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Meet the Varner family. Kind. Fun. Ready for anything. Joy. I bonded with this mama at our neighborhood park early this year and we instantly hit it off. When she asked for a spring session I was over the moon. She 100% trusted me with outfits, location, timing and there was no question they are what you call a dream family.

Big confession time. Years ago when I was asked to photograph in the hospital I (embarrassingly!) turned them all down due to fear. I know, I know….I feared that horrible lighting, those yellow walls, and all the uncertainty that comes with walking into the unknown. I learned a huge lesson. Try it. Try it when it seems “too” hard. Or even if you might “fail”. Because you never know what might be a new love. Here we are 5 years later and I’m obsessed (and honored!) to be invited into your corner of the hospital…

I’m officially winding down fall sessions for 2018 and all I can say is holy freaking cow, Boise. You all showed up big time and made this the best and busiest year of NKP. I’m grateful and already excited for next year.

Keep it coming, friends and THANK YOU for spreading the word.

One of my favorite places in the world is right in our backyard and a place I take so many of the families I photograph throughout the year. Boise, your foothills are amazing and always a classic when it comes to tall grass, open fields, gorgeous trees, and a downtown view after a short hike.

This family gave me an incredible night and if you ever ask me if dogs are invited, I always say “pleaseeee bring them!!!” with extra exclamation points! I can’t wait to play with this crew again and again!

Talk about a gorgeous wedding! When I met Hailey and her mom Tonya back in January I knew right away we’d all hit it off great. We sat down over a cup of coffee and they told me all their story, plans, dreams for their wedding day, and I felt right at ease knowing I was their girl. The details and work they put into everything was shown and I had the most incredible time documenting it.

This summer I had a fun opportunity to participate in a doula AND newborn session giveaway with Elevated Birth. If you haven't met her or follow her you'll want to soon! She's always showering us with the best knowledge about all things baby and good ways to prepare for birth. Right away when I met the family who won, I knew right away I met new friends. Scroll through to see the sweet faces that make this family of 7 complete. 

These three. No words to describe how wonderful they all are. I've known Kimi since my Starbucks barista days and when that sweet girl was in mama's belly. All of us would get overly excited when we saw her car pull around the corner so we could serve her a tasty beverage...And when she stopped coming for a few weeks we all knew her babe was here. We've kept in touch off and on (not often enough if you ask me!) and when she wanted photos this summer I kept looking at the calendar and counting down the days like it was Christmas. The love they all have for each other made it effortless to capture and it was a dream session for my photographer heart. Take me back to that evening again and again!  Love you, sweet friends. xoxo