Lifework Images

206-261-6300

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Sara
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05/28/2007

As a professional wedding photographer myself, choosing someone to capture my wedding was more difficult than I thought it would be! After months of looking, we decided that it had to be Cory & LaRae, and we even flew them 3,000 miles to the east coast so that they could be the team capturing our wedding weekend. They did a great job, and, as they were friends of ours already, it was extra comfy having them at our intimate celebratory weekend! They both bring something special to the craft of wedding photography, and they put people at ease with their constant smiles and personalities. If you're looking for a unique product, and a pleasure of an experience, I recommend them highly!

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Nathan
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08/05/2006

Corey & LaRae were great to work with in our wedding. They were midrange in price, but for the money we got three photographers (2 + assistant) and half a day of shooting. They have more of an artistic style versus photo-journalist or staged style.

Client testimonial from MATT & MERCY – WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON

06/02/2008

"We're astonished at how vividly we can relive our wedding through your photography, you truly captured the overwhelming love and emotion of that day.

We were just in Walla Walla last week and had so many memories of our wedding. It was great remembering how much fun we had and how wonderful it is that we have such great photos to look back on. I CAN NOT tell you enough how much we love our wedding photos."

The evening before their wedding, Matt and Mercy treated an intimate gathering of guests to a surprise overnight stay at the Sagecliffs at Cave B Inn, a three-hour drive from Seattle. Nestled in the center of its sprawling vineyard, Sagecliffs is perched above the Columbia River Gorge in central Washington State. At sunset, all toasted to the next day’s festivities.

The next morning everyone enjoyed a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the agricultural region of Washington and arrived at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla. A brief and heartfelt ceremony at the local District Courthouse was followed by two days of fine dining and wine tasting at some of the region’s best vineyards. The couple arranged a special tour of the prestigious Pepper Bridge Winery as a special treat for their guests.

Their mid-week wedding was truly a getaway to remember!

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/mattmercy.html

CEREMONY – District Courthouse / Walla Walla, Washington
RECEPTION – Wine Vinyards of Walla Walla, Washington
WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from CALEB & JESSICA – COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO

06/22/2008

“Was I at this wedding? Oh my gosh, I missed so much. The pictures were awesome. You did a great job. I teared up through most of them. Everyone looked so happy...what a joyous occasion. Thanks you guys.”

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/calebjessica.html

CEREMONY – Coeur d’Alene Church of the Nazarene / Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
RECEPTION – Private Estate / Otis Orchards, Washington
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM – LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from NATE & KIRSTEN – ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON

06/22/2008

“The pictures are wonderful! Thank you so much for everything and I can't wait to share them with our friends and family.”

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/natekirsten.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION – Orcas Hotel / Orcas Island, Washington
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS – LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from KEITH & RACHEL – MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

06/22/2008

"You did an amazing job. Thanks for helping make our day great!
We had such an amazing time at the wedding and you guys were so fun!"

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/keithrachel.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION – Malibu West Beach Club
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from ARLO & BRYN – ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON

06/22/2008

“We got the pictures.....and I haven't stopped looking at them. Thank you again! We really love all the pictures. It was nice to relive the day!”

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/arlobryn.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION – Orcas Hotel / Orcas Island, Washington
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from JON & PAM – SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

06/22/2008

“The photographs, everyone agrees, are beautiful. They really captured the feelings and atmosphere of the wedding... exactly what we'd hoped for! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. We really love the final product and will recommend you to any and all!”

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/jonpam.html

CEREMONY –University of Washington Newman Center Chapel / Seattle, Washington
RECEPTION – University Tower Hotel / Seattle, Washington
PHOTOGRAPHERS - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from ADAM & KIM – POITIERS, FRANCE

06/22/2008

“Thank you for coming to share this amazing experience with us, and for being such a wonderful friend.”

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/adamkim.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION – Chateau St. Julien l’Ars, Poitiers, France
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM - LaRae Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from ZAC & CAROLYN – POULSBO, WASHINGTON

06/22/2008

"You guys really surpassed our expectations, and we feel so cool to have such glamorous photos."

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/zaccarolyn.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION – Kiana Lodge / Poulsbo, Washington
WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from JEREMY & EMILY – SUMNER, WASHINGTON

06/22/2008

"We absolutely love the pictures. You guys did such an amazing job. Thank you, thank you!"

