Cory Parris Photography

New Blog!

2006-10-17T13:10:00.000-07:00

I've decided that Blogger is a major pain. It has quit posting my photographs. A photographers blog without photographs is kinda useless. Therefore, please go to the: NEW BLOG BY CLICKING HERE!

Me at work!

2006-10-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken by a guest at Brian and Christy's wedding at Alderbrook resort. Thanks to them for sending it! (Yeah, Blogger got a photo right!)

Blogger Trouble!

2006-10-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

Hey all, You may have noticed that my photos on my most recent posts are MIA. This is a issue that blogger is having and, hopefully, will be resolved very soon. If not, I will have to change my blog. What use is a photography blog without photography?!? Cory

Overwhelmed by the recent flood!

2006-10-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

I am just blown away by the number of great notes that I have received recently! I just received another great thank you note from Maki and Michael. The were married at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville and sent the note from Japan! Here's what they said:

Dear Cory, Thank you so much for the wonderul photos. Mike and I were so glad that you took our photos on our special day. Our memories will be with us forever as photos. We are impressed by your work, which captured everybody's face and every moment. Thank you so much! If you have a chance to come to Japan, please let me know. I can show you around. Best wishes, Maki & Michael

A great thank you note!

2006-10-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows how much I love to get these thank you notes. Here is one from Josh & Jessica. They were married last June at the chapel at Bastyr University. You can see their album here. Here's the note:

Dear Cory, We wanted you to know how happy we have been with everything you did. From start to finish everything was perfect. We loved every photo and we couldn't be happier with the album and guest book. You were easy to work with and your attention to detail made everything that much more special. Thanks again for all of your hard work! ~Josh & Jessica

Adam & Erin Album

2006-10-10T11:12:00.000-07:00

I just finished the design for Adam and Erin's album. It is a matted album. You can see it here!

Oji & Ezinnee Album

2006-10-10T11:01:00.000-07:00

Oji and Ezinne's album just went to print. You can see it here!

Newsletter again!

2006-10-10T10:47:00.000-07:00

Anther reminder that the newsletter is coming to ayour inbox soon (this is the header for it and all the coming articles). Sign up. It should be fun and informative. If it's not, tell me and I'll change it!

Newsletter Coming Soon!

2006-10-08T11:28:00.000-07:00

I have a newsletter coming your way soon. To make sure you are on the list send an email with the subject line "Subscribe" to newsletter@coryparris.com. Or click here and press send! Also, if something new and cool is happening to you, tell me about it! I want to hear all about the kids on the way, the promotions at work and more! I look forward to hearing from you with all the great things that are happening and telling you about mine! Cory

Karin & Tom

2006-10-06T12:46:00.000-07:00

Karin and Tom were married at Zion Lutheran Church in Kent and had their reception at the Meridian Valley Country Club. It was a great ceremony and a great time. You can see their photographs here! Just after they saw each other in wedding garb for the first time! From the same series. I love the way she is looking at him. Escaping the church. The first dance. His look says it all.

PRODPI blog » Photographer Exposure Cory Parris

2006-10-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

My lab is featuring me as the photographer of the week! ProDPI is fantastic. Incredible quality, incredibly fast turn-around and personal service from the owners! Check out their blog to see the article: PRODPI blog » Photographer Exposure Cory Parris

Jeremy and Stacia!

2006-09-28T17:50:00.000-07:00

Jeremy and Stacia were lots of fun (even though Jeremy didn't actually sleep the night before). I met them for the first time three years ago at Ryan and Kari's wedding. They actually used a photograph that I took of the two of them at R&K's wedding for their signature board! You can see their photographs here. They were married last Saturday at the Seattle Yacht Club. Stacia's hands just before the ceremony. You can feel the nerves! A little private walk after the ceremony with me spying! I love brick walls! First dance with the light streaming in from the window.

Another note!

2006-09-26T20:28:00.000-07:00

I love these things. Here is the thank you note from Brian and Christy!

HI CORY!

WOW! The pictures are PHENOMINAL!! We knew we were hiring the BEST, but REALLY?! We’re overwhelmed with how amazing they look and can’t thank you ENOUGH for spending your Saturday with us. I love looking at the slideshow and it has been a real treat to be able to share the slideshow on your website with so many friends and family so soon!

I’m sure you’ll be in touch with us regarding next steps, the album, etc. but in the meantime I just had to let you know how THRILLED Brian and I are. We’re very much looking forward to working with you on the album!

I hope the rest of your weddings are going well! Thanks again for all of your hard work and BEAUTIFUL photography!

-Christy (& Brian) Smith

Ryan and Shannan!

2006-09-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

Ryan and Shannan were great fun to shoot. I had a blast with them. You can see their photographs here! Ryan seeing Shannan for the first time in her dress. At the alter exchanging their rings! A portrait on the Edmonds waterfront (fancy flash work dude!). Happily dancing with his parents watching!

