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Before we were officially engaged, we booked the photographer. Mr Pretzel and I agreed that our top priority for our wedding (after the ceremony) was photography. Not just photography… KICK A$$ photography.
Style was very important to us, but having a huge fancy album… not so important. Photography was one of the first things I Googled when we started to talk wedding. I bookmarked different Seattle photographers and started reading their blogs. Let’s be honest—I was pretty certain who we was going to use from the first photo I saw, but this is a wedding of two people, and I really wanted Mr P’s opinion.
There were three main contenders, based on photography style:
One Love Photo: We felt that One Love had great uses of different camera types, beautiful soft light, and an overall vintage feel. The photos are amazing, and it is no wonder One Love is one of the most sought after photographers in and out of the Seattle area.
In a Frame Photography: Mr Pretzel and I liked the color and composition of In a Frame—the photos seemed crisp and clean. Also, there was some style variety in the collection.
Source: In A Frame Photography
Amore Studios: Color, urban, funky & unique… that says it all! Their style is very distinct and it captured my heart. We loved the juxtaposition of brides and grooms with graffiti and an urban landscape.
Source: Amore Studios
We compared services and prices, talked about each photographer’s ability to do multiple styles and ultimately chose Amore. We felt like they were most likely to “get us” and be able to blend some of the soft focus stuff that Mr Knit loved with the bright vivid colors that I love. We both wanted the urban edge that Amore had, and to be honest, the services for the price was great. We even got a 10% discount because we paid for the whole package upfront instead of doing a deposit and the balance later.
The package also included an engagement shoot, which Mr Pretzel and I decided was important, because… ummm… we kind suck at taking photos. OMG, we do the most awkward things in photos, and we totally need Tyra Banks to teach us to model! *Smeyes – ANTM fans!*
When we met with Bryan and Melody, we clicked. This was the right choice. Check out my favorite images from their AWESOME blog!
source: Amore Studios
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Source: Amore Studios
Source: Amore Studios
Source: Amore Studios
What influenced your choice of a photographer? Did you feel you and hubby-to-be needed professional help to take good photos?
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Those are awesome — and the picture of the foot on the dashboard made me giggle. Great choice!
Wow, what a great photographer!! I can’t wait to see what they do with your photos.
oh we definitely need help taking professional pics but of course, just to make life more fun, ended up taking our e-pics with a different photog than our wedding one…ooops!
awesome choice! I love the vibrant colors in all of their photos! We’re still on the photographer hunt!
LOL at Smyes! Your photographer is AWESOME! Love the variety of shots. We’re going to have the worst time with photography since I’m so very picky!
These are such vibrant photos! Your wedding pix are gonna be hot!
Kick A$$ photography is DEFINITELY a must! Can’t wait to see your photos!
I love all the pictures in this post!!! your Photographer is awesome!!
Dude, I love Amore. They’re awesome Seattle photogs! Let me know if you’d ever like to meet anyone else… I’ve met so many people in that crowd since I started taking photos, and everyone is awesome. 
If I ever need a photographer, I have no idea how I’d decide.
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Miss Pretzel, Seattle
Age and Occupation: 32 Learning, Training, and Development Specialist
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28 Manufacturing Engineer
Engagement Date: September 2, 2009
Wedding Date: July 2010
Venue: Catholic Church & The Engine Room at Georgetown Studios
About Me: I’m just a thirty-something girl who never dreamed of weddings, poofy dresses, or ritzy receptions. I was born and raised in New Hampshire, went to undergrad and grad school at Purdue University in Indiana, had my career take me to Wisconsin, Atlanta, and then finally settled in Seattle. I am a rabid knitter, except recently, wedding projects have replaced my yarn and needles. I’ve been fiercely independent since the age of 2 and 30 years later I think my family and friends had given up on me settling down and getting married.
Ironically, I had to go all the way to Seattle to find a boy from Purdue. We fell in love over Seattle Beers and cooking together. We love Chuck Taylor All Stars, holding hands, clever t-shirts, bacon, KEXP Radio, craft beer, buying local, cooking from scratch, gardening, mastering our new Gocco, and of course, each other. I love NASCAR, he loves Legos. I can talk like a Muppet and he can fit a whole McDonald’s cheeseburger in his mouth. We are a two reception couple, currently planning a brewery inspired bash.
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