The Natural Beauty of Scandinavian Countries: Norway and Denmark by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sailing away on a 14-day Norwegian Fjord cruise, July 2023, was a BIG check on my travel bucket list. My adoptive grandfather, D. Steen, immigrated to the United States in 1906 from Norway for a better life, and I used to hear stories this far away land. Here are some of my photographs. Copyright imagery by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

SondeFjord at Skjolden, Norway with fabulous weather by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Red barns and white houses dot the landscape sailing through the Norwegian Fjords, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Dramatic natural scenery, Norwegian Fjords by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, East Bremerton, Washington.

Eidjord, Norway with beautiful weather by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Visit to Jotemheim summit, at 5,000 feet above the fjords, Skjolden, Norway National Park, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Wa, USA.

Brown huts dot the landscape serving as vacation getaways for Norwegians at Jotunheim, Norway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington, USA.

Charming Alesund, Norway, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Art Nouveau architecture, Alesund, Norway by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Busy Nyhavn canal with lots of tourists visiting Copenhagen, Denmark by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Quite solitude and a boat Sognefjord, Skjolden, Norway, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington, USA.

Rosenborg Castle and mote, Copenhagen, Denmark, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Copenhagen, Denmark historic architecture and it’s canals by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Royal Danish Guards march daily to Amalienborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle, Changing of the Guard, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Beautiful, green and bucolic, Norwegian countryside, villages, orchards, and red barns, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio is located in Bremerton, Washington, USA. Contact Jolly at: 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook, Instagram , Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Imagery for All Occasions: Your Life and Business by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Since 2006, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, serves the community offering professional photography services. We do both individual portraiture, life events, and commercial photography including: Portraiture sessions for you, your family, children, and high school seniors; fashion and theatrical portfolios; business headshots and website branding for your company; couples photography, engagements and weddings; boudoir beauty and glamour photo sessions, and landscape, real estate, and product commercial photography. Jolly Sienda Photography is located in East Bremerton, Washington, on the Kitsap Peninsula, just 45 minutes from both Tacoma and Seattle. Below are photo samples. For more information and to schedule a photoshoot with Jolly contact me at: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, t: 240-899-5295, W: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.

June is the perfect time to have photos done with our pink dogwood tree — the Grace Randall family photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Commercial product photography for website and catalogs, Tournesol Siteworks, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Boudoir Beauty and glamour photography by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Leslie Burnett Bon Cook branding and website images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

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

The Olympic Mountains and a full moon landscape photographed from East Bremerton by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Jolly Sienda self portrait at Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

I look forward to helping you create fantastic photos! Contact me at: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, t: 240-899-5295, W: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.

Baby Wildlife and Spring at Yellowstone National Park is a Little Bit of Magic by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Just spent three days in Yellowstone National Park and saw lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery, and not a lot of people — bonus! Concentrated on the North entrance into the park and spent a lot of time in the Lamar Valley. If you’re thinking about visiting the park go in the spring or the fall to avoid crowds. Copyright images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, Wasthington at: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook, and Instagram

Copyright images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, Wasthington at: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook, and Instagram, contact me via my website, social media, or here at info@jollysiendaphotography.com

Kotor and Kusadasi Cats and Trieste Lights Warm our Mediterranean Souls by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sailing to Mediterranean ports, 2022 trip, to discover and learn about different cultures and history is what Rich and I love to do. On these trips, I take two camera bodies and three lens, the trilogy: 70 x 200mm, 24 x 70mm, and 16 x 35mm to create and document what we’re seeing and where we’ve been. So, cheers to Kusadasi, Turkey, Kotor Montenegro, and Trieste, Italy!

Kotor, Montenegro is a naturally beautiful place; rugged and very Mediterranean, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Lights go on at dark on the historic Trieste, Italy buildings by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Vibrant old town Kotor, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Kotor, Montenegro landscape by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Our Lady of the Rocks, Montenegro, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Kotor cat and graffiti by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA

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.

Welcome to the 2022 New Year with Majestic Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound Scenery

Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound copyright images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton. Photos taken by Jolly on January 8-9, 2022. Jolly is a professional photographer who enjoys capturing Pacific Northwest landscapes. Her work can be seen on the website and is found at the Danita Delimont Stock Photography Agency.

Jolly’s state of the art photography studio enables her to offer a full range of photography services to clients: lifestyle portraiture and business headshots, website imagery, branding images, boudoir, and commercial products. Jolly also is an acclaimed couples photographer photographing love stories, engagements and weddings.

