2011 proved to be a banner year in terms of the sheer number of photos I’ve taken and how I feel I’ve grown as a photographer. I shot a variety of different subjects, helped mentor and advise a great group of photographers, and helped NWMotiv establish itself as a major media player in the local automotive scene. Rather than bore everyone with a long write-up on everything, I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves, starting from the beginning of the year. Be sure to click the caption under each photo for the full gallery.

J A N U A R Y

The Mendozas

F E B R U A R Y

Philippines

Singapore

PROPS! Vitamin D and International Mo at Rock Paper Scissors

M A R C H

Nikkor 135 ƒ2 DC Lens Testing

Erica at Discovery Park

Nikkor 24mm ƒ1.4G ED Lens Testing

A P R I L

NOS Citrus Launch

Sakura Con 2011

M A Y

Fast Five Premiere

Erica for NWMotiv.com

Erica for the Subie Girls Calendar

Finegold-Pham Wedding

UW Street Fair and Gasworks Park

J U N E

Brianna

Seattle at Night

Blue Scholars Cinemetropolis Appreciation Party

Cheeky Cafe

Forum Fest 2011

Alan’s FC3S

Lee’s Triumph Daytona 675R

J U L Y

Independence Day 2011

Big NW Subaru Meet

Evergreen Drift Extreme Night

Kaylee at Coulon Park

Formula D Seattle 2011

Hoops206

KP’s Seattle Adventures

A U G U S T

XDC Seattle 2011

DeadMau5 at the Paramount

Hagen and Natalie’s Engagement

West Coast Subaru Show 13

S E P T E M B E R

San Diego Trip 2011

Wence and Jo’s Court Wedding

Matt’s Dodge Magnum for the Falken Tires 2012 SEMA Calendar

O C T O B E R

Erica Potter

N O V E M B E R

Stephanie and Travis Maternity

Wence and Jo at Volunteer Park

D E C E M B E R

NWMotiv Toy Drive and Winter Meet 2011

Hagen is Garret’s brother, so I was more than happy to take their engagement photos, along with his upcoming wedding as well. Hagen and Natalie were going with a nautical theme for their wedding and wanted some shots with the Seattle skyline behind them, so Alki was the obvious choice for some good locations. We lost light pretty fast, but thanks to R.J. Deguzman’s help with reflector and off-camera speedlight work, we were still able to get some good captures. Please follow this link on my ArminWeddings.com website for more:

http://www.arminweddings.com/2011/08/hagen-and-natalies-engagement/

My cousin Liezl got married to her long-time boyfriend and I was able to make the wedding on New Year’s Eve, despite the fact that I was originally supposed to be out of town! I wasn’t the hired photographer for this wedding, so I was able to do a little experimentation with lens choices and post-processing. Please let me know what you think after you follow this link on my ArminWeddings.com website for more photos:

http://www.arminweddings.com/2011/01/houglum-alcantara-wedding/

The hearts of many male (and probably a few female) Subaru owners broke over night on December 4, 2010 when the (in)famous Stephanie French said “I do” to the love of her life, Travis Wiegand. I had the honor of capturing these moments and more at their wedding in Bellingham, Washington. It also marked the debut of my new Nikon D700 and Nikkor 24-70mm ƒ2.8 lens. Please follow this link on my ArminWeddings.com website for more photos:

http://www.arminweddings.com/2011/01/wiegand-french-wedding/

My good friends for the past 8 years, Erik and Tana, finally tied the knot and asked me to help photograph their wedding.  It was probably the most gorgeous day in Seattle this year and things really couldn’t be more perfect.  Please follow this link on my ArminWeddings.com website for more photos:

http://www.arminweddings.com/2010/06/allas-main-wedding/

Two of my old friends from high school, Bryce and Jenya, had me shoot their short and informal wedding.  It was a total blast!  Please follow this link on my ArminWeddings.com website for more photos:

http://www.arminweddings.com/2010/04/barrick-melnik-wedding/