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Capturing life's unscripted moments with photographer Alex Bogaard Collections Year end is fast approaching and it seems, if it’s possible, that the pace has quickened some since Thanksgiving. However, in spite of the rush of the season, I want to take a moment to...

The author reflects on rediscovering childhood memories from their father’s trans-Sahara expeditions through a box of old photographic slides. After years of anticipation, they plan to restore these images, linking the past to their current travels, particularly in Cuba. The process will deepen their understanding of their father’s perspective and preserve cherished moments.

There comes a time in life when the urgency to splurge is strongest. Some claim a correlation with age, middle age more specifically. The extravagance comes in many forms: a perfectly unreasonable sports car, a boat, a huge diamond ring, cosmetic surgery, a luxury...

This past January, I traveled to Vancouver, BC, for a retreat and opted to take the train, winding our way up the scenic coastline. As the landscape blurred past, one small moment stood out—a young girl, nestled in the seat ahead, waving enthusiastically to strangers...

"Art has the power to freeze time, not in sharp detail, but in feeling. With motion blur and abstraction, I’m exploring how movement, memory, and emotion intertwine, creating images that aren’t just seen, but felt." - Photographer Alex Bogaard Capturing life's...

With January nearly behind us, I find myself reflecting on the possibilities that this new year holds. The start of 2025 has already brought a renewed sense of curiosity and inspiration, and I’m excited to see how the months ahead will unfold. This year, I’m leaning...

"Why does the river flow from South or North?", asked my wife as we contemplated the itinerary our river boat would follow over the next two weeks. I was a little perplexed by the question and so I gave her that perplexed (yet adoring) look that perplexed (yet...

Seattle Refined: Read the original article here. Alex Bogaard is a travel, nature and wildlife photographer based in Cle Elum, Washington. Seattle Refined: How long have you been creating? What mediums do you work with?Bogaard: I have been actively creating for 20+...

Anna Rose / Daily Record Read the original article from the Daily Record here: Daily Record Article Alex Bogaard came to photography later in life, but he always had a passion for seeing the world. It may have been a simple partnership with Chimpanzee Sanctuary...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/15yCrirW5a8Wj4Pxo1NfjI Master Creative Control To Capture More Emotional Images  In this episode of the podcast, Raymond Hartfield chats with Alex Bogaard, an intrepid photographer who draws parallels between photography and...

It was not quite “cold” yet. Low 40’s early on a mid-October morning on the Hoh Rainforest’s name-sake river is not “cold”. But it was every bit the moody day the region is know for: low, low cloud deck, battleship-grey skies, fog and rain.

Does it Matter? A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were exploring Native American Art Galleries in search of a piece we have long been thinking about. While on one of those visits, we learned that some piece in the galleries had in fact not been made by Native...

During my latest visit to Chimps Sanctuary Northwest, I met Annie, a chimp who was rescued from a biomedical research facility where she was used for hepatitis vaccine studies. Annie, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, may have had as many as seven children,...

Since we last connected, I’ve had the privilege of spending time at Chimps Sanctuary Northwest, a remarkable refuge dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of chimpanzees rescued from labs, entertainment, and the pet trade. The experience has been deeply inspiring....

An Interview by Joseph DeAcetis, Read the original article from Style Lujo Here: Style Lujo Article Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Commerce in the Wild Wildlife photography is not just an art form but a thriving industry that significantly contributes to...

Anna Rose / Daily Record Read the original article from the Daily Record here: Daily Record Article After more than 100 years, it has a character all of its own. It has housed a hotel, a car garage, even a brothel. Now, it will house art. Photographer Alex Bogaard was...