Here’s a layout for the Graphistudio wedding album My and Matt ordered.
These contemporary wedding albums are available with all kinds of options. You can choose leather, metal, transparent and even silk album covers. Graphistudio also offers pages printed on metallic, textured or classic photographic paper. These are some of the most impressive and highest quality wedding albums I’ve seen. Some of the world’s best and most well regarded wedding photographers use Graphistudio for their wedding clients. We offer the 9.5 x13 inch albums in 40, 50 and 60 sided (30 page) options. These are an add-on option to our clients who want a durable high end wedding album that will last a lifetime. Albums are made and imported from Italy.
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Wedding photographers come in all shapes and sizes. They also come with all types of different personalities. Before my wife and I got started in wedding photography, we were dedicated to only providing wedding video services in the Seattle and Tacoma area. As videographers we’ve had the privilege of seeing many different types of photographers in action. Most are good at what they do and just as importantly care about their clients. I’ve also seen a very high ranking (on search engines) wedding photographer from Seattle get very cranky and fight with the bride at a wedding. That was unpleasant to see, but I won’t mention his name here.
Anyway, I didn’t want to dwell on that. What I did want to talk about was regarding some of the great wedding photographers in the Seattle area and beyond. I guess I am mentioning their names because in one way or another, they’ve influenced me or my craft.
Locally here in Seattle, the man who said a couple of words and gave me the confidence to get started in wedding photography is John Hong from John and Joseph Photography. At a wedding where I was providing wedding video coverage, John said to me, “You should do photography.” He probably didn’t realize I would actually do it. He didn’t know anything about me or whether I could capture great images. He just said it and it opened up my mind to the possibilities. It’s amazing how powerful words are eh?
Some others from Seattle that have inspired, challenged or encouraged me in the wonderful world of wedding photography are Me Ra Koh from Me Ra Koh Photography and Susie Hamidi from Susie Hamidi Photography. They not only make great images, but have the best personalities in the world which is so important.
If you live in the Chicago area, there are two wedding photographers I would highly recommend. Bob and Dawn Davis from La Storia foto are not only famous and world class photographers, but the most wonderful people in the world. Dawn always comments on my blog and encourages me. Her husband, Bob Davis, is a top photographer in the world recognized by Canon in a very exclusive group of photographers known as Explorers of Light. They are also dedicated to medical missions and being normal people =). Dawn Davis is also affiliated with Graphistudio Albums from Italy which is one of the lines of wedding albums we carry.
Kenny Kim from Kenny Kim Photography and Design is newer to the wedding photography industry, but one I would highly recommend. He is responsible for the picture of the bride in the red Lexus convertible on my videography website. I’ve been following his blog for almost 2 years now and he has a great passion for photography in general and now weddings.
If you’re from the New York area, Tony Yang from Tony Yang Studios does amazing and artful work. He provided the majority of the images for our videography site as well. Of course, all the images to our own wedding photography business were captured by my wife and me and we’d love to be hired as your wedding photographers too!
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We love it when we receive praise from our wedding clients! Casey and Rob got married in the summer of 2006, in front of a white picket fenced church in Edmonds, WA. I hadn’t heard from them ever since I sent their wedding DVDs, but I received a letter yesterday and it said:
Dear Todd,
Rob and I were showing some of our friends our wedding video and it brought back such great memories of our wedding day. You really captured all the details. You were so professional and great to work with. We have recommended you to everyone we know who is getting married! Videography is such an important piece that is often overlooked. Thanks for doing such an amazing job with our DVD, it’s priceless.
Thank you again,
Rob and Casey Wilson
What I remember most about creating Casey and Rob’s wedding video was that Casey’s father had passed away before he could give his daughter away. In remembrance of him, they placed a lighted candle in the church sanctuary and I used that in their music video to represent him as well. I thought it would hold significance and I think Casey appreciated that. I am a bit of a perfectionist so I tend to spend a lot of time on details when I edit video, I am glad Casey noticed.
Currently, I’m behind schedule in editing some wedding videos and the fact I am having problems with one of my eyes isn’t helping, but this letter lifted my spirits. Thanks Casey!
