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Photo of the Month - March

2010-04-24T22:25:00.000-07:00

Pink Camper
16x16 print
edition of 5
$200 + s/h
contact me if you are interested.

Photo of the Month - holiday two

2009-12-07T18:38:00.000-08:00

"The Couch & The Tree"
This first image has such a great mysterious feeling to it. I shot this up on Phinney Ridge in an apartment that had just been abandon by an 85 year old mother and her daughter. The building was being torn down and they were asked to leave. A favorite image of mine.
edition of 10
13 x 19" photo luster paper - 11 x 17" Giclée image size - $150

"The Boy & The Boat"
Another favorite is this shot off Gorée Island, a ferry ride from Dakar, Senegal.
The island is popular with tourists, especially African-Americans
because of the symbolic status it has assumed as a place where
African slaves were shipped off to the Americas.
edition of 10
13 x 13" photo luster paper - 10 x 10" Giclée image size -$150

If you are interested they are shipping this week and next.
Ten dollar shipping and handling fee.
I will invoice you through PayPal.

Frances and her letters

2009-12-07T16:08:00.000-08:00

I went with my mother in law and her friend Susan to visit her sister in law, are you following this. Anyway Frances was an editor for a regional magazine in LA for many years and also worked with F. Scott Fitzgerald. The movie "Last Call" with Jeremy Irons as Fitzgerald had Francis visiting the set and helping with keeping the story real. We had tea and talked with Francis for about an hour. She was very gracious in letting me take a few images of her and her home. She is 93 and has a great spirit about her.

I really like this as a diptych of Francis and Letters.

Antigua

2009-11-07T15:39:00.000-08:00

Photos from our trip to Antigua, an island in the Caribbean. I spent a week with my friend Aubbie and her sister Genieva at Aubbie's dad's Villa in Jolly Harbour. Then week two Seth showed up. We went for a few days to a fancy hotel called the Carlisle Bay. Photos at the link are; playing pool at the Watch Dog, and Seth and taking a little Johnny dog into get a look at with a vet. We or I thought the little dog was a stray down at Dark Wood beach but it turned she had an owner. Clyde who owns the bar on the beach at Dark Wood. When we came back with Johnny girl from the vet he had somehow acquired another little dog. A female which is good because so is Johnny and they don't need more unwanted animals on that island. Also Aubbie and I went swimming with the stingrays which was really cool.

to see more go to this link - http://www.bootsyholler.com/antigua/

The DiSCiPLiNES

2009-10-30T18:45:00.000-07:00

The Disciplines came through LA the other day and I did a few photos with them. This is Ken Stringfellow's new band now that he is over living in Paris. We shot in Culver City, LA.
KS: vocals - Bjorn: guitar - Bård: bass - Ralla: drums
Below a few of my favorite shots I did for them.

Portrait of Luis' Father

2009-10-17T15:08:00.000-07:00

We went down to Tijuana Mexico to our friend Luis' parents home for his birthday. Here is a portrait I shot of his father.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - Four Lillies

2009-10-16T15:19:00.000-07:00

all images © bootsy holler

"FOUR LILLIES"

This intimate print of four lillies comes with a wide boarder that will draw you in.
This is a great gift item and an image anyone can look at for years.

8" x 10" paper size
2.25" x 4.25" image size

edition of 25
Giclée prints each signed & numbered in pencil

$ 45+ shipping

email me from my site and I'll send you a paypal invoice
or
if you want to be added to the monthly email for Photo of the Month just let me know.

$ 45

Email Promo - 'See Films Differently' VW

2009-09-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

New email promo that just went out. This is from a job for VW I did with Seth Gordon who directed the commercials along with Luis Lopez and Bradford Whitaker shooting, Luis and Seth edited and Mary Rohlich produced. They will air in theaters in the UK. The campaign is called 'See Films Differently' they are about people who have been inspired by films. Still images are up on my site - click on the image below.

click links to see commercials - The Big Labowski - Willy Wonka - Rocky

re:FOCUS a benefit auction for Photo Center NW

2009-09-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

re:FOCUS - I was asked to donate a piece for this very fancy auction of many highly talented photographers. View the other artists work for sale.

