Brandon & Megan’s Family | Payette, Idaho

Orchards in autumn? Yes, please! Just before all the leaves fell off the v-shaped pear trees, I photographed Brandon and Megan and their adorable 7-month-old son in an orchard in Payette. The forecast indicated a possibility of rain–thankfully we just missed it, and I caught a glimpse of a rainbow as I was driving home! […]

Families

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Justin and Annie’s Engagement Pictures | Ontario, Oregon

I had a blast back in June, shooting engagement photos with Justin and Annie. I’ve been waiting a while to post these because I knew Justin and Annie might want to be the first to share their photos, whether through save-the-dates or in a guestbook at their wedding. We also have many mutual friends, so I didn’t want […]

Engagements

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What to Wear for Family Photos: Red, White, and Blue

Dressing in layers is one of the great things about cooler weather, at least when it comes to photography. Starting with red, white, and blue outfits for summer, we’re going to add layers as we work our way through a few variations of this color theme. For these examples, I kept it simple with a family of four in […]

Families, what to wear

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Why NOW Is the Perfect Time for Family Portraits

October is a fantastic time for taking pictures here in the Treasure Valley, whether it’s family portraits, senior portraits, or even engagement photos. Why?   The weather is fabulous It’s not too hot, not too cold: you won’t be sweating profusely if you wear long sleeves (like in July, am I right?), but you don’t need a […]

photo tips, what to wear

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My Summer, part 2

Of course, I was doing more this summer than just taking trips and photographing plants. In May, I photographed high school senior Riley’s graduation and party (we also took quick family photos after the graduation ceremony). It was fun for me to do something different AND helpful. Riley’s family had enough on their hands! They told me I should […]

personal

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