Affinity Photography

ding. It was the best wedding decision we made! Sean and his crew are a creative force to be reckoned with. If you’re looking for a vanilla wedding photographer who will document your event with plain, boring pictures, look elsewhere. Sean, Candice and Kiel captured the energy, essence and emotion from every minute (literally, from early morning until the very end) of our big day. Sean can capitalize on any opportunity – an interesting venue, unique vantage points, guests laughing with each other, pretty much anything - to create images that are not only memorable but beautiful and stunning. Affinity represents the perfect mixture of everything we wanted in photography and in photographers; a sense of fun, creativity and whimsy juxtaposed with an eye for style, class, detail and composition. Sean and Candice really make it a point to get to know you as a couple, and they will take your own ideas and run with them when it comes to ideas for creative photography. They are as easy-going as can be, but they have the drive to get things done and stay focused (no pun intended) on the timeline throughout the hectic pace of the day. Can’t recommend Affinity enough!

ward when I'm the center of attention but he was wonderful at directing me on how to pose and he made me feel really comfortable and all of our pictures turned out amazing. He was able to catch candid memorable moments throughout our special day. It was so awesome to see all my family and friends enjoying themselves as they celebrated with us! Without Sean and his talented team we would not have our special day captured in beautiful photographs that we will cherish forever. Lisa and Jordan

as becoming overwhelming to both of us. Sean was the first photographer we spoke with and became the baseline for us in terms of service, communication and quallity. This wasn't just us, by chance a couple with whome we are very close, selected them for their wedding in the same year, and largely for the same reasons. They make a commitment to your event for the whole day. They don't put you on a six hour time budget, only to increase their rate if you need more time, like a lot of photographers tend to do. Beyond that, the photos were great, and they made certain that we were happy with everything, and we got the shots we wanted. Their commitment to their clients and their professionalism is second to none.

to better express our satisfaction other than to say they *added* to the awesomeness of our wedding day. They were just so great to be around... positive, supportive, helpful, relaxing, funny. The whole day was better with them than without. I never expected to say that about anyone involved with the wedding that we didn't know heading into the event. And I haven't even really addressed the photos, which are really amazing! Throughout the entire process - meeting, interviewing, planning, practicing, getting ready, shooting, partying, reviewing, approving, printing - they were available, easy to understand, great listeners, intent on making us feel special and happy, clear on expectations and deliverables, always on time, always delivered what they said, and went above and beyond in more ways than I can count (and often with the little stuff which otherwise would have been distracting and annoying). I strongly, strongly recommend them!

nt that it was important to Sean that he get photos that capture who we are. He was willing to spend an entire day with us driving up to the mountains to get the pictures in the snow on the perfect day. I will go out of my way to recommend Sean and his team to any of my friends who get married in the future!

ding plan. As designers both of us are extremely picky with aesthetics and the visual aspect of our wedding. We wanted a photographer who was as picky and demanding with the visual nature of the photos, but was easy to work with, professional, and excited to try new things. That was Sean and his team. We interviewed a few different photographers via FaceTime sincere weren't Seattle residents. Sean made himself available and was easy to talk to. He was excited about our ideas and happy to contribute his own to make the results as succesful as possible. Affinity shared multiple albums and proofs of different types that we requested to help us make our decision. They were patient and understanding in our decision making progress as we compared other photographers. At first glance, Affinity's pricing seamed high, but as we spoke to other vendors and got some details on the actual deliverables from Affinty, the value was evident. Not to mention the exhaustive preparation Sean did prior to the wedding day, and the exceptional quality of the photography itself. As part of their package, Affinity offered an engagement portrait session, which I was not terribly excited about, but very glad we took the time out to meet Sean and do the shoot. We shared some ideas on backdrop and Sean physically scouted a few locations and sent a comprehensive email with the scouting details, down to time of the sunset and how it would affect the shoot. It was a great experience and the results were an amazing guest book for our wedding day. The same diligence was applied when it came to our wedding. We brainstormed some ideas and Sean scouted a bunch of great shot locations. He was willing to combine his ideas with our desired schedule, we didn't want to spend hours standing around taking pictures. His second shooter Lydia was great as well, lending a second set of eyes and an additional lens that you didn't even know was there. They orchestrated a fantastic first look, managed our rather large wedding party, and made us laugh and feel comfortable the entire time. We can't say enough about the Affinty team and our experience with them. The pictures speak for themselves. Sean applies a practiced and deliberate eye to all his work and it shows. From staged to candids, black & white to color, action to stills, he not only captures all the emotion and energy of the shot, but does so in an incredibly skilled artistic manner. We are so glad we found Affinity and got to work with them for our big day. Professional, organized, communicative, fun, and highly skilled, Affinity is a top notch operation.

