With a Baby on the Way -- Maternity Moments are Precious -- Kim and Brandon by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

July 26, 2026

There’s nothing more beautiful than the natural glow of a mom-to-be or a spouse admiring the shape of his partner as she is about to bring new life into their lives. Thank you Kim and Brandon for asking us to share time with you and help you capture some special maternity moments. Wishing your growing family a lot of love! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, taken at Port Ludow Waterfall (Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail) and at Point-No-Point Lighthouse and Park, beach, in Hansville, Washington, on July 25, 2026.

Kim and Brandon Brunelle maternity photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

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Tasty North Carolina Cuisine in Washington State? Yes! A Wandering Goose and Tokeland Hotel getaway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

July 21, 2026

Dang! Everything is so damn delicious at the Wandering Goose restaurant - part of the Tokeland Hotel located in Tokeland, Washington. The cuisine is low country North Carolina inspired by the owner’s roots. Everything with the exception of the corn meal and rice (all Southern state sourced) is local, fresh, farm, fish, to table and finger licking good — especially the friend chicken dinner! Plus the hotel is over 100 years old. It used to be a boarding house in the late 1800’s. Owner and chef, Heather Earnhardt, bought the property about eight years ago and strives to retain the old charm of the property, make it family friendly, and a welcoming space for people who love great food and beverages. The hospitality given by all of the staff is warm and inviting. Also, do treat yourself to a hot tub experience with marsh views and the 22 ounce sharable rib eye steak. Holy Moly!! Photos taken with my cell phone by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Tokeland Hotel, a historic property, circa 1885, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Fresh local oysters at the Wandering Goose restaurant, Tokeland Hotel, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Making the pastries and baked goods at the Wandering Goose, Tokeland Hotel, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Peaceful views of the marsh near the Pacific Ocean, Tokeland Hotel photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Delicious salads at the Wandering Goose, Tokeland Hotel, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

A simmer peach mint Julip, Wandering Goose at the Tokeland Hotel, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Geese at the gardens, Tokeland Hotel, Washington, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The Steak is damn delicious! Wandering Goose, Tokeland Hotel, Washington, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The bedrooms, Tokeland Hotel, Tokeland, Washington, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Have fun and take a photo of yourselves at the Tokeland Hotel, Tokeland, Washington! Photo credit, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Pacific Northwest Flowers and Plants at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

June 29, 2026

June is a beautiful month in the Pacific Northwest. On the Kitsap Peninsula in Gig Harbor, garden, flower, and plant enthusiasts annual put of a great garden tour. This year, at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour six garden and natural woodland properties were featured for their natural habitats and garden oasis. In addition, there was a lady playing the harp, Cynthia of Cynthia Harp Music, and koi fish swimming around in lovely babbling ponds water features. Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Gig Harbor Garden Tour 2026, photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Cynthia Harp Music at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour 2026, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Big Circle France 2026 Trip, stops in Reim and Last stop Paris, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 31, 2026

