Vivid Images Photography, LLC

Indian Summer Golf Club in Olympia

2011-04-22T11:03:00.000-07:00

Indian Summer Golf & Country Club is home to an impressive clubhouse featuring a welcoming atmosphere, and a service and culinary staff who will settle for nothing less than perfection. As you plan your special event, we invite you to discover our passion for extraordinary food and service.

Conveniently located in Olympia, just moments from the State Capitol, our 33,000 square-foot clubhouse is ideal for wedding ceremonies, and our enchanting Oakside Courtyard is available for outdoor entertaining and wedding ceremonies. Indian Summer's scenic backdrop and the accommodating assistance of an experienced catering and banquet staff will ensure a memorable event for everyone involved.

Kristin and Isaac Engagement

2011-04-18T22:37:00.000-07:00

Point Defiance is a true Tacoma treasure and a favorite among engaged couples.
Photography done by Kimberly Halinen of Vivid Images Photography

Senior Photos

2011-04-14T21:01:00.000-07:00

It's not too late to get your senior photos! Call us at 253-720-1564 you can do them in our Fircrest Photography Studio or a location of your choice. Serving Tacoma and Seattle areas!

Quinceañera

2011-04-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

We had a blast at this Quinceañera. Contact us at info@myvividwedding.com to book yours!

More Studio Fun!

2011-04-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

Continued fun at the Photography Studio in Fircrest. Come to our studio in Fircrest, near Tacoma, University Place and Lakewood. We offer a 10% military discount (not valid with any other offer) $25 photo Session... buy the disk for $75 or buy individual photos from your private online gallery... prices starting at $5 a photo.

Bee Family Photos

2011-04-12T18:58:00.000-07:00

Spring is a great time to take photos. Young or old photos are great for all ages. It helps us preserve the memories and hang on to a moment for a little longer.

Come in to our Fircrest Photography Studio. We're located just on the outskirts of Tacoma and University Place, Washington.

St. Micheals Cathedral - Seattle, WA

2011-04-12T15:11:00.000-07:00

St. Micheals is a beautiful Cathedral located in Seattle, WA. To add to the beauty of the cathedral, there is a wonderful chapel built on it's side. Perfect for small weddings. Congrats to Lisa and Dean on their Big DAY!

Come into our Fircrest, WA Studio!

2011-04-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

Our Studio offers multiple backdrops, professional lighting and excellent customer service. Vivid Images Photography, the studio, is located in the heart of Fircrest, WA near all the BEST parks! Fircrest is an excellent community, truly one of a kind and we are so proud to be a part of it!

Visist our website at www.fircrestphoto.com

River Turns 1!

2011-04-11T18:30:00.000-07:00

River turns one! And brother comes along to help celebrate. What a great family and a great photo shoot. Come in to our Fircrest Studio and find out what all the fuss is about. We're open Monday thru Saturday by appointment. Call 253-720-1564 to schedule your next photography session.

Mason Turns 1!

2011-04-11T14:42:00.000-07:00

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What a great way to celebrate your birthday. Cupcakes and photos! Burning Cupcakes is offering a great deal on cakes and cupcakes! Buy your cake get a free cupcake for your photo session at Vivid Images Photography, LLC... and if you buy your cake from Burning Cupcakes, we'll give you 10% off your studio session! Wow! What a deal. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!!!!!

Check out Burning Cupcakes at http://www.burningcupcakes.com/

Our Love Story Challange - March 2011

2011-04-04T20:01:00.000-07:00

We gave our facebook fans a challenge to e-mail us their love stories.
The winner receives a free on-site or studio session.
Our winner Is David Watkins of Seattle, WA here is his story.
Congrats David!!

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The story begins many years ago, with two hopeless romantics.

The one grew up in the South, never thinking much for the broader world outside of Memphis, Tennessee. The other lived much further south -- halfway across the world, to be exact. Never thinking she would find much outside of Cape Town, South Africa.

Each one matured and had their years in college, exposed to history and world cultures and art. During these formative years, the one became set on a life of medicine and science, the other wanted to use literature and media to promote healthy living.

