I’m very pleased to announce our placement in the Fall 2009 ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) contest.
Placing 7th and 15th in the categories might not seem like a big deal, until you realize it’s on contest of the very best wedding photography in the world. Just being accepted as a member is an honor, placing well in the contest is icing on the cake. 
This makes me smile.
Big time.
There are lots of pro photographer organizations out there that just cost money to join. Have a credit card number? voila, you’re a member.
The ISPWP is different. Membership is earned with years of passion, hard work and professionalism.
Their member directory is a who’s who of the best in the business.
We’re thrilled and honored to be accepted into their ranks.
ISPWP website:
Our listing:
~Bill and Erin
Jason and Lindsay chose Burfoot Park as the site for their fun engagement session. We all met downtown first and escaped the late afternoon heat by stopping into Mercato for some refreshments and dinner. We enjoyed hearing stories about how they met during high school and good times with their large and close-knit circle of friends - which includes many that have been around since their HS days. We can’t wait for their wedding and the chance to meet their friends - it’s sure to be a blast….
We managed to hit the gorgeous Burfoot beach just before sunset — perfect timing 
When we hiked back up to the play area, their yellow lab, Buck, joined in the fun - he LOVES to fetch the ball!
Check out some favorite images from the session - it’s always hard to choose just a few…
Thanks, Lindsay and Jason - we had a great time - see you both soon!
~Bill and Erin
Dee and Luis are planning an amazing wedding celebration next month - complete with horse drawn carriage and espresso cart to serve the guests! The date is actually their wedding anniversary, that’s right, they’re married already! Luis has been overseas with the army for much of their marriage and they never had the time to plan a wedding. He’s now officially retired from the army and working at the VA hospital. He tells us he loves being able to come home every night!
They both have easygoing personalities and great senses of humor and we can’t wait to capture the festivities on their special day. Check out a few favorite images:
See you guys soon!
~Bill and Erin
Chad and Shawna met us at Tumwater Falls Park on Sunday for an engagement session - we got so lucky with the weather I can’t hardly believe it! What a beautiful afternoon. Erin and I had a blast and I think it’s safe to say that Chad and Shawna did tool
We had a nice dinner at the Fall’s Terrace Restaurant and then headed down to the waterfront to take a few more pictures as the sun went down.
My best friend Dave is getting married! His fiance Shawnia (pronounced Shawna) is great — Erin and I are both happy to see them so happy.
I flew over for a couple days and hung out with them - I seriously can’t overstate how happy it makes me to see Dave so in love and so loved.
We went downtown and took a few pictures…
We had a blast taking some fun pictures in Vegas earlier this week - click over to our personal blog for more images and the story.
What a fun loving crowd! I really enjoyed hanging out with Everett, Becky and their family and friends last night. I know the wedding today is going to be beautiful!
See you guys in a couple hours!!
~Bill and Erin
~Edited to add: Here’s a little video of the fun:
Rehearsal: Becky and Everett at the Olympia Masonic Center from Bill Cawley on Vimeo.
