Bo9 Photography - Where I get personal...

WA Winter Storm

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:44:00 +0000

It's been labeled "stormageddon". Simply translated, a few days stuck in the house. I know it's not been easy for those that have to get out and work or travel in it, or who have lost power. But I had to go out and take a few pictures.

Interesting the impact of ice on the trees. This lot sits across the road from our house. Wednesday, the day it was only snowing:

As a comparison, below is Thursday, the ice storm. We could hear the branches and trees snapping under the weight of the ice.

They look sad, don't they?

Washington Scenic Byways #7

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:06:00 +0000

Apparently Washington State has 27 scenic byways (can you tell I've only lived here 3 years)! I love road trips AND travel/landscape photography. Plus I have a very patient husband who pulls over when I yell, "Stop here I want a picture of that." Sweet! So we have agreed that we would take each one at a time and drive it. I'm not sure how long it will take us, I'd like to say we can do them all in a year. But there are only 12 months, so I'm thinking it will take a couple years at least. Anyway, this first one I didn't realize we had already done; I got pictures.

With our dog, Sydney. She's hiding behind the tree stump.

#7 Strait of Juan De Fuca Highway - 61 Miles:
Port Angeles, Elwha, Joyce, Clallam Bay, Sekiu
"The end of the line in the northwest continental United States, the Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway traverses the rugged coast-line of the northwest corner of Washington State. Lined by stark cliffs and the magnificent old-growth forests of Olympic National Park, the byway offers peek-a-boo views of Vancouver Island and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. From the road you can spy bald eagles, migrating gray whales, and uncommon sea birds like puffins and auklets. With friendly towns know for world-class salmon and halibut fisheries, a 100+ year-old timber harvesting industry, and access to the ancient culture of the Makah Indians, it's a recreational travelers paradise." - Washington State Scenic Byways WDOT map

Hazelton Family Smiles

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:52:00 +0000

Introducing the Hazelton Family...

They braved the morning cold at the park for some shots without coats.

Having a teenage son can look like this at times.

But you know what they say, "A family who plays together...

...stays together."

Your love of life and laughter shows! Thanks for sharing your smiles with us all.

Workshop to pro

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:46:00 +0000

One of the avenues of photography that I absolutely enjoy is teaching my workshops. Since both workshops are for beginners, I get great satisfaction to see participants understand how to use their cameras for the first time. It means they can now begin their own personal journey with photography. Most who take my workshops simply want to take better pictures of family or vacations. The best motivation for improvement! Sometimes they want to use it for a hobby, such as sports. However, there have been one or two that are looking to eventually pursue photography professionally.

Lizzie, a past participant with the desire to go pro, recently contacted me to update me on her progress. She said, "I took your last photography class at the Commons (I'm the one with the two little girls that got me into photography). Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I loved your class and learned a lot. I'm starting to (little by little) get more and more comfortable in manual. I really did learn a lot from your class, but it's all a work in progress. All the photos on my page I take myself (Elizabeth Renea Photography is me)." She has a beautiful family as inspiration for her portraits. What an honor for me to see her work and progression. Thank you so much for sharing, Lizzie; keep it up. Shoot what you love!

If you have taken my workshops, contact me and let me know how you are doing. And if you haven't, check the upcoming dates and sign up quick!

Hey Mike, look what I found...

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:55:00 +0000

The other day I was getting ready for my Digital Photography for Beginners class, making sure I had all my equipment. I use my Canon PowerShot SX120IS for this class. So I checked the batteries, all good. Looked to see if I left any images on the memory card. And to my surprise, I found these...

This is my son, Mike's, car. I didn't take these pictures, but now I know who borrowed my camera. Yes, he asked permission and I had forgotten. It was a fun surprise and he's pretty good at taking pictures. But then it's easier to do when the subject is of your true love. ;)

Announcing!

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:21:00 +0000

Professional prints, gallery wraps and other items are now available on my web site.

To get yours, simply click "Visit Gallery" in the top right.

Among the wreckage

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Across the street from our house there was a beautiful lot of tall timbers. It was to the west of us and provided for the most relaxing sunsets through the trees, as well as needed shade for those few hot summer days. A few months ago, the owner decided to harvest the trees; with every fall and crash of a tree, my heart would break. All that was left was stumps, broken branches, dirt and mangled mess. Until one day we looked over and saw this...

Wouldn't it be great to see a field of sunflowers next year? Here's to hoping!

Note Cards are here!

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:06:00 +0000

Send notes to your family and friends from Ghana, Africa. Okay, from anywhere, but it could look like you have been there. These are printed on 4x6 fine linen paper. Check out the details and order yours now!

Seattle Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:21:00 +0000

Always honored to work with Nostalgia Photographics on a wedding. And this one proved to be much fun with 5 locations throughout the day. They got married on a yacht (how cool is that)!

And the reception...

Good times!

Schaefer Family in Maple Valley

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:58:00 +0000

I seriously had a BLAST with this family yesterday. They are friends of mine, and it was really hard to pick the highlights for you, but I'll do my best.
If you know Ashley, you know that she prefers to wear her shoes on the wrong feet:

And of course James, he loves the camera. All you have to do is say, "Give me cheese." This is what you get:

There were lots of hugs and kisses:

And a mom and dad that still make each other laugh:

When all was said and done:

Thanks Jason, Christina, Claire, Ashley and James! Your family is truly a joy to be with.