Rich and I took at trip to France, April 27 - May 27. We flew to Paris from Seattle and rented a car from Charles de Gaulle. Our first stop was the fishing Viking village Honfleur for two days, then we drove to Normandy beaches to see Omaha and Utah Beach, the American Cemetery Normandy, the Utah Beach Museum, and then stayed in Roche Torin close to Mont. Saint. Michele three nights seeing the abbey on the island across the water and landscape from our hotel where we admired the medieval Abbey and local farm sheep grazing and sleeping in the bucolic fields. We then drove to the Loire Valley staying at Auberge de la Caillere to visit chateaus: Blois, Chambord, Chenonceau, and Ambroise where Leonardo Di Vinci’s tomb lays in the church. Next stop, and our longest drive, to the Basque region of France, staying at the lovely seaside Saint-Jean-De-Luz and enjoyed fours days at Hotel Plage soaking up the sun, admiring the Pyrenees mountains, exploring half-timber house villages, and we took a a bus/train day trip to San Sebastian, Spain for a authentic tapas and pinxtos crawl. Next stop for two days staying at Mercure Carcassonne La Cité hotel, the medieval town of Carcassonne to see the castle and eat cassoulet. Delicious! Our next stop for five days, Boulbon, France, near the Rhone River in Provence. We loved the maison we stayed in Hotel Bastide, loved the village, danced to disco music with a local chef, and explored wonderful towns: Arles, Nimes, Les Baux-de-Provence, Gordes, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Aux-En-Provence, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Not enough time to see every town - another trip perhaps. From Boulbon, we drove to Lyon where we enjoyed three days staying at Le Phoenix eating to our hearts content at Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse, a bouchon, and more. For wine, oh yes, Rhone, Loire, and did I mention Burgundy - Oui! We stayed in the lovely grape growing village, Aloxe Corton - a piece of heaven, at Villa Louise explored, shopped and dined in Beaune - it was lovely! We toured the interesting historic Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune - a must see in Beaune. Two days is not enough time in Burgundy. We shall return to visit more villages and Dijon in the future. The last leg of our trip we spent two nights in the Champagne region, Reims, where we enjoyed seeing the gothic Reims Cathedral and sampling different champagnes, after two days we drove back to Charles de Gaulle Airport, dropped off the car, and took at taxi to Paris where were spent three HOT days (temps hovering 94 degrees in May), between the 4th and 11th Arrondissement’s. We rode the Paris Metro to see Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, Moulin Rouge area, the Eiffell Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, The Galeries Lafayette Dome, a sunset river cruise on the Seine River, and shop and eat in the Paris Marais district and Jewish quarter. FYI - if you want to eat well, visit Michelin Guide France to review restaurants in various languages and book reservations. BTW, Rich and I were also our own travel agent. We did all the research. Spent time on Goggle Maps exploring hotels, locations, and restaurants. This is one of eight blog posts about our France trip. Lots of beautiful, interesting, and fun photos to see. Images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington, USA. Here we go!!! Seven - Reims and Paris!

Reims grand gothic Cathedral, Reims Notre Dame is very worth the stop by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Gargoyles at Reims grand gothic Cathedral, Reims Notre Dame is very worth the stop by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Architecture in Reims, art nouveau, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Black and white architecture street photography in Reims by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Art Deco and Art Nouveau is at the center of Reims architecture by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

This smiling couple was getting married. They let me take their photo in front of the Eiffell Tower by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

We heard a lot of Michael Jackson music in Paris and throughout France - wall mural photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, taken in Paris.

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Morning clean up, a daily routine, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, Paris by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wall art painting near Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Pont Alexandre III seen from our Seine River cruise at sunset, Paris, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Taking a call in Paris by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Notre Dame Paris by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mass at Notre Dame Paris by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Daily clean-up, Moulin Rouge, Paris by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Seine River cruise at sunset is fun! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cafe life and a teddy bear, Paris, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Parisian cafes in the spring by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Waiting for a friend in the Marais, Paris, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Art Nouveau dome at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann shopping photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wall mural art Paris photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann magazine covers on a wall - photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann - Paris fashions photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Tired of shopping, check your phone, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Art outside the Paris Opera, photo, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

It’s really all about the wine, Paris, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The Eiffell Tower at sunset seen from a Seine River cruise - really fun stuff! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Big Circle France 2026 Trip, this stop in Burgundy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 31, 2026

The rolling hills of vineyards in Burgundy. This is the village of Aloxe Corton where we stayed and bought wine. Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Nurse nuns at Hôtel Dieu - Hospices de Beaune, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hôtel Dieu - Hospices de Beaune by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Burgundy scenery from the drive by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hôtel Dieu - Hospices de Beaune ceiling by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Aloxe Corton Burgundy wine region by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wine cat, Aloxe Corton village Burgundy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cafe and a sleepy dog, Burgundy, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Dog wanders the vineyards in Aloxe Corton, Burgundy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Burgundy wines are fantastic! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The pretty village church at Aloxe Corton by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Food and wine is France - plus fashion of course! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Stained glass window at Hôtel Dieu - Hospices de Beaune, Burgundy, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Vineyards and chateaus at Aloxe Corton Burgundy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wine watch dog, Aloxe Corton Burgundy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Pretty bucolic French countryside in Burgundy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Big Circle France 2026 Trip, this stop Carcassonne and The Rhone Provence, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 31, 2026

