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We have returned from out little outing over to Spokane, WA and let me tell you... we had a GREAT TIME!! So onto the story of our little trip...
Maggie and I packed up the car on Wednesday morning and got onto the road at 9:00 am. Luckily, I figured out a way of rigging the little portable DVD player on the back of my driver's seat so Maggie could watch movies. Boy, did she ever like that little development. I think she is officially and forever addicted to watching The Little Mermaid where ever we now go! We got to Cle Elm at 11 in the morning, where we met up with Jason. Boy was that awesome! I was so happy to see him. After quickly stashing all of his firefighting gear into the back of the car (along with all my photography equipment), grabbing some quick sandwiches for the road at Safeway, we were off. Luckily we made awesome time and got to Spokane around 3:00 pm.
We grabbed an early dinner and drink at the Northern Lights Brew Pub and then headed back to our bed and breakfast, The EJ Robert's Mansion. This place was phenomenal! I highly suggest staying at this place in the future to anyone traveling to Spokane. not only was it simply gorgeous, but Mary Moltke, the owner, was a delight! She renovated the entire place herself, along with her family, and it was truly a sight to behold. We loved everything about the place, our room, the decor, the food, and the location. A definite stop on future Spokane outings in my opinion. Oh... and if you are a Spokane bride, you HAVE to check this place out. Then call me to photograph your wedding there. You won't be disappointed!
On Thursday, we slept in a bit, had a wonderful breakfast and headed out to do a little shopping and walking around town. Maggie got tired and we headed back to the B&B to nap. While she napped, Jason ran across the street to another great find, the Elk Public House. Good beer, GREAT food; he was in heaven.
The bulk of what brought us to Spokane was later that afternoon. I met up with two of my most favorite photographer friends, Jaidean Baker and Keri Doolittle for a trash-the-dress model shoot. Jaidean is an amazing children's photographer in the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene areas. If you haven't seen her work, you've gotta check out her website and give her a call. Not only is her photography beautiful, but she is the nicest person in the world! Keri, who is originally from Spokane but now lives in Pheonix, AZ, is the biggest rising star in Phoenix wedding photography. Her work is funky, hip, totally cool and totally hot. She is just a wonderful spirit and I just love spending time with her. All in all, I couldn't ask for a better group to hang out with on a Thursday night in Spokane!
We had a quick dinner together and then we went off; we had 3 different models and went around the streets of Spokane shooting and trashing some old wedding dresses. We just had an amazing time!
I have a lot of photos to share in the upcoming days... so be on the look out. In the meantime, here is just one of hold you over until the rest of them are done!
We returned, safe and sound, last night. Not only was this a wonderful get-a-way for me, but it was also a creatively inspired trip. I've been doing a lot of reading lately on reining your creativity, and one of the tips is to keep constantly in motion. Keep going out, doing things, traveling and see things, interacting with people. These things will keep your mind active and in a creative direction. It is just so true in so many different ways. Sights, smells, textures, and people really gave me a creative boost this week!
Maggie and I packed up the car on Wednesday morning and got onto the road at 9:00 am. Luckily, I figured out a way of rigging the little portable DVD player on the back of my driver's seat so Maggie could watch movies. Boy, did she ever like that little development. I think she is officially and forever addicted to watching The Little Mermaid where ever we now go! We got to Cle Elm at 11 in the morning, where we met up with Jason. Boy was that awesome! I was so happy to see him. After quickly stashing all of his firefighting gear into the back of the car (along with all my photography equipment), grabbing some quick sandwiches for the road at Safeway, we were off. Luckily we made awesome time and got to Spokane around 3:00 pm.
We grabbed an early dinner and drink at the Northern Lights Brew Pub and then headed back to our bed and breakfast, The EJ Robert's Mansion. This place was phenomenal! I highly suggest staying at this place in the future to anyone traveling to Spokane. not only was it simply gorgeous, but Mary Moltke, the owner, was a delight! She renovated the entire place herself, along with her family, and it was truly a sight to behold. We loved everything about the place, our room, the decor, the food, and the location. A definite stop on future Spokane outings in my opinion. Oh... and if you are a Spokane bride, you HAVE to check this place out. Then call me to photograph your wedding there. You won't be disappointed!
On Thursday, we slept in a bit, had a wonderful breakfast and headed out to do a little shopping and walking around town. Maggie got tired and we headed back to the B&B to nap. While she napped, Jason ran across the street to another great find, the Elk Public House. Good beer, GREAT food; he was in heaven.
The bulk of what brought us to Spokane was later that afternoon. I met up with two of my most favorite photographer friends, Jaidean Baker and Keri Doolittle for a trash-the-dress model shoot. Jaidean is an amazing children's photographer in the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene areas. If you haven't seen her work, you've gotta check out her website and give her a call. Not only is her photography beautiful, but she is the nicest person in the world! Keri, who is originally from Spokane but now lives in Pheonix, AZ, is the biggest rising star in Phoenix wedding photography. Her work is funky, hip, totally cool and totally hot. She is just a wonderful spirit and I just love spending time with her. All in all, I couldn't ask for a better group to hang out with on a Thursday night in Spokane!
We had a quick dinner together and then we went off; we had 3 different models and went around the streets of Spokane shooting and trashing some old wedding dresses. We just had an amazing time!
I have a lot of photos to share in the upcoming days... so be on the look out. In the meantime, here is just one of hold you over until the rest of them are done!
We returned, safe and sound, last night. Not only was this a wonderful get-a-way for me, but it was also a creatively inspired trip. I've been doing a lot of reading lately on reining your creativity, and one of the tips is to keep constantly in motion. Keep going out, doing things, traveling and see things, interacting with people. These things will keep your mind active and in a creative direction. It is just so true in so many different ways. Sights, smells, textures, and people really gave me a creative boost this week!
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