The Uncommon Vantage Point

2012-02-08T14:07:00.000-08:00

Cactus Parking Lot. Austin, TX 2012 © Jennifer Boomer
I'm still in Texas and enjoying life!

2012-01-18T17:39:00.001-08:00

Texas Motel, HWY I-20 Texas. January 2008 © Jennifer Boomer

I'm back in Texas and damn, does it feel good.

2012-01-15T08:34:00.001-08:00

Flowers. Dallas, Texas. January 2012 © Jennifer Boomer

2012-01-09T10:22:00.001-08:00

Naknek, Alaska. June 2009 © Hollis Bennett

Here's an old photograph of me shooting a portrait of a set-net fisherman in Naknek, Alaska. Thanks for sending me this, Hollis.

2012-01-03T19:31:00.001-08:00

Fincastle. Mark's Farm, Texas. January 2012 © Jennifer Boomer

Dining Room. Mark's Farm, Texas. January 2012 © Jennifer Boomer

Porch. Mark's Farm, Texas. January 2012 © Jennifer Boomer

Happy 2012. I look forward to making new progress in all areas of my life this year. I spent New Year's with long-time friends out in Athens, Texas on a tree farm. It was a terrific place for self-reflection. I look forward to good health, laughter and love in the coming months.

2011-12-30T07:06:00.001-08:00

This year has seen record snow fall levels in Alaska. To the left of the flag pole is a snow-covered vehicle. This photo is part of my latest personal project, "All that Glisters is not Gold."

2011-12-30T06:38:00.001-08:00

Road Trip. December 2011. © Jennifer Boomer

Here are a few snaps I took from my recent road trip from Colorado to Dallas, Texas. Dang, does it feel good to be back home again.

2011-12-29T14:42:00.001-08:00

My Favorite Photo Book Purchases in 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

2011 was a great year for photo book buying. The following books really captured me and changed the way I look at photographs. Please note: these books were not published in 2011, but rather purchased by me sometime in 2011.

1. Robert Frank's "The Americans." This book really set the bar in photo book publishing that still holds true today. Frank saw the importance in sequencing, and taught us how photos can play off on one another. It's with this book that I learned the concept that explains how it is the space between two photographs that really tell the story.
2. August Sander's "Faces of Our Time." A must-purchase for anyone serious about making powerful portraits. I used to disregard Sander's work as, "dated" and "boring." Not anymore.
3. KayLynn Deveney's, "The Day-to-Day Life of Albert Hastings." KayLynn's little gem really taught me the importance in producing personal photo work. I had the opportunity to take a workshop by her this past summer.
4. Nan Golden's, "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency." Golden's book also taught me to make my work more personal. Golden documented her own world, beautiful and harsh, illuminating a way of life that is oftentimes hard to look at.
5. C/O Berlin's, "Talents 12: Janina Wick/Ann-Christin Bertrand." This 2008 book, published by a museum, contains a worthwhile essay that speaks about the relationship between the sitter and photographer. The portraits, young women in their teens, are powerful representations that depict the struggle between how we want to show our subjects and how they want to be depicted.
6. Celine Clanet's, "Maze." This is a book published in 2009 by Photolucida that depicts Norway's Sami people. The project contains portraits, landscapes, and still-life imagery.

2011-12-29T14:06:00.001-08:00

In honor of 2012 being a truly productive year both personally and work-wise, I give you this posting. Goals for 2012? Not me. I'm just gonna go out there and make it happen.

2011-12-02T17:45:00.001-08:00

The Pipeline. Alaska. August 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Check-out my newest Industrial portfolio on my website. Chalk-full of images I shot up on The North Slope, Fairbanks, Dutch Harbor, Bristol Bay, and Anchorage. These are Alaska's resources. Thanks Alaska for responsible usage of our greatest gifts.

2011-11-25T16:13:00.001-08:00

Mountain Ash Tree with Snow. Alaska. November 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

It's November and we've had more snow in Alaska than ever before! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My family gathered together for a WARM holiday celebration in Nevada, while I worked in -20 degree weather. Not fair. I miss you, family. Looking forward to warm Texas weather and beautiful crisp air. I'm leaving Alaska in a few weeks, to pick-up my new car in Colorado, spend time with my family, and to work on photography sans snow.