Gordes France, Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Provence linens by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Town of Carcassonne by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Carcassonne castle at sunrise by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cemetery at Carcassonne by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Boutique, Saint Remy Provence, By Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Modeling fashion designs at St. Remy Provence France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sightseeing in Gordes, France, Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Tile and old beauty in Gordes, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Church in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Rhone river floods posted in Boulbon, Provence, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lavender in Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Market business in Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Roman coliseum, Nimes, Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hotel Bastide, Hôtel La Bastide de Boulbon, in Boulsbon where we stayed five nights, Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Strawberries at market in Arles on market day, Saturday, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Water fountain in Arles Provence, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hospital, Vincent Van Gogh, Arles by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Walking up to **Les Baux-de-Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio**

Arles coliseum Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Market day, Aux-En-Provence, on my birthday, Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lunch in Nimes at the market was excellent! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Nimes parthenon, Maison carrée, Nimes Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Espresso, rum cakes and rum at the market lunch at Nimes, France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Fashion at Aix-En-Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Aix-En Provence on my birthday by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Countryside views from Les Baux-de-Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Boulbon windmill, Provence by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Nimes Roman fountain, Provence, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Taking photos of the details, Nimes, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cafe time with friends while the dog sleeps, Provence, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Big Circle France 2026 Trip, this stop French Basque Region and some Spain, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 31, 2026

Slice of paradise at Saint-Jean-De-Luz, Basque country, France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Love the beauty of Saint-Jean-De-Luz by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Pyrenees mountains, France and Spain - taken in France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Are you hungry? Sweet pastries and desserts, the French know how to eat! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sunset looking out from our balcony at Fort de Socoa

View from our room at Saint Jean De Luz, France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Fish market at Saint Jean De Luz, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lady smiles while selling her food at the market at Saint Jean De Luz by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 8, 2026, VE Day Victory Day, France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Rich is a superb driver, planner, and Goggle Map direction navigator, Bayonne, France - waiting for the bus back to Saint Jean De Luz by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Tapas and pinxtos, San Sebastian, Spain by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Girls in pretty traditional dress, San Sebastian, Spain by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Family play, San Sebastian, Spain by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cathedral, San Sebastian old town Spain by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Basque country meats by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

San Sebastian apartment living by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wedding day at the San Sebastian city hall, old town, Spain by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

French countryside, Saint Jean De Luz by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Big Circle France 2026 Trip, this stop Loire Valley, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 31, 2026

Blois Chateau at the Loire Valley, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

The Loire River and Blois by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Blois Cathedral, Blois, Loire Valley, France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Chambord Chateau by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Loire Valley French Chateau bedrooms by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Very French - red shutters, climbing red roses, doors a village by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Ambroise, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Belguim tapestry, Chambord Castle Chateau, Loire Valley, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Pretty bucolic French countryside villages, Loire Valley, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Chateau gardens at castles in the Loire Valley by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Château de Chenonceau by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Plane Tree pathway to the castles chateaus Loire Valley by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Church at Ambroise where Leonardo Da Vinci tomb is, Loire Valley by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Big Circle France 2026 Trip, this stop Normandy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

May 31, 2026

Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Honfleur at sunset by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

The sheep near Mont Saint Michele - I got to see them herded to their farm, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Marina at Honfleur, Normandy region of France, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

American Cemetery Normandy, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

View from our hotel of Mont. Saint Michele Abbey and sheep by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Norman village at Honfleur - so old, 1200’s Vikings, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Worship service in one of the churches, Mont Saint Michele, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cafe in Honfleur by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hot Chocolate with whipped cream by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Gardens, churches, and a cat, Honfleur, France by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Norman Viking village at Honfleur, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The bridge that leads to D-Day landing on the beaches of Normandy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Les Braves, Omaha Beach, Normandy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

At Mont Saint Michele looking out at low tide, people on the beach, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Granville, Normandy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cat travel and abstract paintings, Granville, Normandy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Food markets by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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It's Tulip Festival Time in the Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio!

