I had the chance to meet Shelby for the first time at her senior shoot. She was out in Idaho to check out some colleges, and she wanted to get something that looked very different than her home. I would say we found it! She was super easy to talk to, kind, and a huge trooper considering it was about 25 degrees outside. That said, we had a blast, and i’m excited to share some of my favorites form this senior shoot!
Read MoreYou would think that I would get Joe and Crystal's story before anyone else, as I have spent more time with them than the vast majority of couples by the end of their engagement. We've shared a zoom call together, two meals, several drives, and climbed a (small) mountain. We've been to Tahoe, Reno, and had some awesome chicken. But in all those moments, in all those beautiful places I never had the chance to fully get their story. I know Joe saw Crystal on the beach and told her that he loved her Tattoos. I know Crystal thought "I'm on vacation, why not? I'll hang with this guy for a little bit" and I know that interaction ended up changing their lives forever.
Read MoreI’ve really enjoyed talking with both Cody and Lauryn since I met them. Their engagement session was so much fun, and it became clear to me these two amazing people are easy to get along with, easy to talk to. This extended to their friends and family - one of my favorite parts of any wedding is getting to meet a couples friends and family - they were all kind, thoughtful and so much fun. I loved watching them dance, laugh, and care for those around them. This wedding, was a blast, and I think it shows in the photos. I hope you see it in the way that I experienced it.
Read MoreTo say seeing the German-Murrey family is a pleasure would be an understatement. I’ve had the huge privilege of photographing them from the time it was just them (and they were making a pregnancy announcement) to a shoot that included their extended family, and now again, as their youngest (Joseph) is getting bigger and bigger. The last time I saw them, it was swiftly followed by some incredibly sad news, that while it is super sad, I think it’s important that we still remember Rosalie.
Read MoreI had the chance to meet this incredible family of three the day before Kelly’s sister’s wedding (Shout out to John and Blair!). I absolutely love meeting new people, but meeting people as kind and thoughtful as these two as a treat. Not to mention taking that into the next day for the wedding was even better. It’s awesome being able to walk into a getting ready room and meeting several people you already know. It makes the day flow better, makes it easier to have fun. So I hope you enjoy these family photos as much as I loved taking them. Thank you to the Ostrem family for coming out and trusting me with your most precious of memories.
Read MoreCody and Melissa are two very kind people. It doesn’t take long to realize this, whether you’re going into Melissa’s shop (she owns Hands to Art in Coeur d’Alene) or whether you need help working on a car (Cody loves cars), these two are thoughtful and kind. I saw this a lot at their wedding, when things would go wrong, or late, it was awesome to have a bride and groom that were willing to just go for it. They could see the point - to get married - and everything else was just window dressing. Their wedding at the Chateau Rive was beautiful, and i’m so excited that I get to be the one to share these memories, these moments with you.
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