Boise Family Photography: Cousins in Hats

Becky has been my friend for about 19 years....I know, so needless to say Ive been around her family since way before all these kiddies were born. When she told me her brother David, his wife Lori and their boys were in town for the Holidays I was stoked to see them. She said that she'd like to get all the kids in a photo since most of them were here in Boise. Of course I drooled over the opportunity. These kids are sooooooo photogenic and stylish so I was extra extra excited.

It was a very cold day but the kids were troopers and smiled through it. The older kids played on the train car while others stomped on the ice. It took all the moms and dads to get the kids to "look and smile" If you heard us all, you would have laughed, but hey you do what you've got to do to get the shot. Debbie's girls killed me with their shots! When I got home to edit the pictures I looked at Aaron and said, "This is what you hope and pray for," showing him a shot that I happened to get of the girls hugging and giggling.

I had the best time and can't wait to shoot any and/or ALL of them again!

Happy Monday and GOD BLESS YOU!

Joe Human~Designs By Human

I started blogging when I decided to take photography on seriously in 2009. I had zero followers for months. I didn't really expect a lot at first because I was mostly posting personal work. One day I had a follower! Designs by Human . Who is that? I didn't care really who it was, I had a follower and it wasn't my mom. So, I checked out who he was and contacted him. We met up for coffee downtown and hit it off. I told him if he ever needed photos of his designs to call me. I could use them in my portfolio. He talked it over with his wife and together we have worked on 4 designs with more to come. Every house I walk into the client Raves about Mayra and Joe. They love them! So it looks like I found a great business relationship. I also found out that we both go to the same church too!

Without further adieu...here are some photos from our last shoot.

Boise Wedding Photography: Rebecca + Brian

It always amazes me how God works. When I met up with Leah Henry to give her a disc of her pictures she mentioned to me how her friend Rebecca was getting married in December and didn't have a photographer set up yet. She asked if I'd be interested. "Are you kidding??" Of course! I am always up for a shoot, especially right before Christmas. So she called Rebecca right away as I waited by her car.  It was fun to hear her describe "her" photographer, she was selling for me! I love that, another referral. So, I set up an appointment and met up with her and Brian. What a sweet couple. You could tell instantly they were in love. The way they looked at eachother and the way they interacted, it was so refreshing. They said they would get back to me and sure enough a week later they said, "We talked it over and would like you to be OUR photographer." 

The day of the wedding, we had clear skies but cold. I was praying that the weather would be nice enough outside for pictures...it wasn't. It started to pour rain, then the heaviest snow storm of the season proceeded to show up. Oh well, you can only do what you can!

 

The wedding was short, sweet and simple. My friend Becky showed up to help and we all had a great time. Thank you Rebecca and Brian. Bless you and your life together.

Boise Family Photography: Shara~Hollie~Sadlynn Holiday Pictures

 Shara and Hollie are room mates and have also worked together forever. They wanted to get a picture together to send to their family and all their friends back at work. I met this sweet precious baby girl Sadlynn about a month ago and practically forced Shara to schedule a shoot. "I have to shoot her!" She is so smiley and happy. She doesn't walk yet so it was a breeze to shoot her. We happened to get a beautiful winter day with the sun shining bright. I think these turned out great. Its always easier to shoot beautiful girlies! Thank you Shara!!!

Reflections...2010

I have been neglecting my blog lately, I think primarily because I just now finished editing 1 of 6 shoots. There are 2 weddings a kitchen design and 3 family sessions still in the que. I have been so blessed this year to have such great clients and friends. I want to take this time to recognize all of you!! THANK YOU (sniff, sniff...tear) You mean the world to me.

Seriously, Jesus is good, REALLY good! He has been the reason for the "out of the blue" calls from friends of friends and His timing is razor sharp.  2011, God willing will be off the charts! I am so excited to see what happens...Thank you again for your support. Xoxoxo Annie

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord..." Col 3:23