Jessica Oyanagi Photography

Bothell to Shilshole: Jon & Kristy Wed!

2010-12-31T20:14:00.000-08:00

What a seriously CUTE couple. Their style and grace came shining through on their wedding day- from live music during their Bothell church ceremony, to sleek transportation, and then onto a celebration at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club (including a a sparkler-studded exit)! I wish them both the best life has to offer, and as you can see in their photos: they are off to an amazing start! Congrats!

Carmel & Shawn's Portland Wedding

2010-12-17T22:31:00.000-08:00

My first wedding in The Rose City was graced with fantastic autumn weather, followed by a touching ceremony inside the stunning chapel at the University of Portland. Carmel and Shawn are family, so I hope these images captured the down to earth beauty of their day . . .

Jon and Kristy's Engagement Session

2010-12-11T18:16:00.001-08:00

Looking back at Jon & Kristy's engagement photos, it's hard to believe we took them at the end of summertime! We got to Golden Gardens just in time for a break in the weather, and then it began to rain again right at the end of our session! Mother Nature was definitely smiling down on us that day . . .

Lisa and Dale: Party Time, Excellent!

2010-12-11T17:27:00.000-08:00

Continuing my re-cap of photos from 2010, I've included images from the best party wedding of the year: Lisa & Dale's celebration at Sea Tac Botanical Gardens. The setting was beautiful and thanks to the bride's experience as a professional dancer, the reception was rockin'!

The Owens Bunch!

2010-11-08T15:58:00.000-08:00

The lazy days of summer re-visited with this Owens' bunch photo session . . .

Adam and Liz at Lake Wilderness

2010-11-08T10:54:00.000-08:00

Oh boy- I've been so busy with weddings and my photo work at Boeing, I haven't blogged in a LONG time. So, I'm going to try to catch up on all of the beautiful weddings I had a chance to capture this summer and fall- starting with Adam and Liz's celebration at Lake Wilderness Golf Course in Maple Valley!

Jon & Adena's Port Townsend Wedding

2010-07-30T11:06:00.000-07:00

Jonathan and Adena were married at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. With the park's natural setting and a cool old theater on site, lots of charm was available for great shots. The couple and their family were so kind and as the photos show, their day was filled with an abundance of genuine love . . .

Adam & Liz: Alki Beach Engagement

2010-07-25T17:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was an amazing summer morning on Alki Beach during an engagement photo session with bride-and-groom-to-be, Adam and Liz. Their wedding is next month!

Gus & Becky's Backyard Wedding

2010-07-25T16:22:00.000-07:00

Our friends Gus & Becky tied the knot during an intimate backyard ceremony a few weeks ago, and it was such a fun occasion. There was lots of sunshine and of course, friends and family to share it all with! Congrats you two!

Fistful of Britney at Club Motor

2010-04-04T10:30:00.000-07:00

Fistful of Britney at Club Motor last night. Rock on . . .

Ellen & Mike @ the Lake Union Cafe!

2010-03-01T22:36:00.001-08:00

Wow! We lucked out with a super sunny day for Ellen & Mike's winter wedding last month. After taking some photos at Kerry Park in Seattle, we moved on to the fabulous Lake Union Cafe for a wedding and reception that definitely tops my list of rockin' parties! I was so grateful for this couple's laid back vibe and fun approach . . .

New Years Eve Wedding Photos

2010-02-03T22:51:00.000-08:00

I had an awesome time working as a second shooter at a New Years Eve wedding last year. The gig allowed me the freedom to really focus in on the details of the day, and it was a super fun way to ring in 2010! This couple was stylish to boot, so they made the shots even sweeter.

Journal of Dental Technology Photos

2010-01-31T19:58:00.000-08:00

Last year, I had a great opportunity to meet and photograph local Certified Dental Technologist Mike Dominguez. Below are pages from this month's Journal of Dental Technology, which features his Capitol Hill business and the published photos!

Maui, I Love You

2010-01-20T19:50:00.001-08:00

Ahhhh Maui. 8 days of 80 degree weather did this Seattleite's soul good! Tropical flowers, fruits and beach time abound . . .

