This family received a priceless gift for Christmas…a gift card towards family portraits!! They have been meaning to update their family pictures for years but as we all know, the years keep going by faster and faster and before you know it you still don’t have family pictures. This was a nice little push to get them updated.

We had a magical session in the snow. Was it cold? Heck yes it was! Was it worth it? Hell yes it was!! The snow on the trees and that beautiful sun peaking over the trees was amazing! Misty seriously did an amazing job with the outfits too!

This session was a reminder of how small our world really is!! We made the connection that our oldest kiddos went to preschool together and now they are both seniors in high school! You guys, this is how fast time flies!! Don’t blink…enjoy the precious present and quit putting off updating those family portraits!

TIMING IS EVERYTHING, THEY SAY. But how do you know when is the right time to hire a family portrait photographer like myself? When I look back on my most successful clients, I see a few key patterns that helped them reach their goals with me. Here’s where they were at when they hired me: they aren’t sure what to wear, not sure where to put updated pictures, and of course they want to lose weight. If you’re reading this thinking, “yes, Yes, YES!”… then you could be ready to take that next step. I help you with your clothes, I have a program that shows you how your portraits look on your walls exact size and also have other keepsake ideas if you don’t have wall space and girl, I can pose you and photograph you at angles that will shed that weight off in camera! Send me a Direct Message and let’s see if we’re a match to work together.

I gained this beautiful family from a referral of another local photographer! If that isn’t a compliment, I don’t know what is! They get their family portraits updated every year but this year was a little different…they have a senior! We were able to get some senior portraits and family portraits all at the same time!

Kai and Sami are on the Boise High Mountain Bike Team so I get to see them more than just once a year for family portraits. Of course this year was different and didn’t happen. They have both improved so much and they are both a pleasure to be on the trails with. I’m hoping for Sami’s senior year next year that we get a mountain bike season. It’s an incredible program for 6th-12th grade, all races are on different mountains in Idaho and everyone is camping! It is the coolest event and so organized.

You can sure see their personalities in these images. They are silly and kind and we always have a good time. Our first attempt in the snow was up at Bogus the week prior to this session and it was so windy and cold we rescheduled to my favorite snow picture location. It was worth it!

I’m not sure what season Sami will choose next year for her senior portraits and of course a few family shots but I do look forward to it!

Yay! I can finally share their family images! First of all, best Christmas present ever…gifting updated family portraits but man it’s hard for me to be patient and wait to share until after the holidays!

Do you know this fun crew? They really are fun and funny! Jenni is hilarious. I love her social media posts. Always makes me laugh. Her daily humor should win an award, no really!!

I have had the pleasure of working with Byron for two of his “Season Senior” sessions. We snuck in some family shots at his fall session. I always recommend updating family pictures at senior sessions. Who knows when you will all be together again after your senior graduates.

As you can see, their dog fits right in. I’m sure he thinks he is a “hooman”. Not a bad dog to have. Animal lovers really do spoil their animals but as my husband reminds me, our animals spoil us! True!

We have a few more sessions and then graduation. So many emotions with this chapter in life. I have a senior as well so I know all the feels Jenni and Josh are feeling. Proud and sad! Slow. Down. Time.

Do you have a senior that still needs senior portraits? I’m happy to help. I have very, very simple options in the studio and/or studio yard (to make mom happy) to a few of your seniors favorite locations. Let’s make a plan!

Thank you, Jordan family!

This beautiful family was referred to me by another photographer years ago. I sure love working with them. They are fun, kind, outgoing and willing to try just about any idea.

This year we recreated a few shots from years ago. I have to say recreating photos has been one of my favorite things to do recently! It brings up some good belly laughs!

Love this little family! We have always done their pictures in the fall but we have agreed to try some snow next year. I can’t wait for the to have their first snow session!

I do suggest you update your family portraits in different seasons. The beautiful part of Idaho is having four seasons and all are amazing in their own way.

