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Real 2024 Weddings That Inspire Us for 2025

JAN

02

2025

Real 2024 Weddings That Inspire Us for ...

Real 2024 Weddings That Inspire Us for 2025 As my 2024 wedding season wraps up, I know many 2025 couples are already diving into their wedding ...

DEC

30

2024

Poyer Wedding, Winter Wedding at ...

Kevin and Heather get married on Williams Lake Kevin and Heather had the sweetest winter wedding right on Williams Lake, nestled in the heart of ...

DEC

23

2024

Morgan Family, May Idaho

Morgan Family Adds Twins I had the pleasure of traveling to the charming town of May, Idaho, to meet the Morgan family for a heartwarming ...

DEC

19

2024

Riggan Family Photos, Salmon Idaho

Riggan Family, Idaho Family Photos It was such a joy to make my way back to the Riggan property for their family photos this year. This special ...

DEC

06

2024

Petersen Family Session, Salmon IDaho

Petersen Family Holidays have a magical way of bringing families together, making them the perfect time to capture special moments with a family ...

DEC

05

2024

Hiebert Family - Challis, Idaho

Hiebert Fall Family Photos An Unforgettable Extended Family Session in Challis, IdahoWorking as an Idaho Family Photographer means I often get ...

DEC

04

2024

Miller Family, Salmon Idaho Fall Family ...

I recently had the pleasure of photographing the Miller family, and it was such a wonderful experience. Jessica, a Salmon native, made time for ...

NOV

27

2024

Jacobs Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Jacobs Family Capturing the Jacobs Family: An Idaho Family Photographer’s PerspectiveI had the pleasure of seeing the Jacobs Family again ...

NOV

21

2024

The Ultimate Wedding Binder: Your Guide ...

The Ultimate Wedding Binder: Your Guide to Stress-Free Wedding Planning Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting—and sometimes ...

NOV

15

2024

Kroul Family, Carmen Idaho Family ...

Kroul Family Photos right at home Embracing Family, Horses, and the Beauty of IdahoAs an Idaho Family Photographer, I get the privilege of ...

NOV

11

2024

Howick Family, Idaho Family Photos

Howick Family There’s something so special about reconnecting with the Howick family each fall. Ed and Kayla got married during this ...

NOV

08

2024

Provence Wedding, Victor Montana ...

Trason and Hailey say I Do at Homestead on McVey Capturing Trason and Hailey’s Stunning Celebration at The Homestead on McVey in Victor, ...

NOV

08

2024

Kauffman Family, Fall Family Photos in ...

Meeting the Kauffman family was such a joy!They made the journey from Challis to work with me as their Idaho family photographer, and we ended up in ...

NOV

07

2024

Alvarado Family, Williams Creek Family ...

Golden Moments with the Alvarado Family Golden Moments with the Alvarado Family: A Perfect Fall Family SessionPhotographing families with young ...

OCT

23

2024

Michael & Jaycee Lane, Salmon ID

Hello Baby Colston Baby Colston, at just five months old, made his adorable debut in the Lane family’s fall photos this year!Returning to ...

OCT

18

2024

Greenwood Family Photos

Annie and the Girls Fall Family Photos Fall Photos Are So BeautifulI recently had the pleasure of spending time with Annie and her wonderful ...

OCT

16

2024

Brewer Family Fall Family Photos Tendoy ...

Brewer Family 2024 This year, I had the pleasure of photographing the Brewer family at their beautiful home in Tendoy. The setting was perfect, ...

OCT

15

2024

Devon & Jessica North Fork Idaho ...

Devon & Jessica wed up Fourth of July Creek Being an Idaho wedding photographer is a dream come true for me. Over the years, I've had the ...

OCT

14

2024

Morton Family Idaho Photographer

Morton Fall Family Photos It had been far too long since I last saw the Morton Family! I couldn’t believe how much Ellie and Olivia had ...

OCT

11

2024

Algate Family Salmon ID

Algate Family of Four Meet the Algate Family!Ryan and Kendra, along with their two children, Noah and their newest addition, Paisley, have ...

