hilarious, fun lovin' crowd. Somehow, spontaneous games of leap frog and limbo were started on the dance floor. Awesome!

Stacy and RC: You are an inspiring couple to be around and you are so sweet to each other. Thanks for involving us in your wedding. It was truly unforgettable!

Mike and Corrin: Fashion After Session at the Puyallup Fair

It was quite a challenge to set up lights and do a photo shoot amidst the crowds and activity of the fair, but people were very gracious and understanding. Especially when you have a beautiful bride in her wedding dress with you :) Apparently, people have gotten married on the rollercoaster before, so this was nothing new to the fair employees.

It took some smooth talking to be allowed on a ride with our cameras (“we have insurance!”). Ross and I sat strapped in across from Mike and Corrin. Before the ride began, we set our manual focus and hoped for the best. Thinking about composition and focus while spinning around on a ride was something I have never done before. I must admit, about half of mine were blurry! But of course, ROSS got most of them in focus. How does he do it?

After some cotton candy and a ride on the ferris wheel Corrin decided she still wasn't “trashed” enough so she volunteered to go on a water ride!

This was an amazing experience. What other bride would ride the huge swing in her wedding dress? Mike and Corrin: you guys are up for anything and we LOVE you for that!

*Special thanks to photography assistant Rylan Wallette for all the hours you have trekked along with us. Not only this shoot but all the others also! :)