Your Northwest Wedding Photographers
established in 2021
Meet Kim & Gabe
We value natural light, stunning landscapes, and candid moments, with a preference for weddings, elopements, engagements, maternity, and family sessions.
In addition to wedding photography, Gabe and Kim have a background in technology, experience design (UX), project management, and business strategy. You will see all of this come through in our time together. We are professional, organized, and place a lot of pride in making your experience a positive one. Our success is anchored in relationships, referrals, and a loyal clientele.
“I blend the authenticity of candid shots with the precision of posed photography”
OWNER + LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER | KIM KALLINGER
Our photography style is deeply rooted in storytelling, with a preference for candid emotion and the precision of fine art.
To me, it is all about your experience. I am obsessed with it. Instead of giving strict instructions and hard-to-hold poses, I offer general guidance and allow my couples to interpret it in their own way. For instance, instead of saying "look at each other and smile," I would say, "look at each other and think about the first time you met, what drew you to your partner? Reflect on that." Meanwhile, I am moving around you, composing my shoots, and taking pictures from different angles. I might ask you to walk, twirl, or dip. Movement can result in dynamic shots that feel spontaneous. If you are one of my engaged couples, I'll teach you my core poses during the engagement session, and we will practice before I even turn on the camera. You shouldn't feel too awkward. A common response from our Wild Bokeh clients is: "That wasn't as bad as I thought! It was actually fun!" Boom! Mission accomplished! When my couples say taking pictures was FUN, we have done our job well!
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The Process
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Dream it.
With Wild Bokeh, you don't just get a service but an experience that goes beyond conventional boundaries. During the consultation, I get to know you to understand what is important to you and how we can best serve your needs. We put a lot of thought into your experience so that you remember the moment and not the lens.
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Get excited.
Once you sign the contract and pay the creative fee, we will schedule a planning session. I absolutely love crafting magical moments for my clients. Bring your vision or collaborate with me to create one. After our planning call, I will follow up with a mood board, guides, and a custom photography timeline.
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Enjoy it.
Within 24 hours of your session, we share sneak peeks and within a few weeks, we will email you a link to your online gallery where you can download high-resolution edited digital images. We will reach out after you receive your gallery to make sure you are happy and offer assistance to order prints, books, and cards from my print shop.
What People Are Saying
FIVE-STAR RATINGS
“Kim put so much time and effort and talked to me throughout the process. It was so nice to actually have someone genuinely be there and someone who touched base with us. The day finally arrived for us and I cant explain enough how awesome she did! She was so fun and creative with her ideas and if we threw anything her way she would just say, “Let’s do it!. She made my fiance actually smile and have fun with it cause he was so nervous to do these photos. I an express enough our gratitude and even when it was all said and done she informed us of every step afterward and was super thorough on getting us our photos back. They are absolutely stunning and she made all of our visions come to life. ”
— Courtney & Travis
“Saying thank you to you is not enough. We received all the pictures and they are all beautiful. Thank you for making our day so memorable. We loved you and your work and our guests loved you as well. ”
— Isabelle and Christian
“These are beyond our expectations. I had a list of shots, and you delivered so much more. You have so much talent.”
— Magnifique and Ezekiel
“I don’t know how you captured my son’s WHOLE personality in that photo, but you did that! ”
— Kenyatta
“My family cannot express enough gratitude to you for the wonderful photos you took of our son and for capturing such great moments of the activities he loves. It’s been a pleasure working with you and I will make sure I recommend your work to anyone who asks for a referral.”
— Katya
Current equipment
Sony a7rV
Sony a7rV
Sony FX3
Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8
Sony 24mm f1.4
Sony 50mm f1.4
Canon 100-400 f4.5
Westcott Fj400 strobe light
Westcott Fj200 strobe light, x2
Westcott Fj80 II speedlight
DJI Air 2s Drone
*Pictures of Kim & Gabe were taken by Logan Swayze