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ankfully Sean was flexible and accommodating. It's very impressive how Sean can capture the moment in a way that is even more beautiful than what you see live. Sean is magical with the camera, as if he's able to create fire out of thin air. We haven't see our wedding pictures yet, but Sean has given us a some previews that has us excited. We look forward to having Sean capture our other life's moment.

charges if you want him to stay longer, Sean is there from start to finish (if you wish) covering everything from the bride getting ready until the last guest goes home. He brought THREE assistants with him and, other than when we did the 'posed' shots (which he had organized ahead of time on paper so they were over in a breeze), I honestly was not even aware of any photos being taken...THAT is how unobtrusive they were! Having more than one photographer provided us multiple perspectives/views for the photos and allowed different photographers in two places at the same time...all done very unobtrusively! I had always been one to list "pictures" lower on my list than wedding priorities than other things but that has all changed. After all the planning, once the day is over all you have are your memories and the photographs. When we got our photos, I was literally brought to tears as it brought back every emotion and feeling I had on that day. Sean's photos are that amazingly beautiful. I think he took over 1300 photos that day and there is literally not a bad one in the bunch. His package price includes engagement session(s), all day wedding coverage, an album for the bride and groom, and free downloads of every wedding photo taken (even for your friends and family!) For a very nominal cost, he is glad to print out photos and send to you as well. The photos did take 2 months to arrive after the wedding, and we were very anxious for them, but it was peak wedding season and I have heard that this is a typical wait time. They were well worth the wait though, I promise... they were absolute perfection.

is eye and passion for photography are top notch. We love our photos! His approach won me over. He's not the kind of photographer who shows up on the day and tries to make it work. He scouted our location well in advance and came with ideas. He was also terrific at seeing something in the moment and suggesting we try it. He had great ideas but was never pushy when someone was uncomfortable being photographed. Since we don't get dressed up like that... well, ever, one of my biggest fears was that the photos from the wedding would feel like photos of strangers. Sean really captured who we were, just in fancier clothes and looking beautiful. We are thrilled with the work he did and highly recommend him and Candice!

edibly talented! His creativity & expertise is truly amazing. Candice keeps everything moving along beautifully so time isn't wasted, while Sean captures the most glorious photographs. As we told our daughter when she began her search for a photographer, "Following The Wedding, your lasting memories will be centered around The Photographs! HIRE THE BEST!!" .... and she did! Many thanks to Sean & Candice and their talented team!!

ative, and talented people. Sean's dedication and passion for his work was the selling point for me - I knew I wouldn't be getting another typical wedding photographer, but a true artist who would capture my wedding in a one-of-a-kind way. He is such an easy going and fun guy to spend time with - we thoroughly enjoyed all our planning sessions because he was always coming up with new ideas for what we could do with the photography and above all, wanted to make it a fun experience for everyone involved! From engagement photos to the wedding day itself, I was amazed by the level of thought and planning that went into every shot, and the way he was able to capture and deliver what felt like a full representation of "our experience," rather than just a series of photos. We were so impressed with the way Sean and his team worked with us on the wedding day itself. They had multiple photographers available to capture all the important moments, spent unlimited time with us during the day and did not leave until the last guest left the dance floor. The way they worked during the ceremony and reception was also impressive: they were so respectful of the ceremony and the experience of our guests and were expert at blending into the crowd while still getting all the shots they needed. Affinity is worth every penny, and the cherry on top is that they also happen to be wonderful people! You will LOVE working with them, and the photos they provide you will blow your mind, I promise!

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y. His desire and ability to "tell a story" is incredible, not to mention the great value for the service he provides compared with other photographers. We were the only wedding that Sean shot on that day so he was available well before the ceremony for photos, throughout the event, then came back for our post-wedding casual event (that wasn't even part of the original agreement). Sean also did all the planning for our engagement photos on location in Seattle, and created a fabulous photo guest book from this shoot. Sean taps into what you want in a photographer, not the other way around like many photographers who need to "run the show". We have since sought out Sean for business photo needs and will continue a personal relationship with him. I highly recommend that you meet with Sean at Affinity before choosing your photographer!

sh, but he introduces his own style that makes his photography unique and original. The photos from our wedding are terrific. Sean did an amazing job capturing the essence of the event, and did so with a style that reflected us. When we received our wedding album, I was completely blown away. The way that he put the album together tells the story of our day, captured everything that was important to us, and illustrated just how much Sean listened to us - and our story. It is obvious to me that Sean loves what he does for a living. He has a great team backing him up, and they were all excited to be a part of the biggest day of our lives. If I could do it all over again, I'd hire them again in a heartbeat, and would happily refer my friends and family to Affinity without question. Thanks Affinity!!!

