Malta is a Mediterranean Jewel - by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

I remember stories my step-father told me of flying sorties into Malta during WWII. This year, I visited Malta, the island of Gozo and Valletta for the first time and both Rich and I fell in love with the people, food, architecture and the rich culture. Malta gained independence in 1974, and was previously ruled by Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and the British. With that said Malta has a very rich history.

Entering the walled city of Valletta at midnight on a ship by Jolly Sienda Photography, Bremerton, Washington

Inviting old town square at Rabat outside Valletta, Malta by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Malta is know for its ornate limestone, painted fixtures, and colorful balconies by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Walled fortress on the bay in Valletta, Malta by Jolly Sienda Photography, Bremerton, Washington.

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio located in Bremerton, Washington and offers a wide range of photography services: headshots, portraiture, branding photography, engagements and weddings, commercial photography, real estate photography, fine art photography, travel and photography instruction. Contact Jolly at www.jollysiendaphotography.com, 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Google, Facebook, and Instagram.

Autumn is the Perfect Time to Get Outside and Take Colorful Photographs -- Here's How!

Autumn is the perfect time to take a deep breath, exhale, and appreciate our natural beauty surrounding us. Get out there and seize the day! With your camera get off Auto and put your camera to Manual Mode. Adjust the aperture and the shutter speed and use your ISO. The lower the number on the aperture the more light you let in. Using high numbers for shutter speed will freeze action. Using higher ISO number enables your camera to work in lower light conditions with more light. Does that make sense? Believe me…it takes time to learn photography and how to get the best pictures with the technology of cameras. Jolly Sienda Photography teaches people one-on-one and in small groups. Contact us in Bremerton, WA., at 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JollySiendaPhotography/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jollysiendaphotography/?hl=en

Autumn color in the trees and color reflection in the lake by Jolly Sienda Photography

Commercial, landscape, and environmental photography by Jolly Sienda Photography

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Need a Space to Work - Try Have-A-Space

A unique space for tele-work, individual office spaces, private cubicles, private rooms and and meeting space is available on the Kitsap Peninsula in Silverdale, Washington called Have-A-Space. Owner, Shelia Perreault, opened the business less than two years ago in Silverdale offering a solution to people needing a place to work from or hold meetings. The space has conference rooms, private office space, and cubicles and is equipped for social distancing. Jolly Sienda Photography is based in Bremerton and is available for commercial photography assignments and individual portraiture and photo branding projects. Contact us at Tel: 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography.com / this website / Facebook: Jollysiendaphotography Instagram: JollySiendaPhotography.

Owner, Sheila Perreault, works inside one of the cube office spaces, by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Have-A-Space, photography by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Have-A-Space is a great place to do your work! Photography by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Jolly Sienda Photography is available for commercial and individual photography assignments. Save 10 percent on commercial and portraiture appointments. WA State sales tax does not apply. Also, save 15 percent on wedding books by visiting Weddings on our website and Save the Date. Jolly Sienda Photography is following all the Washington State COVID19 safe guidelines for photo assignments. Please contact us in Bremerton, WA, at 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography.com / Here / Facebook and Instagram: Jolly Sienda Photography

Regain your Mental and Physical Strength by Enjoying Nature Through Social Distancing

In this time of change and worldwide awareness for our health and safety it's important to do our best to remain calm, take care of ourselves, and I believe get back to the basics of life. As you know, I recently lost Anabel, my mom, and I'm grateful she passed before the Pandemic. In honor of her life I took a few days last week to recharge my batteries and soul and to remember her legacy. I walked the beach, felt the wind on my face, collected agates and rocks, breathed fresh air, hiked, and enjoyed the comfort of natural surroundings. I'd like to share this now with you in the hope that it may brighten your day wherever you are - Jolly

Towering evergreens over Ruby Beach at sunset by Jolly Sienda Photography

Ruby Beach, Wednesday, March 23, 2020, Olympic National Park at Kalaloch by Jolly Sienda Photography

Warm afternoon light frames the Robin on the wooden fence by Jolly Sienda Photography

Towering evergreen trees at the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Herd of wild elk graze for food at the Hoh Rain Forest Olympic National Park by Jolly Sienda Photography

