I take one photo out of the window in every hotel room that I stay in, turning it into a personal challenge by limiting myself to just that one shot. Each photo captures a unique moment, reminding me to find beauty and meaning in often the simplest view.

In early 2018 I deplaned after an 18 hour flight when my phone rang. It was Steve Hartman. He called to share an idea with me; to photograph bedrooms of kids that had been killed in school shootings, in which the parents have largely kept their kids rooms intact. It’s a headful. After that call about six years ago, I still do not have an "elevator pitch". I guess it's because I don’t often talk about this project. It is too difficult.

I am always working on self funded passion projects, but this is beyond comprehension for me. It is by far the most difficult project that I have ever worked upon. Yet when Steve explained his idea and asked me if I would like to be involved, without hesitation, I said yes. I have been friends with Steve for about 25 years. There is no way that I would not have partnered on this with him.

Frankly, I did not think we would get any families to agree. Frankly, I was hoping they would not. Emotionally, I was not sure how I would get through it. However, within a few months I was on my way to Parkland, FL. Alone. I’m not sure that I realized that I would be on my own. But here I was.

Who am I. My Linkedin profile states: I am an on-location commercial photographer, focusing on people and pets with an aesthetic approach that is driven by creating compelling, honest, textural and connective moments for large brands.

Capture the Moments that Matter – [Your Business Name] Lifestyle Photography

Nestled in the heart of New York City, where dreams and stories come to life, Lou Bopp Photography, LLC is redefining what it means to capture life's most meaningful moments. With a blend of creativity, artistry, and passion, my lifestyle and pet photography is designed to tell your unique story through a lens, making every moment unforgettable.

Our photography approach is rooted in authenticity. We specialize in creating images that resonate, whether it’s the genuine laughter shared between friends, the elegance of a corporate shoot, or the candid beauty of everyday life. Each photo is more than just an image; it’s a reflection of who you are and the life you live.

Our work is inspired by vibrant energy which is why we’re thrilled to showcase our images on a billboard in the world-renowned Times Square. As a lifestyle photographer, our goal is to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Whether you’re looking to capture a personal milestone, commemorate a special event, or elevate your brand, I will bring an artistic vision to life through every click.

2023 Hotel room views. Rules: only one press of the shutter allowed of the view out of my hotel room windows.

2022 Hotel room views. Only one photo, one chance challenge of the view out of every one of my hotel room windows.

Better than 2020 for sure, here's a few views from 2021. Again, the challenge is, no multiple photos, only one photo of the view out of my hotel room window.

Obviously a really thin year for hotels stays, and travel in general. Got a few in, here's my 2020 pics out of my hotel window's.

Again, the challenge is, no multiple photos, only one actuation of the view out of my room window.

Every time I stay in a hotel, I take one photo from the window as part of a personal challenge. It started as a simple idea, but over time, it’s become a meaningful ritual. Each window I look out of offers a snapshot of a unique moment, a fleeting glimpse into a new place, and an opportunity to capture the essence of where I am.

The view from a hotel window often tells its own story. Whether it’s a bustling cityscape, a serene natural landscape, or an unexpected angle of a hidden alley, the frame holds a perspective that’s temporary and often overlooked by others. The challenge for me is to find something in each scene that sparks curiosity—something that might not immediately grab attention but becomes more intriguing the longer you look at it.

There’s a sense of connection in this ritual, even though the places I visit are always changing. It’s a reminder that no matter how far I travel, the experience is defined by these small, quiet moments—an ordinary window with an extraordinary view. The photos have become a visual diary of my travels, each one a snapshot of not just a place but a time in my life. As I look through them, I’m reminded of the variety of experiences I’ve had, and how every window holds the potential for a new story to tell.

COVID-19. Zooms. Antigen. Rapid tests, respirators, surgical masks, 6 feet, N95, droplets, quarantine, hot states, sanitizer, false negatives, social distance, face shields, 3-layered H13 HEPA Filter, asymptomatic, CCO (COVID Compliance Officer), microns etc….all words that I never thought would enter my lexicon as a photographer/director, and for every project from now on.

Then you add on to the aforementioned terms with words such as liability, legality, insurance and well, you get the picture. Projects take on a whole new responsibility, and life. It’s the new world order. We HAVE to adapt, just like in all other areas of our lives.

The good news is that productions can be safe, the guidelines are in place. For my projects, it’s a priority. On this production we’re working all around NYC for a major brand. A lot of talent, kids, a dog & a cat, interior & exterior locations. It’s only a success because of the people on set. From the client to the producer and crew. They. Are. The. Best!

Clients & creative not only viewed images remotely in our MoHo base camp, some folks were also hundreds of miles away. The solution for remote viewing, whether I was tethered or not (we did both) worked flawlessly.

Thanks to the CBS Sunday Morning Show & Lee Cowen for a great feature that they did on my isolation series! Shoutouts to the many bts folks such as Jon Carras, Robert Marston and my friend Steve Hartman, and to all of those that appeared in front of my glass! 🎺 + ☀️ art!

During the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, we are working to connect with creative buyers for clean and safe productions while stay-at-home restrictions are in place.

-Centrally located on a small, private and quiet lane St. Louis suburb, 15 minutes west of downtown and 12 minutes south of the airport.

-2,200 square ft., two story home featuring a lot green space in the front & back yards, woodsy vibe, huge trees on about one acre.

-Salt water pool.

-Interior and exterior.

-Front of the house faces east, great light on all sides.

-Motion and / or stills.