2011-11-20T13:18:00.001-08:00

American Flag. Oahu, HI. December 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

The wind in Anchorage was become a serious issue. 55 MPH at the airport. No snow for the past 5 days just because it's just that damn freezing. It fondly reminds me of living in NYC and walking down the streets as the wind whips between the tall buildings. Or, how in Dutch Harbor, the wind became so terrifying one day that I witnessed a garbage dumpster move across the street. Or, living in Alpine, Texas, the wind not allowing me to open my car's door one summer's afternoon. I'm starting to see a whirl-wind cycle occurring in my life.... in more ways than one.

2011-11-14T00:33:00.001-08:00

Piper at the family's set-net site. Kassilof River, Alaska. June 2011
© Jennifer Boomer

Two of my top ten favorite things to do in the ENTIRE UNIVERSE are to be productive and to check chores off my slightly OCD To-Do List. Check and Check. Take a look at some of the new images on my website. Damn, it feels so good to work on marketing. Seriously, what other busy commercial photographer actually has time to constantly update their URL? Jackpot on the productive front! I won today, along with the Cowboys... DOUBLE SCORE.

2011-11-13T18:47:00.000-08:00

Gold Viles. Kenai, Alaska. October 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Gold Panning , Kenai, Alaska. October 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Jack, Gold Prospector, Kenai, Alaska. October 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Here are a few images from my latest project, "All that glisters is not gold." The name of my project comes from a line from Shakespeare's, "The Merchant of Venice." The phrase is now more commonly known as, "All that glitters is not gold." This phrase has morphed into something else, much like Alaska. Today an ounce of gold is worth $1,793.39 USD. Holy Moly!

2011-11-08T22:31:00.001-08:00

Rosie, Bear Paw Festival, The Valley, Alaska . August 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Woman like, Rosie, make me want to stay in Alaska forever and ever. The strength and wisdom she (and others hold) is certainly something I want to strive for. Thanks, Rosie!

2011-11-08T21:15:00.001-08:00

Tyler and Stephanie @ the skatepark. The Valley, Alaska. September 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

YOUNG LOVE. Cutest Alaskan high school couple Ever. They were so kind, generous, and willing to let me take all the time I needed to fiddle with my camera in order to take images of them at this year's Bear Paw Festival....the name is so Alaskan! I can't help but think of my own high school love and how wonderful and impressionable we all are at that young age. TRUE LOVE.

2011-10-31T15:23:00.000-07:00

Annie Stroud, Ninilchik, Alaska. August 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Cutest gal at Salmonstock, the SUPER important benefit for Anti-Pebble Mine. Good music, good people, and a FANTASTIC cause. Let's win this fight, y'all.

2011-10-31T14:37:00.001-07:00

John and Spook. Talkeetna, Alaska. August 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

I met this young man at this year's Talkeetna Bluegrass Festival. His cat, Spook, reminded me of Halloween. I know, it's kinda a stretch. Either way, Happy Halloween!

2011-10-28T20:16:00.001-07:00

Mendenhall Glacier , Juneau, Alaska. July 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

Serious glacier-mania in Alaska. Alaska has more glaciers than anywhere else in the world. I have my own personal glacier out in the backyard. No biggie.

2011-10-20T13:31:00.001-07:00

Pola Snaps, Alaska. October 2011 © Jennifer Boomer
With some busy photo jobs happening recently, I've still found the time to take some of my new fave polaroid snaps. Too good to not stop and take a quick CLICK!

2011-09-28T10:19:00.001-07:00

Petersville, Alaska. September 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

My favorite time of year.

2011-09-26T15:02:00.001-07:00

God Bless football season. Mark, my older cousin, and I were already fans in the making, circa 1986. The Dallas Cowboys play tonight. Go Cowboys!

