Hope Haven Photography

pictured: Denise Lee, owner of Hope Haven Photography, and her husband, Steven

In the wedding industry, I have met many people. Every once in awhile, I get to meet another wedding professional whose philosophy and personalities mesh very well with my own. Denise Lee, owner of Hope Haven Photography, happens to be one of those people.

I first worked with Denise a few years ago, on a wedding for a couple we both served. Tony & Ashley Hoggard held their ceremony and reception at the Edmonds Senior Center in Edmonds, WA. When I had checked in onsite, I met Denise and her daughter, Alex, who serves as her assistant. Denise and Alex took pre-ceremony (sometimes referred to as the "getting ready" photos) of the bride & groom getting ready and some of the behind-the-scene helpers. I still try not to smile too much when there's photos of me being taken talking to my couples. :)

I loved how Denise arrived early & prepared, with suggestions and ideas. I really liked how Denise did some things that were above and beyond that of a photographer. Denise even has a bridal emergency kit, complete with things from water to bandaids to everything in between!

Since then, Denise and I have had the chance to work with each other at least once if not twice a year. I have had the joy of getting to know her on a more personal level as well as her family. There are some wedding professionals that I get to work with that I like to refer to as "the dream team". Denise, Steven and Alex are amongst that group of people!

In addition to wedding photography, Denise also does family portraits and other life events. I am also deeply touched by the volunteering she does giving of her time and talents to causes such as animal adoption events, working with high school seniors, mentoring up-and-coming photographers and even free Halloween portraits to kids both big and small on Halloween.

To see her work, please visit her website at www.hope-haven.net or follow her blog at http://hopehavenphotography.blogspot.com/.