Amanda & Will

So..... I have to admit.....This is a weirdly delayed post.

Amanda & Will's event was back in August.... and yes, .... I realize it's now JANUARY....

But this gorgeous event wasn't really mine.... not a Natural Approach Photo job....... and I wasn't required to process my images.....

What I mean is, that it was actually shot with/for Jenny GG Photography with Jenny GG and Jen Wade
{two of my favorite girls in the whole wide world}.  

And since I didn't have to do anything with them- I handed over my discs to the girls so that all of the post production work would match..... and then let them sit on my desktop all this time, because I was on vacation the following day had so much other work to process for my own clients..... that well....  

I never even peeked at them... {all those doubt demons swirl in your head the longer you let something be that you need to take care of.... what if they were terrible???????? -
{yes- I do have those thoughts some days...}

*****

The crazy talented duo was jam-packed with weddings that weekend and asked if I would second shoot for them. {Me....shoot for them???? OMG!  You have NO IDEA how excited and terrified I was!!!!  They are Seattle Wedding photography legend!!!} 

I am pretty sure I thought I might be ill about four different times that day due to nerves.... the dead last thing I wanted to do was let them or the amazing couple down. (did I mention weddings give me the worst case of nerves- I'm seriously an internal basket case every time I shoot one!)

I couldn't have asked for a better experience- Jen and Jenny make me laugh so hard my sides hurt when I'm around them.  It was really cool to be a part of  the photographic force that they are.  I learned soooooo much that day!  It has changed how I shoot all together.

The venues at St. Mark's Cathedral and the Seattle Yacht Club were gorgeous and the weather couldn't have been more perfect.  Will and Amanda couldn't be more fun- seriously they danced every single dance- down to the very last song- {they were they only ones left in the room besides the DJ} and it was the sweetest sight.  And I couldn't have loved the day more!

I hope you enjoy my view of a glorious day- a reminder of sunny, warm Summer days and glimpse of some seriously gorgeous people.

You can see more of their day and take a look through Jen & Jenny's eyes here:

http://jennygg.com/weddings/seattle-wedding-st-marks-cathedral-seattle-yacht-club-amanda-will

Thanks so much for the opportunity ladies- I loved every second of it!

@All images  in this post were shot by Didi Miles for

 ©Jenny GG Photography~Seattle, WA

Back 2 the Present

Last night I shared the vintage doo-opp of Tommy & Ilene's anniversary session... and now I bring you the fun hip & now version....

Thanks for choosing me guys- you're done!

xoox Didi V.

"In the Mood.... oh joy!"

Ba da-da-dat dat duh duh da duh de de duh..... can't you just hear Benny Goodman and his orchestra playing "In the Mood"????  Or the Andrews Sisters with "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"?

We did a little vintage nod with Tommy and Ilene as part of their 20 year anniversary and it was scream!

She loves the vintage look and he was a career Navy man- so this was the perfect combo!

We had the fabulous L. Sam Samano on hair and make-up and my girl Fi-Fi on props- add some Absolute wild tea and lemonade and a gorgeous evening.... magic!

hmmmm....

........and this is what happens when the photographer sets her camera down to bang out a head of hair during a wedding.....  things start to get a little kooky......

I do- we did- re-do......

I love it when I get to feel totally rebellious.... I get to go against the grain.... break my regimented calendar schedules and pick up and be spontaneous and go shoot pix just because I've got a wild hair and the sun or moon is just right, or I found the perfect patch of grass or daisies and when the light hits it a certain way- it reads like magic.....

I love even more- when I get to pull others into my craziness......

Enter Brian and Gina..... who's wedding I shot in May and it rained sideways and upside down on us on their big day....{again.... total rock stars these two}.

To whom I texted and said-

"hey... the weather is glorious today... wanna go play in your wedding clothes with me????"

And so on an hour's notice they met me at my place and I pulled my girlfriend Kristen {who is one of my absolute favorite assistants}  into my web as well... and the four of us were off to play in alley ways and random patches of daisies in the middle of the freeway..

 {don't ask...... I'm stunned we didn't get arrested either!!!}

Who knew you could change in & out of a wedding dress that fast in pubic..... 

You guys rock- and I loves you long time!!!

xoxo Didi V.

Just Because.....

Just because...... {sneek peek}

Sometimes that's the bestest reason of all. Just because life is short- and it comes at you fast. Just because you can. Just because you need new wall art.... or new Christmas card.... or just because you feel the need. Just because is the best reason to buy a cool new umbrella to go and play in the rain... and munch your way through the market, make out in all sorts of cool public places, dance in the rain and giggle until your cheeks hurt.

Matt & Carly did just that Saturday morning. Mrs. D was the first grade teacher of both of my girls- (and we love her to pieces!). Her smile and giggle is contagious-so it's easy to see why he adores her too. {... and he's pretty darned adorable himself}.

They've been married for a few years now (and you'll remember them from her brother Jay's wedding last summer http://didi-mycrazycrazylife.blogspot.com/2009/06/jay-lovelys-wedding-day.html)

They decided they needed a fun photo for their holiday cards, and some current photos- and a marker to their lives as it is now.... should anything change in their lives in the next year..... *wink*

So we had a ball walking and laughing from 1st to Alaskan and back again.

I loved hanging out with you guys! xoxo D

Marcy and Wil

Everything about this event was unique.... It was on a Friday for starters..... their rings- totally not traditional- the attire- was chic and subtle and still sassy while being relaxed. Nothing stuffy and formal. The only thing really traditional was the old church- and it was amazing! It was fall colors without being themed and a fun and silly group of attendants who were all pretty relaxed for it being a wedding!

Their feelings are evident when you see them together and the standing room only candlight ceremony exemplifies the love and support around them. I wish them the bestest happily ever after!!!!

*please note the super cute umberellas... we were dodging drops and some knarly looking clouds for photos*

The Things We Do For Love.....

ohhhh.... the things we do for love...... Jesse is a guy's guy- and not big on having his picture taken- and he's not particularly a big fan of the water, getting wet, or sand... let alone lay down in it! But he sure loves his girl Gwen.... and so he did. And we love him for that!

This is a "We Did" session, shot last night at Edmonds Beach, on what turned out to be a glorious evening. They got married earlier this year in a quiet and private ceremony- and now that weather is better- they decided it was time to get some pix done.

Thanks for playing with me guys- you were a great time! :) xoox Didi

*can i even tell you how much i love this above shot?????*

Brian & Ashley

Ahhhh...... all that's well ends well...... as the saying goes.

You would never- EVER know from this first shot- that we had every kind of weather shift- short of a tornado Saturday! It was absolutely crazy weather! We'd head outside to utilize the beautiful grounds of Wine & Roses Country Estates- sunny and nice- and the skies would open up and pour- and chase us back inside. We'd get inside and take some shots and the sun would come back out..... (we did this dance several times...)

But with a beautiful venue and a gorgeous couple- you can't help but end up with something good! These guys were so good natured and fun- and nothing short of theatrical- they posed and hammed it up well- made me giggle- love that! And they are so cute together- it was fun to just keep shooting while they talked and teased each other.

There are oodles of images to sort through- but for now- this will have to do!

Guys- have a fab honeymoon! Thanks for including me in your day!

If you'd like to see more about the venue:

http://www.wineandrosescountryestate.com/