Jolly Sienda, owner of Jolly Sienda Photography is a photojournalist covering people for all life events (weddings, engagements, career, family), worldwide scenic natural places and cultural landscapes, food, real estate, and commercial photography. Please contact us in Bremerton, WA., at 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography.com

Regain Your Happy Spirit in the Land of Enchantment -- Landscape Photography Oasis

Escape to a more tranquil place. Yeah…we all need it…especially in such uncertain times. On this 6-day Januaury 2020 friendship trip — we visited the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. This retreat to rediscover ourselves and natures bounty was a special time to reconnect and appreciate special friendships; while we explored the natural winter’s beauty of Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Photography by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Cottonwood tree water reflections

Gaggle of geese forage for food in a field off of the Rio Grand, Sandia Mountains in the background

Sleepy Mouse, the resident cat at Los Poblanos Lavender Farm in Albuquerque, NM

Mallard duck and a Cottonwood Tree water reflection.

Jolly Sienda Photography, based in the Pacific Northwest, Bremerton, WA., is available for commercial photography assignments. Contact at Tel: 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, https://www.facebook.com/JollySiendaPhotography https://www.instagram.com/jollysiendaphotography/

Holiday R & R at the ABC Islands and Spirit Specials

Happy Holidays to you and yours from our family to you during our vacation to the ABC Islands with stops in Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Domincan Republic, Bahamas, and Fort Lauderdale to see friends and relatives.

Happy New Year and all that jazz! May we continue to enjoy and sob over the bizarre and unbelievable news that 2020 may bring us. And, bask in the sunshine of pleasure capturing and creating timeless memories with our cameras! Enjoy our pics!

One of many beautiful Bahama islands!

Colorful painted Dutch buildings at Bonaire, ABC Islands

Sunrise lights up the clouds as our ship approaches the island of Aruba!

Chill Glaciers, Autumn Color, and Moose!

Our 14-day road trip in Alaska began in Anchorage. We traveled over 2,000 miles making 1-3 day stops in Anchorage, Homer, Seward, Whittier, Valdez, Glenn Allen, and Fairbanks! We traveled by car, float plane, ferry, and on foot to absorb the beautiful and wild Alaskan scenery. Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Knik Glacier view from the Glenn Highway, Alaska

Moose on the loose!

Cook Inlet and smoke from the Swan Wildlife, burning since June 2019. Photo August 24, 2019.

Jolly Sienda Photography is available for commercial and editorial photography assignments. Contact us at info@jollysiendaphotography.com / Tel: 240-899-5295.

The Bear Necessities by Air Boat and a Float Plane in Alaska!

Seeing spectacular scenery with friends in Alaska is a blast! Add a ride in a float plane, a ride on an air boat, and coastal brown bears looking for fish at low tide with a majestic glacier mountain background — what could be better, right!? This was an experience I will never forget! Thank you Rich, Karen, Eric, and our skilled guides for getting us close to the bears and wildlife life to photograph them in the wilderness at Cook Inlet, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Here are some of my favorite photos from August 25, 2019. Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography. Tour by Alaska Bear Adventures.

Coastal Brown Bears, Illaimna Volcano, Kachemak Bay

Large Brown Bear so close to us — about 30 feet away!

Bear yoga!

Sibling Bear Love!

Bear behavoir

Getting ready to take off in the air boat to photograph bears!

Just hanging out with the bears!

Arrived at Kachemak Bay via a float plane by courtesy of Alaska Bear Adventures

Hire a Commercial Photographer to Showcase Your Business!

Decisions are made based on information and visual images. Does your website and marketing materials highlight and articulate what your product and service is? Welcome to One Light Alliance championed by Dr. Michael Maniloff. He offers a holistic medicine approach for the treatment of anxiety, depression, pain, addiction, and more. His services include acupuncture. Here are some of the images Jolly Sienda Photography created for his brand. Please contact us today for a complimentary photography branding consultation at 240-899-5295, E-mail: info@jollysiendaphotography.com.

Patient receives an acupuncture treatment.

