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 […]

cakes at a payette high school senior's graduation party

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My Summer, part 1

Although I haven’t posted in a while, I’ve certainly been busy. In between work projects, our summer included three trips (my husband Eddie went on a mission trip to Ecuador while the munchkin and I visited my parents, then Eddie taught a seminar in Washington and we came along, and finally we took an actual vacation). […]

daisy at the idaho botanical gardens

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Ed & Charla’s Family Photos | Newport, Oregon

What would it be like just to take a few quick shots down by the bridge? Well, something like this. My parents-in-law, Ed and Charla, wanted some casual, unposed pictures while Eddie and I were in town in Newport, Oregon. We headed down to the Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site so we could get the […]

Portrait of a couple at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area with the Newport, Oregon bridge behind them

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Rod & Carma’s Family Photos | Payette, Idaho

We drove out to a friend’s (amazingly beautiful) property outside Payette for Rod and Carma’s family portraits. Their goal was to take lots of shots of the whole family together. When I asked if they wanted to do any pictures with the individual families or other groupings, Carma said sincerely, even lovingly, “This is my family.” So […]

Family photo in a barn in Payette, Idaho

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9 Dresses That Look Great in Senior Photos

Are you struggling to find a modest dress for your senior portraits? Here are nine for you to check out! Some have sleeves, some are sleeveless. Of course, you’ll want to try them on for yourself to make sure they’re not too low cut or too short for your individual figure. It’s hard to tell from a […]

Seniors, what to wear

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