Photo Center NW presents:
Re:focus the 4th Annual Auction & Gala

The Photo Center invites you to take home a masterpiece while helping to raise funds in order to keep photographers clicking away in the great Pacific Northwest. Come glam it up at the internationally recognized Seattle art gallery, The Lawrimore Project. Enjoy the modern space with other collectors, arts advocates, artists and other photography enthusiasts.

Delicious local organic food will be served. Dazzling cocktails will put you in the dancing mood. Don’t forget to bring your competitive spirit for the live auction presided over by the indomitable pro-auctioneer, Laura Michalek.

Photographs from diverse voices such as Imogen Cunningham and Jock Sturges will be up for auction. The evening will commence with music and dancing.

to find out more or purchase a ticket go to the link below.
http://www.refocus.pcnw.org/

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - hotel room

2009-08-05T16:46:00.000-07:00

"Hotel Room"
This is a limited print run of 5 - 20" x 20" paper size - 18" x 18" image size
Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper matte surface
Each print signed and numbered
Special limited edition price $250
if you are interested let me know and you can PayPal.

Sustainable fashion

2009-08-05T13:55:00.000-07:00

Working on this shoot to come out in Eliza Magazine Winter 09/10. Here is a sneak peak of one of my favorites.

What is Sustainability you might ask, well in a broad sense, it is the capacity to endure. For us humans that means the product has potential or long-term improvements in the wellbeing, which in turn depend on the wellbeing of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources. For the fashion world think about making handmade products, or not shipping that garment to multiple manufactures or shipping a garment at all to get made. Also the fabrics and pieces that make that product where are they coming from and how are they made. Sometimes it is about less packaging, shipping, waste or reuse of a product. Like much of the jewelry we used in this shoot was reuse, taking an old object and making it cool or fitting of the present. More to come when the issue comes out.
http://www.sustainablestyle.org/
Rebe

Magic Castle teens

2009-08-03T16:27:00.000-07:00

I'm still working with my friends covering young magicians at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. I was backstage this time with Krystyn, hoops and knives and Janet Jackson music, Kyle and his dry humor, Farrell w/ her whips, hoops and yo-yo's and Hiro from Japan and his 1st place magic act. This dark backstage light is when shooting bands for 10
years comes in handy. If you don't know what the Magic Castle is check it out next time you are in Hollywood, that is if you can get in. This is a private club for members and their friends.

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John Lithgow

2009-08-03T15:28:00.000-07:00

I love getting to photograph great characters so when I was asked to shoot John Lithgow for a Venice Art mag called FORTH I was excited. I remember John in 3rd Rock from the Sun, a very funny sitcom and the movie Harry and the Henderson's. He is one of those faces that have been working TV and Movies for many years. I love his work and it was great to meet him.

Who knew that John is a portrait painter and a good one? I photographed John while he was painting and then he posed for a cover image for me. What a sweet guy. This is my favorite image.

John's IMDb if you want to know more about what he has done.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH- ducky

2009-06-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

DUCKY
8" x 10" paper size - image b&w
edition of 25
one time price $45 +$5 for shipping

Paypal payments under boo@bootsyholler.com or you can send a check.

FRAME SUGGESTIONS - Find a thrift or antique frame to hang your art
in or go to a frame shop and see if they have small 8x10 frames for cheap.
Sometimes the frame shops make small frames from left overs. Feel free
to frame this image square, it looks great 8x8".

Email Promo

2009-06-15T13:57:00.000-07:00

HACKERS doc

2009-05-28T18:53:00.000-07:00

Check out this cool piece Seth and his crew did on Hackers. Each week a short video will be released to the public to watch, the whole documentary is about 40 min.
I find this story facinating. Make sure your mom watches this.

