Fun Fact: My first ever photoshoot was an extended family session right near a willow tree! I have come quite a ways from my first extended family shoot to this one. Some how I’ve been very lucky to have lots of requests for extended family sessions. I’ve noticed over the years that many local photographers won’t take on extended family sessions. I get it, it’s a lot to juggle! Especially when you have very large groups of over 20+ family members

I’m not sure how I held on to these photos all winter and spring without sharing but as I’m working on my fall calendar to release dates I thought it was about time! This is not only one of my favorite families in the Treasure Valley it’s also my favorite location. This mama rocked the outfits so well and their color palette was perfect for these lovely fall portraits.

When families reach out to me to photograph their families for the third time I am so honored. Really, I am! It feels so special to watch a family grow. I’ve been taking Olivia’s photos for a few years now and to watch her growth has been such a pleasure. This sweet family of three usually brings along the paternal grandmother but this session they also brought along the maternal grandmother which was so incredibly special!

Spring in Boise, Idaho is a fantastic time for a photoshoot. After the cold dark winter there is nothing better than coming out of hibernation to the warm but still cool days with sun shining on your skin. You warm up a little and can peel back some layers. The grasses are turning green and the trees leaves are budding. The light is so bright and renewing. Everything is coming alive and you get to witness the beauty happening week by week.

Dry Creek Historical Society is one of my favorite locations in the late spring and summer. The trees are beautiful and the flowers are in bloom. It has a ton of diverse areas to use as locations from right by the old farm house and garden to the barn to ever green trees and so much more!

I always feel honored when I get an inquiry for a newborn session. I was so excited to get to photograph this sweet baby girl but what I didn’t know beforehand was that this mama used the same homebirth midwife AND doula as me.

I recently had the pleasure of hosting some spring mini sessions at Gem Orchards in Emmett(https://gemorchards.com/), Idaho. The photos were taken in the peach orchard. The bees were buzzing and so happy. Some of the kids were nervous of the bees but they wanted nothing to do with us as they were extremely fulfilled with polinating those peach blossoms. It was really cool to see all the peach pits on the ground next to the trees.

I love when my clients have new locations for me! Certainly the Boise River is not a new location but this particular spot was. It was within walking distance to their home and it was so lovely! I loved how quiet, peaceful, and remote this section of the Green Belt.

My favorite family sessions are when the family brings elements of what makes them unique to their session. For this family in the past they have brought a cooler of beverages and a football to throw around. This session started with a shot of bourbon to knock the edge off! This isn’t uncommon as many people feel shy in front of the camera or maybe they share a love of bourbon!

One of my favorite photo locations is the Dry Creek Historical Society! The reason being is that the Treasure Valley has a lot of beautiful locations for family photos but most aren’t private and you will run into other photographers pining for the best spots. You don’t have to do that here at the Farmstead Gardens because photographers are required to have a yearly pass to photograph here. I’ve made the investment to support the historical society by purchasing the pass. This allows my clients a very special location.