Welcome!

cory-mug-color-smile I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Seattle. I create emotional photostories.

I love photography. I love all the technical aspects of f-stops, shutter speeds, megapixels, photoshop, and lighting. I love the art of photography in the composition, angles, bokeh, point of view, and the way the technical changes the art. More than even the art, I love the expressions and emotions that people portray in their face, body language, and hand positions. Along the way, I’ve met a lot of great people, gotten to photograph some pretty cool things, and had a lot of fun. I am very happy to have chosen a career in photography.

I also have an amazing wife, Leslie, and three fantastic children. Life is good.

You can also find recent posts about me below on my blog, on my portfolio site, or look me up on facebook.
www.CoryParris.com
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Emily & Jeff - Wedding at the Woodmark!

Emily and Jeff had a beautiful day for their wedding at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland. The sun was shining, the lake was beautiful, and the couple wasn’t too bad, either! A couple of my favorite wedding vendors were there in the form of DJ Austin Beaver, officiant Annemarie Juhlian and Janel of Ocassions. I also got to work with Flora Nova!

mrs sweatshirt before the bride gets ready by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

bride getting zipped and buttoned by wedding photojournalist in seattle cory parris

bride sitting in the picture window at the woodmark hotel by wedding photographer in seattle cory parris

bride and groom's first look by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride laughing during the first site by wedding photojournalist in seattle cory parris

bride and groom with a dramatic sky by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride and groom lake washington dock at woodmark hotel by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

cool portrait of the groomsmen wearing sunglases by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

wedding shoes and flowers by wedding photographer seattle cory parris

bride in sunglasses by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

tux with flower on a deck chair at the woodmark hotel in kirkland

groomsmen's hands during the wedding ceremony by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride laughing during wedding by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

wedding ceremony inside the tent at the woodmark hotel on lake washington by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

bridal couple dancing down the aisle by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

wedding reception cocktail hour on the lawn at the woodmark hotel

flora nova table design as photographed by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

This is a guest book I created for Emily and Jeff from their engagement portraits.

This is a guest book I created for Emily and Jeff from their engagement portraits.

baby crawling in the grass at a wedding reception by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bridesmaid dancing into the reception by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

Emily's dad gets the award for best (and perhaps longest) father of the bride speech!

Emily's dad gets the award for best (and perhaps longest) father of the bride speech!

Emily is a teacher, which makes the little chalkboard chair signs perfect for them!

Emily is a teacher, which makes the little chalkboard chair signs perfect for them!

guest crying during the Father of the bride speech by wedding photojournalist cory parris in seattle

bride and groom at sunset on the shores of lake washington by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride and groom at sunset with strobist flash by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride and groom walking on the dock by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride laughing during best man's toast by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

bride and groom first dance in the ballroom at the woodmark hotel by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

This image cracks me up.  Emily's maid of honor managed to out-wrestle the competition for the bouquet.

This image cracks me up. Emily's maid of honor managed to out-wrestle the competition for the bouquet.

bride and groom dancing during the wedding reception at woodmark hotel

You can see the complete wedding and order prints by clicking here!

Rose & Quinn - Wedding Photographs at Willows Lodge!

Rose and Quinn were married in a small ceremony at Willows Lodge in Woodinville. They were married on a Thursday evening by officiant Annemarie Juhlian. It was a lot of fun to meet and spend time with them and their family!

wedding cake as photographed by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

wedding couple portrait in the burnt out tree in front of willows lodge in woodinville

bride and groom walking by woodinville wedding photographer cory parris

bride and groom in the wedding garden at willows lodge in woodinville

bride, groom and annemarie juhlian the wedding officiant at willows lodge during the wedding ceremony

feet during the wedding ceremony at willows lodge by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

wedding ceremony at willows lodge in woodinville by photographer cory parris

wedding couple walking away after ceremony at willows lodge

dog portrait by seattle wedding and portrait photographer cory parris

A wedding guest - I loved his expression.

A wedding guest - I loved his expression.

Spreading the cake around to the family.

Spreading the cake around to the family.


toasting glasses by seattle wedding photojournalist cory parris

Seattle Venue Highlight - Novelty Hill Januik Winery

I photographed a wedding at the Novelty Hill Januik Winery for the first time last summer. I loved the place. Very cool architecture, very different from your standard ballroom, friendly people and awesome food. Here are some images from around the grounds. The wedding couple asked that they not appear in photographs on the web, so there are only members of the staff and the band for people.

The very cool entryway at the Novelty Hill Januik Winery in Woodinville

The very cool entryway at the Novelty Hill Januik Winery in Woodinville as photography by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

wedding dress on a hanger at novelty hill januick winery

wine barrels in the getting ready area at novelty hill januik winery

wine in barrels at novelty hill winery

sign on the front of the novelty hill januik winery by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

the garden area at the novelty hill januik winery in woodinville

view of the patio garden are at the novelty hill januik winery by woodinville wedding photographer cory parris

the jason parker quartet at novelty hill januik winery in woodinville
Here is the Jason Parker Quartet playing inside.

The food at the novelty hill januik winery was excellent!

The food at the novelty hill januik winery was excellent!

Bocci ball court available for guests to play.