My cat the DIVA

2009-12-30T16:55:00.001-08:00

Christmas Session: Nathan & Matthew!

2009-12-08T21:05:00.001-08:00

A sunny day in December at Lincoln Park in West Seattle = an awesome setting for Christmas card photos! Nathan and Matthew were super good sports, and I'm sure their family will be happy to see their smiling faces!

theZim and Arock: Music Pics

2009-11-25T19:55:00.000-08:00

Checked out theZim and Arock, a mighty fine music duo, at ToST Lounge in Fremont last night . . .

2 hours at Pike Place

2009-11-20T20:08:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh - Pike Place Market. A photographer's paradise, where a wonderful array of subjects come together in one magical place. Food, people, performers, food, flowers, dogs, food, did I mention the mini donut stand emitting a gravitational pull? In just 2 hours I saw so much: everything from a Bassett Hound in a stroller, to a jump roping team in the rain, to a leaping Nutcracker (yes, the real one from Pacific Northwest Ballet!), to dried winter flower bouquets and scrumptious produce. You just can't beat a trip to the Market. It's always worth it! See for yourself:

Davis Family Portraits

2009-10-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

With new baby Tristan on the scene, the Davis family is a photographer's dream. We finally got a dry day to take photos, and they turned out fab!

From Bedroom to Bark

2009-10-27T21:26:00.000-07:00

What began as a snuggly bedroom shoot (PG rated) morphed into a fun, fall photo session in Keri & Mark's fabulous park-like backyard. Here are the pix to prove it!

Queen Emmaline

2009-10-16T22:30:00.000-07:00

Being 4 has its advantages. For example: dressing up as Snow White before Halloween and running wild in Grandma's front yard TOTALLY counts as a photo session!

Tarah & Mark Tie The Knot!

2009-10-07T21:56:00.001-07:00

Tarah & Mark's wedding came and went with a flurry of love, family and friendship. They wed in Enumclaw, WA on a chilly, but pretty October 3rd day. I am grateful to have been part of their celebration, and as you can see: they have already begun living out their "happily ever after".

TASTY SHOTS

2009-09-25T18:07:00.001-07:00

I've been using my new macro lens to shoot food photos. Here are a couple of morsels to feast your eyes on!

Seahawks Opening Day 2009!

2009-09-14T22:21:00.001-07:00

Opening Day was such a blast this year! A new coach, a new season: positive energy was in the air. I always enjoy all the little visual elements that come together to make game day such a momentous event. Here's to a great year of football! GO HAWKS!

Tarah & Mark's Engagement Adventure!

2009-08-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I went on an engagement photo adventure! Tarah & Mark lead me into the mountains and out of cell phone range to a beautiful wilderness spot (just south of their wedding venue in Enumclaw!). They were brave enough to scale a riverbed lined with moss-covered boulders & pose amongst the Evergreens. Their efforts allowed me to capture some beautiful portraits in a natural setting . . .

Salumi = Yummy!

2009-08-20T17:43:00.000-07:00

Today I had lunch at Salumi with my hubby and his cousin, who is visiting from Texas. There was a loooong line to get in to eat (so long that free samples were given out!), but it was worth the wait! I just got a new macro lens, so you can see their cured meats and cheeses in all their glory below!

Published in Seattle Magazine!

2009-08-16T17:36:00.000-07:00

Last week, I had my first photo publication in Seattle Magazine! I was given an assignment to photograph new LED street lamps that are being tested in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Below is a scan of the page that ran in the mag!

Cassidy Turns 11!

2009-08-11T22:24:00.001-07:00

My niece Cassidy was in town for a visit from California and she just turned 11!! We had a ball during her photo session!

PURR: Olivia

2009-08-11T22:04:00.001-07:00

I was happy to shoot some photos of two cute kitties this weekend: Olivia . . .

MEOW: Eddie

2009-08-11T21:48:00.001-07:00

. . . and some photos of Eddie too!

Ellen & Mike: Engagement Pix!

