Fabulous Tulips, Portraits, and Painters at Roozengaarde at the Mount Vernon Tulip Festival

Do you like seeing beautiful rows of multi-colored tulips that stretch for miles? Then, grab the kids, your phone and a camera and explore the gorgeous flower gardens at Roozengaarde in Mount Vernon, Washington. Spring sprung early this year, 2024, and the tulips are huge and so colorful! When I was there this week with photographer friends from the Kitsap Photography Guild, we entered the gardens at 10 am and spent two hours roaming around the tulip fields. Here are some of my photos! Hope you like them and plan to visit the gardens too! Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Flower purse and a floral dress in the tulip fields at Roozengaarde, Mount Vernon, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Painter setting up a shade umbrella at the Roozengaarde tulip fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Portraiture of a lady wearing a yellow sweater in the Roozengaarde tulip fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA

Holding bouquets of red tulips over the red tulip fields at Roozengaarde, Mount Vernon, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Wa.

Portrait of a newborn baby in the tulips fields at Roozengaarde by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA

Roozengaarde tulip gardens, Mount Vernon, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Painting the tulip fields at Roozengaarde, Mount Vernon, WA, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Beautiful Pacific Northwest, Mount Vernon valley, and the Roozengaarde tulips fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Jolly is available for photo assignments. Please contact Jolly at 240-899-5295, E: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Instagram and Facebook

Getting Engaged is a Beautiful Thing! Congratulations to Megan and Josh!

Wishing Megan and Josh a lifetime of love and adventure as they plan their wedding and enjoy their engagement. Rich and I are very excited for them and loved doing their engagement photos. Here are a few of their photos from their session with Jolly Sienda Photography in Bremerton, Washington.

Megan and Joshua’s engagement photo session at Lions Park, Bremerton, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Sunset engagement photoshoot with Megan Wabnitz and Josh Tibbetts at Lions Park, Bremerton, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography

So excited for Megan and Josh! And, we’re looking forward to photographing their wedding in September 2021.

Are you planning a wedding? We would love to help you create and capture beautiful photographs too. Contact Jolly Sienda Photography in Bremerton at 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Website , Facebook and Instagram . We love LOVE!

Poulsbo, Washington's Little Norway Provides Rich Culture and Fun for the Family!

Have you ever visited Poulsbo, Washington? It’s a Norwegian-style town settled in the late 1800’s by Europeans from Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany. The town is known for its Norwegian old fashioned flair, vikings, colorful painted buildings, inviting boat marina, walk-able streets, restaurants, and shops. In the summer and winter there are viking festivals and art festivals on the marina. Families gather at the Austin Kvelstad Pavilion for picnics and in the summertime art festivals and musicians often entertain on the weekend from the pavilion. Liberty Bay provides a great area for boating, kayaking, water-sports, and a fireworks display over the 4th of July holiday.

Commercial photography images by Jolly Sienda Photography, based in Bremerton, Washington, at 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography.com / Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JollySiendaPhotography/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jollysiendaphotography/?hl=en

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Town of Poulsbo, Washington and the viking ship painting on one of the buildings, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Little Norway, Poulsbo, WA., at autumn time, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Family photos at Austin Kvelstad Pavilion, Poulsbo, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography

Poulsbo, WA., has several boat marinas and views of the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography

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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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Beach and Waterview Escapes by Jolly Sienda Photography

We woke up this morning, 4/18/20, to much needed rain in the Pacific Northwest to nourish our gardens and fresh plantings. Many of us will be inside today so to honor that let's spend a few minutes together and visit some beaches and waterfront views; near and far. I hope you are healthy and staying safe. We're in this together...Jolly. COVID19 go away! Photos on the Web by Jolly Sienda Photography. If you fall in love with an image, please let us know. Metal photography prints are available in many sizes from 11 x 14 to 24 x 36. https://www.jollysiendaphotography.com/fineart We can print anything from this blog post for you, or anything from our website, and the photo may not be posted on the Fine Art section of the website yet — so please ask us about it so we can order it for you. PAYPAL and credit cards are accepted. Please allow time for delivery, especially during the pandemic health crisis. Thank you.

Fog Lifting, Anacortes, WA., by Jolly Sienda Photography (Black and White).

