Hannah + Gunnar | Boise Wedding Photography | The Bishops House

There was "fun" written all over this wedding. A photo-booth complete with mustaches, lips, and top hats...a cockroach (fake of course!) on the back of the wedding cake, skipping down the aisle and just a light-hearted evening full of love! We had a blast hanging out with Hannah and Gunnar on their big day! I am now on the hunt to find the recipe they used for their apricot-pecan appetizers as well :) Congrats you two, I know you have adventures and a great life ahead of you!

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Olivia and Sawyer | Boise Family Photography | Raft Media

I have to admit, these two little kids have a soft spot in my heart. This is the 3rd session little Sawyer has had with Raft Media and the 2nd his sister Olivia has been in. It's been so much fun seeing them grow up—they just continue to get more adorable and full of personality. Sawyer has his deep belly laughs that are so cute you can't help but smile and Olivia is the sweetheart who enthusiastically shared her stories about dance camp and dramatically posed, smiled and twirled for all of her photos. I love photographing kids outside where they can run around and play in the grass. Capturing all of their little faces and the interaction between siblings is just a blast!



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Jamey | Boise Senior Photography | Raft Media

Jamey has these sparkling blue eyes and is such a sweet girl. She has a passion for photography (I like her taste in hobbies!) and has two adorable puppies that she brought along to her shoot. Even though it was 97 degrees out we had fun hiking around and caught a beautiful butter-gold sunset. Enjoy your Senior year Jamey, Raft Media loved hanging out with you and capturing part of your story!

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Wedding Venues in Boise, Idaho | Where to Get Married in Boise

So you're getting married in the gorgeous Treasure Valley? Awesome! There are so many Boise wedding venues here that are perfect for tying the knot. Click on the venue's name to be taken to their website for more information.
Know of other beautiful locations? Feel free to add them in the comments with a link!

Here they are in no particular order!

WINERY/VINEYARDS

1. St. Chapelle Winery—Caldwell, ID
The vineyards, tall trees, a gazebo and lush green lawns make for a beautiful venue.  Even in the heat of summer there is tons of shade to keep it cool!
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2. Sawtooth Winery—Nampa, ID
Beautiful vineyards, a rose garden, an ivy-covered gazebo for dancing and a picturesque view make this location a great wedding location.
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3. Wood River Cellars, Eagle, ID
4. Indian Creek Winery, Kuna, ID

RUSTIC LOCATIONS

1. Hidden Springs Barn, Hidden Springs, ID
Tucked away in a private community in Hidden Springs, there is this rustic barn along with another barn/clubhouse for the reception. This place is close to my heart because it's where I got married! Beautiful places for pictures and just simple goodness!




2. Still Water Hollow, Nampa, ID
3. Lazy R Ranch, Horseshoe Bend, ID


OUTDOOR LOCATIONS

1. The Bishop's House, Boise, ID
This location is beautiful! The bride's and groom's quarters are in the historic Bishop's house and they both have vintage decorations and so much charm! There is a gazebo outside, mature trees and an arch. Nestled at the bottom of the foothills this is a great wedding venue.

2. The Boise Train Depot, Boise, ID
The Train Depot is a classic Boise Wedding Venue. Great places for photos and a beautiful view of Boise!





3. White Willow Estate, Star, ID
Right along the river, this venue is relatively new on the Wedding scene. In the backdrop is a beautiful mansion with rolling green lawns and a sunset that will take your breath away!

4. The Rose Garden, Boise, ID
Tucked away in Julia Davis park, this venue is a gazebo that's nestled in the heart of a gorgeous rose-garden. This venue is perfect for small and intimate weddings.





5. The C.W. Moore Penthouse, Boise, ID
6. The Idaho Botanical Gardens, Boise, ID

INDOOR LOCATIONS

1. St. John's Cathedral, Boise, ID
This building lends to dramatic photos with the stairs and church in the background. Stained glass windows, and beautiful architecture are some of the highlights of this location.

2. Boise Clubhouse and Event Center, Boise, ID








3. Stueckle Sky Center, Boise, ID
4. Boise Art Museum, Boise, ID

GOLF COURSES

1. Banbury Golf Course, Eagle, ID
When the sun sets at Banbury, the pond and trees just glow with gorgeous light! Beautiful greens as far as the eye can see, this is a classic and clean venue. A big tent works perfect for this location!





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Addison | Boise Family Photography

Welcome to the world little Addison. This gorgeous baby belongs to some friends of mine affectionately known as the Mogie Family. They already have two cute little boys, so this girl is going to have a life of adventure! Since it was 95 degrees out, she was more than happy to snuggle up on the suitcase and fall asleep. What a cutie, can't wait to watch her grow up!

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Raft Media Summer Giveaway

Welcome to Raft Media's Summer Giveaway! We love to give away mini sessions but we are so busy this summer we wanted to do another kind of giveaway. One of my favorite items to order for clients are Mini Photo Books. They are so cute- 3.75"x 2.5" and are 20 pages of gorgeous color photos. This is a perfect gift for someone, whether it's your Wedding photos, a recent vacation, updated kid photos, or anything else you can dream up! So enter this giveaway for a chance to win two of these mini photo books (identical books). You supply the 20 photos, and I will do the rest! Please note that you MUST have copyrights to the photos we use for your photo book! Rules, rules, I know :) It'd be awesome if you shared this giveaway with your friends as well, share the love! Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Example of Mini Photo Books: 

{Ashley} Rustic Living Shoot | Boise Portrait Photography

My lovely sister in law Ashley started her own business last year called 'Rustic Living'. She revamps and creates amazing shabby chic furniture. From night stands to dressers, chandeliers to antique wood, Ashley has a knack for making things beautiful! She also makes custom wedding pillows and home decor. Check out her blog at http: itsrusticliving.blogspot.com
We headed out to one of my favorite parks to create some new media for her blog. She just asked me for creative, rustic looking photos. Perfect. I love having free range to try new angles, new lighting and incorporating props such as hammers, sanders and hats!
Starting out underneath a canopy of trees we were welcomed by two guys cooking brats on a mini grill. What a great idea, I will have to add that to my to-do list! I love love LOVE how these photos turned out, and it makes me so happy seeing them on her blog!
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Stefanie + Kenny | Boise Wedding Photography | St. Chapelle Wedding

Stefanie and Kenny had a beautiful Boise Wedding at the Winery at St. Chapelle. I know Stefanie through doing high school ministry together and she is an absolute doll. She always has this huge smile on her face, genuinely cares for people and is just a blast to be around. Kenny is her match made in heaven, he is hilarious, kicked back and a truly nice person as well.
This wedding had so many beautiful details and decorations, there was definitely a lot of love and thought put into it! Congrats Stef and Kenny, we had such a great time at your wedding and are so happy for you two!

The adorable "Dr. and Mrs" sign was made by 5280 bliss. You can see their store here.
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