2011-09-16T15:43:00.001-07:00

Ghostland Observatory Concert Night #1 .
Anchorage, Alaska September 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

Ghostland Observatory Concert Light Show Night #2
Anchorage, Alaska September 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

So here's the deal: The super talented Austin, Texas band, Ghostland Observatory will be back to play another 2 night show at Anchorage's Bear's Tooth. Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th. I can't imagine missing these amazing shows. Get it together and buy your tickets now. You don't want to miss either night of great music, dancing, and the best light show around. BE THERE .

2011-09-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

VW 4 Sale , Middle of Nowhere, Alaska. September 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Work has been super busy and super stressful as of late, so I decided it would be a good idea to take a short road trip with my kind and creative friend, Kris Swanson. Just what the doctor ordered: personal photo-taking adventures, wine, and Scrabble. I won. Double score.

2011-09-13T19:34:00.000-07:00

My first solo show in Anchorage was a TOTAL success. Many thanks to The Anchorage Free Press and The Anchorage Daily News for highlighting my show's opening. Standing room only the entire night. The photographs will hang until the end of September. Please go check it out... and don't forget to check-out the Cannery Worker Series hanging in the hallway... seems to be creating quite the buzz. Many, many thanks to James, Lisa, and Kerry for helping to make this show a success. I couldn't have pulled-off my first Anchorage show without y'all.

2011-08-25T07:18:00.001-07:00

Abandoned Ship, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, 2007. © Jennifer Boomer

Rock towards Summer's Bay, Unalaska, Alaska, 2007. © Jennifer Boomer

As I prepare for my exhibition's opening, I'm finding photographs that I shot in Dutch Harbor, but never printed before now. It's a wonderful thing how time and a more critical eye allows you to find hidden gems that you never saw before.

2011-08-22T13:37:00.001-07:00

The Food Network Magazine, September 2010. © Jennifer Boomer

I'm learning that the key to being a successful commercial photographer up in Alaska means you have to diversify. Seriously diversify. I'm primarily a portrait photographer, but shot this "portrait" of the winning cabbage at the Alaska State Fair last September for a client. The story finally ran in the August issue of The Food Network Magazine.

2011-08-20T14:55:00.001-07:00

Plastic Wreath, The North Road, Alaska, April 2011. © Jennifer Boomer

Summer is officially over. This photographic scene will soon become a common thing. Currently the ground is covered in leaves and I'm back to wearing my wool coat and beanie hat while running errands. I leave Monday to take care of some business and to work on the printing for my upcoming photographic exhibition at Sub Zero. The shows opens Friday, September 2, 5-8:30. Hope to see you all there in support! For now, I'm headed south for some much-needed warm weather.

2011-08-19T09:11:00.000-07:00

Today's To Do List: edit client photos, print labels for promo pieces for photo show on September 2nd and listen to this song on repeat. Serious summer jam.

2011-08-18T08:11:00.001-07:00

Kris Flannigan, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, 2007. © Jennifer Boomer

As I prepare for my upcoming show of my Dutch Harbor series, I can't help but think about this amazing man. May you rest in peace, old friend.

2011-07-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

I thought y'all would like to know that the lovely people over at Wonderful Machine are promoting my work on their tearsheets page, which also links to my website. Hooray for marketing! It works.

2011-07-07T21:30:00.001-07:00

July 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

WORDS TO LIVE BY.

2011-07-05T00:24:00.000-07:00

Seward Mt. Marathon Race. July 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Happy 4th of July! I spent my day making portraits of contestants of the most INSANE race ever. The foot race is a climb and descent on Mt. Marathon - a mile and a half up and a mile and a half down, complete with cliffs, scree fields, waterfalls, and a spectacular view. This annual event draws runners from around the world.

2011-07-01T19:44:00.001-07:00

With a little down-time today before the 4th of July editorial job madness begins, I decided to add some new(er) work to my site. Check it out !

2011-06-30T13:57:00.001-07:00

Happy Social Media Day! Seriously, social media is THE BEST way to market your work AND the best way to procrastinate!

