Seattle Wedding Photographer - Cory Parris

About Cory Parris Photography

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 have 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. Have any questions? Call me - 425.637.8852

Archive: ‘Bastyr’



Teresa & Peter – Wedding at Bastyr University Chapel!

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Teresa and Peter had their wedding at the beautiful chapel at Bastyr University. It is one of my favorite chapel/churches in the entire Seattle area. I was only with them for a few hours of their wedding day. I covered a little of the getting ready, the ceremony and an extended wedding day portrait session. Very fun. It also allowed me some extra time to play with lighting indoors since it was cold and raining outside!

the exterior of the Bastyr University Chapel by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride looking at her dress as her bridesmaids help her get ready

putting the tiara on the bride

bride getting ready photographed through the veil

bride and groom kiss in front of the alter at the bastyr university chapel

bride classic b&w portrait standing in the chapel at bastyr university

portrait on the balcony of the choir loft at a bastyr wedding

flowers and candles on the wide aisle at bastyr university chapel as photographed by seattle photographer cory parris

bride walking down the stairs on the way to the wedding ceremony in the chapel at bastyr university

I love the unique design of the chapel at Bastyr.  The wide aisle makes for some cool, dramatic images

I love the unique design of the chapel at Bastyr. The wide aisle makes for some cool, dramatic images

bride and groom walking out of the chapel at bastyr university

We braved the rain and colf for a few images out in the woods.

We braved the rain and colf for a few images out in the woods.

bride portrait holding onto the groom's arm

groom with the forest in the background

bride and groom kissing in a stairwell using strobist methods and radiopopper

portrait of the groom using a harsh flash and available darkness

bride portrait at bastyr university chapel

bride and groom kissing under veil by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

bride with long train in the chapel at bastyr university

bride and groom at the alter in the bastyr university chapel

bride portrait by kenmore and seattle wedding photographer cory parris

groom portrait by seattle wedding photographer cory parris

You can see the slideshow here!

Janet & Mike at Bastyr and Anthony’s!

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Wedding: Bastyr University Chapel
Reception: Anthony’s Homeport in Edmonds
Videographer: Aaron Horton

Janet and Mike are a fantastic couple. Very fun, loving and devoted to each other.

The outside of the chapel in the fog

The outside of the chapel in the fog

The beautiful alter area at Bastyr

The beautiful alter area at Bastyr

Janet's nephew had an Indiana Jones hat

Janet's nephew had an Indiana Jones hat

Janet coming up behind Mike

Janet coming up behind Mike

Mike seeing Janet

Mike seeing Janet

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groom hand portrait

The altar area of the chapel

The altar area of the chapel

A view from the back of the church area showing the very wide aisle and the sideways seating for guest

A view from the back of the church area showing the very wide aisle and the sideways seating for guest

A little one peaking around a parent's leg.

A little one peaking around a parent's leg.

Mike waiting for Janet to come down the aisle.

Mike waiting for Janet to come down the aisle.

I think you can see Mike's nerves in his hands.

I think you can see Mike's nerves in his hands.

Groom waiting

Groom waiting

Janet coming down the aisle with her dad.

Janet coming down the aisle with her dad.

Interior of Bastyr University Chapel

Interior of Bastyr University Chapel

Their beautiful get away car

Their beautiful get away car

Here are Janet and Mike with the car at the foggy Edmonds waterfront

Here are Janet and Mike with the car at the foggy Edmonds waterfront

The Japanese character says "Love" at the top of their cake Here is one of Janet's nephews using the "no-hands" technique for eating pasta!
Mike's dad toasting the newleywed couple.

Mike's dad toasting the newleywed couple.

One of the guests finding a more amusing place to sit.

One of the guests finding a more amusing place to sit.

bride laughing

They had one of these beautiful lanterns on each table.  They were inscribed with different Japanese characters on each side.  I know that one side said "Love" and another "Devotion".
One last image of Janet and Mike on the waterfront.

One last image of Janet and Mike on the waterfront.

You can see the slideshow and the entire wedding by clicking here!

Rachel & David’s Post-Wedding Portraits at Bastyr

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

I met Rachel and David at Bastyr University for a couple hours of post-wedding portraits. What great fun!

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Rachel & David at Bastyr Chapel

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Rachel and David are a great couple that were married at Bastyr University Chapel. The flowers were by Jill at Garden Gate. Here are a few images. I had a great time and it was a pleasure to meet them and thier families. You can see the rest of the images and order prints by clicking here!

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Just after the wedding ceremony.

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I’m looking forward to next week when we will be doing a post-wedding portrait session!

Jackie & Andrew!

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Jackie and Andrew were a great couple. My buddy John Chin came with me and we had a great time photographing the wedding. It was fun seeing many people that I knew from previous weddings! You can see their slideshow here.

Ceremony: Bastyr University Chapel
Reception: The Bellevue Club
Flowers: Garden Gate Floral

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I rarely post group photographs, but I like this one with the wedding party laughing, the amazing sky and light that spotlights the couple.
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For the photographers out there, this is taken with completely available light.  1/20 at f1.4 at 1600.  The camera compensated for yellow-green color from the flourescent light in the nearby post and that resulted in the cool colors in the background.  This is basically straight out of the camera and is not a photoshop effect.
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Always trying to catch some of the background story of the day and making it interesting.
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The outside of the gorgeous Bellevue Club.
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The best man got the Chicken Pox.  He was then quarantined from infecting the rest of the wedding party, family and guests.  Therefore, he wrote the speech and another groomsman presented it.  The poor best man then had to listen to his own speech over the phone.
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The groom’s father getting a little help during the toasts.
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This is Erin.  She and her husband Adam were married two years ago and I was honored to be her wedding photographer.  She was the ring-bearer’s companion during the wedding ceremony.

 

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