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Susie Hamidi of Susie Hamidi Photography told me about Urban Unveiled. It’s a premier wedding event, organized by Sharlane Chase, Clare Marie, Della Chen, and Sandra Coan, to showcase top local wedding vendors in the Seattle area. Susie’s a VIP so she invited me to come =) It took place on Thursday March 8th at the Palace Ballroom in downtown Seattle. We have a wedding reception in April at the Palace Ballroom so I wanted to check it out. The highlight of the evening, besides talking with my PUG friends (Jeff La Plante and Brian and Jennifer Hartman) was seeing the exquisite wedding gown collection of Luly Yang. Aren’t they wonderful. I was watching the “soon to be brides” that were in attendance watch the beautiful models and I really started to understand how brides must feel in anticipation of their wedding day.
A picture of Luly Yang - top designer for sure.
Thanks Susie… You’re so cool!
Photographer: Todd Kim
Copyright 2007 Todd H Kim Photography All Rights Reserved
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Do you need hair accessories for your little flower girl? Check out myizzy.com. The site belongs to my younger sister who began the business after having her first daughter, Izzy.
EDIT: My sister and her company MYIZZY.COM are starting to become famous! First, they were featured on Sonoran Living ABC in Arizona, then in the Boston Herald, and today on ABC Chicago7. You can read about it on my sisters blog.
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EDIT: Christmas and the holidays are approaching so if youre looking for the perfect gift, that’s not going to break the bank (although you’re welcome to break it), visit my sister’s online store to purchase the cutest hair accessories for children. If you don’t see what you like, email my sister. I think they just got a whole bunch of new designs in…
Picture below taken by Rebekah Kim of Living Life Media at a recent wedding we shot in Federal Way. Izzy is growing up so quickly and she’s not even 3 yet! They had to go back to Chicago soon after the wedding, but hopefully we’ll see them again very soon.
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You want to hire the best people and locations for your wedding. Hiring the best / trusted / experienced people / vendors can influence how smoothly your wedding day goes so we will update this list from time to time. Remember this is only our personal OPINION so your personal experience could end up different, but we’ve been a part of enough weddings to “know” when we see quality. I’m very tempted to also include a DO NOT HIRE list for wedding vendors, but we will hold off on that. I don’t have time right now to make a complete list, but we will keep this POST updated from time to time.
Outdoor Wedding Locations
Outdoor weddings are so romantic and intimate. They can be in the backyard of a home, on a romantic beach, up in the mountains or at a park. These are some of my personal favorite outdoor wedding locations:
Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, WA is one of my favorites! The surroundings are beautiful with lush gardens, very green lawns, plenty of flowers, trees and decor for beautiful pictures. It’s also right on the beach so you can have pictures of the water as well. If it happens to rain, which is a good possibility in WA state, they have a very nice lodge for indoor weddings and their reception hall is amazing. The thing that really sets Kiana Lodge apart though is the staff. They are very helpful and professional. The food they serve there is wonderful - especially the oysters. I can’t wait for our next wedding there!
Pictures above by Todd H Kim photography
The Manor in Everett is another wonderful location for outdoor wedding ceremonys. They also have a nice indoor area for the reception. Click here to see a video from a wedding we videographed at The Manor in Everett/Lynnwood, WA.
Kubota Gardens in South Seattle is another wonderful location in Seattle for outdoor weddings. If you like beautiful flowers, ponds with reflection, bridges and trees than Kubota Gardens has it in spades. I highly recommend Kubota Gardens. You can view some images from a wedding we photographed at Kubota Gardens by clicking HERE.
Top Hotels for Weddings in Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Luxury Hotel for extravagant weddings
Sorrento Hotel in Seattle - lots of European charm and romance
As Seen on Komo TV’s Extravagant Weddings
The Emerald Star - Private luxury yacht for weddings by Waterways Cruises and Events
Canlis Restaurant - Enjoy the marvelous food in a private setting
Columbia Tower Club - Luxurious wedding and reception setting inside Seattle’s tallest building. Click HERE to see video footage from the top of Columbia Tower Club.
Wedding Rings | Engagement Rings | Fine Jewelry
EE Robbins in downtown Seattle provides a genuinely good experience when it comes to shopping for wedding or engagement rings. Their customer service is excellent and they have a good selection of settings and diamonds. Ask for Chelsea at the downtown EE Robbins store. She offers excellent knowledge and service; Her bright personality will win you over!
