Kory - Hardkor Fitness

If you are a friend of mine on Facebook, you’ve heard all about how this wonderful man has been helping me and my hubby to lose weight! Kory is the owner of Hardkor Fitness in Fife.

We met in May at a bridal open house in Sumner. Our booths were next to each other which meant we had plenty of time during the day to chat! I told him about how my husband was scheduled for gastric bypass in a couple of months and I really didn’t want him to do it…but that we’d tried other diets and been unsuccessful… Kory convinced me (well, I think I really convinced myself) that Steve and I had to get in to his workshop and give it a go. I mean what did we have to lose but fat! Did I mention that I really didn’t want Steve to have surgery?? My thought was, if you are going to have to change your eating habits forever due to the surgery, why not just change them without surgery and get to have some awesome tasty meals occasionally? Plus no scalpels… sounded like a no brainer to me!!!



Within a couple of weeks we were at the seminar and learning how to eat so that the fat would just fall off of us. I am so proud of my husband… he’s lost over 60 pounds and is doing so well. When I first started I followed the diet until I met my goal, which was to not have to unbutton my pants every time I sat down! LOL… well, I met my goal and didn’t set another one… and then guess what… I didn’t lose any more! On December 28th I joined an 8 week challenge for the most fat loss in a group of amazing women! I am currently at 4 weeks and am so excited for the next four.

I photographed Kory for some website and business portraits in August. I think they turned out amazing!

Below are the kettle bells that Kory uses to put people through workouts... I just had my first one and LOVED it! Ü

Meeting Kory and his new bride Andrea was such a wonderful blessing. Not only have they helped us to change our health in order to spend more time together… they are also two of the most genuine and amazing people. They inspire me and encourage me and I just love being around them!!!

Thanks you two!

Angie D.

 

Christi and Michael are married!

Once again I have fallen behind on my blogging.  Tis the time of year when I go "HOLY &Q*$%Q#%" and clean up all the things that were left behind in the insanity of the summer through holiday season.

I am pleased to introduce you to Mr & Mrs Ervin. 

I almost always accidently say Mr & Mrs Dykstra which is Christi's maiden name and then have to correct myself! Ü  I was not only lucky enough to be chosen to photograph their special day, but also to call these two friends.  I met Michael & Christi thru our Corvette Club several years ago and it was a fast and easy friendship.  Don't you just love those.  The ones where you can just BE with someone.  It's automatically comfortable, you always have fun, no drama.... ahhhh... I think we're due for some hanging out time! Ü

Michael & Christi were married on her parents farm out in the middle of Chicken Scratch, WA. (Don't look it up, it's not a real place.) ;) To this city girl, it was way out there... but it was soooo beautiful.  I just love all the barns & textures there were to use as backdrops!

Some romantic kissing started the day off right!

What an awesome place to have a wedding.  So many memories already exist here and now even more for the whole family to treasure!

The beautiful clearing where the wedding was held.

I know these hands will hold each other and support each other through so much.

We did it!

A resident and guest. :)

I figured it only appropriate to bring one more item they love into the photos. :) 

This is the emblem on the hood of their '79 Corvette.

Michael has the greatest laugh... I can just feel it coming through in this photograph!

Congratulations you two! You did it! It's final!

Angie D.

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Mallory

Miss Mallory is not only funny and beautiful she's also very outgoing and ambitious! Mallory is the Senior Class President at her high school.  She's also very involved in Dance!

She seems shy until you get her talking and then you're in for a great treat! I just love the fun and casual feel of this photo... don't get between a girl and her coffee! Ü

So very dramatic and wonderful! Love it!

Mallory was up for anything! This photograph was taken on the side of the Antique Sandwich company! It was so cold that day ... but Mallory was a trooper and we got some amazing images!

Love the drama of this photograph... apparently Mal, you do drama very well! Ü

So cool that we could incorporate your dance shoes!

