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Amy Chang + Jonathan Golob engaged!

Kevin Wong — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:55:02 +0000

The season is starting up again and the first round couldn’t have been any better. Amy and Jonathan are friends who have been together since I have known them. Their brilliant minds crossed paths and resulted in a pairing full of laughter, scientific discussions and wit. I loved the engagement session we shared. I could literally watch these two for hours debate about scientific research. Speaking of, we started off in Amy’s lab at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and made our rounds throughout the amazing architecture. Following the colorful display of test tubes, we found ourselves on the streets of South Lake Union enjoying the best Spring has to offer with cherry blossoms in each direction.

Melinda and Ryan’s Engagement

Kevin Wong — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:20:32 +0000

We were staying warm just around the corner of Belmont and Pine inside Stumptown Coffee. Melinda and Ryan were kind enough to meet with me to talk about themselves and how they found each other. I could already tell they had amazing chemistry just by how much they laughed and finished each other’s sentences. Something that helps me is understanding what kind of couple they are so that I can take photos of them in that way. Do they like candids? are they the outdoor type? One question I asked was, “how would your friends describe you two?” Their response? “We’re a unit. Always together.” Beautiful. Together, including their GORGEOUS chocolate lab, we took to the park in Greenlake and Elliot Bay Park.

Tying the knot: Meredith and Matt Meyer

Kevin Wong — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:16:29 +0000

Coordinator: Carley Vogel
Venue: Arctic Club Hotel
Second photographer: Maxine Toh

Haiti fundraiser: Portraits of Tilden + family

Kevin Wong — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:15:34 +0000

Back in January, my dearest friend Billy Shih did something amazing for his birthday. He inspired friends, family members, and strangers to make a difference when Haiti was struck by a tragic force leaving the area in ruins. Billy stepped up and helped raise over $16,000 from over 100 individual in donations for Doctors without Borders. How did he do it? Well read below from an old family friend, Jamie Hsu:

I think this is a great story, because I remember how I was 10+ years ago, and I was not as selfless.

Back when Haiti experienced that devastating, Kevin Wong (www.kvwphoto.com) and some of his friends wanted to find a way to procure donations for relief efforts to Haiti. They started pimping themselves out to help people move or “whatever” in exchange for donations.

I have known Kevin all of his life as we grew up as family friends. And I know that Kevin is an extremely talented photographer.

So in exchange for a donation to Doctors Without Borders, Kevin agreed to take some family photos for us.

We went for the Fun Forest as the setting because of its impending closure.

Thank you Kevin for capturing these for us. Treasure!

Again friends, it’s www.kvwphoto.com. He’s local and he’s available for you and your family.

***Edited to add: They raised over $15,000!

More to come!

Tying the knot: Linda + Adam Waterreus

Kevin Wong — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:00:45 +0000

Coordinator: Whidbey Gatherings
Catering: Debbie Tasoff
Florist: Courtney Kroymann
DJ + Video: Moose Moran
Guitarist: Julian Catford

Meredith + Matt Meyer 09.04.2010 teaser

Kevin Wong — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:39:33 +0000

Meredith and I met during Julie and Will’s wedding last year in July at Nantucket. Our friendship had turned into a relationship that brought me to one special day shared between Meredith and her amazing husband, Matt Meyers. We rode in limosines and Escalades to take photos at UW that brought back memories of where they first met as students over the summer. It was a day meant to be more than just a wedding day, but a marriage between two families. Congratulations again you two!

Special thanks to Maxine Toh for second shooting and John Taing and Stephen Giang for running another successful photo booth!

Tying the knot: Lytang + Soleil Kelley

Kevin Wong — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:34:10 +0000

Lytang and Soleil made their travels back home to Seattle where they held their marriage in front of friends and family. This wedding in particular was very special because Lytang is actually the older sister to one of my best friends, John Taing, who is also my second shooter. This family showed so much love throughout the day that it made me pause for a moment or two. It was an absolute pleasure to photograph this memorable celebration from beginning to end. There was also a special treat for all of us as we got to listen to Luc and the Lovingtons perform live during the reception at Farestart. Soleil joins the band as one of their newest members. August 1st was a celebration for many occasions, no doubt. Even though my body may have trembled a couple times, my heart goes out to you two with the best of wishes. Cheers.

Ceremony: Taing Residence
Vows: Golden Gardens (North end)
Reception: Farestart Restaurant
Band: Luc and the Lovingtons

Booth Blasting: Meredith + Matt 09.04.2010

Kevin Wong — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:56:54 +0000

Had an amazing weekend at the Arctic Club Hotel down in Pioneer Square. Meredith and Matt spent their wonderful day and night with family and friends from all across the nation. It was more of a reunion than just a wedding day for everyone. We brought in the photo booth to let the guests let loose and have a little extra fun between meals. Everyone had so much fun, I’m pretty sure we’re down a couple boas and prop, but all in the name of fun, right?! Let’s do it again!

Photo booth gallery

Say CHEESE!

Tying the knot: Felise + Benjamin Park

Kevin Wong — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:22:14 +0000

Date: July 10th, 2010
Ceremony: United Presbyterian Church
Reception: Argosy Cruise
Makeup artist: Sarah Ren
Floral design: Paper Crane Design

Linda + Adam Waterreus 08.14.2010 teaser

Kevin Wong — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:52:15 +0000

Google maps almost lead us astray, but fortunately my dad is in real estate and taught me how to read roads. Lucy and I found ourselves at the Keystone Beach House on Whidbey Island where we got to party to Bohemian Rhapsody and Iyaz – Replay with Linda and Adam. It was a beautiful wedding with family and friends gathering from all parts of the world to see these two donut loving people tie the knot. Special thanks to Lynn from Whidbey Gatherings for contacting me and making my first visit to Whidbey an amazing one. Cheers to Linda and Adam… and your mom’s lumpia!