gail ann photography

I was honored to be asked to photograph the ‘Blessing’ for little Vivian Elizabeth July 5th at Pritchard Beach. Close family and friends arrived to wish her the best in life. Celebrant Lyn Miletich of “Ceremonies by Design” led the blessing. Her brother, Chef Dan prepared the menu but I was told the little cousins prepared the cupcakes! Papa Mitchelli served the guests a very precious bottle of wine bought years ago in Italy and dedicated to a special event in daughter Dana’s life, Vivian’s Blessing - delicioso! Mom owns Angelina’s Trattoria in West Seattle where even the smallest bambinos are welcome! And brother Seth owns Collins Pub in Pioneer Square. Wonder what kind of work Vivian will do when she grows up

Back in May I spent the day up north in the tulip fields and came across a funky little place known as “The Conway Muse”. They host live productions, art shows, auctions, private parties and a coffee and tea bar. It’s located in the old auction barn on Main Street in Conway. We got to meet Elfa, the new owner and Diane, the resident muse! We even got to sit in on an audition - a magician! I hope he got the gig! You can visit their site for more information: www.theconwaymuse.com

You never know when you will come across a bride from years ago! Here is the Ryckman clan 15 years later!

Carin and her husband have moved to Albuquerue, New Mexico. Leaving family behind would be difficult. But, she asked me to stop by just hours before all the kids got done packing up the house and their last supper in their Seattle home…We took some fun shots of all the kids and grandkids having fun and saying good-bye. Here’s some fun pics…

P.S. They’ve arrived safely in Albuquerque!

It’s always a treat for me to shoot when seniors who have attitude and style stop by for their senior pics.   

As my sister has CCFA I always donate my time to photographing events for posterity for the local organization. Take Steps is a new program that took place Saturday June 7th at Magnuson Park in Seattle. Here are a few pics from the event. To see more click here: www.gailannphotography.com/TakeSteps08/

Dylan performed well during her high school portraits created on Alki.
Mom was on hand and with her background in modeling gave us both
great tips on working the camera. Here are a couple of my favorites:

Michał Szcześniak receives SPFF Excellence In Independent Film Award during the 2008 Seattle Polish Film Festival reception for his short film “A Boat”.

To see more 2008 festival images click here! www.gailannphotography.com/SPFF08

The family gathered to celebrate 85 short years of living!
Tulio’s was the place for good food, good wine, and good conversation.

Guys are fun to shoot especially when they are a easy to work with as Luke.
Luke brought in a wardrobe of tee’s and henley’s plus his tennis racket and paintball uniform!