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17

2025

It was such a joy to reconnect with the Penner family this summer. Emery and Beth were back in Salmon for a visit, and I was thrilled when they ...

JUL

17

2025

Salmon Idaho Family Photographer ...

I Do to Dirt and Giggles: The Plummer Family in the Mountains As a Salmon Idaho family photographer, few things fill my heart more than getting ...

JUL

15

2025

Koerner Family Salmon ID Extended ...

When Everyone's Home: A Koerner Family Summer Session There’s something incredibly special about photographing families I’ve known ...

JUL

08

2025

Lane Family Summer Session Salmon Idaho

Summer Magic with the Lane Family, A Sunset Session on Their Idaho Property Every time I get to photograph the Lane family, it feels like ...

JUL

07

2025

Tendoy Idaho Family Photographer Stahl

The Stahl Family - A Beautifully Wild Family Session in Tendoy, Idaho I got to meet the Stahl family recently, and wow, it was such a fun and ...

JUL

02

2025

Blake Intimate Salmon River Wedding

An Intimate Salmon River Wedding with Their Baby, Dog, and a Whole Lot of Love There is something deeply moving about tiny weddings. I’m ...

JUN

29

2025

Lundeen Family Session Idaho Cliffs

The Lundeens at the CliffsAnother year, another session with the Lundeens and like always, it was filled with adventure, laughter, and the kind of ...

JUN

25

2025

Daniel Logan Williams Lake Idaho ...

Daniel & Logan’s Intimate Celebration at Williams Lake One of the best parts of being a photographer in Salmon, Idaho is the people I get to ...

JUN

24

2025

Idaho Senior Photographer, Mountain ...

Epic Idaho Senior Photography: Rylei’s Mountain + River Session Senior Bucket List Goals: Scenic Senior Photos in Salmon, IdahoWhen you’re ...

JUN

23

2025

Bakers Big Smile, Salmon Idaho ...

Bridger, Megan & Baby Baker – A Family Session to RememberThere’s something incredibly special about documenting a young ...

JUN

22

2025

Book a Salmon Idaho Wedding ...

Top 5 Reasons to Book a Wedding Photographer in Salmon, Idaho Why Booking a Local Wedding Photographer in Salmon, Idaho MattersWhen couples ...

JUN

19

2025

Sweet Water Hollow Wedding Salmon Idaho ...

Tacos, Dr. Pepper, and Vows: Chance & Stephanie Say I Do in Salmon, Idaho, Sweet Water Hollow Wedding Chance & Stephanie's Wedding at Sweet ...

JUN

12

2025

Trusnovec Family, Challis Idaho ...

There’s something truly special about photographing families with young kids—especially boys. The Trusnovec family reminded me why I love ...

JUN

05

2025

Kaminski Wedding, Sweet Water Hollow

A Backyard Wedding Full of Love Bobby and Brittany Kaminski. It has a beautiful ring to it, doesn’t it?Their wedding day at Sweet Water ...

MAY

27

2025

Idaho Maternity Photographer Willow ...

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

MAY

26

2025

Western Idaho Senior Session Reata

Reata's Western Senior Session: Horses, Hats, and Heart Meet Reata: A Western Senior Session to RememberReata is a 2026 senior at Leadore High ...

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

23

2025

Looking for an Idaho Wedding ...

More Than Just the Click: What Your Idaho Wedding Photographer Really Does Behind the Scenes When people think of a wedding photographer, they ...

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

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 ...

APR

08

2025

Idaho State University Graduation - ...

Maddie is Graduating from ISU Celebrating Maddie’s Graduation from Idaho State UniversityMaddie is officially a college graduate! ...

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 ...

MAR

17

2025

Spring Idaho Engagement

Tyler and Justine to Wed Tyler & Justine’s Engagement Session | Salmon, IdahoSpringtime in Idaho may not be the first season that ...

MAR

04

2025

The Dunns Las Vegas Elopement

Lucky in Love: The Dunns’ Vegas Elopement Viva Las Vegas! The Dunns’ Epic Elopement AdventureJonathan and Tristyn finally made it ...

FEB

18

2025

How to Elevate Your Brand & Your ...

The power of first impressions — how your brand visuals set the tone How to Elevate Your Brand & Your Business with Professional ImageryYour ...

FEB

12

2025

15 Raw & Unscripted Wedding Photos You ...

15 Raw & Unscripted Wedding Photos You Won’t Want to Miss As a seasoned Idaho wedding photographer, I’ve captured countless wedding days, ...

JAN

14

2025

Essential Wedding Timeline Tips

Wedding Day Schedule Tips: Avoid Stress & Keep Your Big Day Running Smoothly Wedding Timelines – The GPS to Your Big Day💍 Think of your ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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"When it comes to planning your big day, choosing the ...

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, ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...