What is your favorite season? 👙🍁❄️🌳

This proud mama is so good at getting her family portraits done! She updates them almost yearly. She truly loves and appreciates capturing her memories and relationships.
I am honored that they choose to be in front of my camera. This time there was a new face in their tribe and it made my heart so happy to see Jenn in such a good place.
Jenn is one of the hardest working people I know and has some of the most well behaved kids I have ever met! It is a true dream to photograph Jenn and crew!

We have done portraits in every season, not just seasonal weather but seasons of life! We have laughed a lot and even cried a bit!

Are you due for family portraits? Has it been a nagging thought? Do you just need to make the call/text/email to get started? How can I help?

A referral is the best compliment!

This beautiful family was referred to me and let me know ahead of time that they are very picky about pictures and it honestly took a bit for them to trust me. I get it. This scenario always makes me a bit nervous but I just do what I always do and ended up with very happy clients! They are so happy! Of course this makes my heart so happy! And maybe I finally exhaled! haha

All I ask is that you trust my process. I know you are nervous. I know most people seriously hate their picture taken. But I also know my process works, is stress free and fun! Yes!! I said fun! It doesn’t need to be stressful. If you trust the professional, I promise that you will look at your images with pride and a happy heart!

Are you ready to book your family session? Let me know if you have any questions!

If you know this family, you know they are some of the best people to surround yourself with! They are kind, helpful, successful and so loving.

It has been a hot minute since I photographed them so I was excited to say the least when they were ready to update their walls! I can’t even believe how much the kids have changed. It is mind blowing!

Heidi mentioned she didn’t have much wall space left and the wall she did give me has a speaker placed oddly on it but we were able to create a beautiful custom grouping that tells their story right now and cover that speaker. Check out their grouping on their wall in the picture series! So cool!!

It’s so fun and amazing to be able to show people what their pictures look like on their walls exact size! That’s right! I’m able to help you decide if your portraits are too big or too small. It helps you make a plan with your portraits. You put all the effort into getting them done, let’s get them printed and on your walls!

Since we are done with Fall, we are jumping right into my other favorite family portrait season, winter snow portraits! As a matter a fact, I photographed a senior and family yesterday in the snow. It makes me giddy every time! What time of year do you plan on getting your family portraits taken?

FOUR reschedules later between weather, moving and a rock slide that closed the road, we FINALLY met for family portraits!

This family has the coolest story on the planet and I am honored to have them in front of my camera again…this time with two extras!

Fun fact: Every single person in these images has a first name that starts with “K”. Hey, I should have jumped into a shot!

Kevin & Kristy are angels on earth! They really are! They have two grown kids with grandkids and tried to retire but got bored. They decided to be foster parents and the rest is history! They have adopted all of these kids and they are all some of the most amazing people I have ever been around! The love that radiates from this family is contagious!
With their move from Boise to Northern Idaho, we met in New Meadows to capture their beautiful family in this beautiful backdrop!

I can’t wait for them to have their updated images on their walls! Did you know that having family portraits displayed in your home gives kids a sense of belonging? Gives kids confidence! Did you know this?? I love seeing kids beam when they see their family portraits. I’m beaming right with them!!

We all think we have time. We are all guilty of it! Reality is that anything could happen at any time and pictures are one of the most amazing things to have to remind us of our memories and our relationships.

Does it stress you out to have to organize it? Is that what is holding you back? I’m happy to help! I hold your hand through the entire process! It doesn’t have to be stressful. Let’s do it!

This family wanted family portraits and found me from a referral! So appreciated!

Even though 100% booked for fall evenings, I was able to get them in the studio yard in the morning when their little man is the happiest. The studio yard is gorgeous and a great location that is different than anywhere else and we could accommodate a few more families this month in the morning! You still want fall photos?? Let me know!

I loved this family so much! The love and respect they have for one another is some of the best I have seen. I hope to update their family portraits in years to come!

We did this session on the little guys 2nd birthday! How special!! He ruled the studio yard and all of us ladies! haha With a little patience, bribery and singing silly songs, we got some beautiful memories!