I met McKenna when I photographed her older sister Avery for her senior portraits, so I was thrilled when I was contacted again to have a senior session with McKenna.  Senior portraits are some of my favorite sessions, they are exciting, glamorous and the first step into an adult life.  Once this school year is over, it's on to new things!  We were rained out, so more images to come, but I just love how two session times really gives you a fresh perspective to come back and create more!  

Stay tuned for round two of McKenna's senior session!

- Becky

Deciding what to wear for your photography session can be one of the most overwhelming decisions about a session.  I mean, you are investing your time and money into capturing family memories, of course you want to look fantastic.  Below are a few tips to help you choose the best outfits for you and your family to ensure timeless images and beautiful memories.

• Coordinate your outfits, but do not match them.  Too much matching tends to make images look outdated very quickly.

• If you are having business headshots done, dress professionally, but also try and coordinate with your business logo.  This will help create a cohesive look on your website and social channels.

• Avoid logos and character outfits.  They are distracting and will also date your images.

• Accessories can add texture to your outfit, like jewelry and scarves. (No hats! Hats can cast unwanted shadows)

• For a family session, think about your home decor.  Most likely you will hang the photos in your home, and you want them to look good with your home's style.

• Have fun with it!  Choose something that expresses who you are or your personal style.

I hope this helps when choosing your outfits for your next photography session!

- Becky

I first met Chrissy at our local hospital's baby class when we were both pregnant with our first child.  She only came to one class and later told me she had gone into labor that very next morning.  Talk about timing.  We continued to run into each other at community events since our kids are around the same age.  We talk often and I definitely consider her and her family our friends.  So I jumped at the chance to take their FIRST (after 12 or 13 years together) family photos! 

We picked the perfect day, it was quiet and the rain held off just long enough for us to get some great shots.  The grounds at the Daly Mansion truly are gorgeous this time of year. 

Thank you Chrissy for letting me capture some photos of your beautiful family!

-Becky

'Tis the season for senior portraits!  Its the perfect time of year because, well FALL!  Beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, and of course the occasional rain.  Avery was positive even though our session got rained out halfway through (Part two coming later this week!).  The lighting was perfect before the rain, and we really couldn't get a better backdrop than Lake Como just outside of Hamilton.  Here are a few of my favorite images from her session!  Can't wait to continue her session at Daly Mansion later this week!

- Becky

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Sharon and her family for a four generation family session.  Sharon booked with me because it is so rare these days to have so many family members in one photo, and she wanted to capture the moment.  The session took place behind the family home just outside Hamilton, with all the great grandparents, grandparents, kids and grandkids together.  The Bitterroot Mountains in the background.  We coordinated a time around the grandkids nap time, which lead to some bright and harsh lighting, but I found a shaded spot underneath a tree and the family did the rest.  I tried to capture some traditional images as well as some fun ("breezy" as the family kept saying) shots.  Overall, the session was fun and the personality and love this family has really shines in the photos.

-Becky