Haystacks, Cannon Beach, OR., by Jolly Sienda Photography

Sailing Away, Puget Sound, Salish Sea, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Floating on a Pastel Bay, Tracyton, WA., by Jolly Sienda Photography

Jolly Sienda Photography is based in Bremerton, Washington. An award winning photographer, Jolly and her partner Richard travel around the world in search of beautiful imagery. Own a one-of-a-kind fine art photography print at https://www.jollysiendaphotography.com/fineart. Or contact us at info@jollysiendaphotography.com and at Tel: 240-899-5295. PAYPAL and credit cards accepted.

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

Two Hearts Become One at Their Winter Wedding Surrounded by Nature and Family

Congratulations to Connie Pendergraft and Philip Hanson. They married each other in front of their family and friends in an intimate ceremony on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Woodland Lodge & Farms in Port Ludlow, Washington. Their day included a beautiful gift of nature’s sunshine as the wedding couple and their guests enjoyed the properties natural park-like grounds and forest; complete with towering Evergreens. It was our pleasure to photograph their ceremony and cocktail reception; and, we wish Connie and Philip the best in their new life together. Here are some photo highlights of their wedding day by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Connie and Philip’s wedding ceremony at Woodland Lodge and Farms

Fun family keepsake photos celebrating the wedding of Connie and Philip!

Black and white family wedding photo of Connie and Philip’s wedding day

Wedding ceremony of Connie and Philip Hanson

The rings and Connie’s wedding bouquet.

Family, love and home! Congratulations to Connie and Philip!

Our best wishes to the Connie and Philip and their family.

Jolly Sienda Photography captures your wedding day moments telling your story with artistry and LOVE! We look forward to helping you with your special event. Please contact us for a complimentary photography consultation at 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, FB and Instagram. Jolly Sienda Photography is based in Bremerton, Washington. Event wedding rentals for this wedding courtesy of 360 Event Rental Supply Company in Bremerton, Washington.

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!

Black Friday Deals with Top PNW Photographer on Wedding Photography Packages

Giving back is something I love to do. So, through January 8, 2020, I am offering 10% off of all Jolly Sienda Photography wedding photography packages. This sale begins on November 23, 2019 and ends at midnight on November 30, 2019. Here is the link to our wedding photography packages: https://www.jollysiendaphotography.com/wedding-photography-price-list and Jollysiendaphotography.com/weddings

Jolly Sienda Photography will work closely with you to capture once in a lifetime moments of your special day! We take your wedding photography very seriously. Our 20-years of expertise in working with people, capturing all of the wedding day details, our creative and organic photography approach, the use and knowledge of light, angles, and natural posing, and comfortable instruction and guidance ensures your photographs will show you, your wedding party, and your guests at their best on your special day. After the wedding, we always post a flattering peak of some of your best photos (within 24 hours), so you can see what we saw. This is as exciting and lovely for us as it is for you — we want you to see special highlights of your wedding day, the emotions, the tears, and all of the hugs, kisses, and smiles.

Book now via the website, for 10% off, and get your deposit in to Save the Date. Please contact us at Tel: 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, via Facebook Jolly Sienda Photography or Instagram @jollysiendaphotography for a complimentary photography consultation. Every photography package includes 100% of the beautiful finished images on a flash drive; weddings albums and books are also available in the packages.

Here is some of our beautiful wedding photography!

Bride and groom on their wedding day at Port Gamble Weddings & Events, Port Gamble, WA.

September wedding at Heronswood Garden, Kingston, Washington

Wedding reception and cheers with the families and friends for the bride and groom under the tent.

“Jolly is an excellent photographer! She was very attentive and listened to our very particular requests, she even took the time to review my Pinterest board to accommodate certain photo style requests. Our wedding photos are gorgeous, we are so happy we chose to have a professional take them:) Thank you Jolly for our amazing photos!”

— April Dinucci, Seabeck, Washington

Jolly Sienda Photography captures and tells your story with artistry and LOVE! Contact us at info@jollysiendaphotography.com, tel: 240-899-5295. Sale ends at midnight November 30, 2019!