2011-06-30T06:16:00.001-07:00

Hope, Alaska. March 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Hope, Alaska. June 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Hope, Alaska is a little gem of a place off the Seward Highway. It's a wonderful (88 mile) escape from Anchorage, and has quite an amazing gold rush history. I'm currently working on a new body of work about GOLD FEVER in Alaska. This little village and its people serve as a great source of inspiration for my work. Not much has changed in this place, but perhaps the amount of snow...

2011-06-29T11:38:00.001-07:00

Logan in Homer, Alaska. May 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

2011-06-25T10:51:00.001-07:00

Ship Creek, May 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

It's hard to believe that this is THE PLACE to fish for salmon in the inner Anchorage area...

2011-06-22T13:39:00.001-07:00

Alan in Homer. May 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

June has been a super busy month for both work and play, hence the quiet blog. At the end of May I was fortunate to attend the Homer Photo Fest where photogs from around the state gather to build community and hone our skills. HPF takes places at the home of Alan Parks. I've always thought he would make a terrific portrait!

2011-05-29T19:16:00.000-07:00

August 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

I found this doozie while sifting through my hard drives yesterday. The Big One. Cheers!

2011-05-17T06:53:00.000-07:00

Found this inspiring little note hanging in Jeff Cowen's kitchen the other day during a studio visit. WORDS TO LIVE BY.

2011-05-12T09:23:00.000-07:00

May 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to witness the hanging of a show at C/O Berlin, consisting of work by Thomas Demand, Roe Ethridge, Jim Goldberg and Elad Lassry. The Photographers’ Gallery in London, an internationally renowned exhibition venue for photography, annually honors a contemporary photographer and this year these are the fortunate contenders. The show opens tonight in Berlin! See you there.

2011-05-10T11:57:00.001-07:00

May 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

BERLIN LOVE.

2011-05-03T19:41:00.001-07:00

Woman and Her Espresso Wagon, Thompson Pass, Alaska. April 2011
© Jennifer Boomer

2011-05-02T00:15:00.000-07:00

Fly Stick, Petersville, Alaska. April 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

I'm totally bummed that I just left Alaska for Berlin during this time of year. After you brave a cold winter, a beautiful Alaskan summer is well-deserved. There's nowhere else in the world I'd rather spend my summers. I'll be back at the end of May and ready to take on all the bugs.

2011-04-30T22:40:00.000-07:00

Mike Kaplan at Tailgate Alaska, Thompson Pass, Alaska. April 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

I met Mike Kaplan this year at Tailgate Alaska. Mike quickly became my favorite person up on Thompson Pass. If you are ever lucky enough to run across this guy, ask him about his Garth impersonation. Best ever.

2011-04-05T16:51:00.000-07:00

Ice Cave, Valdez, Alaska. April 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Alaska is so AWESOME. While in Valdez, Alaska this past weekend for a shoot, I had some spare time to go on a cave adventure with a group of friends. Tons of snaps, laughs, and post holing. So fun.

2011-04-04T10:06:00.001-07:00

Read this post by Austin Kleon: How to Steal like an Artist (And 9 Other Things Nobody Told Me). When it's Monday, I'm tired, and I'm feeling stressed and a little burnt-out from being ME, everything seems a little easier after stumbling upon this terrific little blog post...

2011-03-31T13:24:00.000-07:00

Todd Endres, Anchorage, Alaska March 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

I love it when my friends come for a visit.

2011-03-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

Ashley and Rhett, Nikiski, Alaska 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

2011-03-24T22:32:00.000-07:00

Salty Fisherman, Homer, Alaska 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Just returned home from a quick road trip to Homer, Alaska. Good friends, good tunes, and some new "just for me" snaps. Stay tuned.

2011-03-11T14:36:00.001-08:00

Fur Rondy Portrait at 3rd Ave Fair. March 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Fur Rondy Portrait at Fur Auction. March 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Here are a few outtakes from a job last week. Fur Rondy is one of Alaska's greatest festivals and is steeped in tradition. People from all over the state make their way into Anchorage to take part in the dog sled races, snow shoe softball games, outhouse races, and fur auction.

2011-03-09T11:02:00.000-08:00

Valdez RV Park © Jennifer Boomer

People up here are freaking-out about this year's lack of snow fall?

