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Winter Magick – Series Released – Orlean Rooker, Anna Fleury Models

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Winter Magick


Finished developing this – finally. Our last series with frozen models for the year. Though nobody wants to see winter, it might feel like tomorrow!
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Winter Magick

Not too long ago
in a land not so far away,
on a wintery day
creatures came out to play…

Models -Orleana Rooker and Anna Fleury
Photography – Russell Chandler and Assunta Napoleone
Make-up – Assunta Napoleone
Wardrobe – Assunta and Russell
Location – Acme, WA

#wintermagick #winter #magick #photography #snow #locationphotography #portraitphotography #skagit #couture

The Shot – A Skagit Valley Tulip Survival Guide

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Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.

SKAGIT TULIP SURVIVAL GUIDE

The Skagit valley tulip fields are an amazing sight and one of the many photography opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. They are destination and tourist from all over the world come to see a display of springtime color. Once in full bloom, the fields are spectacular. This popularity does have a downside that creates frustration for the locals and tourists alike.

Here is a survival guide to make a day at the tulips more enjoyable.

Weekdays
A weekday is more relaxed. There will be plenty of tourists, but not the weekend mob.

Morning or Evening
Go early or later. These are the best times to photograph anyways. The light is diffused and dramatic. A sunny day is great for walking through the fields with the family, but not so for photographs.

Traffic
The roads all around the fields are extremely congested. The freeway (I-5) even backs-up for 10 miles in both directions on the weekend. Check the traffic WSDOT app, plan an alternate route and bring a lot of patience.

Parking
The No Parking signs have gone up. Skagit County Sheriff’s Department loves to harass and give tickets. These are good-old boy country cops. Do yourself a favor and park in designated lots and avoid giving a donation to Skagit County.

Driving
Don’t stop or slow down in the middle of the road. Keep the flow of traffic going. Locals will instantly lay on the horn, scream some very colorful words and give you some non-verbal communication to back it up. As a reminder – rednecks carry guns.

Tulip Fields
Every year, there is less and less to see. Tulips are a crop, fields rotate and many have no access. This year will disappoint many. There are a few options. Most will be happy with the display gardens, but if you want a real field  – the one on Beaver Marsh Road is your only real option.
Tulip Town display gardens
Rozzengaarde display gardens
Beaver Marsh Road

Feel free to give me a call, text or email if you need more information on visiting or to schedule a tulip field portrait session. Enjoy!

#skagit #tulips #roozengaarde #tulipfields #flowers #spring2018 #survivalguide

Twin Falls – North Bend, WA – Pacific Northwest Hidden Treasure

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Twin Falls, North bend, WA


Not too far away from the popular and crowded Snoqualmie Falls is a Twin Falls. A short hike takes you to a stunning series of waterfalls. A perfect destination for this sunny day.
#twinfalls #northbend #washington #photography #waterfall #blackandwhitephotography

Tonya in the Skagit Valley Tulips – Tulip Portrait Photography

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TONYA AND TULIPS

Tonya in the Skagit Valley Tulips

What was shoot for a local winery, Tonya in the Tulips also produced may personal portrait images. Who wears a little black dress to the tulips, why Tonya of course. As she channeled her inner Stevie Nicks, we had a great time wandering through full bloom on an early spring day. Though it looks like a balmy spring day – it could not have been more opposite. A storm was threatening rain and the cold arctic wind hammered us. A down parka proved to be the essential prop of the morning.

Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Eagle Haven Winery Commercial Images: Everything’s coming up Rosé. Model Tonya Cabe in the Skagit, WA Tulip Fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.
Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.

Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.

March 2018 Darkroom Chronicles is published. Skagit Tulips, Spring, Love and Makeup.

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Tonya Cabe location portraits photographed in the Skagit, WA tulip fields.


March 2018 Darkroom Chronicles

March, and Spring is almost here. In this issue we celebrate springtime and the beauty of the Skagit Valley. Assunta continues her series – The Not So Secret Makeup Secrets with Eyeliner. Russell takes you through the Behind the Scenes look at what goes on before a shoot. Ciao for now!
 
 
#darkroomchronicles #march #makeup #photography #tulips #skagit #skagittulips

Water – Look into my depth for you will see yourself reflected back at you.

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We can’t post any shots from yesterday for a few more months. Here’s one (of many) of my Favorite location  shoots.

Water

Call upon me and feel, reach for me and love, explore me and live.

Look into my depth for you will see yourself reflected back at you.

Model: Cassandra Fitzgerald

Story, Styling and Concept: Assunta Napoleone

Wardrobe, Makeup and Hair: Assunta Napoleone

Photography: Assunta & Russell

#theelements #Water #photography

Gypsy Soul – Kayti Fitzgerald – Roma Inspired photographs

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Gypsy
Preparing for what could be a very snowy shoot this weekend. And in that vein:
Gypsy Soul – Kayti
 
Model – Kayti Fitzgerald
Photographers – Russell Chandler & Assunta Napoleone
Make Up – Assunta Napoleone
Styling – Assunta Napoleone
Kayti with her big eyes, curly hair, complexion and heritage – is the soul of a gypsy.
 
#roma #gypsy #gypsysoul #kayti #photography

April – Guardian of the Magickal Forest – Fantasy Photography

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Fantasy Photography

April – The Guardian of the Magickal Forest. Featured in our series, the beautiful April is also an artist. Check out her show at North Cove Coffee in Burlington, WA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/156538891664033/
#guardianofthemagickalforest #photography #fantasy #magick

Returning some magic back to Wedding Photography in the Skagit, Whatcom and Seattle Analog Film

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I can barely remember my first wedding, it was over 25 years ago and a small hint – we’ll be returning some of the magic from the days of photographing weddings with film. Getting ready to publish our 2018 Wedding information and making some monumental changes in the process!
Also going through some past weddings for a portfolio update, here’s a shot from Nick & Kristina.

#wedding #weddings #weddingphotography #weddingphotographers #Skagit #Washington #Bellingham #Whidbey #Anacortes #Seattle #mountvernon #Okanogan #Whatcom #Island
#analogphotography #alanlogfilm #filmphotography #filmweddings

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