Bocci ball court available for guests to play.

cake table at the novelty hill januik winery

excellent wedding food at the novelty hill januik winery in woodinville

chef making woodfire pizza at the novelty hill januik winery in woodinville

view of the garden area at the novelty hill januik winery by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

A glowing red glass wall and fireplace out in the courtyard at the novelty hill januik winery wedding

Here they are making a wine sorbet.  Very cool, very tasty!

Here they are making a wine sorbet. Very cool, very tasty!

night view of the outside of the novelty hill januik winery by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

Occasions LLC - Seattle wedding planner!

Janel at Occasions is a great wedding planner. She combines organization and attention to detail with a relaxed, laid-back attitude. Here are some images from wedding we worked together this last summer.

Sunset image at a private residence.

Sunset image at a private residence.

The firefighter groom's cake was by Mike's Amazing Cakes and the wedding cake was by Creme de la Creme

The firefighter groom's cake was by Mike's Amazing Cakes and the wedding cake was by Creme de la Creme

The wedding tent set up on a beach at a private residence.

The wedding tent set up on a beach at a private residence.

Jayme and Matt walking back down the aisle with the rose petals being thrown at them by the guests

Jayme and Matt walking back down the aisle with the rose petals being thrown at them by the guests

Wedding ceremony

Here is a detail image of a winter wedding centerpiece

Here is a detail image of a winter wedding centerpiece

A table setting at the Columbia Tower Club

A table setting at the Columbia Tower Club

Wedding ceremony at the Columbia Tower Club

Wedding ceremony at the Columbia Tower Club

This is a cool idea.  A wine bottle for the guests to sign.

This is a cool idea. A wine bottle for the guests to sign.

This was the Star Trek Lounge.  It was a late night ice bar and snack area set up in the dining room of the Golf Club at Newcastle

This was the Star Trek Lounge. It was a late night ice bar and snack area set up in the dining room of the Golf Club at Newcastle

The Star Trek ice bar

The Star Trek ice bar

A sunset image at Newcastle Golf Club

A sunset image at Newcastle Golf Club

Janel giving some last minute help to the groom with his hair

Janel giving some last minute help to the groom with his hair

Here is Jennifer and Brian laughing during the wedding ceremony with officiant Sean Patrick O'Reilly

Here is Jennifer and Brian laughing during the wedding ceremony with officiant Sean Patrick O'Reilly

Wedding centerpiece by Anna's Flowers

Wedding centerpiece by Anna's Flowers

Outdoor wedding tent.  Tent, chair and tables were from AA Party Rentals and the linens were from BBJ Specialty Linens.

Outdoor wedding tent. Tent, chair and tables were from AA Party Rentals and the linens were from BBJ Specialty Linens.

Wedding cake in wedgewood blue.  I don't remember why I remember the exact color!

Wedding cake in wedgewood blue. I don't remember why I remember the exact color!

Magenta wedding shoes.  Janel told me that she found these and called the bride because she thought she needed them!

Magenta wedding shoes. Janel told me that she found these and called the bride because she thought she needed them!

wedding make-up

Jennifer and Brian on a hill at Newcastle Golf Club.

Jennifer and Brian on a hill at Newcastle Golf Club.

Here are some bridesmaids enjoying the Star Trek ice bar.

Here are some bridesmaids enjoying the Star Trek ice bar.

A detail of the ice luge

A detail of the ice luge

And here is Janel from Occasions LLC.  She is quite adept at avoiding the camera (years of practice I imagine), so this is one of only a handful of images I have of her despite the fact we've worked together many times.

And here is Janel from Occasions LLC. She is quite adept at avoiding the camera (years of practice I imagine), so this is one of only a handful of images I have of her despite the fact we've worked together many times.

Loves Me Flowers

I’ve been thinking for quite some time that I wanted to start featuring vendors that I have worked with and that my clients have been pleased with. I just sent out a survey to my clients and got back quite a few vendor referrals for them. As luck would have it, Kendra from Loves Me Flowers was on the list, and she contacted me this week for some images for her portfolio and website. This coincidence leads to the first vendor feature on the Cory Parris Photography blog. And without further ado, hear are some images of the work that Loves Me Flowers has done for a couple of my past clients.

The first set are from Elyssa and Caleb’s wedding in December 2007 at Willow’s Lodge.

Winter wedding decorations at Willows Lodge

Winter wedding decorations at Willows Lodge

Winter bouquet

Winter bouquet

This is the decorations on the end of the row of chairs

This is the decorations on the end of the row of chairs

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This is a gorgeous winter centerpiece

This is a gorgeous winter centerpiece

The second set is from summer 2008 at the Tyee Yacht Club, or sometimes called the Yacht Club at Lake Union.

The summer flower bouquet is from Billy and Sandy's wedding this last summer.

The summer flower bouquet is from Billy and Sandy's wedding this last summer.

The man's flower.  I really liked this.

The man's flower. I really liked this.

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Billy holding the flowers

Billy holding the flowers

Look at this mass of flower petals!  Beautiful.

Look at this mass of flower petals! Beautiful.

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Sandy walking down the aisle with her father.

Sandy walking down the aisle with her father.

The ring bearer playing with flower petals during the ceremony.  The kids are alwasy so cute at weddings.

The ring bearer playing with flower petals during the ceremony. The kids are alwasy so cute at weddings.

Here is the whole scene at Tyee Yacht Club

Here is the whole scene at Tyee Yacht Club

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