Seattle Wedding Photographer Katie McKenzie » Portraits

Duerkopp Family Sneak Peek

Katie — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:39:08 +0000

My last shoot of the year was with one of my favorite families here in Seattle, the Duerkopps. My dear friend from College Melanie was in town for Christmas with her family, and her Grandmother flew in all the way from Germany…..so a family picture was definitely in order:) It was cold, but the Duerkopps braved the elements and we had a lovely time out at Discovery park. Here is a little sneak peek of our shoot. More to come soon!

Riddle Family Portraits plus Cowboy Eli!

Katie — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:46:17 +0000

When I was back home in Colorado this past October I got to take some fun family photos of one of my favorite families EVER! My parents neighbors and close friends the Riddles have become like family over the years, and their little boy Elijah is one of the cutest muffins around:) There is this magnificent old barn that is right next to their neighborhood, that you might recognize from this post I did a while back. I thought it would be the perfect backdrop for their portrait session. My parents gave Eli a killer pair of cowboy boots and hat this past year and Jamie, Eli’s mama, always makes sure that kid is dressed to the nines….the boy loves his hats:) Needless to say we had a blast, and Elijah is such a photogenic little guy…I was in hog heaven! I’m so blessed to have so many wonderful kiddos in my life, and Elijah definitely brings lots of Joy to not only his family’s life but to mine as well! Merry Christmas Riddle family!!

We happened to be there over Halloween so we got to go trick or treating with Eli….he was the best looking pirate I’ve ever seen:) I also got the cutest photo of him with my mom;)

We’re back on!

Katie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:47:52 +0000

Sometimes in life I’ve found that one needs to stop doing something for a bit so that they can learn to fall in love with it all over again…..well that’s how it’s been for me the last few months and blogging. I could give all the excuses in the world….and trust me this year I have legitimate reasons for being too busy to blog, but frankly I could have if I really wanted to. However, I have finally reached that place of getting excited to blog again. I have so many amazing weddings to share with all of you, not to mention food shoots and portrait sessions. Thank you for having patience with me while I took a little break from blogging!

As a treat to say thank you here is a sneak peek at a portrait session I did with one of my favorite little guys in the whole world…Mr. Elijah:)

Cheers!

I’m a little bit country…..

Katie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:23:23 +0000

I’m a sucker for a beautiful horse and field full of wild flowers;) Happy Sunday everyone!

Sporting the Tartan

Katie — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:11:17 +0000

In Victoria last weekend I found Charlie a puppy scarf that is very similar to the McKenzie tartan….so of course I bought it and am now making him wear it….all the time:) He knows he looks good;)

Weekend in Photos

Katie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:37:46 +0000

I hope everyone had a fun Fourth of July! Here’s a few photos from my holiday weekend in Seattle and Port Gamble.

Birthday Queen

Katie — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:34:31 +0000

Queen for the day

June 20th, 2011

My Sunshine:)

Katie — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:57:31 +0000

Photo by Carol Harrold Photography

Sounds of laughter here comes Sunshine
Smiling faces all around
They possess you bless you Sunshine
Now you can never let them down
I say Sunshine
Sunshine, Sunshine
I'm running short of things to be and Sunshine means quiet a lot to me
I say Sunshine... Sunshine

-James Taylor

Charlie’s 2nd Birthday!!

Katie — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:42:46 +0000

Happy 2nd birthday to my sweet baby boy! I love you so much Charlie:)

One year and counting!

Katie — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:35:57 +0000

In exactly one year I will be marrying Mr. Justin Parra at Rosemary Beach in the Florida Panhandle. When I say it out loud it feels much further away, but I’m going to enjoy this year being engaged and I look forward to all the fun planning:) I went down to Rosemary last month with the family to tour our venue and book our official date. Here are some photos from that visit:

My future Mother-in-law’s name is Gigi so I thought this was really cool!

I had my amazingly beautiful Maid of Honor sister with me;)

Rosemary is filled to the brim with charm!

….need I say more….

This is the Eastern Green where we will be getting married. Our caterer invited us down to see a wedding set up they were doing. Our set up will be different, but that’s the spot. When you’re standing on the green you can smell and hear the ocean, it’s so amazing!

So today in honor of it being one year before our wedding we are getting our engagement photos done! My good friend and fellow wedding photographer Carol Harrold is going to do them for us at Discovery Park where Justin proposed:) Charlie will be included of course, and then tomorrow we will be celebrating Charlie turning 2! So stay tuned for cute pictures:)