What in the world is an adventure photo session and how to conquer it
Adventure. Imperfect. Candid. Intimate. Spontaneous. I won an Adventure Session from Floyd Family Photography .... WAIT! What in the world is an Adventure Session? And then the panic stricken thoughts/questions started to kick in ... I need to get the kids clothes...
How to go on family adventures minus the fear
One thing you might not know about me: I was so scared to go out with my kids when they were young. I was scared to go hiking. I was scared to go to the lake or the river or any place I wasn’t sure about. What I did do was go to the park. Oh yeah, and I took my kids...
Why we need to ban the practice of bribing kids for photos
There is one thing that gets my goat when it comes to being a parent that has to have pictures taken of their kids or their family. We have all been there, me included. "I will give you a candy bar [insert said bribe here] if you sit here really nice and smile for the...
How to create kid approved family time they will want to remember forever
Sometimes the world gets busy. And sometimes, our lives get busy to the point where it feels like we have no return to sanity. Taking time out from our fun activities can feel daunting at times. I mean, how do you take time out from the things we consider to be fun...
Every brave, perfect family photo session in Boise should end like this
Picture this. A sweetly dressed family, perfectly combed hair, and matching outfits. This is what arrives every year in Christmas card photos and I love it so much and nothing brings me more joy than seeing friends and family all across the country take the time to...
5 best, most colossal locations for family photos in Boise
If you are a connoisseur of family photos, you probably have a good list going for your favorite places to take family photos. And depending on the time of year, it will probably depend on where you think of going. However, if you are not that person, the person that...
Top 7 Leave No Trace rules you need to follow
When it comes to the outdoors, there are lots of rules. Rules on how to stay safe, rules on how to prepare for emergencies, and even rules on what to do with your dogs off leash. Depending on the activity and the equipment involved, there are tons of general rules...
The challenge of an only child: crazy adventures at the zoo
Growing up, did you have the opportunity to go to the zoo? Do you have memories of seeing lions, tigers, and bears, hippos or pandas, giraffes, or zebras? Where I am from, we didn’t have any of that. The closest we got to see things at the zoo was seeing the alligator...
What is family adventure photography and why do you care?
The definition of “adventure” is an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity. Now, the hazardous is a bit of a stretch when we are referring to photography. Especially when we are dealing with families. But that being said, sometimes we don’t...