In autumn, Boise transforms into a picturesque canvas, offering an ideal backdrop for senior photos. The combination of the colors of foliage and the warm quality of light is almost always better than the bright/harsh sunshine of summer, or cool tones of winter. The color of light in autumn is generally “warmer” and feels more like the much sought-after “golden hour” glow. The Optimal Time For Senior Photos Late summer and autumn is also coincidentally the best time for senior photos for a few reasons. First off, having your senior photos taken in the fall still allows you plenty of time to ge ..read more

The business headshots on your company website are a perfect place to showcase employees and highlight their skills and personalities. I’ve seen companies take many different approaches in how they use employee headshots… but Simple LEDs is on my top 5 list for creative ways to use their images. Simply LEDs Simply LEDs is a lighting manufacturer, based in Garden City Idaho. Their design offices and factory are all housed under the same roof. This means the engineers, marketing department, and those who work the production line, all see each other on a daily basis. They hang out in the break ro ..read more

Alzheimer’s took the life of my uncle just a few weeks ago. A while back Alzheimer’s took away one of my favorite neighbors I have ever had. Not many people know this, but when I was in high school and in college, I did home care work. The job easily worked around my classes and earned me some cash. Many of the people I took care of are hold a very special place in my heart, and were influential to me… Ask me about Minnie Preston some day!! Many of those I worked for in homecare had dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is terrible and terrifying. That is why I spend so much effort ever ..read more

Students have waiting 3 long years for this event! The last time the students of Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine held the SOMA Ball was in February of 2020. In that time students have come and left for rotations and residencies… never having the chance to get together as a large group and celebrate their accomplishments. Because of this… this years turnout was huge! Leap Photography was on site for a few hours to document this event. Below are just a few of our favorites from the event. The post Event Photos: SOMA Ball appeared first on BLOG | Leap Photography ..read more

The Dilemma:  You just had your headshots taken and you’ve updated your LinkedIN profile. Good first step, but there have to be more ways to use this photo? Right? Why Do I Need a Headshot? Business headshots are a simple and effective way to market individuals and the company they work. Even today, those shopping for your products/services are still swayed by first impressions. Your headshot is an opportunity to make a great first impression. How Can I use My Headshot? Smart business owners and managers know having just one headshot at their disposal increases ..read more

Class Reunions. Some of us look forward to them and others dread them. For those who enjoy meeting up with childhood friends… a class reunion is a great way to catch up. Capital High School Last summer I had the opportunity to photograph the 40th Class Reunion of Capital High Schools, Class of 1982. The entire evening was a low key affair with old friends gathering together to catch up as well as to celebrate this particular time in their lives. Guests shared successes, photos of their family, and stories from high school. The room was filled with laughter and smiling faces. The Class Reunion ..read more

The Eagle High Swim Team reached out to me last fall in need of a new photographer. A few of the parents remembered me from earlier in the summer, when I’d photographed their children at one of the many Boise City swim team photo days. We set up a date and time and I met all the athletes down on the River in Eagle Idaho, behind Two Rivers Salon. We captured photos of the entire team, group photos of the seniors and individual photos of those swimmers who wanted photos. The entire Eagle High School Swim Team The Senior swimmers on the team. And finally…. a few photo examples of swimmers who ..read more

Chad and Joanna have been in front of my camera before. Each time has been to capture images for one of their upcoming album releases. For this particular photo shoot we were aiming for a fun, Christmas theme. The upcoming album entitled “That’s What Love Is” was about to be released. Chad and Joanna wanted the image on the album cover to be fun and of course… it needed a Christmas theme. They brought a number of props into the studio. From there I started moving props around and prompting this duo to have some fun. They chose the image highlighted below. Before album artwork was added by Cha ..read more

Does your company staff headshots to utilize for helping promote your business? If not… this is a to do item that you need to add to your 2023 budget. Why You Need Staff Headshots Images of your employees can be used in so many ways. Of course having an “about” or “meet the staff” page on your website is an excellent idea… but… have you considered the other potential uses? The staff headshots can be used for email signatures, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, ID cards, social media promotions, social media avatars, press releases, and so much more. You could ask each employee to provide you ..read more

Fall is always a popular time for senior photos, and this past fall was no exception. It’s no wonder… considering the beautiful fall colors that mother nature provides for us year after year. Adriana I’ve photographed Adriana’s family in the past… and this time it was her turn to be in the spotlight. She’ll be graduating from Boise High School next spring. Senior Photos are not only needed to announce her big achievement, but to give out to family and friends as gifts. The Boise Train Depot Adriana decided she wanted to have her photo taken at the Boise Train Depot. If you’ve never been… you ..read more