JOYrevisited Photo Artistry

College Reunion | Boise ID Treasure Valley Photographer

2011-11-27T20:01:00.001-08:00

Ten years and several weddings, children, residencies, and grad degrees later, these ladies gathered together to celebrate their friendship:

The accompanying family members let me steal some of their time together to get some family and couple shots - but one little soul wasn't ready to smile yet:

Nothing that a pile of leaves can't settle!

This plucky little thing

made fast friends with the others:

She belongs to this adorable family:

And this handsome couple

are parents to these two photogenic kiddos:

I can only imagine the loads of fun this group had once I left them alone!

Cheers to a beautiful friendship - may you have more wonderful reunions in the future!

Ten Years Married - Part 2 | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-11-24T14:09:00.001-08:00

This man

and this woman

pledged their love some ten years ago. And today, their love has become this:

Ten years of marriage and two fantastic children are much to be grateful for.

A gorgeous blue sky canopied their rustic chic vow renewal ceremony, the perfect backdrop to highlight the Ulrich Family fete:

And a shot with the parents -

May your marriage have as much as harmony, support, laughter, and joy as your parents have shared in their own marriages.

Cheers, Justin and Catherine!

Sneak Peek - Thankful for Friends | Boise, ID Photographer

2011-11-24T13:56:00.001-08:00

These lovely ladies celebrated their ten year college reunion - more coming soon!

The Crouse Family | Boise ID Treasure Valley Photographer

2011-11-22T10:22:00.001-08:00

Behold, the two little girls that really captured my heart:

They have so much joie de vivre, it oozes out of them!

Lucky Dad to have such delightful daughters:

Of course, these beautiful daughters could not be possible without a beautiful Momma to complete the picture:

Sam, Karen, and sweet girls, you are a joy to be with. :)

The Sahota Family | Bay Area CA Lifestyles Photographer

2011-10-29T15:21:00.000-07:00

So the request was simple - we'd like some family photos, the parents said. No sweat, I said. After all, I'd done this for them before.

Well, there was a little bit of sweat involved, eh Mom and Dad? :)

We made like acrobats to keep up with the two children, whose life goals don't have anything to do with having their family photos taken by a slightly wacky (but nice) photographer lady. But it was a whole lot of fun.

Just look at these two. I almost took them home, they are so munchable!

They had me at pudgy smiley face, to-die-for springy raven curls, sparkly personalities. Is it fair to have all this in one family?

One look at the parents, and you see why the children are so beautiful.

I just love the joy on their faces.

Some family photos - yay!

Wait, where's brother?

Okay, everyone can relax now:

Thanks for letting me capture you four!

Sneak peek at the Sahota Family | Bay Area CA lifestyles photographer

2011-10-11T22:27:00.000-07:00

This is the type of image I wish I had with my children - oh, beautiful people make for beautiful photographs, don't they? :) Wait until you see the entire family.

Soon!

Ten Years Married - Part 1 | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-09-28T13:33:00.000-07:00

Voice thick with excitement, Justin left a message on my cell phone asking me to photograph his renewal of wedding vows to wife of 10 years, Catherine.

Don't have to ask me twice, heh heh.

It was an honor I undertook with bells on! They gathered their friends and family to this picturesque locale:

Did you see the quaint chapel in the background?

Catherine's a major DYI gal, so her fete was grand with many handmade touches. Love the elegance against the rustic surroundings.

Part two soon -

Sneak Peek | Sibling Love

2011-09-24T19:15:00.001-07:00

Oh my, but this duo stole my heart!

Can't wait to show you more of this family....

Sneak peek | Saying I Do Again

2011-09-23T20:54:00.000-07:00

Catherine and Justin's intimate vow renewal ceremony was one part rustic, ten parts elegance.

The gorgeous Catherine -

More to follow soon!

Sometimes it's so fast

2011-09-05T21:14:00.000-07:00

It was a random moment where the photographer actually played mom for a change and took a photo of her little girl - just because. I can hardly believe that I only have about ten more years with my Amanda before she might say, "Mom, I'm ready to use those wings you prepared for me all these years."

The catch in my throat leaves me speechless tonight....

