I am a terrible blogger....

and I'll be the first one to admit it. Shoots go by and I don't set enough time aside to blog. Hmph. Well, I guess it's time to play catch-up. I am going to do my best to post past sessions here from the end of May on. I probably won't write anything about them...just post...I don't know. I guess we'll find out!

Terrell Wedding- Treasure Valley Photographer

Boise had me scared a bit, I'm not going to lie. The day before this wedding it was raining, snowing and hailing...no joke!! We got such beautiful weather the day of the wedding that all was good. It was a bit chilly and windy but nothing that they couldn't handle. Photographing Nick and Michelle's wedding was so great! You couldn't ask for nicer and more laid back people and such an amazing family! Thank you for letting me be a part of it all!


I love this shot not only because of the connection between the bride and groom but because of the connection between their family in the background.

Sometimes you just gotta shoot for yourself.

It seems to be the trend more recently that the only time I pull out my camera is when I have a photoshoot and I don't like that...so I changed it. About two to three times a year our Canon trainer (I also work for a camera shop) comes to town and brings all his goodies. It only makes sense to take it all out and play with it! We all met up for coffee and then took a trip down the street to the cutest and most awesome antique shop in town called The Shabby House. The Shabby House consists of an old house with a bunch of antiques in it and a beautiful BEAUTIFUL property. It's pretty much a photographers dream location because there are so many different things to take pictures of and so many spots to use as a background. They've changed a lot since the first time I went there and have added on a lot of extra space. They've been closed all week because they are preparing for a benefit evening called An Evening In Wonderland(after being there the name makes sense because I was noticing a lot of the property had an Alice in Wonderland-y feel to it), but were kind enough to let us invade their space for a couple of hours. Thank you Shabby House ladies!!

Another Miss A- Boise Senior Photographer

This awesome senior was referred to me by a senior from last year and I'm so thankful because not only is "A" beautiful, she is also talented!! I learned that she plays hockey (on a coed team!!!) AND lacrosse (two sports I think take a bit of guts to play). Also, I learned that she wants to go to school to learn graphic arts and all that surrounds that...she even created a logo for a sports tournament that's going to be used! A- when you get great at designing (because I know you will) shoot an email with some examples! I wasn't kidding when I said you should do some album designing for me;) Thanks Mom and boyfriend for coming along and helping!! Here's your sneak peek, enjoy!

Miss A- Boise Senior Photographer

This beautiful senior happens to be a friend of mine (like most of the seniors I photograph) and my double (we have the same name). I'm really excited to see what God has in store for her after high school because she has such a big heart for missions and people. I know that no matter which school she chooses to go to she will do great! It was my pleasure photographing such a beautiful young woman! Thanks A!!

Attention Graduating Class of 2011! - Boise Senior Photographer

Attention graduating class of 2011! A.K. Photography wants YOU to be our senior spokes model! We are looking for one guy and one gal from each high school in the valley to represent us and to get your friends hyped up to get their senior photos taken by A.K. Photography! What's in it for you? One FREE mini session in the summer and then another free full session in fall, winter or spring. It's your choice! After your summer mini session you will receive rep cards with your picture on it to pass around to your friends and acquaintences. The more people you refer to A.K. Photography, the more free stuff you get! (What you will receive will be elaborated on if you are chosen to represent us).

Qualified applicants must be outgoing and involved. Please send an email to akphotography88@gmail.com and include:
Your first and last name
Your school name
An interesting fact about yourself
What you're involved in inside and outside of school
A picture of yourself

A.K. Photography will contact you to let you know whether you have been chosen to represent us or not! We look forward to hearing from you!

Chris and Charity- Boise Engagement Photographer

What an awesome couple!! Chris and Charity are such a fun, loving and easy going couple and I'm so so happy and excited for them and can't wait for their big day...it's going to be a huge blast! They are definitely going to have a blessed marriage! I had/am still having lots of trouble going through and narrowing down all these wonderful images but here are a few of my favorites! Thank you two for having me photograph you! Enjoy!

New Year, New Goals

Okay, maybe they're not so new. They're things I've been meaning to do but just haven't started yet. I've never really made "new years resolutions" before and I don't really intend on starting because so many people make them and then quit not too far into them. These are my goals. Yes, I will fail at times but they're things I'm working towards. If I start to slide in one area I can always jump back in! That all being said, let me begin my short list that I'm sure will grow with this year.

1. To blog more often. (If you read back you'll see that I only blog when I have shoots and I'd like to change that. I want to blog about life and all it's happenings. I love journaling and remembering and documenting so why not do it for everyone else to real....all my two blog readers ;)

2. To carry my camera around with me more often which will hopefully result in me taking more pictures which will then lead to me blogging more instead of having them sit on my hard drive. I'm hoping that it will also stretch me creatively to try new things and see a different way.

3. To create a photography website because this is all I have right now and websites look a lot more professional.

4. To get a gym membership (what? isn't that what most people do this time of year). Sure, I wouldn't mind losing weight but I mostly just want to be in shape and healthy. Plus, I'm going to be playing indoor soccer here soon and I'd rather not have people running circles around me! Ha!

That's all I have for now. I know my list will grow and I also hope that it will dwindle...in a good way. Dwindle because I will be crossing things off my goal list that I have accomplished.

So, if I even have any readers, and you'd like to leave a comment I would love to hear your goals for this year!