OCT

10

2024

Evenson Wedding Twin Peaks Guest Ranch

Ben and Sierra say I Do at Twin Peaks Sierra and Ben's wedding at Twin Peaks Guest Ranch was a day to remember. As an East Idaho photographer, I ...

OCT

09

2024

Balliett Family Idaho Fall Family ...

Balliett Family • Fall Family Photos These kids are such CUTE PATOOTIES! They both did an incredible job during the session, and I ...

OCT

07

2024

Lindsey Salmon High School Senior ...

Lindsey • Salmon High Senior It's hard to believe Lindsey is already a senior in high school! Time truly flies, especially when I think about ...

OCT

06

2024

Deleski Fall Idaho Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Deleski These two, Jeremy and Sidney, had one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever witnessed, and honestly, I wasn’t ...

OCT

01

2024

Shelby Salmon Idaho Senior Photos

Shelby • Salmon Idaho Senior Shelby is a S•E•N•I•O•RShelby was a little shy but slowly got more and more comfortable ...

SEP

27

2024

Sam & Kassie Salmon River Family Photos

Riverside Family Photos in Salmon I absolutely love early fall sessions! There’s something magical about the crisp air, warm golden ...

SEP

19

2024

Stephanishen Family - Idaho Family ...

Stephanishen Family Family Photos are actually not that bad. Can you believe it? Bill actually said it wasn't "too bad" at the end of the ...

SEP

13

2024

Tyler and Torry Dahle, Williams Lake ...

Tyler & Torry and their Lakefront Wedding Williams Lake Resort Wedding These two had the most beautiful ceremony! Look at that ...

SEP

11

2024

Overacker Wedding, East Idaho Wedding ...

Bob & Kat are Married Bob and Kat had SUCH a beautiful day - I cannot get over how much fun I had at this wedding and with all of these people. ...

AUG

24

2024

Zach and Jacque Frederick, Salmon Idaho

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick and their BEST DAY EVER Zach and Jacque got marriedThis whole day was so great from the start to the very end and every ...

AUG

16

2024

Phillips Family, Salmon Idaho Family ...

Phillips Family - Salmon, Idaho Lindsay has the boys TRAINED and that includes Nate as well. We have done our fair share of family photos and ...

AUG

13

2024

Gavin 2025 Senior Idaho Senior ...

GAVIN - 2025 SENIOR PHOTOS SENIOR PHOTOS ARE SO MUCH FUN Senior photos are fun because every single one is different. Literally they are ...

AUG

12

2024

Chappell Family, Salmon ID

- Chappell Family - I love seeing Brandon and Kayla every year I can! They have the sweetest family and are so much fun to photograph and their ...

AUG

09

2024

Shipwreck House Williams Lake Salmon ID

Pirates & Mermaids visit the Shipwreck House I had such an amazing opportunity to see the Shipwreck House at Williams Lake here in ...

AUG

06

2024

Kaup & Anderson Wedding Sweet Water ...

Jake and Alexis Get Married at Sweet Water Hollow Jake and Alexis got married! This perfect little wedding at Sweet Water Hollow was ...

AUG

04

2024

Novelly Wedding, Sacajawea Center, ...

Novelly Wedding at the Sacajawea Center They had a beautiful wedding at the Sacajawea Center here in Salmon, Idaho. They chose the Sacajawea ...

JUL

31

2024

Redick Wedding, White Cloud Preserves, ...

Tanner & Natalie Redick Tanner and Natalie got married in Clayton, Idaho at White Cloud Preserves.It was a beautiful location with some amazing ...

JUL

26

2024

Dahle Family, Salmon ID

Dahle Family - Salmon, Idaho Cherishing Moments Across GenerationsFamily photos aren't just for when the kids are young—they're a ...

JUL

25

2024

Lacye and Jared Vaughn - Logan, Idaho ...

An Enchanted Forest Wedding: Jared and Lacye's Romantic Day in the Sawtooth Forest Logan, Idaho WeddingNestled within the captivating beauty of ...

JUL

25

2024

Kris & Stephanie - Idaho Engagement ...

