Monday, November 10, 2008

Meagan






What else can a proud Uncle do but photograph his niece for her senior year of High School? Meagan is a most remarkable young lady. Her quiet strength, I'm convinced, will pull her through anything she sets her mind to. She has drive and motivation that is most inspiring, and no doubt will serve her well.
If you can't tell, she's also a country girl to the core.
Her future plans? Rumor has it that she wants to become a Doctor.
Go Meagan!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

In concert with Scott Riggan









In September Scott Riggan wowed a crowd at Eagle Christian Church with a concert promoting his new album "Clouds and Fire". A local radio station, KTSY promoted the event and the auditorium was nearly packed with Scott Riggan fans. It was a lot of fun to be the event photographer!
This album is truly a remarkable project for Scott and a very personal one, as this album he filled with music that he likes. He told me a while ago that he was tired of writing music to impress music promoters and record labels...this one he decided to write what he liked and just simply go with that.
So far his reviews have been outstanding, and for me personally, I think I'll probably wear my copy out as I truly enjoy listening to the music.
Check him out a www.scottriggan.com, and check out his music at www.indieheaven.com.

Amy and Rick







"I want a picture of my daughter and her husband in front of the waterfall." It's the kind of request that separates the photographers from the weekend shooters. There is only one spot that this photograph can be taken, Amy and Rick would be in full sun, the waterfall would be completely in shade. Normally, you'd either one or the other, but I had to get BOTH...and I did. Many thanks for the very helpful groomsmen who teetered on the railing holding reflectors and diffusers in just the right spot to make this shot possible.
There was an elegant simplicity to this wedding, it reminds me of how weddings were conducted many years ago...a gathering of close friends and family under a grove of trees. It was truly awesome. Congratulations Amy and Rick!

Bob and Nissa







Truthfully most wedding days are at best (barely) controlled chaos. Not the case with Bob and Nissa's wedding. I have honestly never photographed a wedding that went like clockwork as this one did. Nissa spent a great deal of time, effort and energy making sure that things would go well on their wedding day...and it paid off.
Bob is a local musician in the Boise Valley, now playing bass for at least 3 different bands. Nissa is a Business Manager for a local investment firm. Both have a deep love and respect for nature (it's not often that I get the request to photograph Blue Herons at a wedding). Definitely an inspiring couple.
Good luck Bob and Nissa!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Amy and Lance





For those of you who enjoy love stories. Here's the Hollywood version...
Boy meets girl.
Boy and girl become High School Sweethearts.
Boy and girl break up before graduating and go their separate ways.
Boy and girl separately encounter many difficult trials in their lives.
Boy and girl eventually overcome the difficulties of their lives.
Girl moves to the other side of the U.S.
Girl graduates from college and moves back to Idaho.
Boy and girl rediscover each other.
Boy and girl decide to get married.
For any of you Hollywood directors out there reading this blog and looking for a good love story...I'm sure Amy and Lance would happily entertain offers. Contact me for details.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Busy, busy, busy...

It's been a busy few months here. I have dozens of unfinished blogs and more to post that I haven't started yet. I think it's a good problem to have...it beats having all kinds of time to blog and nothing to blog about. I promise to get caught up here...soon.

Elisha and Amanda senior portraits

Two sisters that are as much alike at they are different. Both are Seniors in High School despite their age difference due to their homeschooling background. Basically they started homeschooling at the same time...thus they finish at the same time. How cool is that?








Their fondness for the arts are reflected in their portraits! Both are also active in world missions having served and supported several missionary outreaches in Mexico and Asia.