LifePortraits at Double Helix Ranch in May, Idaho (in June)

So WAY out in May, Idaho (uh, that's past Challis and Ellis then take a right on a farm road for another 16 miles, then a dirt road for another mile or so), is a house that doesn't look like the others, called Double Helix Ranch. Owned by the super nice Jim and Karen Posada -he's a wiz at biotech - and thus the name. They wanted me to come out and do some lifestyle portraits of them and all things dear to them, Katie the dog, and as many cats as I could lure into camera range, as well as some portraits of the house.  They don't have kids, but the house is kind of like their baby - a labor of love over many years picking the spot and building it with the architectural help of Derik Ryan. 

I drove out there in my VW Westfalia van for the evening light, then slept in my van (oh the stars!) and caught the morning light for some more pics. Before leaving, they treated me to breakfast at the Giddy Up cafe, to catch up on all the latest gossip. I love my job  ; )

Senior Portraits, and a kitty closeup

Now is the time for senior portraits. I went out to the Flannigan house, and the property has so much great stuff around that we didn't have to go anywhere else. There is nothing harder than teenage boys (ok, two year olds!), but he was great! We did some serious ones, but are you kidding me with that dynamite smile?!

bonus points - Shadow was ready for his closeup....

Cats and Horses are family, too

I assured Heather that it was not unusual to squeeze three fluffy persians and a horse into the family christmas card. Heck, I've shot the Mystic Family with 4 dogs and a horse all at once!

But it does help having really gorgeous clients - team effort on this one. And her kids were exceptionally curteous & respectful - so good to see. Good job mom!! Heather is helping open the cool new restaurant in town, Sego, that everyone is buzzing about. The food comes directly from local farmers and I can't wait for the deck in the summer!!