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Zac & Lauren's Mount Butte Squaw Butte Emmett Idaho Wedding

MAR

11

2026

Zac & Lauren's Mount Butte Squaw Butte ...

Emmett Idaho Perfect Backyard Wedding Small weddings just pull on the heart strings.Zac and Lauren had a backyard wedding that did not ...

JAN

20

2026

Should I invite them to my Wedding? ...

Should I Invite Them to My Wedding? A Simple Guest List Test That Actually Works If you’ve started wedding planning, you’ve probably ...

JAN

15

2026

What I’d Tell You as a Professional ...

What I’d Tell You as a Professional Wedding Photographer If I Wasn’t Afraid to Hurt Your Feelings Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off.After ...

JAN

03

2026

What a Wedding Photographer Really Does ...

What a Wedding Photographer Really Does (Beyond Taking Photos) If you’ve ever thought a wedding photographer just shows up, takes pretty ...

DEC

31

2025

Choosing Your Wedding Photography ...

How to Choose the Right Wedding Photography Coverage + QUIZ A Salmon, Idaho Wedding Photographer’s GuideOne of the first questions couples ...

OCT

24

2025

Nick and Eva Sweet Water Hollow Salmon ...

A Fall Evening to Remember: Nick and Eva’s Sweet Water Hollow Celebration There’s just something about fall weddings, the colors, the ...

OCT

09

2025

Nate and Joe'l, Lake Como, Montana ...

Lake Como Montana Elopement Magic: Nate + Joe’l’s Rainy Day “I Do” in the Mountains “Let’s go to Montana and get ...

OCT

02

2025

Wild Horse Creek Ranch Wedding Mackay, ...

Jacob & Sam’s Wild Horse Creek Ranch Celebration in Mackay, Idaho A Wild Horse Creek Ranch Wedding in Mackay, IdahoMackay, Idaho is one of those ...

AUG

06

2025

Mackay Idaho Wedding Scott and Shasta

Scott & Shasta's Backyard Mackay Wedding: A Million-Dollar View, a Surprise Guest, and Endless White Claws Mackay, Idaho is one of those places ...

AUG

05

2025

Tyler and Justine Szymanski Salmon ...

Floral Magic & Faithful Love: Justine and Tyler’s Wedding at Faith Bible Chapel These two love one another.It’s something you can feel the ...

JUL

22

2025

Idaho Wedding Budget Guide

How to Budget for Your Idaho Wedding: Real Numbers & Simple Guidance By an Idaho Wedding Photographer Who's Seen It AllPlanning your Idaho ...

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, ...

FEB

05

2025

Williams Lake Winter Wedding Salmon ID

Charles and Kasia Get Married as Williams Lake in Salmon Charles & Kasia’s Magical Winter Elopement in Salmon, IdahoCharles and Kasia ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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

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. ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

JUL

04

2023

Eliason Wedding, Carmen, Idaho Wedding

Braxton & Hannah Get Married in Carmen! Mr. & Mrs. Eliason These two said, "I Do," on Freeman Peak in Carmen, Idaho.Braxton and Hannah ...

JUN

23

2023

Dustin and Ellen Mayo - Montana Wedding

Dustin & Ellen Mayo - Hamilton, Montana Wedding Mr. & Mrs. {Finally}I met these two when they were planning a 2020 wedding Yes, a 2020 ...

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 ...

MAR

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2023

Top Five 2023 Wedding Trends - East ...

Wedding Trends of 2023 Planning a 2023 wedding? I put together FIVE things I think will see more of at 2023 weddings. The wedding industry is ...

MAR

14

2023

Nick and Anna, Idaho Engagement ...

Nick & Anna: Destination, Salmon, Idaho Nick and Anna are getting married in Salmon! Salmon has certainly become a "destination" location ...

FEB

08

2023

Kolby and Andrea, East Idaho Engagement ...

Kolby & Andrea - Idaho Engagement Photos Kolby and Andrea made the trek to Salmon from Twin Falls. The couples lives in Twin Falls and is ...