April 14, 2026

Western Washington, is very similar to the tulip fields in Holland in the Spring. In the Skagit Valley you can see tulip fields for miles around the surrounding farms, foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and on a clear day you might see Mount Baker in the background. One of the best places to go and enjoy the tulips is at Roozengaard Tulip Farm in Mount Vernon. The tulips in the Skagit Valley are planted in intervals and you can count on seeing the blooms and their vibrant colors starting in late March through April and maybe some in May. Photography by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Tulips fields, farms, Mount Baker, Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Portrait of a baby and her mom at Roozengaarde Tulip Fields, Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Painting a picture of the Cascade Mountains and the tulip fields, Roozengaard, Mount Vernon, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The pretty multi-colored tulip patterns at Roozengaard Tulip Farm, Mount Vernon, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

A tractor plows a field at the Roozengaard Tulip Farm, Mount Vernon, Washington State, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Selfie time in the tulip fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mulit-colored tulip fields wave in the wind by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Protection from the rain and the sun while painting a picture of the tulip fields at the tulip fields, Roozengaard, Mount Vernon, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hugging one another at the tulip fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Multi-colored zig zag tulip field farm landscape with the Cascade Mountain foothills, Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Portrait of a boy wearing his sun hat sitting next to the tulip fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The little girl in the pink galoshes and the red tulip fields by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Pink tulips lead to the cherry blossom tree and out to the tulip fields at Roozengaard Tulip Farm, Mount Vernon, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Greater Seattle and Puget Sound Areas by Sea and Land by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

January 20, 2026

Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area is only a short ferry sailing or drive to downtown and King County, Pierce County and Kitsap County, the Kitsap Peninsula. Imagery by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Seattle, Washington, the Space Needle and a Washington State Ferry by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

The Space Needle taken from Kerry Park, Seattle, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Mount Rainier, Seattle Stadiums, ferris wheel, and downtown by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Washington State Ferry sails past the Olympic Mountains, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Harborside Park, torpedo like fountains, Bremerton, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studiom Bremerton, Washington

The Brothers Mountain, morning fog, Dyes Inlet, Puget Sound, Kitsap Peninsula - You have arrived — By Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Holiday Wishes with Love from Kim and Brandon by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio!

December 14, 2025

We were delighted to be asked by Kim and Brandon Brunelle to do their 2025 holiday photos this year. It’s been a pleasure getting to know them the past 12 months as we worked with them to create their engagement family photos in December 2024 and their wedding photos in August 2025.

Rich and I enjoy their friendship and wish Kim, Brandon, and their sweet pets a beautiful Christmas together and a very Happy New Year! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Holiday photos of Kim and Brandon by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Lake Quinault and the Olympic National Rainforest, December 2025

December 12, 2025

Listen to the rain…the rain stops and then starts again. Moments of clearing, fog gently lifts from the Lake Quinault and rises and laces around the vast evergreen forest of the Olympic foothills canopy. Nature’s gifts surrounds us. Large yellow and brown maple leaves, lush green mossy ground, lichen hangs high and low from the evergreens and deciduous trees, birds fly and hop about, and listen to the rushing flow of water as it runs down the Olympic mountainsides filling creeks and some emptying into Lake Quinault. Stay dry and sit a spell inside the historic cozy Lake Quinault Lodge, built in 1926, and visited by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, FDR, in 1937. December 2025 photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio.