Summer Sunset Engagement in Salmon, Idaho Love in the High Desert: Chris and Stephanie's Engagement Session in Salmon, IdahoThere's something ...

JUL

22

2024

Chesley Challis ID Wedding

Mountain Wedding in Challis, Idaho Cleve and Jessie got married These two had the most amazing venue and it's their backyard, literally. ...

JUL

09

2024

Trevor & Ashley - Filer Engagement ...

Trevor and Ashley are Getting Married Sessions are a little different when they are of your friends.Ashley and I go way back. She is one of my ...

JUL

08

2024

Bigelow Family - Salmon Idaho Summer ...

Bigelow Family - Salmon Idaho Summer Photos It's been about five years or more that I have gotten the Bigelow family in front of my camera and ...

JUL

02

2024

Brady Family - Salmon Idaho Family ...

Brady Family's Idaho Summer Photos Meet the Brady Family.The Brady is visiting family in town and took advantage of this time to book a family ...

JUL

01

2024

Martin Family, Idaho Summer Photos

Martin Family - Summer Family Photos Martin Family 2024 I met with the Martin family for a summer family session here in Salmon. I have ...

JUN

28

2024

Addy Idaho Senior Photos

Celebrating Independence Day with Addy: A Fun Senior Photo Session Meet Addy, a soon-to-be senior at Salmon Junior-Senior High School, Class of ...

JUN

22

2024

Bradshaw Wedding, Twin Peaks Guest ...

Twin Peaks Guest Ranch Wedding - Jess & Haley I am starting 2024 wedding season off with a BANG with this one. This was such a beautiful ...

JUN

12

2024

Eldredge Family Challis Idaho ...

Eldredge Family - Challis, Idaho Family Session in Challis, Idaho. I went to Challis to see the Eldredge Family for some family photos. It ...

JUN

10

2024

Isaac & Kelsey Salmon Idaho Engagement ...

Isaac and Kelsey's Magical Engagement Session-Challis in Salmon National Forest Love stories are always beautiful, but some have that extra ...

JUN

07

2024

Orme Family Salmon Idaho

I met with Cody and Jorgee for some sweet family photos. Their girls were dressed so cute. I love family session so much especially with little ...

JUN

03

2024

Justin & Elicia, Salmon ID Photographer

Justin & Elicia Sneak in Family Photos The Joy of Watching Families Grow: A Professional Photographer’s PerspectiveAs a professional ...

MAY

31

2024

JJ & Sidney, Salmon Engagement Photos

JJ & Sidney, Idaho Engagement Pictures JJ and Sidney are planning a 2024 wedding! Wedding planning comes with so much and engagement photos ...

MAY

29

2024

Cotton & Hailee, Idaho Family Session

Cotton & Hailee Family Photos I had so much with this group!We laughed and played games and played games and laughed. We ran around the field ...

MAY

28

2024

Bobby Surprises Brittany, Engagement ...

Bobby & Brittany GET ENGAGED Bobby and Brittany planned some fun couple photo but little did Brittany know there was surprise in store for ...

MAY

16

2024

Provence Idaho Engagement Photos

Trason & Hailey, Engagement Session I learned two very distinct things during this engagement session with Trason and Hailey: 1. Trason has ...

APR

24

2024

Why you should do a first look at your ...

Should You Do a First Look on Your Wedding Day? Long story short - YES. Hear me out - if you are debating having a first looking on your ...

APR

15

2024

Idaho State University Cap and Gown ...

Quincey, Idaho State University Cap & Gown Quincey is GRADUATING. She is a Salmon High School graduate and soon to Idaho State University ...

APR

15

2024

Idaho Branding Photographer

Showing Who You Are Through Branding I have always been creative, in many different forms. Everything from art to writing and design to ...

APR

14

2024

Salmon Idaho Prom Photos

Salmon High School Prom Photos Some of my favorite memories are at formal dances in high school. For me and my friends we always looked forward ...

APR

10

2024

Wedding Flowers Tips from a Pro ...

