Senior pictures in the Treasure Valley starting as low as $450 for on location sessions
Autumn in Kathryn Albertson Park is glorious and the perfect time/location for senior photos. ย I think lovely 2013 senior Kaitlyn proves this! ย Here are some favorites from last October.
Beautiful 2013 senior Mikki picked a gorgeous morning last October for her senior photos – her pretty hair didn’t hurt, either! ย Here’s a collection of favorites.
Downtown Boise has so many fun portrait locations – areas around the Greenbelt are always beautiful, and there’s a surprising number of quasi-grunge spots within a few blocks from the library. ย I had a great time exploring the city with Sierra on her senior session last autumn – take a look!
Talented equestrian Beth chose a beautiful rural setting out in Parma for her senior portraits last September. ย It was a blast working with her and horses, and despite that evening’s pale skies, well, that’s where Photoshop comes in!
As an on-location portrait photographer, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to pick a good portrait spot. ย At the end of the day, it’s all about what sort of portraits you’re looking for–do you want a classic elegant look, a grungy hip style, a serene natural vibe?–but if you’re looking for more specific ideas, this is the blog entry for you – newly updated as of August 2015!
What makes a good
portrait location?
You can find a good portrait location anywhere, and I’m not just saying that! ย If you look at portraits shot from the waist or neck up, you’ll realize that in most cases, you can’t even tell where the portrait was shot. ย We shot the photo at left by the Boise River in Eagle, but since the focus is on the model, the background blurs into the background – it could have been anywhere.
Light is usually a far more important factor than location when it comes to getting beautiful results, so if you’re concerned about picking a location that’s just right, don’t be! ย As long as you pick a good time of day for your session (usually starting a couple hours before sunset, or shortly after sunrise if you’re an early bird),ย a spot that will give you a few options for shade (locations out in the open with no shady areas can be difficult), and a variety of textures (brick walls, trees, bushes), you’re bound to get great photos.
Want to make sure your full-length portraits have a stunning background? ย Read on for four whole pages on my favorite spots in the Treasure Valley!
