When is the best light for outdoor family photos in North Idaho?

The hour before sunset. Golden hour dates book first, so reach out 3 to 4 weeks ahead.

Family Sessions · Post Falls & Coeur d'Alene

Family Photographer in Post Falls & Coeur d'Alene

Your family, outside, in beautiful light — laughing at each other instead of staring at a camera.

Family sessions with me are relaxed on purpose. I give your crew things to do together and photograph what actually happens: the piggyback rides, the little one who refuses to look, grandma sneaking a kiss on the baby's cheek. Those turn out to be everyone's favorite frames.

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Dad lifting daughter on his shoulders in a North Idaho meadow, both laughing during a family photo session

Three generations of women, grandmother mother and baby, with North Idaho mountains behind them

Young girl smiling in a green meadow during a family photo session near Post Falls Idaho

What's Included

Family Story Session — from $250

1 hour outdoors at a location matched to your family
Big families and grandparents welcome
20+ fully edited photos in an online gallery you can download and print from
One outfit change if you want it
Location and what-to-wear guidance before your session
Sneak peeks within 48 hours · full gallery within two weeks

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Locations

Wildflower fields, lake shores, or your own backyard

I shoot all over Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Athol, and Farragut — wildflower fields, lake shores, forest trails, or your own property. Have land or animals? Even better. Sessions at your place tell your real story.

Questions Moms Actually Ask

Family session FAQ

What should we wear?

Soft neutrals and earth tones photograph beautifully outdoors. I'll send you a full style guide when you book.

What if my toddler melts down?

Then your toddler is a toddler. We take a break, we snack, we chase. Some of my favorite photos ever came right after a meltdown.

When is the best light?

The hour before sunset. It books first, so reach out 3 to 4 weeks ahead.

Your kids won't be this size next summer.

Tell me about your crew and I'll reply with dates within 24 hours.

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