In 2008, he took a risk and moved across the world to study medicine -- coincidentally, the health of the heart -- in a developing country. She entered a graduate program there, looking for inspiration and the next step in her career.

And in February 2009, they ended up sharing an office.

For him, it was love at first sight. For her, a private and internal conflict. You see, she was in a relationship already. And though they hit it off as friends, and even felt the chemistry, they both *knew* inside that they would never become lovers. After all, what about the distance? How would it ever work out? In spite of that, he attempted many "dates" with her -- just to be rejected, time and again.

When he moved back to the States, he thought it was goodbye. They kept in touch periodically, but he gave up on the idea of love. And eventually he gave up on the idea of love in any form, for a very long time.

Then, as life would have it, he found himself back in Cape Town in spring 2010. Doing research again, just for a little while. But neither he or she was prepared for the whirlwind romance that was about to ensue.

Friends became lovers, in just a few short days. The bonds that they had formed in the past were so easy to re-form. He found himself giddy, skipping out on work meetings, sneaking covert kisses. It was a feeling he'd missed in 5 years of being single. She, too, had been through her share of dicey relationships. She had never imagined that she could feel so strongly for someone as she did for him.

Then it was time for him to leave Cape Town. Uncertainty. Frustration. Tears.

For the next 2 months apart, they struggled. Could they keep it up? Would 10,000 miles - or as she would say, 16,000 kilometers - be the end of something so wonderful? Would their highly emotional and short-lived romance last?

The months passed. There were times when it seemed impossible. Time zones, the stress of work, so many commitments in their own countries to friends and family - and at one point they were on the verge of calling it off forever.

Then the opportunity arrived. A free plane ticket, an unexpected grant of leave from her supervisor, an almost-instant visa - gifts from the heavens, no doubt. So she came to America to see if this could really work.

She came at Thanksgiving, immersed in the peculiar culture of the South, thrown into the deep end, to meet his whole family right off the bat! Then a road trip to Seattle, and an amazing month of courtship. They found themselves busy with their own work, but savoring all their spare time, falling even more in love each day

And over that month of December, he realized more and more that this was for real. That first Christmas together was the best Christmas of their lives. The biggest and most important decision in his life was facing him right then and there. One day, he stole away to the jewelers' after working at the hospital all night. Exhausted, with trembling hands, he bought her a ring.

And on December 31st, they got engaged.

Since then, they had some more time together, and even more time apart. Time to find that intimacy again from across the ocean, preparing for a wedding, preparing to join their lives permanently. This time around, the distance was easier to manage - so much to look forward to! - and yet so much more difficult. They knew the road ahead of them would be treacherous, but rich with blessings.

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As I wrote the love story of Lauren and me in the third person, I had so much trouble keeping back the emotions, the flood of memories. I could have written for hours on end about each of those sentences. Somehow words fail us just at the moment when the most important and powerful feelings need to be expressed.

Our story is special to me because it truly is the collision of two lives that started worlds apart. That intuitive connection that I felt on the first day we met... The more I got to know Lauren, the more I realized that we were truly two halves of the same person. We feel each other's raw, intense emotions, even across the time zones. We somehow know when the other person is hurting or lonely. We've summoned the courage to support the other, even when it's been so hard on both of us to be apart.

What has kept me going from day to day is that deep, powerful, and peaceful sense of why I love her so much. As I reflected on what I'm about to say, I think she would agree that these are the reasons she keeps going too. Human as I am, I can't deny that Lauren has these 4 amazing gifts, and above all else, these are why I love her. These are what makes her so special to me.

1 - She has shown me unconditional love, forgiveness, and grace like no other person on earth ever has or ever could. The more she knows about me, faults and strengths alike, the more she loves me.

2 - She has brought me indescribable joy. Whether it be in the day-to-day routine - going for a hike, or cooking dinner together, or what have you - or the monumental and life-changing events - such as our engagement - she's kept a smile on my face and a lightness in my heart. My mother recently told me that she's never in my life seen me smile like I do now.

3 - She has given me a reason to devote my life to doctoring and to medical research. I used to enjoy science and community service each in their own way, but now that I'm in such an incredible relationship with a woman who "gets" me, my head and my heart are united, fueled with excitement. Not only does she make me passionate about her, but she brings all my other passions in line as well.

