When I find a location and willing participants, we go on an adventure!

Brandon gave the best birthday gift to Kerry…the gift of family portraits! This is one busy family so to nail down a date with this fun crew was nothing short of a miracle. On July 1st, the adventure began…I say this because this was the second time Roger and I had been to this location. Our maps took us the same way each time…weeeeeellllll…the Buck’s first time out here was picture day and their navigation took them on a wild adventure! Thankfully, we had enough service to find one another and sent some pin drops to find the cave and we had some extra time “just in case”.

This is Tea Kettle Cave, have you ever been? It isn’t marked, it was a four by four road to get there, or you can walk. There is a big hole in the earth that would be the top of the “tea kettle”. You enter the cave through the “spout” and you crawl into this big, beautiful cave! Now, I personally would not go here any later than we did (snakes). I think this is a spring visit but to each their own.

BIG thank you to the Buck family for being adventurous! It really was a fun experience as soon as we found one another. I can’t wait to hang your wall portraits and see these in print, they are ALWAYS better in print. That is what everyone says and I have to agree! So fun!!

I have had the pleasure of photographing this family at our annual Little Heroes Fundraiser Event for years now. To finally get to photograph them outside of the event is a very big compliment. Sometimes it takes time to get people to know, like and trust me. I’m okay with this.

I do think that things work out for a reason. We were supposed to photograph this beautiful family on the Oregon Coast but darn work got in the way, then at a special place in Garden Valley but that didn’t work out so they say third time is a charm and I have to say it was! This session was magical.

These three little girls are so well behaved! Justin and Kim are so sweet and patient and so it really was a magical evening. And if you know Kim, she is a kick in the pants. I think she still has a calling in life to be a stand up comedian.

A big thank you to Justin and Kim for trusting me with their family memories and relationships!

To my surprise this family booked an Oregon Coast Session about a week before the day of their family session date. Roger and I were gearing up and time was approaching to head to the coast and shoot and I was thinking no one else would book but these guys were like, no problem! They drove from Portland area with their two small boys and were up for the adventure.

We of course had to work around the multiple personality weather that changes so quickly on the coast. We met up and made the best of it. It was chilly, it was windy, and it was magical! Little baby Scott wasn’t super happy but even his crying picture is adorable! Peter loved his toes in the sand and finding rocks. So fun!!

PS. Feeling Spontaneous?? We are headed back to the Oregon Coast in July! We are staying in Lincoln City, have one session booked at Depoe Bay but are open to traveling a bit north or south as needed! Don’t hesitate! Just do it! Available dates…July 19, 20 & 22. Don’t miss out on this magical offer! I’m not kidding! It is magical! I can’t wait!!

I always suggest updating family portraits when doing senior portraits. So that is exactly what we did. Alora was a two season, season senior and so we took a few minutes out of her session to update family portraits! Look at that light and background and most of all look at this beautiful family!!!

Alora graduated early and is headed out of the country to figure out this thing called life! I’m so excited for her!

Thank you to the Fitzpatrick family for trusting me with your family memories! So beautiful! I can’t wait to see these on your walls!!

The Oregon Coast will always keep you on your toes between the weather and the low/high tide. In April we had five sessions booked and had to fit three in in one day! This session was absolutely gorgeous! This session was at 1pm and I LOVE the clouds in the blue sky!

Love this family so much! They are like family! They don’t share their girls on social media but I was given permission to share this image and I love it so much! You can feel their love for one another. You can see the beauty in every soul in this picture!

PS. We are headed back to the Oregon Coast in July! We are staying in Lincoln City, have one session booked at Depoe Bay but are open to traveling a bit north or south as needed! Don’t hesitate! Just do it! Available dates…July 19, 20 & 21.

What can I say about this family…

We have been friends and worked for one another and with each other for many years. They are one of the reasons I offer out of town sessions. They loved the idea of tulip fields and that is what we did last year. They loved the idea of family portraits and Tayten’s spring senior session on the Oregon Coast, so that is what we did! I love their ideas! I can’t wait to hear their next location!

I have to admit that all new locations make me nervous to shoot there but with the support of my husband and lighting guy, we have the best time and end up with such amazing results!

I have more images to hang for the Okelberry’s, as that is part of the process when you order a cluster of images. We went for the framed canvas grouping for family portraits, a few beautiful 3D metal prints for senior and the three kids together and then of course a senior album that displays all four seasons of Tayten. What beautiful memories for all!

It’s not easy getting everyone together for family portraits, but it’s worth it!!

Michele wanted updated pictures of her kids and grandkids! Was it cold? Of course! Was it hard to get everyone happy to be in the snow for an hour? Totally! Was there a few that absolutely hate getting their picture taken? Duh!! Were they all please with he results? What do you think??

It’s a good thing I help with clothing, helping everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and I am not an over shooter so we get it done!!

We have some fun new locations planned this year! Spring is here and now is time to start thinking about when you want family portraits done. Don’t wait until the last minute! Let’s start planning soon! What’s the first step? Go to my website (www.photographybykam.com), click on “Book Now”, choose a date on the calendar, choose a time under “Planning Session”. These take place in my North Boise office and take about 45 minutes! Let’s do this!!!

When your daughter is a season senior tribe member, you get to choose one season for family portraits! Great choice, Martell’s!! Winter is magical and sometimes we get lucky and have snow on the trees and a gorgeous sunset and I always have beautiful people in front of my camera.

I love that they included the family dog, Paxton! As you see in the 5th picture, he wanted to be center of attention! haha Well, he liked the camera and he nailed it!

The Martell outfits looked amazing! They sent me their ideas, I gave them some modification ideas and it all came together perfectly! The blue and grey tones look amazing in the snow! I also love a combination of solids and patterns. Nailed it!!

Are you ready to book your family or senior for the snow?? I have a few dates left and plenty of time to plan!

You know, I love that Idaho has four seasons. I truly embrace and love each one. Maybe it is because I know each season is short lived. Maybe it is because we live in a beautiful state. As my husband would say, “tell them these pictures were taken in California”. I think he wants to keep Idaho a dirty little secret! I think most people think we are horse and buggy and have potato fields everywhere…yep, that’s it! 😉

Do you love where you live? I sure do!