Tag Archives: Mary Eklund

Kitsap County pet photographer, capturing lifestyle images of your clawed, pawed and hooved critters in Port Orchard, Kingston, Poulsbo, Bainbridge, Bremerton, Belfair and Gig Harbor, WA.

Tumbler-ific! Kitsap County Photographer ~ Four Foot Photography

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Last Saturday, I was in Indianola {beaUtiful!} and maybe disturbed Tumbler’s sleep a wee little bit in wanting to capture his portrait. I was rewarded with a giant yawn, and back to sleep he went. The light was so pretty, and he is even softer than he looks! Tumbler was adopted from Kitsap Humane Society and is living the good life with his people in a cottage by the sea. They appreciate and adore him every day. #HappyEnding

 

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Four Foot Photography, Pet Photographer, Kitsap County, 2014, Indianola Beach, Life is Good, Cat Photographer, Gig Harbor Pet Photographer, Bainbridge Island Pet Photographer, Indianola Pet Photographer, Port Orchard Pet Photographer, Kingston Pet Photographer, Poulsbo Pet Photographer, Silverdale Pet Photographer, Bremerton Pet Photographer, Mary Eklund, Kitsap Humane Society

 

Golden Hour – Gorgeous Light

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If you have booked a photography session with me, most likely we have talked about the Golden Hour – the yummy, warm, golden light that occurs the hour or so before the sun sets. I usually spend more time obsessing about this perfect window during the summer, when we have actual sun to set here in the somewhat grey Northwest (!). However, the Winter Lighting Challenge I have been participating in brought the Golden Hour to the forefront this week, with a Golden Hour Portrait as the assignment. I had a fantastic idea for a styled shoot, which… I will have to complete in the future. Today is the final day to post my submission, so it needed to happen on the family trip to Zoolights, which was tonight, the last night – oooh, a procrastination trend! I am literally down to the final hour, so I will be adding the Zoolights images to the post as I get through them.

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Kitsap County Photographer, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Zoolights, 2014, Photography Awesomesauce Winter Challenge, Mary Eklund, Portrait Photographer, Pet Photographer, Child Photographer, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Senior Photos, 2014

Tank ~ the English Bulldog

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I LOVE it when people gift my services – 1) I am an avid gift-giver myself 2) It is so thoughtful to gift something you know someone will treasure, especially if it is something they would not have done for themselves 3) I get to meet really awesome people and pets… But enough about me! In September I had a display booth at the PAWS of Bainbridge Wagfest, as I have each of the last 3 years: 2013 , 2011 – I will have to search for 2012! I met Derek, who was helping his friend at another vendor booth, and we talked about doing a gift certificate for another friend’s birthday. Derek and Tara surprised their friend Jessica on her birthday with a session and print credit for her English Bulldog, Tank. The day Jessica and I set up for the session was rainy and cold, but Jessica wanted to give it a go, so we met at Silverdale Waterfront Park. Tank is adorable, as is Jessica, and they were stoic about the weather, so we ended up with MANY fun images to choose from. Tank’s quirky characteristics, like his Dalmatian-spotted ears and fabulous underbite, Jessica credits to puppy mill breeding, and though her rescue dog’s health issues have cost her “enough to buy a new car,” her love for her companion, and his adoration of her makes it all worthwhile. Here are some of my favorites!

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Pet Photographer, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, Belfair, Kitsap County, Pet Photography, English Bulldog Rescue, Silverdale Waterfront Park, Kitsap Lifestyle Photographer, Mary Eklund

Merry Christmas! Winter Lighting Challenge – Bokeh Shapes

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This week’s challenge had to do with creating shapes by manipulating the aperture. I bought this teeny Nativity set made of beans on Etsy a few weeks ago, “Holy Frijoles!” I knew I wanted to photograph it because, c’mon, it is so stinkin’ cute! I thought it would be neat to put stars in the sky, and am fairly pleased with the result. I am learning so much by doing! Great to get outside the old comfort zone. I have another blog post planned for before Christmas, so don’t mind an early holiday greeting!