y Park and at the venue. Overall we are very pleased. On the day of the wedding there were four people from Affinity that were on the job, and they were there for the ENTIRE day, they do not charge by the hour nor have a set end time, they were there until we left. Finding someone of Sean's caliber that can offer this type of service was not found elsewhere, everyone else either charged by the hour, or would charge extra depending on the duration. We had a photographer at our house in Shoreline where the groomsmen got ready, and then Sean, his wife, and an 2nd helper were downtown where the Bridesmaids got ready. I would estimate the 4 of them worked for about 16 hours (each) that day including travel, setup, and tear down time. On top of all this, our pre-wedding or "engagement" photos were included in the flat rate and we were not only able to get those done but he took a lot of extra photos of our 7 month old Shih Tzu which was a really nice bonus. Also included was a photo album and wall print, we feel we received a lot of value in what we got. I don't think it's necessary to ding any stars for this, but it took until 10/25/2014 to receive our pictures at the online gallery. I do appreciate the work that went into touching up all the photos, and I don't doubt a lot of time was spent working on them, we just feel that 13 weeks was a bit on the high end. Some of this had to do with scheduling our first look at the photos which resulted in a few additional touch ups; though our first look also wasn't scheduled until 9 weeks after the date. On the other hand, between the photographers there were about 15,000 (if I recall correctly) photos to wade through, meaning that in the end there was a great shot of every moment we wanted. I think I would prefer him having more photos to go through and having it take a little longer, as opposed to him having less material to work with and it possibly taking less time. I would definitely recommend Affinity to someone else -- thanks again!

and his assistant Lydia that you just don't easily find. They are present, warm, engaging, funny, involved, and genuinely excited to be part of the wedding day. Sean is open and willing to accommodate ideas; he goes the extra mile and has some pretty clever ideas of his own. The whole team great to work with, and take beautiful, creative photos. Our goal was to have our wedding to be fun, enjoyable, and a little quirky, and wanted to make sure everyone walked away with a photo. We had burlesque performers taking photos with our guests as they came in to the event and Sean and Lydia definitely captured the essence of that style, flare and fun we wanted, while doing a great job of getting everyone into it. You pay for quality and that is what you get here. Plus you get artistic photos and great personalities. We couldn't be more pleased with the results.

s out of the question. He researched the venues and their lighting, met with the pastor to work out the restrictions and came up with so many creative ideas. I did not have to worry about anything regarding the photography, he and Candice (his wife/assistant/jack of all trades) were on top of everything. I would recommend Affinity over and over, his talent is worth every penny.

l sights for photos. We have continued using Affinity for family photos over the years and continue to be amazed!!!

nd Sean for a wedding photographer but also for a family photographer. My kids just love him.

anyone needing a photographer.

e and smiling with his humor. He was always in position to capture all "the action" and did so without us even being aware. Sean works hard to capture the memories of your day. Worth every penny! Supremely satisfied Mother and Father of the Bride

y extensively -- amazingly gorgeous -- and just wanted a meet and greet to make sure we were on the same page. Chris and I immediately clicked with Sean and his wife Candace; they are funny, warm, talented, and were very excited to be involved in our wedding day. You never have to ask Sean to go the extra mile; he is always ready and willing to accommodate ideas. We got married on Orcas Island, and he and Candace traveled up to the island with us a few weeks ahead of time to do a preliminary scouting mission. He also did a two part engagement shoot with us in different locations. Sean's assistant, Kiel, is wonderful as well. The whole team is easy going, easy to work with, and take beautiful, creative photos. We wanted our wedding to be fun, whimsical, and a little quirky, and Sean and Kiel definitely captured the essence of the event. Worth every penny! We couldn't be more pleased with the results. Artistic photos + great personalities = can't go wrong!

unique creative shots that embody the event and the personalities of the couple he is shooting. When we met with Sean, we understood why we like his work so much – he absolutely loves photography. His enthusiasm for the process, from start to finish is unmatched. Every step of the way through the process, Sean made us feel comfortable, listened, and did everything he could to make sure our wedding photos were perfect. However, the best endorsement I can provide is that Sean was truly invested in making our day special. From the moment we met him, Sean was as excited about our wedding as we were. He captured our wedding in a way that allows us to relive this amazing day through our wedding album. We have recommended Sean to friends and family, and I can whole-heartedly recommend Sean to anyone looking for a great photographer to capture the magic of your wedding day.

nsider him a friend and plan to use him for all of our future family photos. We are blown away by the quality of our engagement and wedding pictures and will treasure them forever.

l photos were released to us- no nickle and diming,

and will capture beautiful memories of your special day, then Affinity Photography is who you should pick.

he took and compiled for us were ones that captured our love and wedding as beautifully and sincerely as we could have ever hoped for. I highly recommend Affinity to anyone and everyone!

