Lindsay Kennedy Photography, Seattle Photographer » Travel

Willamette Valley | Oregon Wine Country

Lindsay — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:08:13 +0000

Having grown weary of Seattle’s “June-uary,” we set out for a long weekend in sun-drenched Willamette Valley. Wine glasses in hand, we kicked back under the sun, played with light in our cameras, and happily bought cases of wine to stock the wine cellar (a.k.a. my laundry room!) for the summer. ‘Twas heavenly.

If you get a chance to head there yourself (and you should!), check out some of the wineries we visited:

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Airlie Winery

Coelho Winery

Amity Vineyards

Cana’s Feast Winery

Springhouse Cellar Winery

Vancouver Olympics 2010

Lindsay — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:08:27 +0000

Being only a couple hours away from a worldwide event like the OIympics, we couldn’t resist heading up to see for ourselves. I mean, the Olympics are something that happens in some exotic faraway land that you only watch from a distance on TV. But here they were in my backyard.

One of the US/Canada hockey games was happening that night, and when Canada scored a goal, the cheers rippled from inside the bars and into the overflowing streets filled with people straining to catch a glimpse of the action. The energy in the city was quite electric indeed!

Featured Photo Today!

Lindsay — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:02:04 +0000

One of my photos is being featured today on a fine art website! Go to wozofoto to take a look and purchase a print of your own.

I took this while I was in Miami last summer. We were hanging on by the waterfront when this sweet thundercloud started rolling in. It was quite a sight to behold!

35 Years After the War | Hà Nội, Việt Nam

Lindsay — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:33:01 +0000

If I mention I went to Vietnam last month then, at least in this country, I’ll get quite the quizzical look from most people. Words like “Hanoi” and “Saigon” cause people conjure up images of war and soldiers dying. In contrast, it now boasts a thriving tourist industry, giving foreigners a chance to see a very different Vietnam compared to 35 years ago.

Very exotic, and always an adventure, Vietnam is a place that will challenge and inspire. I must say, not too many Americans take them up on the offer, but the Vietnamese harbor no hard feelings, and you’ll bump elbows with many a French, German, Aussie, or Kiwi soul, plus get the chance to get your very own “Asian tatoo” from the hot muffler of a motorbike taxi (think blister, not ink)! Hint: a cold can of Coca Cola will do the trick as ice is hard to come by. Thank goodness I learned my lesson the first time I was there, but I did manage to drink loads of the sugar-not-corn-syrup version of “Coca,” as they say. Yum.

Huế, Việt Nam

Lindsay — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:12:04 +0000

WPPI Las Vegas

Lindsay — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:12:44 +0000

Earlier this month I went to Vegas for the annual Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), the largest convention of its kind in the world. Outside of wandering around two gi-normous ballrooms full of tradeshow booths searching for the most beautiful products on the market to offer my clients (which I found- stay tuned!), my lovely supportive boyfriend and I strolled the (in)famous Vegas strip. After missing the Bellagio fountain multiple times by mere seconds, we finally managed to catch the show at one of my favorite times of day: the blue hour. Mmmmm. Throw in a faux Eiffel tower and Vegas doesn’t get better than this, unless a jackpot is jangling my tune, which it didn’t after dumping a whopping $7 in coins down the slots. Maybe next year I’ll be so lucky!

Mmmm Wine | Napa and Sonoma Valleys

Lindsay — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:31:56 +0000

Elongated rays of sunlight, the scent of fermenting grapes, the cool draftiness of a wine cave in contrast to the warmth outside, the feeling of walking in a time long past… What’s not to love about California wine country?! If you ever go yourself, here’s a little hint: spend more time in Sonoma than in Napa. Don’t get me wrong, Napa’s worth seeing, but think Disneyland versus the streets of San Francisco. Both have character and their place in the world, but if you want the real down-to-earth deal and a personable feel, go spend some good days in Sonoma.

Can you blame me for going a lil over-board on my friend the sun- I do live in Seattle after all!

The Big Apple as My Playground

Lindsay — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:33:58 +0000

Broadway glamour, delicious pizza, the glitter of Times Square, subway trains, and icons like the Statue of Liberty all add up to a city that is the best of fun to be had in this country. Add in time with my cousin, mom, aunt, and boyfriend and it’s a time to remember!

Lunch with the ladies

Having fun!

The best pizza I’ve ever had! Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn

The World As My Backyard

Lindsay — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:02:40 +0000

Just over two years ago now, I was returning from a six month trip ’round the world. Four continents, 14 countries, 39 cities, 52 different places to sleep, and 40,000 miles flown. I was recently looking through my photos from that trip and wishing the world was once again my backyard. Reminisce along with me and see if you can “name that country!”