The wedding of Cassie and Jeremy Part 2 | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-09-03T07:17:00.001-07:00

(Continued from Part 1)

Jeremy and his dapper groomsmen gave me these shots:

Then the long awaited ceremony took place under the dripping wisteria - it was a paradise:

"You may kiss the bride!"

Onto a new frontier as man and wife:

Now, onto the party!

A time elapse photo of the bouquet toss:

And I snuck in some more photos of the couple and the bridal party:

What an absolute joy to be a part of your wedding, you two! Best wishes for a happy life together....

The Wedding of Cassie and Jeremy PART 1 | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-09-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

It was a hot one, this day:

But in the air was an upbeat spirit enveloping all who were present. After all, Cassie and Jeremy would forever be changed today.

They opted to see each other before the ceremony. Jeremy's grin should tell you a little about how he felt:

His hands intuitively reached out for hers:

Then, he spun his beloved around in admiration, and made some crazy comments I probably shouldn't mention here (and Cassie certainly didn't mind the "compliments", heh heh):

This here couple is a fun one! Love these guys.

The stage was set for a beautiful ceremony and reception:

A peek at Mr. & Mrs. H | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-08-13T18:27:00.000-07:00

This man...

gave his beloved baby girl to this man....

Stay tuned for the rest of the fairy tale.

Bridal photos for Cassie and friends | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-07-23T07:31:00.000-07:00

Well, our first choice locale was overrun by a local festival, and the sun was beating down harsh lighting conditions. But when you have a ravishing bride surrounded by dazzling bridesmaids - voila, none of the aforementioned things really matter.

Doesn't Cassie look like a vintage Vogue model?

I especially love these:

Her bridesmaids adoringly surrounded her - their affection for their friend/sister was hard to miss:

Fun, sassy, gorgeous!

Can't wait to capture you on your special day, Cassie:

Sneak peek - Cassie's bridal session | BOISE ID wedding photographer

2011-06-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

Cassie, you are sublime.

Mandy and Kevin | Boise ID Lifestyles photographer

2011-06-12T20:21:00.000-07:00

Two of my favorite clients Mandy and Kevin hung out with me on a balmy evening to introduce me to their baby, Gracie, and have their family photo taken.

She was a perfect little angel for some quick photos, but really wanted to take her parents out for a walk instead:

Mom and Dad obliged her with some goodies and she hung out in the car for the rest of the mini session. Don't worry, she was within eye/earshot!

Now the fun really began:

Super turbo shirt change, and onward:

Oh, those gorgeous eyes:

And, my favorites:

Love you guys!

Baby bits | Boise newborn and children's photographer

2011-04-09T14:25:00.001-07:00

Believe me, these feet are even cuter in real life.

Cassie and Jeremy | Boise Wedding Photographer

2011-03-28T07:14:00.000-07:00

I was behind the camera for her best friend Mandy's bridal session when I first met Cassie, where I first got a glimpse of Cassie's spunky personality. There she told me that she and her boyfriend Jeremy recently became engaged. Wouldn't it be fun to capture her on her wedding day, I wondered to myself.

Ah, wish granted in July 2011! But until then, feast your eyes on Cassie and Jeremy engagement photos taken in downtown Boise:

Thank you, Sun, for your beautiful flare!

Love, love, love this photo!

A quick wardrobe change:

I call this the "Abercrombie ad" - rawr!

Only four months left, you guys!

Jeremy & Cassie, it's a sneak peek! | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2011-03-13T19:47:00.000-07:00

The clouds parted to celebrate this couple -

More to come, soon!

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!

It's been a long time, my friends. I've been busy serving as an incubator of a precious life - this is my final trimester of a sometimes difficult pregnancy. Needless to say, I've much to attend to here. Soon, very soon.

Until then, here's a peek into a recent session with a family whose friendship I cherish:

Ulrich Wedding Ceremony | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2009-12-07T08:23:00.000-08:00

You've already seen the breathtaking bride and her equally breathtaking bridesmaids. While they were busily scurrying about getting themselves ready, the men were done hours before, hanging out:

It was already festive in the groom's quarters, let me tell you!