Wedding Flower Tips from a Pro Florist Flowers can be a big part of your over wedding plans but does time of year matter, when should you book a ...

APR

05

2024

Building a Wedding Day Timeline from a ...

How to Build a Wedding Day Timeline As a wedding photographer, one thing I’ve learned is that timing is everything. The day flies by in ...

MAR

24

2024

What Month Should You Get Married?

What Month Should You Get Married In? Finding the Perfect Month: The Best Time to Say "I Do"Choosing the ideal month for your wedding is a ...

MAR

07

2024

Lane Maternity Session, Salmon Idaho ...

Lane Family, Expecting Baby Boy #2 I am so EXCITED for the Lane family. The Lane family is expecting their second baby boy and Rodee ...

FEB

27

2024

Christy & Dan - Salmon, Idaho ...

Dan & Christy - Salmon Idaho Photographer Late winter sessions can often give some beautiful Spring vibes. I love Spring! It is certainly one of ...

FEB

15

2024

Appel Family, Hamilton Montana Family ...

Appel Family - Hamilton, MT Family Photos I had the privilege of taking some family photos for the Appel family this week in Hamilton, ...

FEB

12

2024

Zackeryah, Salmon High School Senior

Zackeryah - Salmon High School Senior Zackeryah is senior at Salmon Junior-Senior High School. He loves to read, listen to music and ...

JAN

23

2024

Twin Peaks Guest Ranch Idaho Wedding

Fall Idaho Wedding in Salmon, Idaho with Bryce and Megan Bryce and Megan had a beautiful fall wedding. These two had the perfect Idaho ...

JAN

17

2024

How to Have a FUN Wedding, Idaho ...

How to Have the Best Wedding If you are planning a wedding, it's stressful. You may not know what to do, how to do it and what actually makes a ...

JAN

03

2024

Idaho Wedding Photographer

2024 Wedding Predictions from an Idaho Wedding Photographer Trends are ever evolving. It seems like as soon as one thing is "in" it is just as ...

JAN

01

2024

Wilson Wedding, Sacajawea Center, ...

Justin and Kelsey, Sacajawea Center Wedding Justin and Kelsey got married on a beautiful fall day. These two like the darker sides of ...

DEC

30

2023

Benson Family Challis Idaho

Benson Family - Challis, Idaho I have done quite a few extended family sessions over the years. These are large family sessions that often ...

DEC

01

2023

Lane Wedding, Stanley Idaho Wedding at ...

Ben & Lizzie get married at Redfish Lake Stanley, Idaho WeddingI love weddings in Stanley and I get so pumped anytime I book one. Stanley is ...

NOV

28

2023

Johnna, Idaho Mommy and Me Session

Johnna, Jayda & Kays My favorite people. Seriously though I have known Johnna for more than 20 years. That seems so long ago. Twenty years. ...

NOV

27

2023

Hilton Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Hilton Family - Fall Family Photos This was the first year I go to take photos of the Hilton family. This group was easy to photograph. ...

NOV

27

2023

Wells Family, Idaho Family Photographer

Wells Family Photos Meet the Wells family. This was my first time meeting the Wells family. They are so wonderful. They had the barn ...

NOV

26

2023

Pakuer Family, Idaho Family ...

Pauker Family, Holiday Family Photos During the holiday so many families are gathering together which is the perfect time to catch up on those ...

NOV

25

2023

Jacobs Family, East Idaho Family ...

Jacobs Family - Fall Family Photos Mother Nature gave some gorgeous white snow for the Jacobs' family session. And of course it was a light ...

NOV

21

2023

Criner Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Criner Family - Salmon, Idaho Meet the Criner Family.This is their first time getting family photos, ever. I feel so privileged to be their ...

NOV

15

2023

JR and Staysha - Idaho Family ...

JR & Staysha - Salmon Idaho Fall Photos Fall Family Photos are just so beautiful! Despite most of the leaves now resting on the ground it's ...

NOV

14

2023

Brewer Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Brewer Family - Extended Version Traci can finally upload a profile picture. Traci has always wanted a family picture. Her Facebook profile ...