Wine & Beer Tasting, The Palouse, and the North Cascades Highway

Rich and I recently covered about 800 miles of scenic and culinary stops from Ellensburg, Walla Walla, Palouse Falls, WA., Moscow and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Wintrop, WA., and the North Cascades Highway. We sampled some great brews at Iron Horse Brewery , added to our wine collection in Walla Walla, met up with Marmots and Wild Turkeys at Palouse Falls, enjoyed jet skiing and kayaking in Coeur d'Alene and Winthrop, and ended our trip with stops at scenic view stops along the beautiful North Cascades Highway 20. Here are some of our photos!

Diablo Lake where you can boat on the lake to the Diablo Dam surrounded by the North Cascades

We enjoyed sampling beers at Iron Horse Brewery in Ellensberg, WA.

Marmot on a ledge at Palouse Falls

Palouse Falls

Bridgeport Bridge, orchards and vineyards near Chief Joseph Dam, WA.

Seen any wild turkeys lately?!

Jolly Sienda is available for commercial, editorial, and retail photography assignments. Contact Jolly Sienda Photography via this website, info@jollysiendaphotography,com, Tel: 240-899-5295.

Mother and Daughter Portrait Session In and Outdoors by Jolly Sienda Photography

I love photographing and working with families. These two special girls — Sunny and her daughter Lucy are the best! Even Dutch, their sweet dog joined the fun! Our 90-minute photo session included family portraiture, career portraits for Sunny, and portraits of Lucy using the lawn, ivy gazebo, the forest, and shots indoors. Thank you Sunny, Lucy, and Dutch — I really enjoyed our time together!!!

Sunny, Lucy, and their pet Dutch on the lawn for a family portrait.

Contact Kitsap County Photographer, Jolly Sienda, of Jolly Sienda Photography today to schedule your family portrait session at: 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, website: https://www.jollysiendaphotography.com

Jolly Sienda Photography works with you to capture you and your family at your best!

Sunny and her daughter Lucy at the ivy gazebo.

Jolly Sienda Photography captures and tells your story with artistry and love!

Wildlife Bird Photography & Landscape Photography at the Skagit Valley & Whidbey Island

Cool, pastel, winter skies…wind, clouds, and sun-breaks…golden cattails and marshland…and snow on the barren farmlands, are the perfect beacon for birds of prey! The farms in the Skagit Valley are dormant and waiting for spring; yet its a feast for birders and birds alike that survive off of the grubs, field mice, and fish in the fields and sloughs. Below are photos taken from our February 16-17 trip to Mount Vernon Skagit Valley and Whidbey Island.

Bald Eagle on a winterized tree branch at Skagit Valley, Washington

Winter Cattails whistle and sway gently from winters wind.

Flock of Dunlins fly over Fir Island

Skagit Valley farm and farmland with a blanket of snow over the reeds and vegetation.

The beauty of wetland reeds and cattails a long the cold, blue, inlet at Whidbey Island

Skagit Valley, Bald Eagles flying around, and foothills

Great Blue Heron looks for a fish or frog in the marsh, Whidbey Island

Bald Eagles up in a tree, Skagit Valley, Washington

Travel Photography - How to Capture the Local Culture of a Place - Be a Story Teller!

When I’m discovering a new place and culture, I am eager to capture, with my camera equipment, how people live and something unique about the place. I enjoy watching people and walking the streets. I look for color, every day lifestyle, movement, and dogs and cats. I take photos using different light sources and angles. To protect my knees, I wear knee-pads, so I can get down low to photograph my subject without pain. No matter where I am, I am always looking for a story to document in my photographs. I believe if you start to think about telling a story with your photographs, you will see improvement in your photos too. Here are some photos from our recent trip to Patagonia (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands). Enjoy!

When your shooting - using a natural frame, like the tree limb adds something of interest to the photograph. The Coca-cola photo is nice; however having the lady selling her vegetables and the bike adds even more interest an authenticity to the image. And, when you are photographing indoors with flash remember to turn up the ISO on your camera. The photo on the left is a graffiti image of Pedro Bonifacio Palacios, an Argentine poet; iconic Coca-Cola signage and local lifestyle, and the dome of Santera Cathedral in Montevideo, Uruguay.

San Telmo, Argentina architecture, graffiti, and basketball courts and hoops

Collectable stuffed animals at the Sunday San Telmo collectable and antiques market, San Telmo, Argentina

What makes this photo work is the dogs in the picture.