4 - She makes me want to be a better person. This, I believe, is the essence of love. Its power to change the world is in its ability to make us lose ourselves in the other. Loving Lauren, and experiencing her love, makes me want to love others even more.

And that is what makes our story so special.

David Watkins

Seattle, WA

Come into our studio...

2011-04-04T17:21:00.000-07:00

Come and see what all the fuss is about.
Book your appointment today 253-720-1564

Contortionists Studio Session

2011-03-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

Jacki performs contortion, an art that pushes the human body to its limits, at an exceptional level. She is an excellent student, who has performed at a high level in many challenging settings: volunteering on a conflict-mediation project, founding a circus club, and presenting an aerial fabric act as part of a research paper. She hopes to learn from the best contortionists in the world in Mongolia, to practice yoga in India, to go to festivals in China, and to attend “circus schools” in Montreal. She has just been awarded a grant to follow her dream.

Time for Easter Photos!

2011-03-20T21:32:00.000-07:00

Book your session in the next 2 weeks and we will waive your sitting fee!
That's right! $25 off then buy your CD of images with permissions to reproduce for $75 or buy your photos individually on your private online gallery. Book today!
Contact us at info@myvividwedding.com or call us at (253) 720-1564

Wedding season is upon us.

2011-03-12T21:11:00.000-08:00

Wedding season is upon us and we are READY!
Let Vivid Images Photography be a part of your special day.
Call us to see if your date is available. (253) 720-1564

Tacoma Parks Open House MARCH 13, 2011

2011-03-12T21:09:00.000-08:00

Mar 13, 2011

11 am to 4 pm

The Metro Parks Wedding & Special Event Open Houses will be held concurrently at five unique locations!

Point Defiance Pagoda
Point Defiance Lodge
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
South Park Community Center
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Vivid Images Photography will be here!)

Visit one or all of the sites.
Admission is free.

Rental staff will be on hand at all locations to answer questions and give tours.

All of the venues except Fort Nisqually will feature vendors representing cake designers, caterers, florists, DJs and more. You'll have an opportunity to visit with these vendors to get suggestions, ideas and inspiration for planning the perfect event.

For questions about the Wedding & Special Event Open Houses or to become a vendor please contact:

Point Defiance Pagoda
5400 N. Pearl St., (253) 305-1010

Point Defiance Lodge
5400 N. Pearl St., (253) 305-1010

South Park Community Center
4851 S. Tacoma Way, (253) 591-5299

Fort Nisqually
5400 N. Pearl St., (253) 591-5339

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St., (253) 404-3805

Spring Chicks!

2011-03-12T20:37:00.000-08:00

It's fun to bring props to your photo shoot at our studio in Fircrest. You can even bring little chicks! This was a very fun photo soot and made me eager for some spring weather.

Getting Results at Innovative Fitness in Fircrest.

2011-03-05T15:39:00.000-08:00

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to take some photos of Tracy. Tracy has lost 140 pounds while working out at Innovative Fitness located in Fircrest.

Tracy is just one of many people who are finding a great support in the trainers at Innovative Fitness. I too train there and have already noticed a difference.

http://www.innovativefitnessllc.com/

Gina Newberry - Officiant & Wedding Planner

2011-02-25T22:16:00.000-08:00

Gina Newberry - A Time Like This Weddings (Officiant & Planner)

-You’ve waited so long...for A Time Like This. A time for love, a time for promises, a time for memories that will forever leave impressions on your heart. Because these moments are “once in a lifetime”, you deserve a professional who will truly share in the joy of this season... Someone to guide you through it and put your heart at rest. A Time Like This Weddings will brand your wedding with distinctive details that reflect your heart and your personality. For all your officiant and wedding planning needs contact Gina Newberry at A Time Like This Weddings, located in Olympia, WA (206) 313-3980 www.atimelikethis.com-

V.I.P. the Studio - Exceptional work - affordable price!

2011-02-24T16:31:00.000-08:00

Tana and Elijah... Sample slide show... Enjoy!