NOV

10

2023

Aldous Family, Idaho Family ...

Aldous Family - Idaho Fall Family Photos I always enjoy my sessions with the Aldous Family. Toryn and Reese are getting more and more into ...

NOV

09

2023

Stone Family, East Idaho Family ...

Stone Family, Idaho Family Photographer Another year, another family session for the Stone family. It can be hard trying to switch it up ...

NOV

09

2023

Zach & Jackie, Salmon Idaho Engagement

Zach & Jackie - Idaho Engagement Session The thing about these two - they wouldn't stop laughing. The whole time. They were full of smiles the ...

NOV

03

2023

Schwartz Family, Salmon Idaho Family ...

Meet the Schwartz Family Welcome the Schwartz family to Salmon. Kyle and his family moved to Salmon as he joins the team at Salmon Dental ...

OCT

19

2023

Chris and Caitlynn, Idaho Fall ...

Chris & Caitlynn - Fall Maternity Session I had a blast with Chris and Caitlynn. These two had this session planned and booked for a while. I ...

OCT

16

2023

Brewer Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Brewer Family - Fall Family Photos Would you believe me if I told you that this session was 80 degrees warmer than our last one? Really. ...

OCT

11

2023

Lane Family Salmon Idaho Photographer

Lane Family, Salmon Idaho Rodee was so much fun! I have said this before, kids run the show. There is certainly a sweet spot for children ...

OCT

10

2023

James Family, Challis Idaho ...

James Family - Challis Idaho The James family is always so easy going. They trust me and are always willing to travel to Salmon from Challis if ...

OCT

10

2023

Dason East Idaho Senior Photographer

Salmon High School Senior - Dason Oh Dason. I can't believe Dason is a senior in high school and that his mom actually got him to do these. ...

OCT

09

2023

Agency Creek Farm, Tendoy Idaho

Agency Creek Farm - Kathy Batterton Meet Kathy the person behind Agency Creek Farm. I got to visit Kathy where she showed me everything ...

OCT

09

2023

Richards Family, East Idaho Family ...

Richards Family, East Idaho Family Session This session is so special. Once upon a time I used to babysit MaKenna and her sister Ali. Mostly on ...

OCT

04

2023

Anderson Maternity, Idaho Photographer

Baby Anderson - Idaho Maternity Session Meg and JakeWe skipped their "big" wedding, fast forward three years and here we are. These two were ...

OCT

04

2023

Stoddard Family, Idaho Family Session

Stoddard Family - Sheila, Darby and Jace Darby and Jace were READY for their session this year! Not only they were set with their horses and all ...

SEP

26

2023

Durbrow Family Salmon Idaho ...

Dubrow Family is getting a BOY Yes, you read that right.They are having a BABY.Matt and Tera are expecting their third baby and it's a BOY. ...

SEP

26

2023

Ashley, Western Idaho Senior ...

Western Senior Photos with Ashley Ashley snuck her fall session in early and it did not disappoint. This time she included a horse and we ...

SEP

25

2023

Chase and Maddie Bennett, Salmon Idaho ...

Chase & Maddie's Wedding Day was Magical Chase and Maddie are MARRIEDIt's happened. It's done. And it was such an amazing day! The two started ...

SEP

21

2023

Peter and Iris - Idaho Backyard Wedding

Peter & Iris - Beautiful Backyard Wedding Peter and Iris had the sweetest backyard wedding. Located up Tower Creek the intimate wedding was just ...

SEP

11

2023

Morton Wedding, Western Idaho Wedding ...

Mr. & Mrs. Morton - An Idaho Western Wedding McCoy and Vanessa did it, they tied the knot! The two got married at the Younger Cove, located ...

AUG

31

2023

When Should I Take Maternity Photos, ...

When Should You Get Maternity Photos Taken The journey of pregnancy is a unique and beautiful experience, filled with anticipation, joy, and an ...

AUG

30

2023

Carsyn East Idaho Senior Photography

Carsyn • SJSHS Senior I had so much fun with Carsyn! She wanted the VIEW and the VIEW is what she got. The cliffs, a popular location did ...