The gentlemen and I braved the scorching heat for some groomsmen shots:

Love this shot:

The guests were abuzz with anticipation, awaiting their beloved couple to walk down the aisle this humid September afternoon:

Finally, the awaited moment - behold the bride:

This photo is such a treasure - as excited bride draws closer to her beloved, her mother-in-law looks on, trying to hold back emotions:

"Who gives this woman to be wedded to this man?" - "Her mother and I will," rang out her father's voice, gingerly placing his daughter's hand in his new son's:

The final moments of the ceremony - a blessing from their pastor:

And now, the kiss of husband and wife, as maid of honor and best man look on:

Oh, the joy is infectious - I love the groom's mother so much!

Everyone survived the heat and humored the photographer for one group shot:

Huge kudos to the child attendants of the ceremony, the exquisite flower girls and the dashing ring bearers:

The image of the ring bearer on the right was snuck in after the ceremony - can you tell he's had quite an eventful day? His bowtie matches the droop of his mouth...!

Yes folks, there will be one more installment of this lovely day - the reception!

Ulrich Bridal Shoot | Boise ID Wedding Photographer

2009-10-30T13:33:00.000-07:00

With such an exquisite bride and her equally radiant bridesmaids, I shall let the photos speak for themselves:

Ceremony and reception photos to follow!

Glamour session | CA Bay Area and Boise ID Photographer

2009-10-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

During my weekend in the Bay Area, I had the honor of working with a good friend of mine who just launched a career as a makeup artist. Personally I know very little about the artful application of makeup, so it was fascinating witnessing the work of an artist that uses the face as canvas. And seeing my friend Julianne (of 20+ years) in this new role gave me a renewed appreciation for her myriad talents. Might I add too that she is a serial marathoner to boot. I am winded just thinking of the word marathon.

Julianne coordinated a photo shoot for me with a model named Dalyte (daLEEtay), and the three of us got down to business at Jack London Square. Dalyte was quite the spectator favorite that afternoon, especially with those of the male persuasion.

Take a look:

Beautiful model + excellent makeup artistry = happy photograher!

Special thanks to Dalyte and Julianne for letting me be part of this! Make sure you look up Julianne for your next soiree.

Baby M | CA Bay Area Photographer

2009-10-21T01:14:00.000-07:00

The first moment I laid eyes on Baby M, I chuckled aloud at the familiar little face staring back at me. You see, M's Dad and my brother have been close friends since the Dark Ages, and so I am Auntie Heather to him. Yes I am. And as an auntie, can I just say how devastatingly handsome he is?

No doubt you'll agree with me:

M decided he really didn't know me well enough to crack a smile for me for the first two hours. That is, until Mom decided to tickle him to smithereens - THEN I got the adorable faces:

(This is a custom collage option, by the way!)

Mom had another brilliant idea - let's make him into a teddy bear and nestle him into more teddy bears! Well, we liked the idea, but someone didn't:

At least there is one shot where he isn't beet red :

Mom and Dad worked quite diligently to create some magical moments to capture:

Love you guys!

Sneak peek for Baby M's parents | CA Bay Area photographer

2009-10-10T01:17:00.001-07:00

Holy cuteness, Batman! Just wait until you see the others!

More to come soon -

Birthday Bash #1 | Boise Event Photographer

2009-10-10T00:28:00.000-07:00

There is something so emotion-filled about a parent's celebration of her child's first birthday. It's a jumble of joy, disbelief, tenderness, nervousness. I recalled those feelings of my own children's first birthdays as I approached Little K's door:

Inside was a flurry of party preparations in a beautiful home, filled with 25 or so of K's loved ones:

Little K's mom is one crafty lady, and it showed in all the little touches - love the star theme, Brooke:

Fantastic weather was one of the gifts K received on his day, and the sand and water table was a popular hangout:

He was a little hesitant to dive right in come (cup)cake time:

But a little prodding from Mom and K annihilated it!

He even showed a little bit of his cheeky side to the adoring audience - take this!

Oh, but isn't this little guy a heartbreaker already? I can see the swooning teen girls now:

But right now, he's most content in the arms of his favorite female of all, Mom, as she opens up the treasures:

What do you think K is thinking of?