2011-03-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Texas Independence Day + One Day.
Better late than never, right?

2011-03-02T15:40:00.001-08:00

Beer Delivery Truck, Anchorage, Alaska March 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

There is something seriously wrong with this picture.

2011-02-08T11:50:00.000-08:00

Darlene, Fort Worth, Texas February 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

I recently discovered photographer Bruce Wrighton and his amazing photographs. In the 1980's, Wrighton focused his camera on working class people, many of whom lived on the outskirts of society. His subjects included carnival workers, parking attendants, and gas station mechanics. Unfortunately, Wrighton died at age 38 in 1989. I took the above photo in homage to his inspirational body of work.

2011-02-06T11:38:00.000-08:00

Smiley Dish along I-30, Fort Worth, Texas February 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Happy Superbowl XLV Day!

2011-02-04T18:52:00.000-08:00

Erin @ Stock Show, Fort Worth, Texas January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Tomorrow marks the last day of the 26-day Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. A big thanks to everyone out at the grounds who put up with me and my camera. See y'all next year.

2011-02-01T16:17:00.000-08:00

Cowboy Hats, Fort Worth,Texas. January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

2011-01-31T09:43:00.000-08:00

Cow in the washing station @ Stock Show, Fort Worth, Texas January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Just a common sight at the Fort Worth Stock Show.

2011-01-24T12:35:00.000-08:00

James McMurtry @ The Granada Theatre, Dallas, Texas January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Hollis flew in last week and we decided to see James McMurtry perform at The Granada Theatre in Dallas. I haven't seen him play since my days of living in Alpine, Texas, so it was definitely a treat. You can listen to my favorite McMurtry song here.

2011-01-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

Faith @ MLK Jr. Parade, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

In honor of MLK Day, I decided to head downtown to Fair Park to catch some of the parade. There were appox. 100,000 people watching the parade, but Faith caught my eye as she walked down the sidewalk with her friends. Sometimes there is something about a person that makes me gravitate towards them. Unable to put it into words, I decided to take her portrait.

2011-01-15T10:30:00.000-08:00

Sousaphone Player, Fort Worth, Texas January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Today marks the kickoff of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas and hundreds of kids participated in the annual parade. This 2-week event happens to be one of my favorite things to photograph. Cute cowboys, good tunes, and Texas grub: what more could a girl ask for? Stay tuned for rodeo portraits in the coming week.

2011-01-13T11:41:00.000-08:00

All Photos. © Jennifer Boomer
Hey, check it out: Here's The Washington Post story that I shot in Dillingham, Alaska concerning the Ted Steven's airplane crash. It's always a pleasure to get assignments in rural Alaska. Such an amazing community and a BEAUTIFUL place.

2011-01-11T13:24:00.000-08:00

2011-01-10T08:49:00.000-08:00

All photos, Glee Audition Portraits, Dallas, Texas January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Good luck to all of the thousands of kids who auditioned this weekend in hopes of becoming the newest member of the Glee cast. I hope to see one of you on the show in Spring 2011.

2011-01-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

Mexican Flags, Merida, Mexico. January 2011 © Jennifer Boomer

Good-bye, Merida! Thanks for the wonderful hospitality!

2010-12-31T18:49:00.001-08:00

2010 was certainly packed full of travel. Currently in Merida, Mexico ready to ring in 2011.
Happy New Year!
Love,
Jennifer

2010-12-24T20:51:00.001-08:00

Hilary Rose Smith, Girdwood, Alaska. November 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

While it's a humid Christmas here in Texas, I can't help but think of my Kiwi friend, Hilary. How in the heck do they survive every summery Christmas in New Zealand? Anyways, to all my dear friends and family all over the globe: Merry Christmas and PEACE on Earth to all.

2010-12-20T10:36:00.001-08:00

Eating BBQ, Before Shot, Austin, Texas December 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

Eating BBQ, After Shot, Austin, Texas December 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

Man, it tastes good to be back in Texas!

