Medcalf Photography http://medcalfphotography.net/blog Wedding, Portrait, and Lifestyle Photography Fri, 18 May 2012 16:44:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Katie and Matt’s engagement http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/05/katie-and-matts-engagement/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/05/katie-and-matts-engagement/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 16:44:47 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3877 So happy that these two were able to come up for their engagement session on such a beautiful evening.  I had a couple of new locations in mind that I had never stopped to photograph, and they were more than willing to go along with my plan.  The bus looked like a tetanus shot waiting to happen, but lucky for us we are all up on our vaccinations!  Katie and Matt were both fun and easy to work with and I am excited for their wedding this summer!  Can’t wait to work with you both again.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/05/katie-and-matts-engagement/feed/ 0 Little Colby…can’t call him baby Colby anymore! http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/05/little-colby-cant-call-him-baby-colby-anymore/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/05/little-colby-cant-call-him-baby-colby-anymore/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:56:15 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3839 It has been fun to document Colby’s first year of life.  He keeps getting bigger and more interactive.  Be sure to take a look at the photos where he is in the toy box, for a few minutes he started babbling at us like he was giving a little speech.  It was so adorable!  He is a really sweet little guy and when it came time for his cake, he took his time eating all of the strawberry slices on top before diving in.  What a nice boy to share with his grandma’s dog too…you know what they say “sharing is caring!”  Looking forward to photographing him again in the fall.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/05/little-colby-cant-call-him-baby-colby-anymore/feed/ 0 Golf with a couple of Ricky Fowlers… http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/golf-with-a-couple-of-ricky-fowlers/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/golf-with-a-couple-of-ricky-fowlers/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:32:58 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3778 On Easter we were blessed with some great weather and the Easter bunny brought the boys a couple of fun new golfing clothes.  Meet Saturday and Sunday Ricky Fowler (for those of you who don’t follow golf he always dresses in very bright colors).  The hats they are wearing were made by Puma specifically for his line of clothing.  Wish I could have found them some matching colored pants as well.  It was a great day, we started off with a scavenger hunt for the boys at the house, followed by brunch with my mom, dad, and little sister and then headed out to the course to play 18 holes in the sunshine.  It was the perfect day!  A couple of fun things from the golfing trip…look a few photos down and you will notice my dad’s mouth wide open because he is saying something to my mom right in the middle of Matt’s backswing.  Then you will notice the boys holding up the peace sign, this was for their grandpa’s benefit so that he knew when to be silent (I wish we had some QUIET signs, it would have been hilarious).  Then grandpa decided to become SUPER CADDIE and carry the clubs for both of the boys.  At least they didn’t have to pay this time, guess it was a free service on Easter Sunday.  Thanks dad, you are always good for a laugh!





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/golf-with-a-couple-of-ricky-fowlers/feed/ 0 Rainy day golf… http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/rainy-day-golf/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/rainy-day-golf/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:12:47 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3736 We are not what you would call a fair weather golfing family.  When we get a membership somewhere, we use it.  So, this winter, rain, snow, shine, or wind we were out on the golf course trying to get in our 18 holes.  I think we wore rain pants more this year than I have my entire life.  It didn’t seem to slow the boys down though and a dry golfer is a happy one.  Lucky for us the sun started to come out toward the end of the round and Jordan even got to use his sunglasses.  Looking forward to summer and the retiring of the rain gear!  A huge thanks to the Bellingham Golf and Country Club for doing such a great job of keeping the course in playing shape through the winter months.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/rainy-day-golf/feed/ 0 Exactly how I feel about canvases… http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/exactly-how-i-feel-about-canvases/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/exactly-how-i-feel-about-canvases/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:34:38 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3733 I came across this image today while I was on the web and wanted to share it with you all because it is exactly how I feel about canvases (presented in an amazing way by Skye of Work of Heart Photography).  She posted it on her inspirational blog for child photographers which you can find by clicking here.  Now you might be thinking to yourself that a 30 x 40 inch canvas would be too big, but let me tell you, I have a 40 x 60 inch canvas hanging in my house and it is my favorite piece of art.  The biggest thing that you need to keep in mind when ordering is that this is a personal piece of art and it is worth every penny.  Each time someone new comes in to my home it is the first thing that they comment on.  Don’t be afraid to make a statement!

