The Home of My Youth

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Hope you enjoy
Timmy :D

Adventures in Enumclaw, WA

Traveling with a camera is something I really enjoy doing.  And, as a Federal Express Courier who has a passion for photography, it is not always possible.  But, when I get the opportunity I try to take it.

This blog is about a folder of images I've taken on my many trips to Enumclaw, WA. while delivering packages to surrounding residents and businesses (e.g. - Crystal Mountain Ski Resort).


https://picasaweb.google.com/100342609430605103171/EnumclawWA?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPyqyY_Yl7jRgwE&feat=directlink


If you've never been to Enumclaw or don't know where it is, then I hope my images and descriptions might give you a better idea.  
Or, if you have been to Enumclaw and you know where it is then maybe I might get the chance to show you something you haven't seen yet.  I know, I know. Hard to say that about Enumclaw, but beside the inner city being so small the actual city limits are quite big.  The fact that Crystal Mountain and Green Water are both in Enumclaw's zip code is a good enough example!

Take a look at the picasa album link and share your thoughts.  I have fun just taking pictures of all the amazing things I get to see in a day and I'm pleased to share my sites & scenes with all of you to see too.


Timmy :D 

Holden Stegman's Senior Portraits

Holden Stegman class of 2012

Super Bowl Sunday we photographed Holden for His Senior Portraits.

Because of the uncertainty of the weather.  We had planned an indoor studio styled session.

But the weather turned out in our favor and we found ourselves outside drinking in the sunlight.

The sun, clouds and overall atmosphere for the Super Bowl celebrations made our time together a blast.

Holden (who is my cousin) made our shoot amazingly easy.  He is so laid back and comfortable to be around that we both relaxed and settled into the session easily. He did as he was told to do and posed perfectly (almost every time). ;~)

And as you can see, he is a stud for sure.

Thank you Holden for allowing us to capture and collect this memorable time of your life!

15 min. Photography Challenge

15 min. Photography Challenge

Today I received a regular email from Digital Photography School (dps). http://www.digital-photography-school.com/  These regular email have tasks, challenges, tips & hints on photography.  One of them today was the 15 min. Photography Challenge. 
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/a-15-minute-exercise-to-help-you-improve-your-photography-in-2012

The challenge is to take 15 minutes out of your day and enjoy your surroundings.  

1st - Pick a Place. Outside, inside, at home or away.  Where ever you choose to go it doesn't matter, just make sure you follow the steps to this exercise so you can learn and grow more in your photography.

2nd - Sit down and relax for 10 min.  No camera!  Just sit, observe & drink in your surroundings.  See the light.  Look at the scenery.  Mentally start taking, making & setting up shots.  Become familiar with what or who is around you.  Feel your surroundings.

3rd - Now you can take pictures.  Spend the next 5 minutes capturing all you've observed.  Be selective and open.  Capture what you see.

Today I tried this a couple times.  I needed a day of rest and relaxing and this was one of my favorite ways to do it.

My 1st location was inside my house.  I was watching all the kids while Israel (my wife) as gone and so I just sat and watched them and the area we where in.

Sun lights crossing over a Catcher Mitt.

Sunlight across Cabinet draws

Left over Christmas Decorations inside

My 2nd location was out in the back yard.  My company became my favorite subjects during my time.

Kodah.  Keeping me company outside.

Tiger Lilly.  Also keeping me company outside.

 I hope you enjoy trying this challenge.  The time is well spent and relaxing.  Please let me know how it turns out and share your pictures with me too.  I'd love to see them and learn from your experience.f

Timmy :D
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Ryker Gronseth's Senior Portraits

Ryker Gronseth's Senior Portraits

Ryker you stud.  You are such an easy going & nice young man.  It was fun to see you relax and ease into your portrait session.  Your personality is pleasing to be around!

 Ryker is a senior at Centralia High School in Centralia, WA.  Ryker traveled all the way up here to Bonney Lake to take his senior portraits.  This was just the first session of two.  We are planning on doing a second session in Centralia to capture some of his home town settings and colors. 

Thank you Ryker for being such an amazing guy.  I enjoyed our first session together and am looking forward to the second.

Timmy :D

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Wix Family Portraits

Wix Family Portraits

Tuesday Evening the 1st of November at sunset.  Jason, Sarah & Clayton Wix smiled, clapped and danced for the camera.  Through the shivering and chattering of teeth they made some amazingly beautiful memories to last a life time.

 The sun set very quickly and light became hard to get.  Yet we still managed to grab all the portraits we wanted.  And now the Wix's can look back on these portraits for many years to come and remember these memories.  What a family!!!

Thank you Jason, Sarah & Clayton.  Your memories will make me smile for years to come too.


Timmy :D


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Kaitlin Plunkett's Senior Portraits

Portrait by: Timothy Dehnert Photography

Kaitlin Plunkett - Senior Portraits

On this 90 degree Saturday,  Kaitlin Plunkett was being photographed for her senior portraits.  Kaitlin, who is attending Bonney Lake High School was a fantastic model for this shoot.  She worked well with Israel & I, in doing all we asked of her and being very relaxed.

Portrait by: Timothy Dehnert Photography

Our session started on the cool shores of Lake Tapps.  And I mean cool!  There was a very nice breeze, water to dip your feet in and cool grass.  All of these where wonderful in making our session smooth and relaxing.  Kaitlin did a wonderful job.  She is a great example of making a photographers job easy.

Portrait by: Timothy Dehnert Photography

Following our time spent at the lake, we decided we would conclude our session in Down Town Buckley.As soon as we got into the car I realized how terribly HOT it was.  By the time we got into our shoot in Buckley, we where seeking shade to cool off.  But amazingly this bright eyed young lady never got overwhelmed.  Kaitlin did amazing.  

Thank you Kaitlin for your great smiles, your great attitude and your fun personality.  

We hope the pictures bring you smiles for a life-time.


Best Regards,
Timothy Dehnert