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Welcome to our blog! This is where you get to check out what we’ve been up to and see our most recent work and family happenings. We are Brian and Jennifer Hartman and our boutique style studio is called Photo Elan. We are located in Seattle and shoot weddings, couples, fashion and many other fun projects. Take a look around and be sure to come back and visit to see what we’ve been up to.

Contact principle studio photographers: Brian Hartman 206-351-9080

Jennifer Hartman 206-940-9841


jamie + tracey Church of St. Patrick . Lakewold Gardens

September 13, 2008 – 6:41 am

You saw a sneak peak of a few images from Jamie and Tracey’s wedding about a week ago and we now have their slide show ready!  The ceremony on 08.30.08 was held at Church of Saint Patrick in Tacoma and the reception was at the BEAUTIFUL Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood.  Here are just a few of the images we captured that day. Don’t miss their slide show below.









Photo Elan’s Guest Signature Album, they’re so cool!






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Church . Church of St. Patrick

Reception .  Lakewold Gardens

Coordinator .  Jessica Corddry

Caterer .  Gayle Orth Catering

By jennifer | Posted in Lakewold Gardens, Slide Show, Venue, Weddings | 2 comments        
  1. Tracey & Jamie   -  

    Jennifer and Brian,You did a fabulous job capturing our wedding.  You are a pleasure to work with and we absolutely LOVE the pictures!Tracey & Jamie

  2. Jessica   -  

    SO AMAZING.  This just brings it all back to that incredibly beautiful day.

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sam + masuma 08.23.08

September 8, 2008 – 8:34 pm

All of our couples are so great and wonderful to work with and Sam and Masuma were no exception.  They are two of the sweetest people with such great energy, we’re so happy for them!  Their weddding day was Saturday, 08.23.08, with the ceremony at Interfaith Community Church in Ballard and reception at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Bellevue.  The ceremony felt intimate and it was beautiful, with Sam’s son and daughter and Masuma’s sisters in attendance. Stephanie from Events by Alejo was there to keep everything in check throughout the day.  Hope you’re having fun in Greece Sam and Masuma!!  Don’t miss their slide show below.









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Venue . Interfaith Community Church
Coordinator . Events by Alejo
Reception .  Maggiano’s Little Italy

By Brian | Posted in Slide Show, Vendors, Weddings | 2 comments        
  1. Nancy Henry (mother of groom)   -  

    Stephanie, you created such a beautiful memory for my son and daughter-in-law! I had tears in my eyes when I saw the solo shot of my son..isn’t he handsome? And of course, I cannot believe I have beautiful Masuma as my daughter-in-law! Thank you for all your hard work; you made it seem effortless!   Nancy Henry

  2. Stephanie   -  

    Hi Brian and Jennifer!These photos are so awesome! You really captured the personality of them both.  I really enjoyed working with you both this year.  I hope we have many more for 2009.Stephanie

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teddy + joanna 08.24.08

September 7, 2008 – 10:04 am

Teddy and Joanna were married at the Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, Sunday, 08.24.08.  The weather was rainy for a August day in Seattle, but it made for great lighting for photos!  It was a beautiful ceremony that included both Filipino and Chinese cultural traditions.  Immediately following the ceremony, there was a cool dove release. What’s so amazing about these doves, they somehow find their way back home from where ever they’re released from!  Here’s some photos from the day.














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Venue . Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington
Coordinator . Events by Alejo
Florist . Flora Nova Floral and Event Design

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ryan + sophia 08.22.08

September 5, 2008 – 10:15 pm

Ryan and Sophia had their wedding at the Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, Friday, 08.22.08.  Prior to the ceremony, they held a Chinese tea ceremony which is always so much fun to photograph.  Ryan and Sophia are such a awesome couple, thank you for letting us be part of your day!  Family and friends as far away as Beijing, China flew in for the wedding.  Here’s a few images along with their slide show from the day.







SLIDE SHOW


Venue . Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington

By jennifer | Posted in Venue, Weddings | 1 comments        
  1. Ryan & Sophia   -  

    Brian & Jennifer - Thanks to both of you for all your amazing work.  The pictures are absolutely stunning.  We could not have been happier with how our wedding day turned out and we are elated that the two of you were there to capture every moment for us.  Now every time we look at these photos, we can relive our special day with every last vivid detail.  We are also very proud and honored that you have chosen include us here in your blog.  Thanks again to the both you and we wish you continued success for the future.  Ryan & Sophia

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back to school

September 4, 2008 – 2:29 pm

It was back to school yesterday for little Cole at West Seattle Montessori, yay!


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