(This family receives a disc of all their images from the day. If you would like the same, contact me and we'll set up a fun day in the park for you too.)

Seattle vs. So Cal

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:42:00 +0000

I know what I said about So Cal beaches when I visited home in May. It's true, they can't be beat. But when the sun breaks through the clouds here in Seattle, there's just no comparison. If I could combine the So Cal beaches with the Seattle skies, I do think it would be the best of both worlds!

California

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:52:00 +0000

Where the sun shines ALL the time!

- iPosted by DeAnn

Location:Willows,United States

12 Years Ago Today

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:59:00 +0000

It’s been 12 years since we said, “I do.” Yep, today is our 12^th anniversary. If you know us even a little bit, you know that we are somewhat quiet as a couple. So now I have 12 years of goodness to say about my hubby. I’ll just pick a few. First and foremost, this man helped me get passed the hardest times in my life. He never had it as a goal to have kids, but married me and ended up with two that were about to enter their most difficult stages – the teen years. Now that’s love! I’ve seen him do personally challenging things and made it look like it was no big deal. (Africa trip) And it only made me stronger and more confident. He’s SUPER smart in a geek-sort-of-way and patiently keeps trying when "I don’t get it” (ugh, science and math). He's very kind and ultimately generous, as well as easy going. Our personality as a couple has only changed a little bit over these years; it’s just gotten better and sweeter. So Happy Anniversary, dear hubby, I adore you!

Then and now...

(See this wedding picture; a good reason to hire a real wedding photographer!)

Dear Ol' So Cal

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:35:00 +0000

The week before last I took the opportunity to attend the Amelia Lyon Workshop. It was great, by the way, thank you Amelia and Justin! But you see, I used to live there, so it was so nice to spend a few extra days before and after the workshop to visit with friends. While I miss our friends, I enjoy the area we live in now. (I know, we are the only Washingtonians that like the rain and clouds.). And we've added really great people to our friends list here. However, Washington has nothing on So. Cal. when it comes to the beaches and sunsets...

Announcing!

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:01:00 +0000

Visit the beauty of Ghana with my new coffee table book. Order yours today!

Ghana by Bo9 Photography | Make Your Own Book

Baby Kitty

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:41:00 +0000

We headed out to the Woodland Park Zoo yesterday (the one sunny day of the week). This adorable little kitten (baby leopard) was just waiting for the right moment to pounce on her sibling behind the branch.

Tulips are beautiful

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:40:00 +0000

I was going through my shots from the 2010 Tulip Festival to offer prints in my Etsy shop, and I came across a couple that I just have to share. By the way, my Etsy shop can be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bo9Photography. There you can find more tulips and Africa scenes available for prints.

What goes on in there?

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:51:00 +0000

As a second camera wedding photographer for Nostalgia Photographics, I am honored to spend the first part of the big day with the Groom and his Groomsmen. Inevitably, comes the question, "What is taking them so long?"

But they ALWAYS agree, it was worth the wait!

Beach Cabana

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:37:00 +0000

This beautiful beach cabana is located in Takrodi, Ghana. The place where the people are friendly, the food is good, the sun is out and the water is warm. Sounds like the place to be, yes?

The people of Ghana

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:36:00 +0000

One of the things I love about Ghana is the people. They are friendly and say so much through their eyes. But they are also very shy. So here's a few that I have been able to "snap".

The children love for the "obruni's" (white people) to "snap" them.

This man is deaf and is a wood worker in the village of Awudua.

There are a few markets, but everything else is sold in stands or this way. Looks easy?

She makes and sells toothpicks on this step and has been for the last 20 years. See the tattoo on her arm. It is an identification. She is illiterate so if something should happen to her, they will know what village she came from and where to return her.

Sunrise in Ghana, Africa

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:08:00 +0000

It's absolutely beautiful to see the sunrise in Ghana. Hearing the women bucketing in water, sweeping and preparing breakfast in their outdoor kitchens, the roosters crowing and the women calling to sell fresh bread and porridge at your door.

Getting ready

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:27:00 +0000

It's been about 2 months since we decided to fly to Ghana, Africa to visit Annette. We've been through so much since then trying to prepare, getting vaccinations (Yellow Fever is required), applying for visa's with the Ghana embassy, and trying desperately to learn as much ASL as possible. Are we ready? I'm not sure, but I'm tired of getting ready...so let's do this!

- iPosted by DeAnn

Studio or Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Thinking of taking the family or kids to a portrait studio to get photos done? What is the advantage of hiring a photographer instead? First, the photographer comes to you. Secondly, consider what my most recent family said: "I so wish we would have found you sooner! I feel so ripped off with what we paid for studio pictures of the kids crying. I didn't get the newborn pictures of Jacobi I wanted & it's one of those things you can't go & redo since that time is gone but I am so happy we found a great photographer for all our pictures from now on. You were so good with the kids."
A personal photographer that you feel comfortable with is the way to go!

Prince Jacobi and Princess Zippora

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:34:00 +0000

After spending the morning with this adorable little prince and princess, it became very clear who rules. Princess Zippora, of course! Thank you, Green Family, for spending some very precious park time with me and my camera.

The winner is...

noreply@blogger.com (Bo9 Photography) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:23:00 +0000

Each year the Auto Show comes to town. My husband and I try to attend for drooling purposes only. In California, this is a huge event with thousands of exotics, concepts and tricked out vehicles. This year we are in Seattle. So here is our favorite of the day at the Seattle Auto Show. Drool on...