I had the pleasure of meeting the Arnold family’s baby boy on a cloudy afternoon in their beautiful Boise North End home. We had plans to shoot some photos in their home and then head to the foothills for the rest of the session, but as soon as we stepped outside it started raining.
Read MoreThis maternity session is a great example of how light colored, neutral outfits help the subjects stand out against the background. This session took place right around the transition from summer to fall here in Boise and so we ended up having a mix of greens as well as oranges, yellows and reds in the background.
Read MoreWhether you are shopping for yourself (shhhh I won’t tell) or to gift to the photographer on your list, this guide has my top picks for gifts for the professional photographer.
Read MoreSavanah wanted to do her newborn session in a studio and had a vision for a fun and intimate session with her husband. For this session I got to try out a new(ish) studio in Boise and it did not disappoint!
Read MoreLifestyle newborn sessions are typically in my clients homes, however the beauty of a lifestyle session is you can really do it anywhere, and lately I have been loving outdoor newborn sessions.
Read MoreI first met the Henault family when I did their family photos last fall. I saw them again when I did a motherhood session with Alex and her daughter last spring, and so I was thrilled when she contacted me over the summer and told me she was expecting and wanted me to do maternity and newborn photos!
Read MoreI first meet Ali and Jacob for their maternity photos earlier in the summer, and it was so fun to see them again in their beautiful home, this time as a family of three!
Read MoreThe end of the summer is a favorite time of year for senior portraits. The weather is still warm, the sun is shining, you have a golden end of summer tan and you can wear whatever outfits you want(versus having to put on layers and layers to keep warm).
Read MoreThe weather is finally cooling off, leaves are changing color and falling to the ground, and all things cozy are in high demand. Fall is a beautiful time for family photos and a popular one at that. But perhaps one of your first questions is, “What should we wear?”
Read MoreOne of my favorite things as a photographer is getting to capture epic skies at my clients sessions and this certainly was one of them. My other favorite thing is photographing toddlers who aren’t too sure they want to be photographed, but then getting the cutest shots in between the pouting and crying.
Read MoreIt is always such an honor when clients ask me back to document yet another milestone for their family. I documented Vera’s newborn shoot two years ago and now I had the privilege of documenting her baby brother, Archer.
Read MoreThis maternity session had beautiful skies, warm weather, and a sweet couple waiting to meet their baby girl. Often for maternity shoots I like to ask my couples to bring an ultrasound picture to use for a prop in a few photos.
Read MoreBackyard fun, baseball, blanket forts, booboos scooters and a puppy; this session had it all and it was SO MUCH FUN. This exuded the epitome of summer in Idaho and I loved getting to document it all for this sweet family.
Read MoreWhether it has always been your dream, or you are looking for side hustle or creative outlet, starting a photography business doesn’t have to be complicated. Below I share some steps that will help get your business up and running in no time.
Read MoreSara and Robert’s maternity session this spring reminded me why I love spring photo sessions. A highlight was when we were walking up the hill to our final location and discovered the hillside was covered in blooming lupines.
Read MoreWhen Regan told me she wanted family photos of them in their home I was thrilled. I do a lot of in home shoots for newborn sessions, but not so many for family sessions, and I think in home family sessions are so special.
Read MoreAs a professional photographer, I’ve had people interested in photography ask me about gear. What camera should I get? What lens should I use? So here I wanted to share with you what is in my camera bag on any given day for an outdoor portrait or family photography shoot.
Read MoreI was obsessed with the light in this house. Almost as obsessed as I was with sweet Evelynn. It was an honor to capture newborn photos for this sweet family of three earlier this spring. Baby girl did so good for her session, so I wanted to share a few tips for parents today that I think help make a newborn session a success.
Read MoreEverybody loves photos of the newborn baby sleeping sweetly or looking contentedly awake, but how difficult is it to actually achieve those photos and are there tricks to getting the baby to lay so contentedly? As a lifestyle newborn photographer, and a mom to three, I have learned a few things over the years that have helped me in my newborn sessions and I am sharing those with you here today.
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