If you want a custom made engagement wedding ring of the highest quality you should check out J. Lewis Jewelry in Bellevue, WA. Our wedding clients, Alice and Kevin, had their wedding ring custom made there and it turned out wonderful. It’s pictured below… It’ll cost you though so be prepared.
Photos by Todd Kim
Wedding DJs
Choosing the right Disc Jockey for your wedding is so important for your wedding reception. Most DJs that we have run into do a good job of making sure music is good. Music is only a part of their jobs though. They are also responsible for microphone sound quality and sometimes the flow of the party. At one wedding we worked at in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, the DJs microphone/speakers kept squeaking throughout the reception. It was a big distraction to an overall beautiful wedding. Having the right personality and what you desire from your wedding DJ is very important so when you interview your DJ ask them questions and think about how you want your DJ to perform on your wedding day. You may prefer a very laid back DJ who plays music and only announces information when they are supposed to. On the other hand, you may be nervous that your reception will be boring and want a DJ who can entertain and liven up the party if it needs it.
Sound Sational Music - Ken and Jae Shoemaker were the DJs for a wedding we did in Edmonds in 2006. They were totally professional and I was impressed by how they were able to carry the party. They got everyone to dance and just have a blast. They also make sure to communicate well with the wedding photographer and videographer. If you want a DJ who can liven up the party in a professional and fun way, I recommend Sound Sational Music. No website. Office: 253.847.4387 Cell: 253.376.4674
Click the picture above to see a clip from the reception that Sound Sational DJd and we videographed.
Custom Frames for your Pictures | Art Work
Aaronbrothers Art & Framing offers an excellent selection of frames in all kinds of styles and sizes. If you need custom made frames they will be happy to offer their expertise in creating something you love. If saving money is priority they have a nice selection of pre made frames as well. You can sign up to be on their email list for special offers and news HERE.
Wedding Limo and Transportation Services
Having a nice limo or Bentley isn’t the only requirement to being a good wedding transportation company. We’ve been to plenty of weddings where the limo driver got lost on the way to the reception, didn’t know how to turn on the A/C or music, or just seemed like they were drinking and driving. Here’s to good drivers with nice cars:
British Motor Coach - Matt Lau (Driver) - This is a personal recommendation from our friend Me Ra Koh. The following are her words:
If you need to rent a limo for your wedding, you have to call British Motor Coach! And ask specifically for Matt Lau to be your driver!
Matt was the driver for Mark and Angela’s winter wedding, and he was amazing! He not only made GREAT suggestions of where to take us for good photos, but he knew ALL the in’s and out’s of where to park in downtown Seattle, how to get the car in and out fast, and where the best brick alley is!
Matt’s personality was great! He poured Angela and Mark champagne and treated Angela like a princess. Honestly, he was a huge part to making their day wonderful.
The number to call is 206-283-6600. Tell them you heard about us on our blog! I told Matt I’d do this because of how much I loved working with him, but I don’t think he believed me! 
Seattle Bride magazine is taking their votes for BEST VENDORS in 2006, and you can bet we’re voting for British Motor Coach! If you’ve experienced how great they are, you can vote for them too! (no, they’re not paying me to say all this, I just LOVED working with them, and loved how much joy they brought our couple!)
I’m telling all our Seattle brides to use Matt! Trust me, we’ve seen a lot of drivers, and Matt Lau was AMAZING. Plus, the British Motor Coach is so classy, you can’t go wrong!
Great Churches for Weddings
St. James Cathedral in Seattle has got to be one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the US. When the choir sings, it sounds like Angels are singing and the whole experience is pretty special. The church wedding staff aren’t the most flexible people, meaning no movement by photographers/videographers during the ceremony, but I got along with them just fine.
Bastyr University Chapel at the Kenmore campus of Bastyr University is a grand location for weddings.
Photographer: Todd Kim
Blessed Sacrament Church in Seattle (below) is a historical landmark in Seattle. It is also a beautiful Catholic church to be married in.
Reception Locations
This list of terrific wedding reception locations will be updated from time to time.
The Palace Ballroom in downtown Seattle offers fine food, drinks and great atmosphere. For pictures from a wedding at The Palace Ballroom click HERE.
Other wedding locations reviews in WA state coming soon:
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