Watch the trailer and the fist episode at the link below.

go to: stophcommerce.com

Photo of the Month - Fan

2009-04-28T17:59:00.000-07:00

This image was taken on a trip to West Africa in 2003. I was traveling through Mauritania (above Senegal) in a town called Nouakchott when I poked my head into this small store and shot this image on my old Rolleiflex twin lens camera.

PRINT INFO:
This is a limited print

16" x 20" paper size - 15" x 15" image size
2 1/4 square color negative image
- printed by me in the darkroom, remember that's where prints used to be made.
1 of 6 prints made
2 proofs and 1 numbered print left
Each print signed and numbered

Special Sale price 250.00

Please email me if you are interested booholler@gmail.com
One 40 x 40 inch print also exists email for price.

Poets Sekou & Steve

2009-04-22T15:03:00.000-07:00

Talk about fun! I loved working with Sekou Andrews & Steven Connell for a piece on Poets.
These amazing poets put on a show and I documented them in action. Their words are quick, cool and rolling off the tongue. Shot for Forth mag.

watch & listen
Sekou's words
Steve's words

Pony dog

2009-04-20T20:19:00.000-07:00

Pony girl passed away on April 18th 2006.
Man I miss her, I would still be crying everyday if I would not have gotten Mouse dog.
I think Pony was about a year old here. I was living in Magnolia in a big house with an awesome backyard. Pony loved sticks and had some how cut her left eye.

I love this image of Pony dog. She is running, smiling and happy. Pony was never on a leash so as we ran down the street I held the camera in front of her to catch the energy. I had just bought an old touring camera that shoots a half a 35mm frame, so we were just playing around.
While I drove long distances Pony would sit with her back end on the seat, her front legs on the floor and her chin on the back of my seat. I shot this over my shoulder while I was driving East on I-90.

New ePromo that went out in March

2009-04-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

Show @ 1318 E Pine in Seattle April 8th 2009

2009-04-07T10:54:00.000-07:00

Come out and say hello tomorrow this Wed.
I will be at the opening from 5:30 to 7:30PM but it could run later. So please stop by.

Wed. April 8th 2009
1318 E Pine St.
Seattle
5.30 to 7.30PM

City Catering Company and Wall Space Gallery.

I'm putting together a blurb.com book of the show. If you're interested let me know.

Photo Show in Seattle

2009-04-01T12:11:00.000-07:00

Opening
sponsored by
Wall Space Gallery at Little City
8 April, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
1318 E Pine St. Seattle WA
206.721.0334

Join us at City Catering for a fabulous evening of conversation, beverages, great food and fabulous art. This month we are showcasing Bootsy's series Ruby and Willie. This series, documenting the beauty and stillness of her Grandparents home in Richland, Washington is rich in color and texture, a visual treat not to be missed. wall space is pleased to work with City Catering to provide a venue for these poignant images.click image to see more

If you are interested in buying a piece contact Wall Space Gallery
gallery@wallspaceseattle.com | 206.749.9133

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - Hope

2009-03-21T18:51:00.001-07:00

for a larger view click image
HOPE

20" x 20" paper size
18" x 18" image size
Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper
matte surface
edition of 5
Each print signed and numbered
One time price of
$ 195.00

contact me if you are interested.

Larger format prints measuring 30 x 30 inches, signed and numbered 1/5 also available.
contact me for pricing

The HOPE image was shot in Eastern Washington, 2001 on a drive to visit my families in Richland. After crossing over the Columbia River on I-90 going East jump onto highway 243 South. Drive past Wanapum Dam and through the apple orchards and grape vines until you come apon a little town called Desert Aire. Off to the left you see the HOPE sign and to the right you see the tiniest chapel ever.

Link to Argentina photos

2009-03-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

Photos from Argentina link.
Finally a link to go see some of the images I shot in Argentina in Dec. 08.

Seth and I started out in Buenos Aires and then flew down to Patagonia to the town of El Calafate. In Calafate I photographed lots of dogs and glaciers. We then flew up to Punte Norte to hang out with the penguins and chill on the beach where I also shot a bunch of little campers. Then back up to BA to relax, eat and check out a soccer match. Amazing trip.