Valentine’s Day always seemed like an odd holiday to me, growing up. Sure, I enjoyed the class parties that were pink and red themed (the more red, the better!) like anyone else. But since my birthday is less than a week away, I was too busy anticipating my party and the presents I would open. As I […]

Since it’s a short drive from downtown Payette, Idaho to Kiwanis Park, Dave and Shirley’s family opted to go to both locations for their family pictures. It was a cold and mostly cloudy day in early December, so everyone took turns jumping in and out of their coats. Somehow we made it work! I swear, […]

Two days after Thanksgiving, I met up with Gerry and Jaime’s family at Beck-Kiwanis Park in Ontario. It was just over two years since I photographed their family for the first time, back in 2014, in the same park! I’m always honored to have repeat clients. Naturally, we had to replicate one of their favorites […]

The day after Thanksgiving, I headed out to Ontario State Park with Tim and Nancy’s family. Their son Brad had just finished basic training with the Marines and was only going to be home for a few more days. Thankfully (ha ha, pun), their daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and James, were also in town for […]

I photographed Darin, Holly, and their adorable two-year-old daughter back in mid-November, right before everything turned cold for the winter. There was still a little bit of color in the leaves. First we hit up the train depot, then Beck-Kiwanis Park, as well as the Malheur County Fairgrounds. Darin and Holly enjoyed the photos they […]