Graffiti wall, Montevideo, Uruguay

Lady in red walks past an art mural, Montevideo, Uruguay

Dog and a sunbather at Floralis Generica, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cooking steaks in Argentina. Did you know, people in Argentina eat more meat and steaks than anywhere in the world? We thought the steaks were delicious!

What to become a better photographer? Jolly Sienda Photography offers private one-one lessons. Contact Jolly at info@jollysiendaphotography.com.

Stupendous Ring of Fire Mountains in Patagonia's Chilean and Argentina Fjords

Have you ever dreamed of seeing the ‘End of the World’? Or, checking off those ‘1001 Things to See and Do Before You Die’? Our recent trip to South America and Patagonia provided us some of the world’s most dramatic scenery; unveiling places few ever see. The weather too, in this area, can change so quickly; from calm to ferocious gale force winds preventing ships from traveling around the Cape Horn or arriving safely in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Boy, did we luck out! In fact, the captain of our cruise ship said, “This is the calmest it has ever been, on my watch, sailing around the Cape Horn” The following images were taken on our journey. Happy Holidays!

Osorno Volcano, Puerto Monte, Puerto Varis, Chile

Glaciers at Glacier Alley, Chile

Usushia, Agentina - last city on the South American continent.

Sailing the Strait of Magellen

Sailing the Strait of Magellen

Glacial Striation and a beautiful reflection

Tierra del Fuego rainbow off of the Strait of Magellen near Usushia, Argentina

A cruise ship sails around the the Cape Horn, South America.

Iceberg

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Argentine Tango and Chilean Cueca Dancing Sways to Sexy Rhythms

During our recent trip to Patagonia with stops in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, Uruguay, Santiago and Puerto Varis, Chile, we learned a lot about the history of the sexy and sublime Argentine tango and the coy and colorful Cueca folk dance.

Tango originated in the late 1800’s along the River Plate and the colorful port town of La Boca, Argentina. Slaves, brothels, and men first danced together to the pattern beats of the bandoneon. Over time, the dance was accepted by middle class and is seen today throughout this part of South America.

Photographing Falkland Island Penguins at Bluff Cove

King Penguins and Gentoo Penguins are at home at Bluff Cove, a family farm, owned by Hattie and Kevin Kilmartin, on the Falkland Islands. We really enjoyed our time photographing the penguins, birds, and the farms sheep; while taking in the raw, natural, beauty of the Falkland Island landscape, and sampling delicious home baked cookies and scones at the farm. www.falklandpenguins.com

Baby King Penguin wants to eat!

Penguin Rookery at Bluff Cove

Magellanic Oystercatcher, Falkland Islands

Sheep at the Bluff Cove farm

Dancing Gentoo Penguins

Breast Cancer Survivors get Mastectomy Tattoos

Fourteen breast cancer survivors from across the United States and 14 mastectomy tattoo artists came together at Bremerton’s Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott on Sunday, October 21, 2018, to give and get the gift of love — Mastectomy Tattoos for their scars after having breast reconstruction. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Alicia Quinby, Good Karma Tattoo

Grover Collins, Aces N Eights Tattoo and Piercing

Tino Gomez, Aces N Eights Tattoo and Body Piercing

Ali Peterson, Aces N Eights Tattoo and Body Piercing

Krystin Jones, Red Peony Studios

Chad Willingham, Aces N Eights Tattoo and Body Piercing

Thank you so much. We posted a link to your blog post on our main Facebook page this morning. Deepest gratitude to you for providing these images, that are so important to furthering awareness of this amazing alternative to traditional reconstruction. -Karen Richards, executive director, Personal Ink - P.ink www.p-ink.org www.facebook.com/p.inkdenverCO

Let's Celebrate International Cat Day!

For all the lovable cats in the world and to those kitty's that need a home -- we're thinking of you today, August 8, 2018, on International Cat Day!

I adopted my beloved Topaz 11 years ago from a shelter. He's a character and so loving. He is gregarious and follows me around the house like a dog --- but he's a cat! I took this picture of dear Topaz recently with a 150 x 600 lens.

Topaz I love you!

When I travel I enjoy taking pictures of cats in unique settings....doing what cats do...sleeping, staring, and just being adorable kitties! The cats below, from left to right, were photographed in Kotor, Montengro and Alexandria, Virginia.

Give a cat a loving home. They will give you so much back in return!