2010-12-19T12:31:00.001-08:00

Cameras @ Brooklyn Flea Market, New York. December 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

Records @ Brooklyn Flea Market, New York. December 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

Katarina and I decided to hit the Brooklyn Flea in search of vintage treasures and yummy food goodies a few weeks ago. I was totally shocked by the over-abundance of shoppers with wool shirts and scruffy beards. It's like I never left Alaska!

2010-12-19T10:24:00.001-08:00

NYC, New York, December 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

I've always loved NYC in December. This year was no exception. Gallery/ museum shows, studio visits, and dinner with friends/family. Such a terrific end to 2010. Stay tuned for more images to come. One resolution for 2011: more blogging.

2010-11-23T18:41:00.000-08:00

"The advice I like to give to young artists, or really anybody, is not to wait around for inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you are not going to make an awful lot of work.

All the best ideas come out of the process; they come out of the work itself. Things occur to you. If you’re sitting around trying to dream up a great art idea, you can sit there a long time before anything happens."

- Chuck Close on Reader's Digest Online

2010-11-14T19:54:00.001-08:00

It's that time of year when the amount of photo work coming in begins to slow down and I am able to photograph for myself. Today I spent some time with my new Girdwood friends, Heather and Libby, and photographed around their cozy, dry cabin in the woods. FYI, a dry cabin is one without running water. In Girdwood, it's all about being close to the ski slopes and less about modern amenities. Thanks, ladies for the hot tea, left-over pizza, and great company!

2010-11-10T17:26:00.000-08:00

2010-11-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

Head on over to Getty Global Assignments to see some of my work. Also take some time to peruse their list of photographers to hire. Impressive. I'm honored to now be part of their line-up.

2010-10-31T18:29:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween! Hope your day is full of snow flakes, candy, and lots of treats!

2010-10-25T14:21:00.000-07:00

This was a terrific weekend in Anchorage. NYC photo pal, Richard Renaldi gave a workshop on publishing photo books and Adam came down from Fairbanks. It's so nice when photo friends visit. Thanks guys for the wonderful weekend.

2010-10-25T10:54:00.001-07:00

I really enjoy making photos around my home. It's really a lovely, comfortable place that I love to explore with my camera. Now that winter is setting in, I foresee, many, many more of these!

2010-10-22T17:48:00.001-07:00

Hunting season is over. Ice sticks to the windshield every morning. Winter time = time for personal photo projects. Stay turned: Zine #2 is in the works.

2010-10-08T12:27:00.001-07:00

Work is top priority lately, so hiking and enjoying the beautiful weather has seriously been put on the back burner. I took these snaps a few weeks back when I found the time to hike Flattop Trail with a couple of friends. Today would be another perfect day to go for a hike, but I'm off to edit more images!

2010-10-03T17:59:00.001-07:00

I just finished a job for The Washington Post Magazine in Dillingham, Alaska. These are a few of my Hipstamatic photos that I shot while exploring the area. You can view more of them here.

2010-09-26T15:25:00.001-07:00

Truck in McCarthy. Summer 2010 © Jennifer Boomer
Today was our first snowfall. Slightly early, but what the heck? I'm spending the early daytime running errands, watching football, and organizing my hard drives. Here's a few images I took earlier this summer in McCarthy, Alaska. I bet that place is a ghost town this time of year, as all of the cute outdoor guides and rambling hippies have surely already left for the lower 48. Winter is here.

2010-09-24T14:09:00.001-07:00

Fall is officially here: leaves turning, sweater time, and frost on the windshield. We certainly had the most AMAZING Indian summer. Here's to an even better winter!

2010-09-13T13:22:00.001-07:00

Alex's Casa, Anchorage, Alaska. 2010 © Jennifer Boomer

What a wonderfully beautiful fall weekend. Spent it on an adventure with my friend, Alex. Alex owns a gardening company and is an amazing artist too! Thanks for a fantastic weekend, friend!

2010-09-07T12:06:00.001-07:00

Two of my favorite things: THE FAIR and HIPSTAMATIC PHOTOS! Click on the collage above to take a closer peek!