-Available for lifestyle, portraits, fitness, dog, industrial etc. productions.

-The private lane could also be available for productions.

-Two car garage, basement and other rooms for h/m, wardrobe, digi workstation, storage etc.

-Remote cameras available, for those off site.

-Additional scouting photos available upon request.

-A couple, 11 year old daughter, 80 lbs English mastiff mix, French Bulldog, in residence.

-As an added benefit, the private lane could also be utilized for a production. The house is near the end of a small & secluded circular dead end. It consists of 18 midwest, Americana style homes, mostly from the 1930's. The lane is lined with mostly old growth & some young growth trees and has very little vehicular traffic.

Portraits of mandated isolation through the emergence process. As documented during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Photos out of a few of my hotel window's. One click. One image. That's the challenge.

Rose & I spent part of the day on Sat. and drove to the San Diego - Tijuana border, as far southwest as one can go, near the beach. We went to a really interesting place, called Friendship Circle.

It's unique in that Friendship Circle is located within the Border Patrol’s enforcement zone at the U.S.-Mexico border. The US Border Patrol allows public access to The Circle for a couple of hours every Sat. & Sun.

Which means that after you cross the first US border fence, you can walk right up to the S fence and visit with those on the other side through a tightly weaved, fortified metal barrier.

We saw quite a few family visiting one another; a mother with a baby visiting her husband, two brother's who meet there at the same time every week, a priest who's a regular, to name a few.

The metal weaved fence was so dense that you can barely see the other person, not to mention touch or pass anything through, which are both prohibited. We saw quite a few "pinky kisses", however.

We also had the opportunity to chat with a US Border Patrolman for about ~45+ min. The stories were incredible, he spoke with empathy & compassion.

After that we spoke to a few people through the fence who were waiting for family to arrive and wanted to practice their English. Again, more incredible stories of heroism, desperation, pain, love, hope.

I love mountains, high dessert, lakes etc. but the #Everglades is still my jam! I was in FL this week to work on an intense project, one that I've been sporadically working on for about 2 years. At some point I look forward to sharing the details. After I wrapped, I picked up some rations and headed to the glades. Such an amazing & cool ecosystem. Spanning two million acres across central & south #Florida, it's basically a wide river of grass. When Lake Okeechobee in central FLA overflows, it spills water to its south into a super slow moving, shallow river. The animals are amazing, never know what you will see. If I should ever decide to check out, you just may be able to find me here in the #backcountry, waste deep brackish water, behind my tripod, attempting to channel my inner Clyde Butcher LOL.

Look what hit the airwaves last week, a news feature on yours truly

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ― Mahatma Gandhi

I hope that you enjoy these images from my recent trip to Zimbabwe. They were made on a water safari on Lake Kariba and then we went on a land safari in Hwange National Park. I have mad respect for wildlife photographers! Without further adieu....

To see far is one thing: going there is another. - Constantin Brancusi

I suck at vacations, I just do, I've tried. Plop me at a resort, I'm going to feel caged and will break free to find life on the other side of the fence. I'm a traveler at heart. I like the unknown, the unexpected, to be out of my comfort zone and meet people that are different. I love different cultures, nothing is better than getting lost. And finding something new.

I made the following images within a remote fishing village on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. It took about 20 hours to get from DC to Cape Town-> flew 3 more hours to Victoria Falls-> transferred into 2 small #bushplanes for about an hour and landed on dirt runways. Before the planes touched down we circled to scare away the impalas & other animals off the runway. Once we landed, half of us got into a boat for a rough & wet 30 min. ride to our island camp and the other half drove 50 min. overland through the bush and then took a 5 min. boat to camp.

-> The fishing village was about another 30 minutes by boat, which we did the next day. The journey is all part of the adventure. This village has a population of about 350 people, seemed like most were kiddos. The people were amazing, hospitable, walked us around and showed us their homes which consisted of well constructed mud huts. There was a recent haul of tilapia & the fierce tiger fish drying in the sun, chickens ran wild, there was a one room school, a single water source etc. etc. I noticed a few folks had a single solar panel strung out of their huts, directed toward the sun, that was if for electricity. The children and adults all wanted to have their pictures taken so that they could see themselves, very exciting for them! The people were salt of the earth, I can't wait until I can return. Hope that you enjoy this small edit.

Photos out of a few of my hotel (and overnight plane) window's. The challenge, one shot, one image only...but you knew that;)

Portraits of John McEnroe & Mark Philippoussis. I got to hit with these two legends before I made these images, how cool is that?! #youcannotbeserious Retouching by @dannyhommes

The Fall 2018 Workbook is out! I. Am. Somebody. This image is from a series of portraits that I've been working on for over a year. It's a personal project focusing on immigrants from the 7 countries on the 2017 travel ban list. My goal is to put a face to the countries. Before we go there, this isn't about politics. It's about people. Humanity. Cultures. Sacrifice. Everyone that has been in front of my glass have been awesome, hospitable, insist on feeding me the most delicious food from their homeland, they want to talk, ask me about me and love this country. I didn't really know what I was getting myself into, however, its been a really cool & grounding experience. Currently, the project is still in the works. Sometimes the hardest part is when to say when, we're getting there though. The gentleman featured in this image was a commercial pilot in Iraq.

@dannyhommes http://www.pixelography.net on the retouching + production @kathyreps + @gorblatt @novacolor.stl https://www.novacolor.com as well as fine tuning, color management & print production + @chrisatonce was oh let’s just say was invaluable!

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