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: ‘Churches’



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!

Carly & Brian – Seattle Wedding at Shilshole Bay Beach Club!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Carly and Brian had a beautiful wedding at Magnolia United Church and reception at the Shilsole Bay Beach Club. They are a fantastic couple and I had a blast photographing them.

Magnolia United Church the scene of the wedding in Seattle

the bride's wedding shoes

I love this image, but I already blogged the story behind it!

I love this image, but I already blogged the story behind it!

After faces, hands are the most expressive thing we have.  They hold a lot of emotion and tension.

After faces, hands are the most expressive thing we have. They hold a lot of emotion and tension.

Seeing each other for the first time on the wedding day.

Seeing each other for the first time on the wedding day.

bride and groom have a moment together

bride portrait holding on to her groom

groom portrait

I love it when the church or wedding venue has cool architecture.

I love it when the church or wedding venue has cool architecture.

Little girls playing in and climbing trees at the wedding

Little girls playing in and climbing trees at the wedding

I love this image.  I have carried my own kids like this (they loved it).

I love this image. I have carried my own kids like this (they loved it).

bride and groom on the beach

bride and groom on the beach

bride and groom on the beach with the waves

I liked this little figurine next to the cake.  Evidently, Carly likes to fish and caught something she wanted to keep!

I liked this little figurine next to the cake. Evidently, Carly likes to fish and caught something she wanted to keep!

I won't repeat what he said, but Brian's brother and best man started the speech off with a bang.  This is their reaction!

I won't repeat what he said, but Brian's brother and best man started the speech off with a bang. This is their reaction!

Brian using a piano mover and a headlamp to get the garter.

Brian using a piano mover and a headlamp to get the garter.

Carly & Brian's first dance.

Carly & Brian's first dance.

Here is the the Shilshole Bay Beach Club at night with the fire, the group of cigar smokers and the dj lights inside

Here is the the Shilshole Bay Beach Club at night with the fire, the group of cigar smokers and the dj lights inside

bride laughing on the dance floor

centerpiece at the wedding

Best man getting down on the dance floor

Best man getting down on the dance floor

bridesmaid and groomsman dancing

bride and groom escaping

You can see the slideshow here!

New Wedding Sample Album

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

I just received this beautiful new sample album that I can’t wait to show my prospective clients. It is a leather bound album with very thick, heavy pages. The leather colors are passion with a stripe of suspicion, which I think is hilarious! Let me know if you want to come see it in person.

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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!

Kristen & David at Blessed Sacrament and Newcastle Golf Club!

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Wedding Venue: Blessed Sacrament
Reception Venue: Newcastle Golf Club
Wedding Coordinator: Weddings with Wendy
Flowers: Bella Rugosa]
Bagpiper: Neil Hubbard
Cake: Sharon’s
DJ: Darrell Christel
Photographer: Cory Parris (who did you expect?)

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David’s mother wiping her tears.

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David’s twin sister during the ceremony.

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Neil the bagpiper on his hill.

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Kristen’s mom during her husband’s toast.

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Click here to see the slideshow!

 

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