Jolly Sienda Photography is located in Bremerton, Washington on the Kitsap Peninsula. We are only 45 minutes from Tacoma and Seattle, and 30 minutes from Bainbridge Island and Gig Harbor. We service all of these cities and also Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, Port Orchard, Edmonds, Federal Way, Lacey, Belfair, Port Gamble, Olympia, and the Olympic Peninsula including Port Townsend.

Cool Music and Song and Art and Crafts by the Sea at the Poulsbo Art Festival

Everyone loves a summer art festival right?! Here’s a recipe that you will love!!! A cute Nordic town by the bay, artisan arts and crafts many handmade by locals, talented musicians playing jazz, soft rock, to folk music and songs, dogs and cats, and the community and visitors bring the 3-day Poulsbo Art Festival, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest together. Here are some highlights from Saturday’s, Aug 17, 2019, festival. Music acts are: SeaStar, Hank and Claire, Rik Wright, and John Becker. Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography.

SeaStar performs at the gazebo on at the Poulsbo Waterfront Marina Park for the Poulsbo Art Festival, Jolly Sienda Photography

Kids with squid hats posing for a pic at the ice cream stand, Poulsbo Art Festival, Jolly Sienda Photography

Summer festival fun, arts, crafts, food, and live musical entertainment at the Poulsbo Art Festival. Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography

It’s great to support a community. Thank you Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest and the Poulsbo Art Festival for asking me to take a few photos! The Poulsbo Art Festival is an annual 3-day event and is always held on the third weekend of August. Jolly Sienda Photography captures the moments with artistry and LOVE! Contact us at this website, Facebook, Instagram, E-Mail: info@jollysiendaphotography,com and tel: 240-899-5295. Jolly Sienda Photograph is based in Bremerton, WA.

Its 2019 and You're Engaged! Here's some Romantic and Fun Photo Engagement and Wedding Ideas.

Congratulations on your engagement! Now let’s plan a wedding! Your photographs should tell your story of the love you feel for one another. The best proposal photography, engagement photography, wedding photography, and reception wedding photography will show your fun and playful side, intimate and romantic side, look natural, and capture all of the beautiful, candid details!

Nieves and Chad Wright, engagement photography session, Bremerton, Washington

Tie the knot at your wedding!

First Dance, wedding reception photography, Tacoma, Washington.

Jolly Sienda Photography is offering 10% off of all wedding packages through February 1, 2019. Please contact Jolly today for more information and to schedule a complimentary consultation. Tel: 240-899-5295, email info@jollysiendaphotography.com. All photography packages include digital negatives. I can’t wait to chat with you!

Jolly Sienda Photography helps you create and capture your story with love and artistry!

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

Jolly Sienda — Jolly Sienda Photography

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

Catching Autumn Color at Seabeck's Hood Canal

The sunrise, cool crisp air, crystal clear water, warm autumn color, fog layers, Olympic Mountains, seagulls, a fisherman taking his boat out to sea, tranquil and calm — this is what I feel and see as I look, linger, and take in the natural beauty of the Hood Canal, at Seabeck. A picture perfect slice of Pacific Northwest paradise.

Want to learn how to be a better photographer? Please contact me today to set up an appointment for one-on-one photography instruction. Tel: 240-899-5295 E-mail: info@jollysiendaphotography.com . Let’s have some fun and take our photography to a new level!

Fisherman goes out on the Hood Canal in Autumn.

Serenity, color, light, shadows, reflections…and more.

Seagull flies over the pastel cloud reflection and the marina on Hood Canal

Wide angle shot of cumulus clouds over the Hood Canal with a seagull and a crow

The Brothers Mountain, Olympic Mountains, peaks over light pillows of fog on the Hood Canal.

Autumn Weddings & Event Photography -- Apples, Falling Leaves, and Lace.

The last breath of summer and the early fall months of September and October are so warm and inviting! Engaged couples who choose to marry at this time of year can enjoy warm sunshine and cooler breezes. Romance is in the air!

The color of fall leaves, golden yellow roses, and rich burgundy, sage, and purple hues are delightful to photograph and are so romantic.

I love to photograph the wedding rings using symbols of the season -- how about rings on a red delicious apple tree?!

Getting married? Hire me today to capture your wedding moments. I look forward to working with you! E-mail: info@jollysiendaphotography.com