A beautiful close up! I had to give it all I had with this girlie! She's so used to dance that she's got a "performance smile" and a "real smile".  She made me work hard and make a fool out of myself to get that real smile to shine through... but when I did ... it was soooo worth it!

Love this chair! Love it! And you make it look good girl! Ü

Thanks Mallory for being a senior rep this year.  It's been a pleasure working with you.

Good luck in college next year and with all your future endeavors!

Angie D.

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Brian & Ashley are Married!

Brian & Ashley are quite possibly the most wonderful couple in the world! They booked their engagement session almost a year and a half before their wedding as Brian was being deployed within a few weeks of the session. You can see their engagement photos here.

We're married, let's PARTY! 

Isn't this venue just G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S. They were married at Kensington Gardens in Gig Harbor which is a private residence on the second floor and they rent out the bottom floor for events and weddings.  It is an inspiring location for photography!

The passion is so very obvious between the two of them. They are just infectious to be around.

love the hot pink shoes!!!

While working on the design of their wedding album I caught myself humming love songs and just smiled.  I have forever been impacted by meeting you two. Thank you for sharing your love and your special day with me.  I know you have a love that will stand the test of time.

All my best,

Angie

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Shawn

Against the odds, Shawn's senior session took place on a very dreary September day. There was a break in the rain for almost an hour exactly while we quickly scurried around the Georgetown area of Seattle.

Shawn's mom and I have known each other for many years.  We met through a scrapbooking group that we belong to. I was honored to be asked to photograph Shawn.  They live up in the wild North yonders and I live way down the South...so we agreed to meet in Seattle. 

Shawn shared some of his photography with me on his phone and I was very impressed.  He definitely has a talent!!! I just wish he wasn't so shy and reserved...I couldn't crack this guy! ;)

When we were done with the session, we sat down at a local restaurant to fill out some paperwork... the skies opened and THE nastiest rain storm rolled in. We were so absolutely lucky to catch the break in the weather that we did.

Thanks Shawn, for a great session.  You were so fun to photograph! Good luck to you in your endeavors after high school.  I know you will do great things!

Angie D.

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Click or Treat 2010

Click HERE to go to my facebook fan page and vote for your favorite kiddo in costume!

Place your vote by clicking LIKE on your favorite photo.

Voting will end on November 10th.

The photograph that receives the most votes will win a free Santa Session!

You can see last year's Click or Treat contestants by clicking HERE
 
Thanks again to all who participated and helped me to raise money to buy giftcards for Foster Care children.  Your donations will help brighten a child's day!
 
I can't really blog without a photo... it just doesn't feel right... so I'll add one of my favorite flying poses of the day!
 

Angie D.

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Cole & Samantha

Wow, I just realized I never posted this... it's been sitting in my drafts now for months! Enjoy!

Cole and Samantha came in to have their photographs taken as the first to use my new studio! They were an absolute handful and I loved it. I love watching the wonder in little ones eyes as they run around and check out the world. And in the world of the studio, there is a lot to check out! Ü

Poor Cole had croup and was only interested in having his photographs taken for a very short time. But even not feeling well he was still awfully adorable!

Sam and Cole have known each other almost their whole entire long lives! ;) Their parents met due to being pregnant at the same time and being in classes together. After the babies were born Amanda (Sam's momma) got the wonderful opportunity to nanny for Cole and therefore be with her beautiful Samantha everyday!

To add a little more interest to the story, Sam's daddy's name is Cole too (aka known as my brother) ... so it can be rather tricky when listening to a story to decipher who the story is about! Ü I remember one time Amanda was telling a story about Cole throwing a fit and I thought to myself... why is my brother throwing a fit? That’s not very becoming! Ha!

If his eyes were any more blue it would be a crime!

If this doesn't just put childhood into a nutshell, I don't know what does! ;)

Thanks to two cutie kiddos who make me smile over and over... I just love the photographs we captured that day!  And thanks to their parents who provided transportation and great company! Ü


Angie D
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