Today and tomorrow only: purchase any canvas 30 x 30 inches or larger and get a second canvas of the same or smaller size for just $50!  They can even be from different images.  This is a great deal to get two canvases for yourself or one for you and one as a gift for mother’s day?  Don’t delay, offer expires at 8pm on April 27th, 2012.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/exactly-how-i-feel-about-canvases/feed/ 0 A little sunshine on this rainy day… http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/a-little-sunshine-on-this-rainy-day/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/a-little-sunshine-on-this-rainy-day/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:08:37 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3694 For the most part we have enjoyed a pretty nice spring around here and I just wanted to post some sunny day photos to remind everyone what the sun looks like.  Because I hurt my wrist playing volleyball I have been unable to partake in the excitement of golfing with my boys, so I have been bringing the camera to the course instead.  At least it is something to help take my mind off the depressing fact that I am banned from swinging a club for a few more weeks.  Having a camera on the boys is also my way of preparing them for all of the paparazzi that will be taking their photo when they play in the PGA (yes, I have high hopes for them…but doesn’t every mother dream big for her kids?)





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/a-little-sunshine-on-this-rainy-day/feed/ 0 the Columbo Family http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/the-columbo-family/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/the-columbo-family/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:08:42 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3667 Woohoo!  I was so nice to see these two again, plus their beautiful little girl Brynley.  The last time I saw them Emily was pregnant and before that the two of them were getting married on a quiet rainy day at Lairmont Manor.  Seems like time just flies by and now they are pregnant with another little one.  How exciting!!!!  They have a name picked out, but are keeping it a secret which will be a fun surprise.  It was great photographing them again and we were lucky to enjoy such a beautiful spring morning.  Looking forward to photographing you all again when you are a family of four.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/the-columbo-family/feed/ 0 Fun with Sarah and David! {seattle engagement photography} http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/fun-with-sarah-and-david-seattle-engagement-photography/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/fun-with-sarah-and-david-seattle-engagement-photography/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:59:42 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3631 There is nothing I love more than shooting a beautiful couple in a new and fun location.  I met up with David and Sarah just outside Seattle and then hopped in the car with them to head downtown (I have a bit of claustrophobia when it comes to traffic in big cities).  We found a parking place and David showed off his amazing parallel parking skills before we started shooting.  What a great evening to walk around Pike Place Market and photograph wherever something looks like fun!  After a little exercise around Pike Place we got back in the car and headed out to this amazing park that overlooked the city.  AMAZING!  It was the perfect finish to a beautiful session.  I’m looking forward to working with them again on their big day in September.  Happy viewing!





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/fun-with-sarah-and-david-seattle-engagement-photography/feed/ 0 Hello Gorgeous Album… {custom album design} http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/hello-gorgeous-album-custom-album-design/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/hello-gorgeous-album-custom-album-design/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:18:11 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3601 Mmmmmm….Introducing the newest product in the Medcalf Photography line-up, ASABooks!  I first touched these albums back in the winter of 2009 (as my son would say a REALLY long time ago) at the WPPI conference in Las Vegas (a big photographer schmooze fest).  My purpose in going there was to decide on an album from the plethora of suppliers to offer my clients.  When I found their booth I fell in love.  Not only do they offer a great quality album, but they are made in Bellevue, WA.  You know what they say right?  “Buy Local, Keep the Change”.  Why did it take me three years to order my sample album you ask, I haven’t the foggiest.  Wish I would have done this a lot sooner.  When the album arrived in the mail I could hardly contain myself.  So beautiful!  I am very excited to design these for my wedding and portrait clients.  Yes, that is actual wood and leather on the cover.  Got a disc?  Need an album?  Let me know and I would be happy to work with you.  Already a client?  Order by your album by April 30th, 2012 and get 10% off!  This makes a great addition to any coffee table and will be the envy of all your friends and families coffee tables.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/hello-gorgeous-album-custom-album-design/feed/ 0 Welcome to the world Morgan! http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/welcome-to-the-world-morgan/ http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/welcome-to-the-world-morgan/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:12:15 +0000 admin http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/?p=3620 Well isn’t this a precious little darling.  Welcome to the world baby Morgan!  What a beautiful and sweet little girl to work with.  Carrie and Sean are very loving with her and I know that she is in great hands.  In infant speak we would say that she is a very long baby, but according to dad she is already really “tall”!  Congratulations you two on such a beautiful addition to your family.





]]> http://medcalfphotography.net/blog/2012/04/welcome-to-the-world-morgan/feed/ 0