Indoor shoots. You’ve probably heard of them. Those little studios you rent out by the hour, filled with white, textured walls, benches & chairs of every shape & size, plants in every corner, topped off with some cute basket & blankets. Why do these places even exist? What are they used for? Let me tell you! I was never a huge fan of studios because obviously the outdoors is extremely beautiful & can’t be overlooked! If I were to take pictures, I thought I’d always take them outside where it is prettiest. There didn’t seem to be a point of indoor studios. In fact, I didn’t even ..read more

Congratulations! You’re getting married!!! You’re on the hunt for a great photographer & you’re willing to fork out your retirement savings on someone who will capture your wedding day perfectly, because those are the pictures you’re going to hang on your wall, right?! Actually… your wedding day photos are so special, don’t get me wrong! But the photos most people have on their wall are engagements or bridals, & there are a couple of reasons why! Let me explain! First of all, if you’re going to hire the most expensive photographer you can find, you better make sure they include separat ..read more

I kid you not, 90% of my sessions start with my clients saying, “we are awkward in front of a camera, so you’ll have to help us”. And believe it or not, 100% of my sessions come out awkward-free! Honestly, the best thing you can do for yourself when looking for the right photographer is looking at their work. This seems obvious, but there are actually a couple of things you should look for when you browse their look. Let me share a few!     Do their subjects look awkward? If they look uncomfortable, or posed, this should be a red flag for you. The photos where the subjects look li ..read more

Every year I take fall family photos, just like every other photographer in the world! I mean, do you blame people wanting those beautifully rare fall photos in their home all year for them to see? Not me, who also has fall family photos hanging in my house. I started my photography career in Boise, Idaho, so I feel like I have somewhat of a loyalty to beautiful Boise! I also have feel I have a deep debt that I owe to my Boise clients. They booked me when I was 3 months into my career, charging $25 for fall family photos. You guys, my clients are all beautiful! They are the reason my photos lo ..read more

DISCLAIMER: These locations listed below are only beautiful & open to the public because they are taken care of! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THESE LOCATIONS IF YOU VISIT! I have lived in Utah my whole life, but I honestly had no idea any of these stunning locations even existed until it became a part of my job description to find the best places in the valley. I want to share them with you, because not only do I enjoy them, but I want you to as well! Bonneville Salt Flats   Such a serene location! If you’re wanting to wear more vibrant colors, be away from crowds, & take it all in, this ..read more

You just got engaged, congrats!!! Time to get wedding planning! But first thing’s first: you need engagement pictures! There are a couple of good arguments as to why you need an engagement session. 1. Celebrate your new butterfly-love! I wish it lasted forever, but it doesn’t. Taking pictures in that euphoric stage will help you to remember those feelings all over again! 2. You & your boo probably look friggin’ amazing right now. Like for real. People for some reason just look their very best in that stage of life. I kid you not. 3. You will LOVE your photos in all of your wedding attire ..read more