Tranquil Lake Quinault, rising fog, Olympic evergreen foothills, water reflections, December 2025, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lake Quinault, adirondak chairs, rising fog, Olympic evergreen foothills, water reflections, December 2025, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Ferns, moss, lichen, Olympic National Rainforest by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lake Quinault Lodge, historic lodge 1926, Olympic National Park Quinault, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lichen hangs from the moss covered evergreen trees, like Spanish Moss, Olympic National Rainforest, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lake Quinault winter landscape in black and white by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Watching the rain downpour at Lake Quinault Lodge by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Quinault River Watershed by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Golden yellow and brown leaf color throughout the Olympic Rainforest by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Large orange and brown maple leafs on wet lush green moss rainforest by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Steller Jay on a picnic table at Lake Quinault Lodge grounds by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lake Quinault, rising fog, Olympic evergreen foothills, water reflections, December 2025, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lake Quinault Lodge lit fireplace with holiday decorations and elk antler plaque by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Selfie - Jolly and Rich relax inside the Lake Quinault Lodge, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Evergreen tree and Lake Quinault by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Peaceful Lake Quinault, fog, and water reflections by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebration at Santa Fe, New Mexico by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

November 8, 2025

I’ve dreamed of photographing a Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebration of life and lives lost for many years. This year, on October 31-November 2, I spent time in Santa Fe, New Mexico in awe of the beautiful and touching celebration complete with offerings, ofrendas, tributes to loved ones lost, beautiful and creative sugar skull and skeleton costumes, local tribal indigenous peoples blessings, and moments where I too was touched by the understanding and meaning of loss. We’ve all lost someone. This beautiful celebration is my first and will not be my last. Proudly, my work as a photojournalist and photographer is so humbled by what we witnessed in Santa Fe. Copyright imagery by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead celebration, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead celebration, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington. La Rondalla de Albuquerque

Deanzamusic, Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead celebration, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Autumn is One of My Favorite Times in the Year! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

October 8, 2025

Autumn leaf color, yes! Running, hopping and playing in the leaves, yes! Autumn photoshoots, yes! Beautiful scenic autumn landscapes, yes! Images at autumn time by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, Washington.

Fun family photos in the autumn leaves by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Pastoral scenic autumn landscape, maple tree, lily pond, autumn reflection by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Autumn weddings in the Pacific Northwest by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA

Pumpkins and butternut squash by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Fun family photos at autumn time by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

St. Paul’s Church, Port Gamble, with autumn leaf color by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Autumn wedding photojournalism by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Kitsap County, Washington

Horses grazing, a red barn, green pastures and blazing autumn color in the trees by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Aloha! Congratulations Kim and Brandon! They Married at Port Gamble, WA., 8-28-25. Wedding Photography by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

August 29, 2025

What a beautiful day for a wedding in the Pacific Northwest! Kim Kenbock and Brandon Brunelle exchange weddings vows, August 28, 2025, with family and friends under an aloha tropical arch and sunshine with the Hood Canal in the background on the grounds of Port Gamble, WA. Their day, full of love, laughter, and good wishes included a BBQ dinner, wedding toasts, dancing, and wedding photos at the historic St. Paul’s Church where the couple got engaged last December 2024. Wedding photo highlights by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Wedding cards and the engagement photo, 12/2024 taken by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Bridal Preparation by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Bridal preparation, the bride and her mom hug each other by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Bridal preparation and the wedding gown by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The groom begins to get ready for the wedding with his groomsmen by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The groom with his best man and groomsmen before the wedding by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Handsome groom, Brandon, pins his boutonniere on by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The groom with his groomsmen by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Aloha wedding theme for Brandon and Kim by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The groom and his groomsman right before the wedding ceremony by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The flower girl and ringbearer - so cute! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Processional by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Processional ringbearer by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Processional flower girl by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Here comes the bride, Kim, walking down the aisle with her dad by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Bride walks down the aisle to the groom by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

It’s a beautiful day for the wedding! Wedding ceremony of Kim and Brandon by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding ceremony of Kim and Brandon by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding ring ceremonial exchange, his, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding ring ceremonial exchange, hers, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

You may kiss your bride! Wedding ceremony kiss by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Ceremonial wedding cheers toast! Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Husband and wife, Brandon and Kim! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Hugging all of the guests at the receiving line by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Bride Kim with her bridesmaids by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding family photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding portrait of the bride and groom by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Bridal portrait by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The wedding party at St. Paul’s Church, Port Gamble, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding photos with the wedding party at St. Paul’s Church, Port Gamble, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Fun with the groom at St. Paul’s Church, Port Gamble, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA

Fun with the bride, St. Paul’s Church, Port Gamble, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Will you marry me? Hearts! This is where we got engaged. Wedding day by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Announcing the wedding party for the wedding dinner and reception by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Mr. and Mrs., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding reception and party by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Cutting the wedding cake by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Father daughter and bride dance by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

First dance of the newly married couple, Brandon and Kim, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Wedding reception party and dancing by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

It’s official! We signed the marriage certificate by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Aloha with love, Brandon and Kim by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio at sunset, 08/28/25.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing some of Brandon's and Kim’s wedding highlights. It was my pleasure to do their wedding photography. Wishing Brandon and Kim lots of love for a wonderful future together — Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

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Their wedding was held at: Port Gamble Weddings and Events.

Oh Those Summer Days! Yes too Girlfriends, Roses, Cocktails and the Smith Tower -- All Fabulous!! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

July 24, 2025

What can happen when five girlfriend’s get together on a sunny summer day in July in Seattle…a lot! They enjoyed two Uber car rides, and both just a little bit of a tight squeeze, as they ripped through the city towards acres of roses. The Woodland Park Rose Garden plants 200 varieties of roses and other flora — all blooming bright and beautiful. It was a zen afternoon for the ladies to enjoy nature and each others company. After the park visit, a lite lunch with shaken and stirred cocktails was sipped at Seattle’s historic Smith Tower observatory building, circa 1914. Also, the gals took in the sweeping views of the city and surrounding land from the observation deck; Elliott Bay on display as well as the majestic Mount Rainier. All and all a grand day was enjoyed by all in the Emerald City of Seattle. Let’s plan another getaway soon! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Seattle, Washington, 1201 Third Avenue Building, seen from Coleman Dock, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

White roses at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Yellow roses, Purple Cone Flowers, and a bumble bee at the Woodland Park Rose Garden, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Dark blue hydrangas at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sheila enjoys the Julia Child’s rose fragrance at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cheryl enjoys the rose and wildflower garden and takes some photos at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Drehlaine, Sheila and Karen having fun at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Water droplets on leaves and purple flowers at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Magenta roses flow at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Group photo of us taken by someone at the park - thank you!

Smith Tower Building, circa 1914, Seattle , Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Interior hallway, Art Nouveau architecture, Smith Tower, Seattle, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Elliott Bay water views from the Smith Tower, Seattle, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mount Rainier and I-5 Freeway views seen from the Smith Tower Observation deck, Seattle, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Classic Pink Cloud Martini at the Smith Tower Bar, Chinese Room, Observatory, Seattle, WA, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Fun selfie group photo furnished by Cheryl!

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Salish Sea Delivers T99 Orcas Killer Whales, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, and Sea Birds by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

June 22, 2025

Happy Summer 2025! We enjoyed a boat trip with friends sailing from Anacortes, Washington on the Salish Sea and the Strait of Juan de Fuca passing Whidbey Island, and several of the San Juan Islands in search of marine wildlife. Two days of exploring the beautiful open waters granted us many wildlife sighting gifts. We saw sea lions and harbor seals, the T99 pod of Orca’s killer whales, lots of seabirds: Cormorants, gulls, and an oyster catcher with an orange beak and orange eyes, and American Bald Eagles. Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat is pure joy that we appreciate and do not take for granted. Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, East Bremerton, Washington.

T99 Orca pod spotted hunting in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, June 19, 2025, near Whidbey Island by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Three Harbor Seals on Strawberry Island, Deception Pass, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Sea Lion stretches up towards the sunshine balanced on a red bouy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Early morning light awakens the Cascade Mountains with cloud cover over the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Townsend, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

T99’s hunting off of Whidbey Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

An Elephant Seal, known as Elsie Mae, by the locals, flips sand on its back while it basks in the sunshine on a beach, Anacortes, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Harbor Seals getting some sun on a rocky island in the Salish Sea by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Rocky island that attracts wildlife, cormorants, seabirds, gulls, and a single harbor seal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Radar map of the boat route we took to see marine wildlife by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