I couldn't resist throwing in this photo where K posed like a quarterback - Boise State, here is your star quarterback in training!

Little K, it was such a treat to hang out with you and your loved ones - how cool is it that you had four generations partying together?

Blessings to you, little guy. May your life be filled with many more happy birthdays.

A beautiful day with a beautiful bride | Boise Wedding Photographer

2009-09-07T09:31:00.001-07:00

I have the honor of photographing this woman join heart and hands with her betrothed this Saturday - and judging by the way her bridal shots came out, she will overwhelm her husband with her beauty. (No peeking, Kevin!)

More bridal shots to follow!

SF Bay Area Sessions Available | Family and Newborn Photographer

2009-08-05T08:52:00.000-07:00

And she's coming to the Bay Area! ;)

If you're interested in booking a photo session during my upcoming trip there, I'll be taking a limited number of clients. Please contact me at joy.revisited.photo.artistry [at] gmail.com. I'll be in the area from Thursday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 4th.

A Korean First Birthday Party | Boise Children's Photographer

2009-08-04T15:20:00.000-07:00

Let me introduce you to Little Man:

He is a charming one-year-old with a winning disposition:

Little Man celebrated the first year milestone in grand fashion - his family and friends know how to put on a birthday party:

During the party, Little Man was seated in front of an assortment of objects and allowed to select one of the items. It is believed the item he would pick up symbolically foretells his future.

His selection? A golfball and a cross:

Hmmm, a professional golfer of the cloth? :)

I especially love this capture of the family's stolen moment together:

I can almost hear Little Man's thoughts: "Uh oh, I think they're going to... kiss!"

One of the best parts of my job is that I get to preserve cherished moments that otherwise dissipate from minds over time. Just look at the way Little Man quietly rests his soul in his Momma's embrace:

And the joy playing with the decorations with Grandpa:

I'm honored to capture a part of your family's history behind the camera - thanks, Little Man.

Sneak Peek - A first birthday! | Boise Photographer

2009-07-29T11:01:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to the Little Man who recently celebrated his first birthday in full traditional Korean regalia.

The centerpiece:

The cool rice cake that spells out "Happy First Birthday":

And the handsome Little Man himself:

More to come soon!

Family Session | Boise Photographer

2009-07-29T08:59:00.000-07:00

Do you remember this sweetie? Well, let me introduce you to the rest of the clan. Meet the Beineke Family:

Here are her beautiful grandparents and drop-dead gorgeous aunt:

I am captivated by this couple's beautiful relationship:

And if you can't tell, they are completely smitten with their plucky little granddaughter:

Look up the word "spunky" in the dictionary, and you might find this photo there:

Mom and Dad admit that their daughter can run circles around them at times:

Who can help but fall head over heels for her?!?

Certainly not this devoted father:

Parenthood doesn't seem to cramp this trend-setting couple's style:

So glad to have hung out with you, Beinekes - love you guys!

Newborn session | Bay Area, Boise photographer

2009-07-03T10:09:00.001-07:00

The newest addition to our extended family is every bit the character. Already. His marching orders were to go to sleep, and stay asleep while I photographed him in all the adorable poses I had dreamed up.

But alas, he wouldn't.

He shimmied his limbs around without a care in the world,

his sweet face fixated on his crazy aunt -

and oh, those amazing baby bits!

So as not to forget whose child this handsome boy is, a shot with his parents:

He did eventually fall asleep - and I almost devoured this little angel:

I love this boy.

Sneak peek for the Beinekes | Boise photographer

2009-06-30T22:08:00.001-07:00

Here's a shot of the youngest member of this attractive clan - much more to follow soon:

Children's session at Lakeside Lavender Farm | Boise Photographer

2009-06-30T11:50:00.000-07:00

Each time the wind blew, my olfactory senses were inundated with the perfume of lavender. Ah, what a restful location indeed.

Little M and big sister E were intoxicated with the lavender all about them,

running with the kind of joyous abandon that only young children can adequately express:

Like these beautiful girls, I hope that all of you have had a special someone in your life that you shared your childhood days with:

It really is a good thing.

