Archive for July, 2011

Victoria and Jackson…I could write an essay on how amazing the two of you are!  I had the pleasure of meeting Victoria and Jackson during their engagement portrait session last winter and, after spending several hours with them, knew their wedding would be fabulous.  Victoria and Jackson grew up in Twin Falls and met on debate team.  They ended up falling in love and, after spending some time in Sun Valley, found their home in Chicago.  Their wedding day was perfect.  The location, Red Fish Lake, was unbelievable and the weather could not have been better!  Victoria looked radiant in her custom gown and Jackson was as handsome as ever.  I have a special place in my heart for these two and will definitely visit them in Chicago when I visit my family this fall.

Wedding Planner: Amanda Seaward

Musician: Bruce Innes Trio

Cake: Patti Cakes

Hair: Ami Stokes

Makeup: Shellie Laird

Dress: Custom

Flowers: Sandra Willingham, Dogtown Flowers

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Happy Friday everyone!!! Over the 4th of July weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Marcia and her AMAZING family during their reunion here in Sun Valley, Idaho.  We scheduled the session just before everyone headed south to attend the rodeo and I had a blast capturing the excited kiddos playing together in between family portrait shots.  I had a blast chasing them around with my camera for some candid shots :)   The parents were great too, and everyone photographed soo beautifully!  Here are some of my favorite images from the photo session:

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I was honored to photograph Marie and Donnie’s welcome dinner at the Gun Club and Trail Creek!  Their guests arrived to Sun Valley for a fabulous start to what will be a beautiful wedding celebration!  The guests first gathered at the Sun Valley Gun Club to shoot some rounds as well as compete in a friendly competition :)   They then headed to Trail Creek to enjoy cocktails, horseshoes, bocce ball and dinner while listening to the tunes of Old Death Whisper.  I am off to get a good nights sleep before joining the ever-fabulous Hillary Maybery to capture Marie and Donnie’s wedding.  A HUGE shout-out to Heather Minor and Sun Valley’s Nicole Ackerman on putting together a fabulous event.  Here are a few of my favorite photos!

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Update

July 12, 2011

Hi Folks!

I am soo happy to be concentrating on my photography business FULL TIME!  I have no idea how I was able to do this while holding down a 40-hour week job!  This is my 4th week into working full time for myself and it sure has been a busy 4 weeks!! I’m all moved into the studio, and in between moving I photographed 2 weddings, 1 boudoir session, and 3 family reunions!  Needless to say, I’m editing away!!!  Please be sure to check back as I will be posting quite often starting this week.  Thanks, and enjoy summer!!!

Here’s a sneak peek from few family portraits that I recently photographed:

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