The Brothers Mountain Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mount Skokomish, Olympic Mountains, with rising fog over the Puget Sound

Snow capped Olympic Mountains and pastel cloud reflections on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

Seagull flies over the Puget Sound towards the shimmering snow capped mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography

Canadian Geese fly, land, and take off over the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

The Brothers Mountain and it’s pink snow reflection on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

Seagull soars over the Puget Sound, fog, and mountain view by Jolly Sienda Photography

A fog mountain rises over the Puget Sound up to the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography

Tranquility and peaceful Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wide angle Puget Sound view of water and cloud reflections and mountain views by Jolly Sienda Photography

Slow rising fog over the Puget Sound up to the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio is located in Bremerton, Washington. Contact Jolly at info@jollysiendaphotography.com, T: 240-899-5295, website: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram

What is on the Horizon for a Better 2021

2021...what will the New Year be? I hope it is a year of change, hope, and new beginnings. I hope it is a year brimming with opportunity and blessings for all. Whatever it is...let us wish for good health and new challenges that make us better and closer to our ultimate goals in life. Here are some images I've taken over time that capture the natural beauty of nature. I hope they give you a sense of peace, encouragement, joy, and hope for what is ahead. Happy New Year 2021!!! Images by JollySiendaPhotography.com. Contact Jolly on the Kitsap Peninsula, in Bremerton, at 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography.com

Ruby Beach, Highway 101, Blue Ray Sunset by Jolly Sienda Photography

Ruby Beach, Highway 101, Blue Ray Sunset by Jolly Sienda Photography

Clarity, Puget Sound Kitsap Peninsula, Poulsbo and Liberty Bay photography by Jolly Sienda Photography

Clarity, Puget Sound Kitsap Peninsula, Poulsbo and Liberty Bay photography by Jolly Sienda Photography

What will 2021 bring, by Jolly Sienda Photography

What will 2021 bring, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Tranquility and hope for a calm and brighter day! Commercial landscape photography by Jolly Sienda Photography.com

Tranquility and hope for a calm and brighter day! Commercial landscape photography by Jolly Sienda Photography.com

Americana Quilt Barn Trails and Grist Mills are Picture Perfect

Quilt barn trails are a slice of Americana. They are dotted across the United States from Washington and Oregon, following the settlers of the west to America’s farms and bread basket in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and in the southern states too. Per Wikipedia 43 states have quilt barn trails. Below are quilt patch barns located in Washington State; along the Quilt Barn Ellensburg Trail, unique barns on the East Coast and a iconic Mabry Grist Mill. Images by Jolly Sienda Photography.

Glory Farm and a llama, Ellensburg, WA.

Glory Farm and a llama, Ellensburg, WA.

Historic Mabry Grist Mill, Edwin Boston Mabry (1867-1936) photo by Jolly Sienda Photography

Historic Mabry Grist Mill, Edwin Boston Mabry (1867-1936) photo by Jolly Sienda Photography

Early 20th Century red barn and chicken coop collapsing, Chimicum, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Early 20th Century red barn and chicken coop collapsing, Chimicum, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Drink Coca Cola, Virginia red barn, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Drink Coca Cola, Virginia red barn, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Jolly Sienda Photography is available for commercial and independent photography assignments and projects. Contact us at T: 240-899-5295 E: info@jollysiendaphotography.com W: www.jollysiendaphotography.com - Photojournalism, landscapes, portraiture, weddings and engagements, food and beverage, real estate, builders, architecture, and website branding imagery. Jolly Sienda Photography is based in Bremerton, Washington.

Happy Earth Day 2020! Earth Photos Too Make You Smile!!

Our Earth is 4.54 billions years old! The earth is precious. It’s the air we breath, the land we walk on, the land we want our children and their children to have, and as Climate Change shows temperatures are rising on land and on the high seas, drought, changing weather patterns, forest fires, pollution…all of these things put our Earth at risk. So, it’s up to us to do everything we can. Jolly Sienda Photography, based in the greater Puget Sound area (Bremerton, Washington), captures moments in time. Here are some images to celebrate our Earth!

Traveling in Patagonia to sail around Cape Horn -- this is a rainbow on the waterway with mountains of Tierra Del Fuego.

Traveling in Patagonia to sail around Cape Horn -- this is a rainbow on the waterway with mountains of Tierra Del Fuego.

Storms followed by a sunset at the Columbia Gorge, Oregon and Washington.

Storms followed by a sunset at the Columbia Gorge, Oregon and Washington.

Everglades sunrise, Florida.

Everglades sunrise, Florida.

Morning light in the hot humid summer, Lancaster, PA.

Morning light in the hot humid summer, Lancaster, PA.

Taking a walk to enjoy autumn color in the Southwest.

Taking a walk to enjoy autumn color in the Southwest.

Images on this post or on other posts may be purchased directly either on the website under Fine Art or contact us below. Jolly Sienda Photography is available for photo assignments for commercial and retail work: editorial, advertising, weddings, portraiture, food and beverage, stock, travel, architecture, interiors, and exteriors, and website branding images. Please contact us at Tel: 240-899-5295, E: info@jollysiendaphotography,com, Facebook and Instagram - Jolly Sienda Photography. Website: www.jollysiendaphotography.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Local farmers market in Montevideo, Uruguay

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

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

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.

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

Graffiti wall, Montevideo, Uruguay

Graffiti wall, Montevideo, Uruguay

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

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

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

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!

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!

That was a great steak!

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

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!

Baby King Penguin wants to eat!

Penguin Rookery at Bluff Cove

Penguin Rookery at Bluff Cove

Magellanic Oystercatcher, Falkland Islands

Magellanic Oystercatcher, Falkland Islands

Sheep at the Bluff Cove farm

Sheep at the Bluff Cove farm

Dancing Gentoo Penguins

Dancing Gentoo Penguins