BLOG - Annette Lewis

Idaho Maternity Photographer Willow Tree Session

MAY

27

2025

Glowing Goodbye: A Maternity Session Filled with Love and Light A Bittersweet Goodbye and a Beautiful Beginning: Chloe’s Maternity ...

MAY

25

2025

National American Miss Idaho Finalist ...

Aspen Smith is making waves as a state finalist in the National American Miss (NAM) pageant, and I recently had the privilege of photographing her ...

MAY

15

2025

Golden Hour Series: Because Summer ...

Summer Sunset Sessions in Salmon - Because summer light doesn't last forever—but your memories can. Golden Hour Series: Because Summer Light ...

APR

25

2025

Kai and Karissa Salmon ID Engagement ...

Kai and Karissa are getting married!After some thoughtful conversations and weighing their options, these two decided that this is the year ...

APR

21

2025

Derek and Katrina Salmon Idaho ...

A Windy, Beautiful Moment: Celebrating Katrina & Derek’s Maternity Session It’s a baby year! So many beautiful moms-to-be are preparing to ...

APR

18

2025

Ethan & Paige Idaho Maternity Session

I Do to We’re Expecting — Ethan and Paige’s Next Chapter There are few things in this world that fill my heart the way witnessing love unfold ...

APR

17

2025

Decker & Harli Idaho Spring Engagement ...

Decker & Harli – A Dreamy Engagement in the Salmon-Challis National Forest As a Salmon Idaho photographer, I’m always keeping mental notes ...

APR

15

2025

Durbrow Family - Salmon Idaho

Springtime Family Photos with the Durbrow Family The Durbrow Family – Capturing the Heart of What Matters MostThere are families that stay ...

APR

11

2025

Russ & Shanna - Challis Idaho Wedding

Russ and Shanna got married Russ and Shanna Got MarriedOver the years, I’ve photographed more than a hundred weddings—some with over ...

APR

11

2025

Hershberger Family - Salmon, Idaho ...

Spring Family Time with the Hershberger Family It had been a few years since the Hershberger family stood in front of my camera, and it was such ...

MAR

28

2025

How to Feel Confident in Front of the ...

5 Tips for Feeling Confident in Front of the Camera for Senior Photos Senior year is a milestone worth celebrating, and your senior photos ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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. ...

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 ...

AUG

27

2023

Osgood Mommy and Me Salmon Idaho

Dresses & Twirls: Jessie and the Girls I look forward to this mommy and me session every single year. We have a great streak going on at least ...

AUG

20

2023

Koester Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Koester Family, Idaho Family Photos at the Cliffs It's been way too long since I have seen the Koester family! I have known Robby and Lisa ...

AUG

17

2023

What to Bring to your Senior Session, ...

Essential Items to Bring to Your Senior Photo Session What to Bring to Your Senior Photo Session from a Professional PhotographerSenior year is ...

AUG

17

2023

Small Family, Salmon Idaho Family ...

Slice of Heaven, Family Photos on the Salmon River Huckleberry Hollow - Family Photos I love when I get to photograph this sweet family! ...

AUG

16

2023

Soldier Mountain Wedding, Idaho ...

Kolby & Andrea - Fairfield Idaho Wedding Soldier Mountain Wedding - Fairfield, Idaho Wedding My first time to Fairfield, Idaho, population ...

JUL

18

2023

Nate and Lindsay Phillips, Salmon Idaho ...

Mr. & Mrs. Phillips - Salmon, Idaho Wedding Mr. & Mrs. PhillipsI am so happy for these two. I have been able to photograph Nate and Lindsay ...

JUN

26

2023

Taylor Family, Idaho Maternity Photos, ...

Jordan and Lesli are making it THREE Yes, Lesli is having a BABY! And soon. She is due in about four weeks. SURPRISE. IT'S BOY! Jordan ...

JUN

26

2023

Lundeen Family - Idaho Family ...

Lundeen Family, Idaho Family Photos It's been far too long since I have seen the Lundeen family. Chris, Lisa and their three boys: Beckham, ...

