Would you like to photograph the "Perfect Family"? YES PLEASE!: Boise Family Photographer, Boise Children Photography, Boise Child Photographer}

BOISE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER: When I met Mandy last year I had to literally pick my jaw up off the ground! SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!! Then I took a look at her boys and freaked out again! Seriously! How did I get to take their pictures!?? So when she contacted me again for a family shoot with her husband, I couldn't contain myself! I practically jumped out of my skin! So to kick of 2012, I'd like to present the kind of session that I would love to offer! It starts of exploring...picking up sticks, throwing rocks, playing hide and go seek and making faces. We plop the kids in a pose here and there so that we don't get them too cranky. I have found that if you make something sound fun and look fun, they will want to do it! I want to create a memory instead of just a photo session! So this session pretty much is exactly that! We had a blast! It was kinda cold but you know boys, they didn't care a bit! We ended the sessions with giant suckers and I couldn't have been more pleased! So.... Perfect family...YES PLEASE!!!!

 Happy New YEAR!!!!

What am I doing? Where am I going?

As I sit here trying to figure out what project to work on next out of the 10+ I have waiting, I see my husband Aaron sleeping on the couch. He fell asleep waiting for me to finish what I was working on. I kept saying " Just a few more minutes, Im almost done." Seems like this has been my life for the last 6 months.

It all started in 2011. I was beginning to reap all of the sowing I did in my first year! I was getting job after job after job! It didn't matter what it was, I would take it on! From weddings to real estate to design to seniors to families to newborns to promotions...well everything! I was learning so much, meeting so many amazing people, amazing photographers, friends BUT I was losing my drive and inspiration! I don't know why but I just wanted to please everyone. When emails would come in I would find a slot no matter how busy I was, I didn't want to let anyone down. I hadn't even touched my blog since September! I had to try and be Super Woman and shoot everyday, literally! I had little time for God, my family, my husband, my friends, myself. It had been tearing me apart not being able to work on one project at a time and put the effort I need to in it. I had emails that would sit for days unanswered. What I was doing was not helping me or my clients. Something had to change so here goes...

As of January 2012, I am slowing down to re-evaluate where I need to go. 

First things first: I want to shoot what I love. The way I found this out is I looked at what gives me the most joy! It is literally hands down KIDS! I love little kids. I mean LOVE little chubby cheeks, messy faces, crazy hair, giggling kids! I can't even get over it! I love their little voices, big eyes and unending energy! This is my first LOVE! I will be dedicating most of my time to them. 

My second love is couples. Whether it be an engagement or a wedding, I just love getting two people who love eachother, together. Its so funny to see how two people can be when you turn a camera on them and let them be themselves! It creates the best moments and genuine emotion.

My last love is a tie. I love shooting seniors and boudoir just about exactly the same. Getting someone to pose in a way that is flattering to their body is the same to me in any setting. I have found that I have a little bit of a nack in this area. I don't know why but I haven't struggled as much with it so Im not complaining! I may have to set up a separate business just for my Boudior only because it has been more popular than I would have ever imagined.

WEBSITE!

Wow really? I actually might get a real grown up web site? I can't even believe I have gone this long without one. But with the craziness that was 2011, I thought, "If it ain't broken, don't fix it". As I gear up for a great year I owe it to everyone who I have photographed along with my friends and family to showcase them in a proper way! 

NEW PRICING AND PACKAGES!
I know. As a client you never want to hear that, however, I have to be able to slow down and get back to that service that I truly want to give. I am planning on giving much more than a disc and a "See ya next time". I hate that! I am planning on scouting some pretty amazing places somewhat off the beaten path. A session will be planned out more than a day or 2 before. I want that week to be dedicated to a client and preparing for the session. Again, service.

I am so excited to share with you my journey this year, which means more blogging. I want to let people know who I am, not just as a photographer but as Annie. 

I pray that 2012 is a wonderful year!

So the journey begins....

Caldwell Family Photography: The Villanueva Family

 Oh this family is a BLAST!!! I had the pleasure of shooting the Villanueva family again this year! A few months back I checked in on Michelle and noticed that her facebook profile picture was one from last years session in the SNOW and it was the middle of summer! I told her we need to change this little missy!! So she rounded up her gang and we met at the baseball park. The Villanueva family is definitely a baseball family. Javier and Jordan both play baseball and they are both outstanding athletes. It was so fun to see them goof off and have fun together, they even rough housed while we all laughed! So here is a few of our super fun session!

Family Photos...Done Early!! {Family Portrait, Childrens Photographer, Boise Idaho}

Its the first couple weeks into December and you reach into the mailbox and find the cutest card with a family photo on it, saying Merry Christmas from the Jones's! OH NO!! I should have done that! It always seems like Christmas comes too quick! So here it is September, and there is plenty of time to get them done. Whether you want a beautiful piece of wall art for your home or to make cards to send out to friends and family, here is your chance! Lets get this done with way before Christmas! Here is a short slideshow of some of my recent family photos. Please contact me for more information!! letitshinephotography@gmail.com