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JUL

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

10

2025

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The Ford Family’s Summer Session: Familiar Faces & Golden Light Every year or so, the Ford family carves out a little time to update their ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

OCT

24

2022

Stephenson Family, Fall Family Photos

Stephenson Family Everything about these photos scream FALL, right? The red leaf trees are so incredibly awesome and were really perfect in ...

OCT

24

2022

Tracy Family, Salmon Idaho

Tracy Family I have been to this spot a couple times in the last few years and it never disappoints. Ever. Is the Salmon River ever a ...

OCT

21

2022

Kelly and Tucker

Kelly & Tucker - Mommy and Me - Salmon, Idaho Tucker ALWAYS gives me a run for my money. This little guy is so energetic and I know we are ...

OCT

18

2022

Mulkey Family, Salmon, Idaho

Mulkey Family - Salmon, Idaho I love being able to photograph on client's own property. While that isn't needed, especially since we live in ...

OCT

11

2022

Lane Family - Salmon, Idaho, East Idaho ...

Michael, Jaycee and Rodee - Salmon, Idaho Rodee is growing fast! So happy I got to see this trio again this year. We had a great morning ...

OCT

11

2022

Taylor Family - Idaho Family ...

Taylor Family - Salmon, Idaho One thing I can always count on with younger boys at a session is energy, lots of energy. Ryker and Royce kept me ...

OCT

10

2022

Rembelski Family - Challis, Idaho - ...

Rembelski Family - Challis, Idaho I have been taking photos of the James family photos for the last few years. We kind of switch off me going to ...

OCT

06

2022

Livingston Family, East Idaho Family ...

Livingston Family, Salmon, Idaho, Idaho Family Photographer The Livingston family Hillary and Luke have two sweet little girls and it was ...

OCT

03

2022

Vanwormer Family, Southeast Idaho ...

Vanwormer Family • Salmon, Idaho Melanie and I have been talking about family photos for what seems like forever now. We finally got a date ...

SEP

29

2022

Fife Family, May, Idaho

Fife Family I got to travel to May for a family session with the Fife family. I'll be honest, I've never actually traveled up May. I know, ...

SEP

15

2022

What to Wear for your Fall Family ...

What to Wear for Your Fall Family Photos - How to Style Your Family Portraits One question I get asked a lot as a family photographer - what do ...

SEP

06

2022

Wiley Family

Wiley Family - Carmen, Idaho The Wiley Family . . . . So this was a session. It's always a lot when you get more than four people together ...

JUN

27

2022

Martha and Family

Martha and Family If you are from Salmon you most likely know Martha or as Ms. Edgar. My art teacher. She was always a great teacher and ...

JUN

15

2022

Katelynn and Briggs - Mommy & Me ...

Katelynn & Briggs Meet Briggs. And mom Katelynn. Briggs was so amazing and adorable, right? He was the best little guy during the ...

MAY

27

2021

Prepping for summer photo sessions - ...

Summer Photography Sessions: How to Make the Most of Your Time with a Salmon Idaho Photographer Summertime is here, the day are longer, the ...

APR

14

2021

What colors to wear for Spring family ...

What to Wear for Spring Family Photos from an Idaho Family Photographer Spring is a great time for taking photos, with the beautiful flowers and ...

MAR

17

2021

Four Ways to Prep for a Family Session

Four Ways to Prepare for a Family Session WHAT TO DO BEFORE A FAMILY PHOTO SESSIONIt's that time of year again, family photos and I know it can ...

MAR

06

2021

How to Style Your Family Session, Idaho ...

How to Style Your Family Session, Idaho Family Photographer Once you have booked your family session it's crunch time on deciding on outfits and ...