2011-02-19T15:41:00.000-08:00

A baby photo shoot at our Fircrest Studio.

2011-02-18T22:41:00.000-08:00

We always have a wonderful time at our Fircrest studio. Come in and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time to use different backgrounds and outfit changes. For babies and toddlers it always a great idea to bring EVERYTHING!... lol

Point Defiance Park - Engagement Session

2011-02-15T18:14:00.000-08:00

Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, WA is a wonderful spot for photos! So many locations with in the park give you many options. There are the Rose Gardens, the Pagoda, Camp 6, the Zoo, Owen's Beach and Fort Nisqually. The options seem endless. Contact Vivid Images Photography, LLC to schedule your next session! (253) 720-1564

PDZA - Engagement Session

2011-02-15T17:52:00.000-08:00

What a great place for an engagement session! The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA is wonderful for Photography. The zoo is perfect for senior portrsits, family sessions, weddings and engagement sessions. Call us at 253-720-1564 to book your next session.

Red Letter Events in Downtown Tacoma

2011-02-05T22:35:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful time taking photos of Heather and Jason Mook of Red Letter Events. We walked around Downtown Tacoma and enjoyed many of the sites Tacoma has to offer. The Museum of Glass, Union Station, The University... Tacoma is truly a great City. These are just a few of many. Heather and Jason are amazing Wedding & Event Planners... check out their website at www.redlettereventswa.com

Turning 2!

2011-02-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

We won the Brides Choice Award! (2 years running!)

2011-01-30T13:16:00.000-08:00

We won the Bride's Choice Awards 2011 from WeddingWire! This means we are in the top 5 percent of Wedding Pros nationwide. http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor-reviews

We also won the 2010 Bride's Choice Award!

Don't miss the Next Bridesclub Wedding Show!

2011-01-17T14:32:00.000-08:00

Santa Run put on by Fircrest Police and Fire Departments

2010-12-15T23:11:00.000-08:00

City of Fircrest Police and Fire Department put on the annual Santa Run!
Families were able to visit with Santa and the elves passed out toys and candy canes!
What a wonderful night! www.cityoffircrest.net

Santa Photos at the Greener Bean!

2010-12-10T21:29:00.000-08:00

Today was the first day with Santa at the Greener Bean Coffee Co.
Tomorrow will be the last day. 9am-12pm and 1pm - 4pm
Come and join us for some fun and photos! Prices starting at $5

Countdown to Christmas - come and get your photos!!

2010-12-03T20:03:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to get your Christmas Pictures! Buy the disk and use your photos as you wish and print them where you wish! Only $75 for the disk of photos with permissions to reproduce.

Maternity Photos at the studio.

2010-12-02T20:21:00.000-08:00

Santa Photos at the Greener Bean!

2010-11-29T12:09:00.001-08:00

Vivid Images Photography and the Greener Bean Coffee Co. are teaming up to bring Santa Claus to Fircrest!
We've been writing many letters to the big guy and making sure we are on his good list.
Well... we must have done something right, because he has agreed to come for a visit.

So please join us December 1oth and 11th to welcome Santa to Fircrest, WA.
He will be at the Greener Bean for pictures and to say hello to all the children young and old.

Friday Dec. 10th
2pm - 6:30p.m.

Saturday Dec. 11th
9am -12pm
and
1pm - 4pm

So mark you calendars and come in for a visit!

CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE A TIME OR COME WHEN YOU WANT.
IF THERE IS A WAIT YOU CAN GIVE US YOUR NAME AND ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE WHILE YOU WAIT.
THIS IS AN EVENT THAT WILL GIVE YOU A STRESS-FREE VISIT WITH SANTA.
WHY BATTLE THE MALL WHEN YOU CAN RELAX AT HOME TOWN COFFEE SHOP?
TO RESERVE YOUR TIME CALL THE GREENER BEAN AT 253-56GREEN.

**prices starting at $5 for a 5x7. Other packages available or buy the digital file for $20

Violet turns 4

2010-11-27T00:53:00.001-08:00

Family Photos at our Studio in Fircrest, WA

2010-11-27T00:34:00.000-08:00

Time to come in for Christmas Photos!