JAN

21

2023

How to cut a wedding cake with Straight ...

How to Cut a Wedding Cake - East Idaho Wedding Photographer Learn how to cut a wedding cake from an Idaho Wedding Photographer.I think I have ...

DEC

21

2022

How to Plan an Elopement to Salmon, ...

Getting Married in Salmon, Idaho Salmon Idaho Wedding PhotographerWhy Elope to IdahoWhen you picture your wedding day, it likely falls into one ...

OCT

05

2022

McCoy and Vanessa - Idaho Engagement ...

McCoy & Vanessa - Western Engagement Session, Salmon, Idaho McCoy and Vanessa had a great western engagement. On McCoy's family property this ...

SEP

11

2022

Cory & Meredith - Sacajawea Center, ...

Cory & Meredith - September Idaho Wedding Cory and Meredith had such a perfect little September wedding. This was the best balance of "big" ...

SEP

09

2022

James and Erin, Idaho Elopement

James and Erin host small intimate elopement James and Erin planned a wedding in pretty much two weeks and it was perfectly ...

AUG

15

2022

Nathan and Annie - Sacajawea Center - ...

Nathan & Annie ELOPED Nathan and Annie eloped! These two eloped to Salmon! I was so honored to be able to document this special time for ...

AUG

09

2022

Chase and Maddie - Camaro Engagement ...

Chase & Maddie - Camaro Engagement Session I have taken photos of these two so many times. So many times. And over the years I have come to the ...

AUG

08

2022

Jarrod & Jordan - Salmon, Idaho Wedding

Jarrod and Jordan tied the knot Jarrod and Jordan got married over the weekend. These two finally tied the knot and it was great. They had ...

JUL

19

2022

Mr. & Mrs. Park - Sacajawea Center - ...

TJ and Jessica have a Summer Wedding TJ and Jessica are MARRIED! These two are so much fun! I had the opportunity to photograph their ...

JUL

06

2022

Taylor & Jaci - 100 Acre Wood Lodge

100 Acre Wood Lodge: Taylor & Jaci Taylor and Jaci had the sweetest little wedding. The couple was originally going to elope but opted ...

JUN

26

2022

Justin & Laura - Wagonhammer, North ...

Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell Justin and Laura got married! This couple, Justin and Laura trekked from Arizona all the way to Idaho to say, "I do." ...

JUN

16

2022

Todd & Tiffany - Salmon, Id - Intimate ...

Todd and Tiffany marry I had the pleasure of officially meeting Todd and Tiffany on their wedding day. They surprised Tiffany's mother, ...

JUN

13

2022

Matt and Tera got MARRIED - Salmon, ...

Matt and Tera get MARRIED These two are always keeping me on my toes. I have had the privilege of photographing these two quite a lot over ...

MAY

10

2022

Nick and Kisha - Small Intimate Wedding ...

Backyard Wedding on the Salmon River - Salmon, Idaho An intimate river wedding in May. Nick and Kisha hosted the best little intimate ...

APR

17

2022

When should I send out invitations? ...

WEDDING 101: When is too early to send out wedding invitations When Should I Send Out Wedding Invitations?As a wedding photographer, one of the ...

APR

14

2022

Brian & Nicole Thompson - North Fork ...

Brian & Nicole: Idaho Barn Elopement I am always surprised by elopements. Always. This one was no surprise. My Northern Cali ...

MAR

29

2022

Leon & Kara - Idaho Wedding Session - ...

Leon & Kara: Wedding Portraits in Salmon Meet Leon and Kara. The couple currently resides in Mountain Home, Idaho where Leon is stationed ...

MAR

28

2022

Jake & Jillian Wilson - Middleton, ...

Jake and Jillian tie the knot Jake and Jillian exchanged vows in a great little wedding venue in Middleton, Idaho.Their original plans of ...

JAN

29

2022

Top Idaho Wedding Venues - Salmon, ...

Top Salmon Idaho Wedding Venues Top East Idaho Wedding Venues by an East Idaho Wedding Photographer Here I am again, the start of another ...