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Four Foot Photography, Kitsap County Photographer, Gig Harbor to Bainbridge Island, Kids and Families, Port Orchard Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, 2013

Mason ~ South Kitsap High School Senior – Kitsap County Photographer ~ Four Foot Photography

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I LOVE photographing High School Seniors! There is just something about the place where childhood meets adulthood that is nothing short of magical, and gets me all verklempt. Sweet, childlike vulnerability lingers just under the surface of this confidant, exuberant, full-of-life and filled-with-possibilities-and-promise honest to goodness grown-up. The air around them feels tinged with excitement, their parents’ pride at a job well {if not nearly} done is palpable. It is my great honor to document this time for both senior and family. It makes me happy. That is all.

Mason, South Kitsap High School Class of 2013. I know Mason’s parents to be hard working, tireless and giving, and their children are the ultimate beneficiaries of lives well and thoughtfully lived. Mason is very accomplished at audio/visual work, and as you will see from his attire, has firmly chosen the next step on his life path! It will be a treat to see what this young man brings to the world.

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Mary Eklund, Kitsap County Photographer, Senior Pictures, South Kitsap Senior High School, Class of 2014, Custom Portraits, Port Orchard, Manchester State Park, Four Foot Photography

 

 

Backlighting at night

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This was not what I had planned for “backlighting at night”, but we lost our power not one, but two nights this week, so this was the perfect opportunity! Kiddos and I built a fort and luckily one of the lanterns held up – we are apparently without much in the way of flashlights (which may be largely due to having a six and an eight year old in the house). While the shots aren’t technically good, I love the emotion. Hopefully I will get a chance to create the image that came to mind with the assignment!

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Kitsap County Photographer, Kids and Families, Pet Photographer, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Winter Lighting Challenge

Starry Night Skies

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This week’s challenge, starry night skies, was a stretch for me. I hadn’t tried photographing the stars before, and only had one clear night this week to try it, so….I have learned from my mistakes, and will try it again soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pet Photographer, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County Photographer, Family Photos, Senior Photographer

Prism Light

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This week’s creative lighting assignment was a bit more of a challenge than I had anticipated – I started by photographing some beautifully colored leaves in the back yard – pretty blue sky, a little sun flare, it’s all good, right? Except it WASN’T. Back to the drawing board, I went out again today, followed by the resident doggehs. I tried a few more abstract images, then I thought, “Do what you do.” So I did – instead of rainbows and composite images, I created a “reflection” of Zoie/Zurie/Slug Pug/Bobdole, which turned out kind of neat! I will be experimenting with this again – it would be pretty cool at an engagement/couples session. I love the artistic push this lighting challenge is giving me!

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Portrait Photographer, Mary Eklund, Four Foot Photography, Kitsap County Photographer, Pet Photographer, Winter Lighting Challenge, Prism Light

Howe Farm Location Kitsap County Photographer ~ Four Foot Photography

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Howe Farm in Port Orchard is one of my favorite settings for photographing, kids, couples, dogs, families, seniors! There are many textures and settings within a short distance, which makes variety a shoe in! I went out the other evening with a “Golden Hour Landscape” assignment, and then my kiddos started running and jumping, and well, photobombed my landscape shoot. I added a few images from other sessions to demonstrate some of the possibilities.

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Kitsap County Photographer, Mary Eklund, Port Orchard, Session Locations, Four Foot Photography, Pet Photography, Maternity, Kids and Families, Seniors, 2013

Photo Op to Benefit Prison Pet Partnership!

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December 7, 12-4pm, Four Foot Photography will be photographing pets and people, with or without Santa, to benefit the Prison Pet Partnership.

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www.PrisonPetPartnership.org

 

 

 

 

 

Pet Photographer, Mary Eklund, Four Foot Photography, Pictures with Santa, Holiday Photos, Kitsap County Photographer, Gig Harbor Photographer, Prison Pet Partnership, Sehmel Homestead Park, Kitsap County Portrait Photographer