What's a blog without a little bit of music..
A bluebird day at about 8500'!
This photoshoot occured on a very rainy day. This building is absolutely beautiful and the photos did not disappoint, regardless of the fact that it was inclement weather. I have to say, the staging was SUPER CUTE!
I recently bought a new 50mm fixed lens that I absolutely have fallen in love with..
Be-U-T-full fall day in Idaho! Can't think of anything better to do than capture some of the amazing colors and fabulous fall lighting.
I've taken a lot of photos over the years and have come to know where the best locations in the valley are for buying a house (at least in my opinion!) After all, it's all about location, location, location. Well, this house has got to be one of the best remodels I've seen. While maintaining the integrity of the original house , everything has been updated, upgraded and boy oh boy, the lighting was superb.
This summer, my son got a job as a river guide for Cascade Raft and Kayak. He basically lives out of his tent at the company campground and has the Boise National Forest as his playground. This past weekend, he took his sister and a friend for a trip down the Main Payette. So decided to drive up to Banks to document the historical event. I bopped from rapid to rapid, driving like a crazed mother and obsessed photographer to get the next location before the raft did. Here are a few shots from my endeavor.. Couldn't be prouder of my boy!!
CONFESSION: I was so excited that I ended up messing up the white balance setting on my camera and most of the photos turned out with a blue color cast. Thank god for Lightroom!
Just about a two hour drive southwest of Boise towards Jordan Valley, Oregon, you can find a beautiful hiking spot that leaves one in awe. There are incredible lessons in geology to be found, dating back to when volcanic activity from the Yellowstone hotspot occurred here some 15 million years ago. The intriguing “hoodoo” formations are on full display once fully immersed in the cathedral of nearby Timber Gulch. How lucky are we that we have such easily accessible areas to get your vibe on!
This house is just as it's address implies; Solitude. Perched above Castle Rock and within a stone's throw to Table Rock, this home was such a pleasure to shoot. The sellers were obviously travelers as the interior was rich with Asian artwork. Let's just say I got my Zen on while working.. or better put, being in the moment.
Beautiful evening for a twilight shoot! These was taken on the longest day of the year, or summer solstice.. sunset was at approximately 10:30. The results were well worth the effort as my client was very happy with the outcome.
This gem of a house was fun to shoot. Immaculate doesn't even begin to describe how perfect everything was. I appreciate the attention to detail as it saved me a lot of time in pre-shoot staging. The master bathroom had an espresso machine. Me likey!!
I recently found out that I was indeed infected with the Salmonella virus that was sourced from one of my FAVORITE places in Boise, the COOP. I shop there almost once a week and have been a member for 23 years. I can tell you that I have NEVER EVER been so sick in my life. Childbirth was a cinch compared the gut bomb of black death that Salmonella was. Miraculously, I was able to make all of my appointments that I had scheduled... albeit very gingerly.
This is a beautiful home in Eagle Idaho that I shot on an overcast day. Sometimes low light situations can enhance the interior shots immensely, but post editing can be a bit more involved when 'enhancing' the grey skies. Especially with HUGE picture windows. This house was flanked by two beautiful ponds that had just been recently stocked with HUGE fish. Note to self: Put fishing pole and gear in my car for future use!
This custom built home was tastefully staged and was ready to be photographed. This is a re-shoot of the interiors highlighting the open nature of the floor plan. I enjoyed photographing this home but was admittedly challenged to balance the ambient light and my handheld flash.
This is a very unique log cabin home nestled just five minutes from downtown Boise in the Northwestern foothills between Hill Road and Cartwright Road. I was asked to do a re-shoot of the interiors that would maximize the beautiful panoramic views.
This home is on Lanktree Gulch Rd and sits on 1 acre with a great view of the Valley. Great Room, Family Room, Chef's Gourmet Kitchen, Home Theater, Exercise Room, 2 Offices, 6 Bedrooms and 4.5 Bathrooms is a lot of house to shoot. It's all yours for $1.5M!
This was a unique condo, located on the 5th floor of the City Side Lofts building, with 16' ceilings! I had a bit of a challenge trying to get some front exteriors, as my timing left a bit to be desired. Lunchtime was not the most opportune moment to avoid traffic at the intersection of Myrtle and 13th st. But I think I got a few excellent shots... along with a wee bit of editing!
Spring is in full swing in Boise, Idaho!
I was lucky enough to shoot a home in the new subdivision, Legacy, in Eagle Idaho. This was a 4725 square foot home on West Founders Way. Holy Smokes, it was big, but I had a lot of fun shooting it. The interior was a bit tricky because of the heavy architecture, cove ceilings, HUGE windows and dark wood. But I always love a good challenge and was very pleased with the outcome! Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot. WOOT!
The weather was gorgeous this weekend, so i had a little fun with my daughter who is an aspiring young photographer herself. She seems to have an aversion to using a flash, so I thought this was a good opportunity to school her in the use of handheld strobes. We also had a lesson in AF-L as my lens wanted to focus on the chives, and not her. She is also an excellent subject to photograph, but I am biased, as I think she is beautiful on the inside and out!
