A few weeks ago, my family went out to Kansas City. I grew up near there, so it was fun to show my husband around and visit friends. We went for a walk in my old neighborhood and even ran into some of my former neighbors! It’s been 15 years, but we still remember each […]

Last week, Dennis and Pat’s children and grandchildren all came into town to celebrate their 50th anniversary. While they were here, I had the opportunity to take their portraits. They asked a friend if we could shoot the photos in their backyard (which, by the way, is even more beautiful than you can see in these […]

Back in May, my family traveled to Iowa to visit my grandmother and have four generations photos taken with my grandmother (Crystal Newcomb did a fantastic job! You can find a couple posted June 3rd at https://www.facebook.com/CrystalNewcombCreativeStudios). While we were there, I also photographed my cousin Adam and his daughters. Even though it was supposed […]

Choosing coordinating outfits for family photos can be difficult even for a small family. But when you add in the rest of your extended family, who don’t all live in the same area, it can be a real challenge! So what do you do? First, consider how formal you want to be: ties and dresses, […]

Friday, May 8 was National Public Gardens Day and, to celebrate, the Idaho Botanical Garden offered free admission! I’ve been before, but I couldn’t resist this opportunity. By the way, it’s a great place to have your photos taken, or have a wedding.