Our meetings with him were always extremely fun and creative. We had some of our own ideas and Sean was always able to take our thoughts and utilize his artistic talent and take beautiful portraits of us and the surrounding area. Our engagement pictures were turned into an amazing signing book. Not only was Sean willing to scope out and review the area prior to the wedding and reception but he also stayed with us during the entirety of our special day. Our wedding album is so wonderful. We love the fact that he provides us copies of all of our pictures on disc. Trust us when we say that if you are looking for a photographer who enjoys working with their clients and researches your locations and you want beautiful memories of your special day, Affinity Photography is who you should pick. Thank you Sean and your entire team at Affinity Photography for an amazing job!

g he had tons of creative ideas for our engagement photos and promised to deliver for our wedding when the day came. He completely did. From start to end he was with us for our engagement, and from start to end he was with us our ENTIRE wedding day. After the wedding my husband(!) and I met at Sean's studio for a big Reveal of all of our photos - set in a beautiful slideshow in a fun, relaxed setting. It was such a wonderful way to remember the day. Now the hardest decision is picking out our favorites! Our house will be covered in AMAZING photos from Sean's work. All of our friends rave about them too - Some of them are already begging for the candid ones of themselves from the wedding because they want them on their own mantels! They will have to wait until Christmas :) - Thank you Sean and Team!! Melissa

th, shoots beautiful photos and a total hidden gem (although not for long) in the wedding photography world. At first we weren't planning to get engagement photos because it wasn't in our budget but Sean included them in his package because he wants to get to know his clients before shooting them on their big day. We actually met him on 2 separate days and at 2 different locations! Sean and his team truly care about your photos turning out great, they have a unique eye for composition, and are willing to try anything out! I am so happy we chose Affinity to capture our wedding and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a photographer. You won't be disappointed!

itely provided that. Sean was easy to work with, creative and has a great eye for memorable fun photos. I highly recommend Affinity Photography to anyone

reat job in capturing every moment and made us feel at ease. Sean is a gifted photographer!!!!

They were constantly bouncing ideas off of each other and remained professional and courteous the entire time. Even with the rain, lightening and storm clouds they got the lighting just right and our pictures turned out beautiful. Thanks Affinity you guys rock!

ographer, and as a person! You made us all feel so comfortable, and that helped us to relax, and allowed you to do what you do so beautifully! The photos you've shown us so far are amazing, and it just wets my appetite to see more! The wedding was incredible...my DREAM wedding! Everything went so perfectly, and that was in large part thanks to you. I really am just so grateful, profoundly touched by my family and friends, and excited that we captured this all through incredible photography. To anyone who is thinking about using Affinity for their wedding, I can wholeheartedly say “DO IT!” You will be thrilled with the creative, personal pictures Sean will capture of your event…maybe the biggest of your life. People told me the photographer is the most important choice you’ll make in your wedding planning, and now I get it. I’m so glad we made the right one!

ating of our suggestions too. After talking with other photographers, we really appreciated how his price is all inclusive: two photographers and an assistant for as long as you need them; no time limits. He also includes the digital files of your photos, which was something most others charged extra for. Would definitely recommend Affinity!

creativity really showed in our photos. I strongly recommend him!

e having fun. I was beyond excited to see the final product, there was not one photo that I did not like. Sean listened to what style of photos and locations were important to us and came up with some amazing shots. His expertise and artistic touch really shine through his work. I would recommend him to anyone that asks. My bridal party was very impressed with him and we are still getting comments about how professional yet fun he was to work with, which is important on your wedding day in order to keep the stress and nerves to a minimum! Thank you Affinity Photography for capturing all those important moments for us and helping us to treasure them forever!

ist of priorities for our wedding and we are so grateful to have these beautiful pictures as memories that we will treasure forever. He captured the details uniquely and beautifully, as well as the emotion, ambiance, and events of the day. Personality is hugely important when choosing a photographer (they are with you every moment of the day!) and Sean was such a joy to work with. He is very professional, but is also able to roll with however the day goes with a great attitude and much appreciated sense of humor. He was the perfect choice for us and would be a slam dunk for anyone else wanting nothing less than simply gorgeous photos of their special day.

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wedding unique. Not only did he take great photos, but he and his team also helped keep track of time; making sure we didn’t miss anything on our wedding day. As a photographer, Sean has an amazing eye, knowing how to catch all the moments we wanted, but also catching some and helping create others that we never would have imagined could turn out so beautiful and amazing. Not only is he a creative photographer, but he is an intelligent one as well, with a profound understanding of his equipment, surroundings, lighting, and medium. Some of the post production on his photos makes them look like they were taken on another world; one full of never ending vividness and radiant colors. Above all, it was simply a pleasure to have him there on our wedding day. Thank you Sean!