Brian and Christy!

2006-09-13T11:46:00.000-07:00

Christy excited as she comes up behind Brian! This shot is one of my favorites I've taken lately. It would be great as a huge print on their wall. Anyone looking to buy Brian and Christy a present?!? The happy couple being hit with a beam of sunlight as they are being announced as husband and wife. This is their first dance. Beautiful light, beautiful sky and a checkerboard patio that matches their wedding colors! Brian and Christy had a beautiful day (luckily) and place for a ceremony. They were married on Saturday at Alderbrook Resort. You can see their photographs here.

Another incredible note!

2006-09-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

I just received this not from Christine (you can see her photographs here). It is such a pleasure to have such a great job!

hi cory, just wanted to send a note to say thank you again for being our wedding photographer. the photos are spectacular, and everytime i see the slide show i feel like i am at the wedding. thank you again. just one recent email i received from my cousin: > Thank you for forwarding the info. Not only have I > looked at the pictures, I have ordered a whole > bunch. They are the most beautiful wedding photos. > You really made the right choice with your > photographer. we will set up a time in the near future to talk to you about albums. hope all is well. take care, christine

Thank you to Dave and Christine for making it such a pleasure to photograph their wedding!

David, Maureen & Family!

2006-09-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

I love being the part of so many weddings. It is a celebration for bride and groom and, also, their families. I just received this thank you from a sister of the groom.

Cory, What an AWESOME job you & Matt did at my brother David's wedding! I'm the sister from MN. We flew in to surprise David & attend his wedding to Maureen. As I said, you did a GREAT job! It was so much fun with you 2 running around snapping pics here, there, everywhere! I have a couple photos of each of you on my camera still. You are such hams! Thanks for making their day so terrific & memorable & for taking the incredible photos for all to enjoy! Thanks again! Beth Reed

Above is a photograph I took of Beth kissing her brother, David. You can see David and Maureen's images here! I also just received a note from David and Maureen.

Cory,

Over and over again, from family, friends, and co-workers, we have heard (and agree!) about what a wonderful and amazing job you and Matt did. One woman wrote "There are so many great pictures. I also love the picture of you and Maureen after the ceremony when you are looking at your ring and then you are looking at each other...SO great! Your photographer really captured emotions. I wasn't even there and I still could feel how happy you guys were." She also said to me that you have a great sense of timing - where most photographers would click the shutter at a certain point, you seemed to wait and then captured the moment. You were a joy to work with, and honestly we didn't notice you, just like we asked. We look forward to seeing the proofs and the eventual album - we have our work cut out for us, as there are so many images that move us and speak to us. Thank you.

David and Maureen

My job is great!

I love my job!

2006-09-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

It is so great to have a job where people appreciate what you do for them! I received this thank you note from Emily and Will last night. They thanked me for their album and the personal touches and even included a photo they took of themselves with the album! It makes me glad that I'm not an IRS agent! (Condolences to those IRS agents out there). You can see Will and Emily's final album design here. Their wedding themes were based on their lives. They are both officers in the Navy, love biking and coffee shops. Their album was made of Cappucino colored leather and an image. Their interior mats were Navy blue and white. I also added some cool flip pages for them. Thanks to Will and Emily for letting me a part of their wedding and taking the time to write!

Dave & Christine

2006-09-06T16:11:00.000-07:00

Dave and Christine had a beautiful ceremony (and following sunset) at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. You can see their photographs here!

David & Maureen!

2006-09-02T10:15:00.000-07:00

David and Maureen had a beautiful and hearfelt ceremony at the Hall at Fauntleroy last Friday. You can see the photographs here!

Michael and Maki!

2006-08-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Michael and Maki had a beautiful wedding last Friday at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville. They planned the wedding long-distance from New York and Japan. It turned out great! Of course, they had a little local help from Lindsey of Ciel Events. You can see the photographs here!

John & Mandy

2006-08-17T10:48:00.000-07:00

John and Mandy threw a great party and wedding on the Argosy boat the MV Kirkland. Best wishes to them on their wedding and good luck to Mandy on her last year of residency! You can see the photographs here!

P-laying in the street!

2006-08-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Here I am laying in the street again! I love interesting angles, backgrounds, colors and textures. Here I am working on the interesting angle. This was actually a parking lot and I had Mat Hayward (a good friend, assistant and photographer extrodinaire) watching out for cars and taking this photograph of me in a vulnerable position. This is the result of p-laying in the street!

Stephen and Laura

2006-08-17T10:20:00.000-07:00

Stephen and Laura are a great couple that had a beautiful wedding at Willows Lodge. You can see their photographs here!

Thank you note!

2006-08-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

I love to receive thank you notes in either email or mail. IHere is one I received yesterday after they received their album. I'll be posting these more often from now on!

Hi Cory, Thank you very much for all your great work! We're completely thrilled with the end result! Best Wishes, Paul and Irina.