Seattle Photographer

Blair and Jesse Emery

I love shooting weddings! Everyone is happy and in great spirits, everyone is dressed up, except the guy who's embarrassing his girlfriend in cargo shorts and a golf polo. Blair and Jesse had a beautiful day down in Raymond, Washington. It was hot, the food was amazing and good times were had by all.
 

Main Page Number Forty!!

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I never would have thought that when I submit my first picture to CrossFit.com that I would actually have one make the main page, a couple years later and I'm still getting lucky. People ask me all the time I'm constantly submitting content, but the answer is that I only submit the small handful of photos that I think have the main page look. This one I actually submit twice, once last year and once this year as I saw it again. This picture was from the Whiskey Throttle Throwdown. Melanie and Tanya  

Main Page Number Thirty Four

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When your BFF's hit the main page, it's a proud moment. Here's Scott cheering on John Winters at a fund raiser. It's also Scott's third time hitting the main page in 12 days, what a superstar._DSC3418

Main Page Number Thirty Three

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Everything in life is cyclical, but working your ass off and trying to get on CrossFit.com requires a lot of patience. There are long months when I submit amazing content and it never gets used, then you catch fire and they post three of your pictures in one week. I honestly don't submit that many pictures, maybe 5 per month, it really depends on whether I'm getting main page quality pictures. I liked this one of Rasmus because even his sweat is much stronger than the average person's. The rope attached to the sled draws your eyes into this powerful athlete. My only concern was that it didn't show his face, although it gives it a mysterious feel._DSC7225s

Main Page Number Thirty Two

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Looks like CrossFit's hottest couple is back on the main page four days later. This picture was from CrossFit Open workout 16.2. It's very similar to my 15.4 picture that made it on the main page (See 15.4 Here) where the judge is actually what tells the story of the picture. Scott complains that he's been on the main page twice, but hasn't actually been working out. He complains about everything, so it means he's happy._DSC0178s

Main Page Number Thirty One

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Sometimes you just have get outside and catch a sunset WOD. I love working out with these guys. Scott was definitely trying to help Dafina get some gainz and BAM! people take notice. _DSC5071s

Main Page Number Thirty

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Wow, this was one of my favorite pictures taken in the Fall and I think the colors in it reflect that. I really like the purple and yellow blended together, it's like trees inside a CrossFit gym. Katie is a total badass who came to CrossFit Loft from Cincinnati. She's going to kick ass in the open. DSC_0229

Main Page Number Twenty Eight

When I visited Austin back in September for the Cal vs Texas football game, I made it a priority to stop into CrossFit Jääkarhu. Kind of a strange coincidence that one of my best friends from college (Harris Kashtan) grew up with one of the co-owners of Jääkarhu. There's also a couple amazing photographers at that gym, so I wanted to check it out. The workout was tough, but the heat was unbearable for me. Afterwards, I asked Coach Jessica to hop up onto the rings so I could snap a couple pictures and I was lucky enough to have one make it on the main page._DSC3798 Here are a handful of other pictures from Austin 

West Regional

Pretty cool to close out the CrossFit Regionals with one on my home turf. CrossFit Loft had a team and Kill Cliff sponsored three of the teams that qualified for the games in the region.

CrossFit Games

Better late than never, here's some of my favorite pictures from the CrossFit Games

Main Page Number Twenty Six

And another one makes CrossFit.com from the FU-Cancer Throwdown. Fundraisers are by far my favorite competition to cover. This one is Rich Wolff from CrossFit X in Bellingham_DSC5242

Main Page Number Twenty Five

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This main page photo was from the FU-Cancer Throwdown at my friends gym on Bainbridge Island. I always love shooting fundraisers, because it's more about the cause than competition. I never like to charge for my services at these, so the CrossFit.com main page photo is a great bonus. _DSC9797s

Main Page Number Twenty Three

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Dan is a great member that CrossFit Loft is lucky to have. He has a great attitude every single day, works hard, gets stronger, and makes everyone laugh. I'm really happy that I was able to catch his deadlift PR on camera._DSC9060s

Main Page Number Twenty Two - CrossFit Is Community

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This was a sweet moment to capture at CrossFit Loft, even though it's something that happens all the time in every CrossFit Gym. It really is the only sport where you see this type of support from everyone. Sharon has come a long way from where she started, just like the rest of us. She was just featured as the member spotlight of the gym a couple days before. You can read it here_DSC9823s

Main Page Number Twenty One - My Favorite!

My wife is a total badass, so I couldn't be more proud of this main page picture of her. It shows who she is and where she grew up, but also how strong she's become. I'm sure she dreaded loading the hay bales when they weighed almost as much as her, but now she's got grown ass woman strength! Not only is she strong, but she's awesome enough to let me go down to the CrossFit Games during her birthday! _DSC0129

Number Twenty on the Main Page

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  This one makes a milestone! After my first main page photo I never imagined that I'd get a second one on there. To have this many selected on CrossFit.com is an honor. I'll continue to work hard and learn how to capture a story to share with people. This one is my good friend Jonny Peters at the CrossFit Outcome Tag Team Throwdown. I love the owner, Sal, he's one of my favorite people in Seattle. Full of energy and enthusiasm for life. He makes everyone around him feel like the center of the universe. I love that my wife came with me to judge the event, and I appreciate the effort that everyone put into having a great event._DSC3247s

Number Nineteen on the Main Page

Exactly three months from my last main page photo and I'm back on top for a day! I know that making it on CrossFit.com is cyclical and sometimes you catch fire, and other times it feels like the Winter of Winterfell is between me and the main page so remaining patient is important. It's easy to feel defeated and stop trying to find new material. This picture was at the Whiskey Throttle Throwdown with three other great photographers at this event, which makes me absolutely honored to have my photo selected. I'm looking forward to going to this event next year._DSC8204

Lululemon Ambassador Shoot

Lululemon is my favorite workout apparel, so getting connected with them to take pictures of their ambassadors was a perfect fit for me. I love what they stand for in promoting health and wellness in their communities. Their products are high quality, look great, and actually fit my body.