Monthly Archives: August 2008

Alicia and Jared | Chehalis Washington Wedding

“Exit light, enter night, take my hand, we’re off to never-never-land! —Metallica”
Relationships are the heart of it all. More than just providing a service, I enjoy the personal relationships that develop with my couples. When Alicia and Jared were married, it was a homecoming of sorts as I had photographed Jessica’s wedding last year. I...

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The Power of Words

“What are words for when no one listens it’s no use talking at all” Missing Persons
Words are powerful. A well crafted turn of phrase has the power to impact lives. Too many becomes a bunch of noise. My friend Britney from Turn Loose The Art shared a fun site that will randomly select words...

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Heather and Dominic | King’s Raven Winery Oregon

When you wake up on your wedding day and realize there are no clouds in sight and nothing but sun until the day is over, it’s time to celebrate. And that’s exactly what Heather and Dominic decided to do at King’s Raven Winery.
Never mind that you pulled a muscle in your back and could...

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An Apology From JetBlue Airways

This is a follow-up to a recent experience I had with JetBlue Airways while traveling to a destination wedding in Vermont. I was not expecting any sort of compensation, so the $75 travel voucher was appreciated. However, they could have saved $75 and a lot of grief by just delivering on their “Jetting Cares” statement...

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Award Winning Randy Kepple Photographs!

International award winning photographer! How fun is it to say that? As you may recall, I recently submitted 6 images to a quarterly ISPWP Photo Contest.
I am thrilled to announce that all 6 images placed in the top ten for each category they were entered. One image even took first place in the bridal party...

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Christa and Matt | Wedding at The Oregon Garden

The Oregon Garden is one of my favorite wedding venues to photograph. Over 20 specialty gardens layered over 80 acres, it’s a playground for photographers. This was the setting for Christa and Matt’s splendid garden wedding on July 25th.
The day was sunny and warm and everyone was in good spirits. Christa could not stop laughing...

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It’s Good To Be Home!

Traveling to Vermont for Sarah and Patrick’s wedding this past weekend was filled with many first time experiences. This is why I love to travel. The people you meet, the cities and food and life experiences all become the story your life.
I’m all about stories and this trip gave me an opportunity to tell...

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Destination Wedding – Woodstock, Vermont

Tonight I’m taking a red eye flight to New York and onward to Vermont for Sarah and Patrick’s wedding. So, this evening when you are snoozing comfortably in your soft bed, think of me cramped in a small airline seat trying to sleep.
I’ve traveled all over the United States, but have never ventured into...

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Heather and Dominic Wedding Day Preview

It’s the little things that make a difference. In today’s world of electronic everything, there is still something about receiving a hand written note. Don’t get me wrong, email is fine, but the fact that someone took the time to hand write a thank you card puts a special touch on the sentiment.
From Heather and...

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Chelsea and Gabe | Wine Country Farms Vineyard

Over the years, I’ve witnessed many weddings. Perhaps I’m a hopeless romantic, but I’m always moved by true emotion and love at a wedding. The look in Gabe’s eyes as Chelsea stepped out of the horse drawn carriage— seeing his love for the first time on their wedding day. The look in Chelsea’s eyes as...

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