2010-08-31T07:20:00.001-07:00

The end of August is quite sad in Alaska. Fishing ends, the fall leaves appear, and we begin to prepare for winter. What brings a smile to my face is the thought of funnel cakes, fried zucchini, and beer tents filled with suds and music. The Alaska State Fair is one of my favorite activities all year round.

2010-08-31T06:47:00.001-07:00

My last post didn't do NEARLY enough justice to McCarthy, Alaska. Now for a proper introduction: this place is seriously awesome! McCarthy, Alaska is on the way to absolutely nowhere. How lovely. You drive 4 hours outside of Anchorage towards Glenallen. Take a right, and then another left towards Chitna. Once you blink your eyes and pass through Chitna, you come to a dirt road. Now the adventure begins towards McCarthy. This unpaved road, full of pot holes and broken down cars overgrown by Fireweed and brush, is the reason I love Alaska. You can take your time, stopping to explore and take in the view. Once you finally reach McCarthy you'll know it, since you have to park your car and walk or ride your bike over the foot bridge. In 2000, 42 people lived in McCarthy. I bet that number is still close to the truth. This place is paradise. The town is at the foot of the Wrangell Mountains and a doorway to Wrangell-St Elias National Park the largest national park by area in the country.

2010-08-16T07:20:00.001-07:00

2010-07-22T14:16:00.001-07:00

What a nice surprise today when I discovered this magazine in my mailbox. The super nice people over at Vision Magazine in China did a feature story on me, my photography, and life up in Alaska. Thanks, y'all! And if you guys haven't already noticed, I am currently OBSESSED with taking photos with the Hipstamatic iphone application. More to come!

2010-07-20T14:35:00.001-07:00

I love summertime fishing adventures!

2010-07-16T14:37:00.001-07:00

The salmon are (finally) running up the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers in full force! I took this photo a few weeks ago when I went down there to help pick fish at my aunt and uncle's fish set net site on the Kasilof. In Alaska, if you a state resident, you have the ability to catch up to 25 salmon for personal use. Next weekend I plan to dip net my 25 salmon and eat yummy smoked salmon all winter!!!

2010-07-02T16:35:00.001-07:00

Adolf is a buddy of mine from Girdwood, Alaska. I met him in Valdez and asked if he wanted to have some portraits taken. A true Alaskan character.

2010-06-29T15:32:00.001-07:00

A few weeks ago, my buddy, Hollis Bennett, made his annual trip up to Alaska. Hollis has a thing for trees, shot gunning beers, and random domestic disturbances. See photos above. Hurry back, Hollis!

2010-06-26T14:30:00.001-07:00

I just returned from shooting a job in Bristol Bay, Alaska. It was for an ad campaign to bring more exposure to the Bristol Bay Fishery and Anti-Pebble Mine. Thanks to everyone who made this possible! See you guys next year!

2010-06-16T15:30:00.000-07:00

I am seriously obsessed with kayaking. Photos taken from a recent trip to Columbia Glacier.

2010-05-25T15:58:00.001-07:00

This kid made me laugh. Really, really hard. I came across him out at Big Lake a few weeks ago while I was shooting a story. His intensity was unreal. He kept riding his bike like a madman up and down the lakeshore, back and forth, for hours. I'm feeling the stress of trying to balance summer work and summer fun plans. Looking at this photo and remembering this kid's intensity, makes all of my stress melt away.

2010-05-22T14:18:00.001-07:00

Fast machines, beer drinking, and rednecks: Arctic Man is NASCAR for Alaskans. I was excited to get the opportunity to photograph the debauchery this year, as I photograph lots of NASCAR down south. My girlfriend, Sunny, placed 2nd among the women's snowboarding category.

2010-05-19T16:54:00.001-07:00

I almost NEVER take snaps of live animals. But this time, I just couldn't help myself.

2010-05-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty much obsessed with Paxson Lodge. I would move there if I could swing it. However, there's not much of a damand for photogs in the area. Now don't let the name fool you; Paxson Lodge is not really a lodge, but more like a flop house that would be better suited with the name, The Shining Lodge. My summer plans certainly include hanging-out here for a few days. Stay tuned.