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/jeremyemily.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION – Laurel Creek Manor / Sumner, Washington
PHOTOGRAPHERS - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois

Client testimonial from BRIAN & ANDREA – SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

06/02/2008

"The photos are beautiful. You guys did such an incredible job and were there to capture everything."

Brian and Andrea began their day with a romantic horse-drawn open carriage ride through Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood and Occidental Park, ending under the impressive arched entrance of the Court in the Square.

Their cosmopolitan urban style wedding took place in a room filled with natural light pouring through the Court’s five-story glass-enclosed architecture. The emotional and spirit filled ceremony took place in front of the reflecting pond with gerbera daisies and floating candles adding to the dreamy atmosphere.

Immediately after the ceremony, the couple was whisked away to the rooftop for a private moment alone enjoying sunset with Seattle’s towering skyline as their private backdrop.

Rejoining their guests, the bride and groom enjoyed their reception mingling with guests and dancing around the Court’s historic glowing streetlamps.

Their wedding has been featured in Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom Magazine, Winter/Spring 2008 issue:
http://www.seattlemetbrideandgroom.com/2008/01/23/archambault-honig-wedding

View their real wedding images on our website:
http://www.lifeworkimages.com/realweddings/brianandrea.html

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION - Court in the Square, Seattle
WEDDING PLANNER - Grace Chorey, Seattle
OFFICIANT - Frankie Toves from Champions Centre, Tacoma
PHOTOGRAPHER - LaRae & Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images, Seattle, Washington & Chicago, Illinois
FLOWERS - J Robbins Florist, Tacoma
CAKE - Crème de la Crème, Renton
CATERER - Court in the Square, Seattle
INVITATIONS - Legacy Printing, Puyallup
GOWN - David’s Bridal, Tacoma
HAIR - Gene Juarez, Tukwila
FORMAL WEAR - Men’s Wearhouse
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT DJ - Nick Barrat, Seattle
HOTELS - Pan Pacific and Silver Cloud, Seattle

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About Lifework Images

LOVE - LIVE - LAUGH - LEAP

LaRae Lobdell of Lifework Images is a documentary wedding photographer that serves locally in Seattle and Chicago. Based in Ocean Shores, she is available to travel nationally and internationally for destination weddings.

Lifework Images offers complete wedding photography including custom fine art Super 8 wedding films captured with vintage Super8 cameras for your special wedding, engagement, family or corporate event.

LIFEWORK IMAGES, images for life

Seattle / 206.261.6300
Email / lifeworkimages@gmail.com
Web / www.lifeworkimages.com
Blog / www.lifeworkrealstories.com

FAQ for Lifework Images

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?

We shoot only in RAW format. Shooting RAW is like shooting film. It gives us the latitude to "develop" images as we would with film. Our digital darkroom includes the most up-to-date software and techniques to ensure quality, artistic creativity and beautiful final products.

Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?

We are experienced in rain, snow, overcast, full sun, shade, indoor, outdoor, dark night, candlelight.

Is your media preference film or digital?

Digital - we made the switch from film to digital in 2006 after extensive research and education.

How many photographers do you work with?

All weddings by Lifework Images are photographed by LaRae Lobdell and her professional team

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

Yes, LaRae Lobdell and her team are present at the wedding event.

Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?

We only book one wedding per day.

Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?

Yes we have a replacement photographer that we have worked with in the past. In the event that LaRae Lobdell is injured, too ill to photograph, or, in an emergency becomes unavailable, every reasonable effort will be made to secure a suitable replacement photographer. In the situation that a suitable replacement photographer not be available, any payments to LaRae Lobdell / Lifework Images will be refunded.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

Nikon Professional Digital SLR cameras (multiple), 10 Nikon/Nikkor Professional lenses (fixed and zoom), on-camera strobes, tri-pod, mono-pod, photography checklist and timeline, bride "emergency" kit (safety pins, scissors, toiletries, makeup, pocket mirror, etc.).

Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?

We bring an entire back up set of equipment to every wedding.

Do you charge hourly or full day?

Our initial investment package includes 6 hours by two photographers. Additional hours are available as add-on before or during your wedding.

Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?

We are availble to shoot overtime for $400 per hour - this includes coverage by two photographers. The additional hourly photography is available in 1/2 hour increments.

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

For a 6-8 hour wedding we usually take only one meal break and may take a quick moment to rehydrate and refresh.

Do you charge for travel?

All you are required to provide is travel, accommodations and transportation for LaRae and Cory (two photographers) for two (2) nights in the continental USA or three (3) nights outside the continental USA. A per diem of $150 USD per day is also required (this is to cover our food, travel insurance for ourselves and equipment, and any unforeseen extras).

How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?

Web proofing will be ready four to six months from your wedding date.

In what format are the initial proofs offered?

Inital web proofing is through Pictage, the premier online showcase. 
We also offer Hardcover Proof Books - all the images from your engagement session and wedding look great in our 10x8? hardcover proof book with custom dust jacket and reference numbers for easy ordering.

How long can the client keep the proofs?

Web viewing and ordering service is provided through Pictage for one year of release date. We offer Hardcover Proof Books (All images printed on premium paper with reference numbers in a hardcover proof book) are available for purchase and yours to keep forever.

Do you retain the copyright for the photos?

Yes, LaRae Lobdell / Lifework Images, retains full copyright over all the images. With the delivery of the High-Resolution files, a "Usage License Agreement" is provided giving "Rights granted for duplication of images for print enlargements and albums for personal use for your lifetime."

Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?

LaRae Lobdell / Lifework Images retains the right to use these photographs for displays, samples, brochures, competitions or publication for the purpose of retaining other clients.

Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?

High resolution files are conveniently available for you to download directly through Pictage.

Will images be available for viewing online?

Share your wedding images with family and friends through our premier online showcase, Pictage.

What kind of albums do you offer?

Classic Renaissance Albums, WillowBook Flush Mount Albums, Lifework Images Signature Coffee Table Books, and Hard Cover Proof Books.

When will the client get the final album?

The proof book and web service will be ready four to six months from your wedding date (web service remains up for one year of the release date). At this same time we release an album design for your approval. Once we receive your approval on the design, the final album takes an additional four to six months to deliver to you.

Additional Advice

Are we getting two photographers?
Yes – all weddings by Lifework Images are photographed by both LaRae and Cory Lobdell.

Is there a limit to the number of photos for your service?
No – we shoot continually all day. We typically average 350-500 final original images at a 6 hour wedding.

Will all photos be digital?
Yes – we made the switch from film to digital two years ago after extensive research and education. We shoot only in RAW format. Shooting RAW is like shooting film. It gives us the latitude to "develop" images as we would with film. Our digital darkroom includes the most up-to-date software and techniques to ensure quality, artistic creativity and beautiful final products.

What format are the full-resolution photos (jpeg, raw)?
The final high-resolution files available for purchase are in TIFF format. JPEG is not a stable archiving format and deteriorates over time. We keep the RAW files backed up in three places, one of which is off site.

Are the full-resolution photos unedited?
We do edit our images to the “best of your day” and take out blinks, bad expressions, etc. The high-resolution files include all the final edited images, are color-corrected proof images in TIFF format and are ready to take to your professional photo lab.

Do the proof book, preview disc, and web viewing include all photos?
Yes – the proof book contains all the images 4-up on a page with easy reference numbers for ordering. The image preview disc contains all your images at 800 pixels at the longest side and are 72 pixels per inch – these are perfect for viewing quickly on your computer and sharing via emails and websites with friends and family. The web viewing and ordering service through Pictage includes all your images to view, order and share with friends and family online (password protected for your privacy).

How long after the wedding would the images and album be ready?
The proof book and web service will be ready four to six months from your wedding date (web service remains up for one year of the release date). At this same time we release an album design for your approval. Once we receive your approval on the design, the final album takes an additional four to six months to deliver to you. High resolution files are delivered with the final album.

Have an open line of communication with your photographer before your wedding and during the event.

Make sure you get along and have fun with the photographer(s) you are working with - they will be by you and your family's side during your entire wedding day - of one of the most imporant days of your life.

Make sure your photographer is shooting in "RAW" format if they are shooting digitally.

Have fun and don't hold your personality back - it is YOUR day to SHINE!