Family session at Black Canyon Dam | Boise Photographer

2009-06-22T01:32:00.000-07:00

It was a warm day that begged for runs through the grass and adventures running fingers along the crackly tree trunks:

So that we did for hours, until the wee little one collapsed into the stroller:

The bond that this father and his daughters share is beyond words:

Family Session at Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek, CA

2009-06-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

No joke: The photographer Heather at Heather Farm Park! And I had no hand in crafting this together.

Sabrina and Preet brought their darling little boy with them for their family session. Poor little A wasn't too thrilled with the weather - 94 degrees with Bay Area humidity. We worked quickly, so as not to lose anyone in the heat. :) But you couldn't tell in the photos, because this family was so calm and collected.

If you haven't noticed already, Sabrina and Preet are just slightly good looking. Okay, really good looking. But they're so nice that it cancels out any envy that may well up from the gut:

A was so intrigued by the heavy canopy of leaves that he forgot about the heat for a few moments:

He didn't feel like looking at the crazy lady with the camera:

But he did humor me every now and then - I just want to squeeze those munchable cheeks:

Happy families are an uplifting work of art - may you never lose the joy!

Family Session Teasers!

2009-06-03T07:18:00.000-07:00

Meet Sabrina, Preet, and Baby A. We all got to hang out on the hottest day of the century (or so it seemed).

I'll be back with more, Sabrina and Preet! ;)

Peek at an old card design

2009-05-20T14:27:00.000-07:00

Half way through the year, I'm finally getting around to posting this card design:

I love how the family's busy, vibrant lifestyle is depicted in this collage style card.

Joyce and Diana, Class of '09

2009-05-19T21:58:00.000-07:00

These two wonderful ladies will be donning their caps and gowns soon. And off they soar into heights yet undiscovered - what a pleasure it is to be the one to freeze this moment in time for them....

Diana admitted that she didn't like to get in front of the camera. Why not?!? The camera is in love with your heart stopping smile!

I kept telling her how much she looks like my cousin. She really does!

And my girl Joyce is the future photographer. She demonstrated an impressive intuitive knowledge about the artistry of capturing images. I tell you, she worked' it - does she know how to strike a pose! This photographer had no complaints about that:

Thanks for hanging out with me, girls! Can't wait to see where your journeys lead you.

I love thee, sweet spring!

2009-04-28T13:53:00.000-07:00

I've taken a lengthy break to catch up on life outside of the business - and to fill up my "tank".... Excited to be back in the swing of things. The photography season is picking up an exhilarating momentum I hope I can keep in step with! Will return with my first senior portraits sessions.

Until then, feast your eyes on these breathtaking tulips that quietly waited for me today. The canvas of spring is matchless in artistry.

Bill and Brittney

2009-02-07T22:32:00.000-08:00

I don't think I've met a more "chill" couple than these two - even during the potentially stressful times throughout the evening, neither Bill nor Brittney ever cracked. :) Which is a blessing, because I was feeling the heat photographing my very first wedding - ack, what a responsibility! And never mind me at my own wedding. That should be another blog's saga.

Having two daughters of my own, it was quite the experience documenting Brittney and her mother sharing a quiet afternoon while getting ready. Even now, my throat tightens looking at the photo of them together. Are we mothers ever ready to say, "Go on now, you're all grown up"?

Britt's dress was simple and elegant - she rocked it. I know I already shared this one, but I really like it:

Some little details:

Bill was quite dapper in all his regalia:

Here is the bride stealing a moment to rest before the grand walk down the aisle - she looks so sophisticated:

And their first kiss as a wedded couple!

What a lovely couple:

May your journey together be abundantly blessed -

One quick wedding photo

2009-01-04T21:59:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Time for new beginnings - speaking of which, I am knee-deep in post processing some wedding photos of a great couple. Here's one shot I like that I want to share:

I'll be back soon with more.

A few holiday cards

2008-12-23T20:17:00.000-08:00

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. And being able to help families celebrate it with a card that truly reflects them gives me such a thrill. :)

You might remember this family from a previous photo session. Their card is uplifting and reverent. I love the rustic feel to the overall design, which matches the autumnal photos nicely:

This duo - well, how shall I say this - they're goofy. Their card explains their kookiness quite well, and it's a fun way to announce their highly anticipated little one too:

My family card is morphing into a New Year's/Valentine's card, heh heh heh. I'll be sharing more card designs soon, as well as a wedding shoot too.