2009-07-26T17:41:00.001-07:00

I met up with Ellen and Mike this weekend for their engagement photo session at Gasworks Park. It was a beautiful day, & they have a fun-loving connection which shines through in all of their pictures. I was just fortunate enough to be there with camera in hand to capture it!

Photo reviews in The Seattle Times!!

2009-07-16T21:06:00.000-07:00

Hey All!

Just thought I'd give a quick shout out to let you know I write a weekly review of reader submitted photos in The Seattle Times newspaper. I've been critiquing these for over a year now, and it just dawned on me that ya'll may be interested in taking a look? I'll do my best to post a link to them on my blog often, but just in case - it's published each Thursday in the paper and online too. Cheers!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2009477568_nwwweekendpix16.html

2009-06-28T15:59:00.000-07:00

I snapped a few quick nap time photos of our friend's 1-month-old little girl yesterday. She's so adorable . . . welcome baby Cambria!

Jen & Lee's Wedding Day!

2009-06-17T21:10:00.001-07:00

I had been anticipating Jen & Lee's wedding for a long time now, and this last weekend was finally their time to celebrate! Before they were even engaged, Jen hung my business card on her refrigerator at home as "a hint" to Lee. He popped the question up on the Eiffel Tower in PARIS! They are such a fun-loving, connected couple, and their wedding day was a true reflection of those qualities. I know they will live an amazing life together by eachother's side.

Isa, Eva & Eli

2009-06-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

I had a great weekend in Austin, TX visiting family and while I was there, I was able to take some quick portraits of the newest addition to the Gallegos family, little baby Eli! Lucky for him, he's got two fantastic big sisters, Isa & Eva, to help keep an eye on him!

Sugar Bakery & Cafe

2009-04-12T19:33:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate to meet baker Stephanie Crocker at the West Seattle farmers market a few years ago. Since then, she has opened her own bakery in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Sugar Bakery & Cafe opened a little over a year ago and ever since then, Stephanie and her crew have been whipping up some delicious goodies (try her brownies- they are to die for!). A photographer herself, she was gracious enough to let me swing by and snap some pics of her new place!

Devlyn's baby photos

2009-03-01T16:54:00.000-08:00

A home photo session with Devlyn, a very sweet 1st little babe for Melissa and Jeff!

The Diablotones at Easy Street!

2009-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

I shot these pics of The Diablotones at Easy Street Records in West Seattle. They are an awesome local ska band that attract a super fun crowd. A special thanks to drummer Steve-O, our local dog park steward, for the invite!

Meet Chewy the pup!

2009-02-26T21:27:00.001-08:00

I finally got to meet my mother-in-law's sweet baby Shih Tzu Chewy. What a cutie pie!

2009 WPPI Convention in Las Vegas!

2009-02-26T21:09:00.000-08:00

I traveled to Las Vegas over President's Day weekend for the 2009 Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) annual convention and trade show. There were a ton of great vendors and I took away some sweet ideas! Here are some candids from the show:

Vashon Island trip

2009-02-20T19:50:00.000-08:00

The beginning of Spring was in the air on a recent trip to Vashon Island.

Wintertime at Alki Beach

2009-02-04T20:01:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist a walk along Alki Beach on such a warm winter day . . .

Bridal Session Photos

2008-10-10T19:57:00.000-07:00

My friend Jen agreed to pose for some fall bridal portraits at the Japanese Gardens in the Washington Park Arboretum. The light was nice and we got some very pretty images.

Jennifer and David's Windy Wedding!

2008-10-06T19:29:00.000-07:00

I had a great opportunity to photograph Jennifer & David's wedding at Bear Creek Country Club in Woodinville. They were a genuine down-to-earth couple so, they were awesome to work with! It was a very windy day which made for some fun veil blown portraits!

Mmmmmm . . . SUSHI

2008-10-01T18:58:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos from a recent photo shoot I worked on for Mashiko Restaurant in West Seattle. Yum! To see some of my images on Mashiko's new website please visit: www.sushiwhore.com