People exploring Washington State beaches off of Deception Pass by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Whale watching marine wildlife tourist boats sail on the Salish Sea by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Oyster Catcher on Strawberry Island at Deception Pass Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

T99’s Orca’s Killer Whale pot spotted hunting in the Salish Sea, Strait of Juan de Fuca near Whidbey Island by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

American Bald Eagle on a tree limb overlooking Deception Pass by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Deception Pass bridge at sunset by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Family Fun and Photo Time for the Harnish Family by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

June 16, 2025

On Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, a beautiful late spring day in the Pacific Northwest, two sisters and a brother, their mom, and their spouses and children gathered together to have some sunshine family fun and have new family photos taken of them in a park-like setting, Pacific Northwest style, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA. Here are some of their family photo highlights. Best wishes to everyone!

Family photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

It was a joy and a lot of fun helping this wonderful family capture some special family time moments together - thank you! Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington at www.jollysiendaphotography.com, T: 240-899-5295, E: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.

The West Roadtrip with Friends, Oregon Outback Scenic Byway, Eastern Sierras, and Superstitious Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

June 10, 2025

Spring 2025 will be a lasting memory. I helped a friend drive her car from Washington State to Arizona. Along the way, we had overnight stops in Bend, OR., and Reno, NV., stayed a couple of days in Bishop CA., to visit friends, an overnight in very hot (107 degrees) Needles, CA., and lastly destination, Apache Junction, Arizona. I drove over 1,400 miles, and we saw dramatic and beautiful countryside with lakes, streams, the high country, the high desert, Cascade Mountains, Cascade Volcanic Arc, the Eastern Sierra Mountains, and the hot Mojave Desert and the Sonoran Deserts. We stopped along the route to take photos, stretching our legs, and during the drive had meaningful conversations. Here are some photo highlights of the trip. Copyright photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Let the road trip begin! Susie and Jolly, Bend, Oregon, May 2025

Mount Jefferson, Oregon, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

White church along the Oregon Outback Scenic Byway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Scenic lake, Oregon Outback Scenic Byway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

High country, mule ear wildflowers, Eastern Sierras, Oregon Outback Scenic Byway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Oregon Outback Scenic Byway lake by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Country meadows with purple wildflowers, a blackbird, and a red barn, Oregon Outback Scenic Byway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hereford cattle graze high country meadows with the Eastern Sierras in the background, Oregon Outback Scenic Byway, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Oregon Outback Scenic Byway countryside by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

A vista view point near Mono Lake, CA., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mono Lake, California, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Scenic views of the Eastern Sierras, near Bishop, CA., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Large Cottonwood frames the view of the Eastern Sierras Mountains, Big Pine, CA, near Bishop, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mountain stream at Big Pine Creek, about 8,000 feet, Big Pine, CA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hiking Big Pine Creek towards the Eastern Sierras and a waterfall by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

My friend Bobbie and I on the Big Pine Creek hike by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Waterfall at Big Pine Creek, Big Pine, CA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Big pine cones grow on the Jeffrey Pine trees at Big Pine Creek, CA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sisters, Bobbie and Susie, together at Aspendell, CA., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Beautiful Eastern Sierra mountain views and wildflower meadows, yellow mule ears, Aspendell, CA., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lake Sabrina, CA., about 9,000 feet, Eastern Sierra Mountains, near Bishop, CA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sunrise and palm trees, Needles, CA., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sunrise at Needles, CA., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Traveling on Route 66, Needles, CA., hot, hot, hot!! Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Apache Junction blooming Saguaro Cactus by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Scenic Sonoran Desert with a rainbow after June rains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Rainbow reaches over the Sonoran Desert and cactus, Apache Junction, AZ., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Road to the Superstitious Mountains, after the rains, with lacy fog, Sonoran Desert, Apache Junction, AZ, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Lacy fog surrounds Superstitious Mountain, Apache Junction, AZ., by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sonoran Desert and the Superstitious Mountains, after a rainstorm, early morning, Apache Junction, AZ by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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