All rockstars in my eyes

2008-12-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

I had the honor of photographing a talented group of young athletes showing off their amazing skills during their annual Turkey Tumble event.

This particular venue had the poorest lighting conditions possible... high ceilings with dim fluorescent lights, right up against strong backlighting from a row of windows. Several parents muttered in frustration as they tried to capture something - anything - to commemmorate this occasion. I hope my sets of photos give the parents something to crow about. Their children, including my own little gymnast, were jaw-droppingly amazing to watch. Rockstars, I tell ya!

Here are some to look at - perhaps I'll be able to coax parents to let me show off some other ones too:

The proofs are now available at the NRC Wings Center desk - I am taking orders through the end of this year.

The Autumn Tea Party

2008-11-15T14:04:00.000-08:00

Two little ladies that are so dear to my heart wanted to throw an impromptu outdoor tea party, so we packed their tea party accoutrements and headed into the woods:

Besides this beautiful canopy of splendor we set up camp. The ladies weren't too thrilled that I left my place at the table to photograph them:

Her dance with her favorite teddy bear was beyond precious. All I needed was one shot. "NO." And of course, her refusal to look into the camera was met by another playfully defiant click of the shutter:

Big sister was much more generous with her poses:

Try as I may, no amount of pleading kept the sun from stealing away... but I received a treat as I witnessed the brilliant yellow leaves of the birches turn an even more dazzling orange hue:

How I adore this time of the year. God is quite the artist.

At the Boise Train Depot

2008-11-02T06:54:00.000-08:00

This wonderful family chose the Boise Train Depot for their photo session, and no wonder - it's beautiful there:

Meet Miss M and Miss E. Can't go wrong taking photos of such exquisitely beautiful girls, eh?

These sisters are already the best of friends:

They are free spirits, through and through:

Happy kids come from a happy family:

And all because two people fell in love...

Art with photos

2008-10-29T13:37:00.000-07:00

Photo artistry takes a good photo to the next level. I weave your photographs with beautiful embellishments and typography to tell your story. Here is a sample of my most recent custom work.

Revisit the joys in your journey....

Justin and gang - Julia Davis Park

2008-10-28T15:10:00.000-07:00

Justin and his family were such a joy to work with - they were wonderful company, and uber enthusiastic. Hope you like your photos, guys! (Do you know how many photos I fired off this afternoon?)

Mesmerizing the masses with his amazing eyes:

D is a Kung Fu Panda fan, I gather. And how fun to do such moves in a hanbok too:

D and his dad, Justin:

Sibling love:

Knock-dead gorgeous A:

Little A melts her parents' hearts on a regular basis:

Beautiful family:

Just look at these two:

Contact Information

2008-10-27T13:57:00.000-07:00

To book a photography session or inquire about the other services I offer, please email me at:

Baby announcement

2008-10-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

Celebrating babies' births is my favorite event. No matter whose child it may be, I am moved by the enormity of it all. Two people's lasting expression of love.

Meet little Justus. His mom and dad wanted me to whip up an announcement with this cute photo they provided:

This announcement should be turned into a scratch n' sniff sticker - I can only imagine how wonderful sweet Justus smells:

I hope his mommy L recovers quickly....

A mild September weekend

2008-10-15T22:25:00.000-07:00

My Amanda and her friend Brooke just love to hang out with one another. During a weekend visit with Brooke's family, I got a chance to capture their admiration for one another:

Brooke and her bunny:

And her big brother's corn snake:

I really enjoy this family's company, and photographing them was an honor I did not take lightly.... Julie, I hope you are enjoying this peek!

Welcome to Joy Revisited Photo Artistry!

2008-10-15T21:55:00.001-07:00

Let me tell your story through photographs, cards, and even legacy books. I am an on-location family and event photographer that wields her camera and computer as weapons of choice. :)

I'm thrilled to unveil my passion cum business to you! I aim to help you revisit the joys of daily life that would otherwise slip into through the fingers. We can capture them together.