Fall Outdoor Newborn Photography Session

Lifestyle newborn sessions are typically in my clients homes, however the beauty of a lifestyle session is you can really do it anywhere, and lately I have been loving outdoor newborn sessions.

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Fall Maternity Session // Kathryn Albertsons Park

I first met the Henault family when I did their family photos last fall. I saw them again when I did a motherhood session with Alex and her daughter last spring, and so I was thrilled when she contacted me over the summer and told me she was expecting and wanted me to do maternity and newborn photos!

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Boise Foothills Senior Portraits

The end of the summer is a favorite time of year for senior portraits. The weather is still warm, the sun is shining, you have a golden end of summer tan and you can wear whatever outfits you want(versus having to put on layers and layers to keep warm).

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Fall Family Photo Outfits

The weather is finally cooling off, leaves are changing color and falling to the ground, and all things cozy are in high demand. Fall is a beautiful time for family photos and a popular one at that. But perhaps one of your first questions is, “What should we wear?”

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Sunrise Family Photo Shoot

One of my favorite things as a photographer is getting to capture epic skies at my clients sessions and this certainly was one of them. My other favorite thing is photographing toddlers who aren’t too sure they want to be photographed, but then getting the cutest shots in between the pouting and crying.

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Summer Maternity Photo Session

This maternity session had beautiful skies, warm weather, and a sweet couple waiting to meet their baby girl. Often for maternity shoots I like to ask my couples to bring an ultrasound picture to use for a prop in a few photos.

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How to Start a Photography Business

Whether it has always been your dream, or you are looking for side hustle or creative outlet, starting a photography business doesn’t have to be complicated. Here I share some steps that will help get your business up and running in no time.

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Spring Wildflower Maternity Session

Sara and Robert’s maternity session this spring reminded me why I love spring photo sessions. A highlight was when we were walking up the hill to our final location and discovered the hillside was covered in blooming lupines.

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What's In My Camera Bag

As a professional photographer, I’ve had people interested in photography ask me about gear. What camera should I get? What lens should I use? So here I wanted to share with you what is in my camera bag on any given day for an outdoor portrait or family photography shoot.

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How to Prepare for a Newborn Photography Session

I was obsessed with the light in this house. Almost as obsessed as I was with sweet Evelynn. It was an honor to capture newborn photos for this sweet family of three earlier this spring. Baby girl did so good for her session, so I wanted to share a few tips for parents today that I think help make a newborn session a success.

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Tips for Soothing a Fussy Baby during a Newborn Session

Everybody loves photos of the newborn baby sleeping sweetly or looking contentedly awake, but how difficult is it to actually achieve those photos and are there tricks to getting the baby to lay so contentedly? As a lifestyle newborn photographer, and a mom to three, I have learned a few things over the years that have helped me in my newborn sessions and I am sharing those with you here today.

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Boise Family Newborn Photoshoot

I first met the McGrath family for their maternity photos on a chilly January day. They welcomed a beautiful baby girl in March and we did their newborn photos in their newly remodeled home.

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What to Wear for Spring Family Photos

The weather is finally warming up, blooms are budding and the ground is taking life again. Spring is a beautiful time for family photos and my favorite season in Boise. But perhaps one of your first questions is, “What should we wear?”

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