JUN

19

2023

Justin and Kelsey - Idaho Forest ...

Justin & Kelsey - Moody Engagement Session I am in love with these engagement photos of Justin and Kelsey in the Salmon-Challis National ...

MAY

09

2023

What is the best season for family ...

When Should You Get Family Photos Taken? Have you asked yourself when to get family photos taken? When is the best time? As an East Idaho ...

MAY

08

2023

Marcus Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Sarah and the Boys - Idaho Mommy and Me Session I got to see Sarah, Sawyer and Finn for some fun mommy and me photos. I have taken their ...

MAY

02

2023

Favorite Local Spots in Salmon, Idaho

Exploring Salmon, Idaho as a Local Idaho is a gem, actually known as the Gem State. The state is full of so much beauty from open fields to ...

APR

14

2023

Five Gallery Wall Layout Ideas, Idaho ...

How to Design Your Gallery Wall How to design your gallery wall at home, from an Idaho Family PhotographerDo you struggle to know where to put ...

APR

11

2023

Tristyn & Henry, Mommy and Me Photos

Tristyn and Henry - Idaho Mommy & Me Session I love when I get to see Tristyn and Henry! We always have the best time during their mommy and me ...

APR

10

2023

Kays Baer Turns One, Idaho Family ...

Kays Turns One - Western First Birthday Photos Isn't he just the cutest little cowboy? Kays turned one recently and we had to do a wester ...

FEB

16

2023

Why You Should Be Booking Mommy & Me ...

Why You Should Be Booking Mommy & Me Sessions One thing you can't get back is time and when it comes to our children time literally flies. ...

DEC

08

2022

Christmas Tree Farm Sessions, Salmon ...

First Christmas Tree Farm Sessions! Christmas Tree Farms were certainly a thing for part of my childhood. I remember actually have to go pick ...

DEC

06

2022

McGrady Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Lana, Kennedy & Carter, Salmon, Idaho The snow is a big "WELCOME" to Salmon from Mother Nature to Lana and her two children Kennedy and Carter. ...

NOV

30

2022

Law Family, Idaho Family Photographer

Law Family Salmon Idaho Photographer Magee went back and forth on whether she should book a session while they were visiting in town and I am so ...

NOV

29

2022

Ganske Family - Idaho Family ...

Ganske Family • Salmon, Idaho I finally got all four Ganske family members in front of my camera for a family session. Hollee has been wanting ...

NOV

27

2022

Wheeler Family, Idaho family ...

Wheeler Family, Salmon Idaho The Wheeler Family scheduled some family photos while they were in town and it was the COLDEST weekend of the year ...

NOV

27

2022

Jacobs Family

Jacobs Family - Salmon, Idaho We finally got to do these. By finally, I mean like the weather has been putting a BIG damper on our family ...

NOV

24

2022

Brewer Family, Idaho Family ...

Brewer Family - Winter Session How cold do you think it was for these? A whopping SIX DEGREES. Yes 6 degrees. We still wen through with ...

NOV

15

2022

Probst Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Probst Family - Salmon, Idaho These kids were ROCKSTARS during their cold session. They brought their jackets along and put them on in between ...

NOV

14

2022

Stanger Family, Salmon Idaho Family ...

Stanger Family I haven't photographed the Stanger family in a couple years, and last time we took photos it was cold too. During their session ...

NOV

12

2022

Martin Family, Salmon Idaho ...

Martin Family - Fall Family Photos Martin family is BACK! I love getting to see this family! This year the Martin family wanted fall ...

NOV

07

2022

Koerner Family, Salmon Idaho

Koerner Family One thing BreAnna wanted was FALL. Of course we have had such a beautiful warm fall. Sunny weather, beautiful trees full of ...

OCT

26

2022

Stone Family, Idaho Family Photographer

Stone Family, Fall Photos The Stone family again in front of the camera. This year Rylee is almost as tall as Jeremy and Hunter kind of enjoyed ...

OCT

25

2022

Engle Family, Idaho Family ...

Ben, Morgan & Ellis Ellis almost liked me this year. It was so close. I have taken the Engle's family photos for the past couple of ...