2010-11-16T13:37:00.000-08:00

The Peterson's

2010-11-13T21:15:00.001-08:00

Time to get your Christmas photos!

2010-11-13T20:29:00.000-08:00

CALL US AT 253-720-1564 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT. DATES ARE FILLING UP FAST! AND YES, WE ARE OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND.

baby Parker

2010-11-13T20:12:00.001-08:00

Stephen and Carmen - Photographer - Erin

2010-10-25T21:02:00.001-07:00

Abernathy Center in Oregon City, Oregon

2010-10-02T11:49:00.001-07:00

Downtown Tacoma Engagement

2010-09-29T21:26:00.001-07:00

Downtown Tacoma Engagement shoot. Photographer; Kimberly

Trash The Dress! - Portland, Oregon

2010-09-28T20:39:00.000-07:00

I had a blast at this session in Portland, Oregon! Contact us to learn how you too can trash your dress. Photographer; Kimberly

Wedding at Tacoma Art Museum

2010-09-28T16:39:00.000-07:00

Seattle Wedding - Photographer; Erin

2010-09-13T18:09:00.000-07:00

Enjoy just a glimpse of yesterday's wedding.

Lake Wilderness Lodge - Photographer; Kimberly

2010-09-13T17:11:00.000-07:00

Otter Crest, Oregon Wedding - Photographer Erin

2010-09-09T11:16:00.000-07:00

Bridal Shows!

2010-08-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

Congrats Stephanie & Tony! photographers: Kimberly and Abel

2010-08-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

Zenith Vineyard, Salem Oregon Photographer; Kimberly

2010-08-23T18:23:00.000-07:00

Zenith Vineyard in Salem is one of the most beautiful venues I have ever been to! The owner and staff are very friendly and I heard nothing but great comments from all of the guests and bridal party. It is now a favorite venue for me to shoot at and I look forward to many more weddings at Zenith Vineyards in Salem, Oregon!

The Attic & Hanson Place. Photographer; Erin

2010-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Seattle Wedding... Photographers Kim & Abel

2010-08-10T01:18:00.000-07:00

Grimstad Farms. Photographers; Erin & Selina

2010-07-27T21:42:00.000-07:00

Tacoma Wedding. Photographers; Jason and Kimberly

2010-07-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Tana & Elijah!

2010-07-20T01:36:00.000-07:00

Grand Holiday Ballroom Wedding - Photographers; Kimberly & Jason

2010-07-12T23:31:00.000-07:00

Point Defiance Engagement Session - Photographer; Kimberly

2010-07-12T20:06:00.001-07:00

Engagement Session... Photographer; Kimberly

2010-07-12T13:01:00.001-07:00

Seattle Bride... Photographer: Erin

2010-07-12T12:51:00.000-07:00

Marysville Opera House Wedding - Photographer: Erin

2010-07-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

Another Point Defiance Engagement Session... Book yours today!

2010-06-29T16:55:00.001-07:00

Pioneer Park Pavilion June 11th 2010

2010-06-20T00:51:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the world little one!

2010-05-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the new miracle in your life... book you in-home newborn session today!

Downtown Tacoma Engagement - shot by Kimberly

2010-05-24T22:34:00.001-07:00

May 15th Wediing - Photographer: Kimberly

2010-05-23T00:35:00.000-07:00

An Engagement Session by ERIN

2010-05-14T10:44:00.001-07:00

Ask for Erin when you are booking your wedding or engagement photos.... Erin is by far a shining star in our company and a joy to be around!

Keegan Smith

2010-05-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

Check out his music at www.keegansmith.com

May Day Wedding!

2010-05-14T10:24:00.001-07:00

Senior Photos in Tacoma

2010-05-01T22:30:00.000-07:00

Ladies Day Out!

2010-04-19T23:41:00.000-07:00

Tacoma Art Museum Bridal Open House 4-08-2010

2010-04-13T00:21:00.000-07:00

The Tacoma Art Museum is a great place for weddings! And Jonz Catering is the perfect choice for any event! We had a great time at the open house and look forward to more events with the Tacoma Art Museum and Jonz Catering.