My name is Bernard Wooten, and I'm the owner and primary photographer for FocusTree Photography. The purpose of this blog is to share with you my passion for photography.
Since becoming a professional photographer, I've shot many corporate events, baby photos, senior photos, portraits, concerts, and weddings. In my spare time, I enjoy photographing nature, abstracts, locations, and people. You can view my photography portfolio at www.1focustree.com. Most of the portfolio photos are available for purchase - most of which can be printed in sizes larger than 20"x30". This size makes a bold and beautiful presence in any home or office. 
To purchase a photo, send me an email (bwooten@1focustree.com) with the photo ID number, along with the desired size of the print, and I'll contact you with the purchase details. The photos are professionally matted (optional), signed, and framed.
(Photos in the Portaits gallery are not for sale)
Welcome to the FocusTree Photography Blog
Photographing Jade
High school senior, Jade, hired FocusTree to take a few senior photos, as well as a few glamour shots for her personal use. After we captured the school photos based on their requirements, it was time to have some fun. Jade hopped in front of the camera with glamour and style like a model on a mission. :o) Lights! Camera! Action!
Robin and Steve Engagement Photos
When Robin asked if we would photograph her and Steve at their favorite restaurant, I thought to myself, "Sweet! This should be fun." It's always fun and challenging to do photography in unfamiliar environments. The restaurant was rather dark inside so I used Nikon's wireless flash system to help illuminate the couple while still retaining the ambience of the room. It worked very well!
As I tell all my clients, I'm a huge fan of natural lighting - especially on a slightly overcast day. We took a number of photos inside the restaurant before heading outside. To my joyous surprise, the clouds had moved-in while we were taking photos inside. The colors of the building and surrounding decorations immediately began to show their radiance and beautiful color. It was great.
I'll be photographing Robin and Steve's wedding in October, so stay tuned. 
Evening Rainbow
Normally, I don't take scenic sky photos from my neighborhood street, but when I saw this rainbow at dusk, I thought this could make a neat photo. I jumped out of my car (poised in the photo), grabbed my camera and took this really cool shot. I don't remember if there was a filter on the lens or not, but it looks like there may have been a polarizer on the lens. Either way, I like the dark, yet colorful scenery. One day I'll photograph a nice big Harvest Moon.
Amy & Darin Engagement Photos
Amy & Darin aren't waiting til the last minute to get their wedding arrangements made. In fact, Amy said hiring a photographer was the first priority once they were engaged. I felt my eyes start to water at the sound of those beautiful words. :o) They asked if we could do their engagement photos at a local park where Darin had proposed. The park was an excellent choice. We spent about an hour taking photos in various parts of the park. The weather was great, and the photos were beautiful. We're really looking forward to your wedding next year.
Farewell Megan
My friend Megan got a great job opportunity back East, so her family asked if I would take a family portrait before she left. While saddened by the news of her leaving, I was more than happy to spend some time photographing her and her family. As you'll see in the photos, my little buddy Tyson (also seen here) was there as well. He's grown a lot since I photographed him last.
Good luck, Megan! 
The wedding of Tricia & Thomas
It was a beautiful day for a romantic wedding. I just love outdoor weddings, and this one was no exception. Tricia and Thomas exchanged their wedding vows before their family members and friends at Denver's Hudson Gardens. They even hired a couple bicycle rickshaws to help transport people to/from the ceremony area.
As you can tell by just a few of the wedding photos, love and happiness was the theme of the day.
Congratulations Tricia and Thomas!! Thank you so much for letting FocusTree be a part of your very special day. 
Photographing Dylan
Dylan is a high school senior with a great imagination. He shared lots of fun and entertaining stories during our afternoon photoshoot. It's always a treat getting to know people I'm photographing. This was no exception.
Here are a few photos from the day.
Photographing Tatiana
Tatiana first approached me after seeing her friend's photos on the FocusTree blog. She was looking for a photographer who could capture her true personality and vibrant spirit. The only caveat is that the photos had to be taken before her next round of chemotherapy. The photos would be sent to her family back in Russia so that everyone could see that she was doing well. It was important for me to show her courage, her compassion, as well as her passion for life, in the photos. After meeting with Tatiana and seeing her wonderful personality, I knew there wouldn't be a problem in capturing those characteristics. We took a dozen photos at her home and spent the next hour or so taking photos at a neighborhood park. The photos captured her personality beautifully. Thank you Tatiana for letting me tell your story, and thanks for a wonderful photo-shoot.
Here are just a few of the photos:
La Piazza dell'Arte
Denver hosted its 6th annual La Piazza dell’Arte on the streets of Larimer Square. The event featured professional, amateur and student artists who worked to transform Larimer Square into a beautiful street museum of bright and colorful chalk art images over the course of two days. La Piazza dell’Arte is produced by the Larimer Arts Association, and is committed to art education and awareness in downtown Denver. 
