Sedrick Family/Adoption Family Photographer/Nampa Family Photographer

It was 8 short months ago that this family of 6 welcomed two more children into their home with open arms and huge hearts.These two beautiful children they adopted came from the earthquake wrecked land of Haiti and have blessed their family tremendously. A few short weeks after the wreckage, Jessica and Ashton were placed on a plane, flown to Florida, where they met their new parents and were later flown to Boise.

This families story began a little over 2 years ago when Judie, my friend, went to Haiti to volunteer in an orphanage. She felt drawn to one little girl and felt inspired to seek out her information. Judie knew this little girl belonged in her family and later found out this girl was not alone. She had an older brother. After a lengthy adoption process and the "blessing" of Haiti's earthquake, 8 months ago this family was united as a whole. None of Judie's children had met Jessica and Ashton prior to them coming to the United States.

What an inspiration your family is to me. Thank you for giving me the sweet opportunity to not only capture your family with photographs, but to also witness love and compassion at it's finest!

Notice Jessica's Tiarra?  Her family calls her "princess!"

Ashton's brother and sister spent two days doing his hair.  He is going to be a ladies man when he's older.  Look at that smile!

Lucky, oh lucky me.  And I mean that in the most sincerest way!  I am so excited to spend the morning with this hadsome guy in two weeks for his Senior Photos!  I am more then stoked.

Happy Happy siblings!  New home to call their own, new family to love them unconditionally, new beginning with a promising future!

Doesn't his smile make your day?!

Andrinne/Boise Child Photography/Idaho Family Photography

Little does our little two year old, Tian know, this is his future wife. Well, at least future girlfriend. She is so his type it isn't even funny. She was full of energy, climbing all over everything (she actually attempted to climb a tree and did pretty darn well at it!) and LOVES motorcycles. Also, her favorite color is purple. JUST like Tians! Lucky for her, there were plenty of objects to climb onto, purple flowers, AND, even a motorcycle parked within walking distance of our photo shoot location! I just loved this little girl and can't wait for her to join our family! (in 27 years of course!)

When her mom called me to schedule her shoot, she said, "I think I will give her a fro!"  I giggled and got all giddy!  I love fro's.  Also, in tow, came this little girl's aunt AND cousin to help with the shoot.  Some of my all time FAVORITE people in the WORLD!  It was a night of fun, laughter, and a WHOLE LOT of RUNNING!

This picture is for you Miss Michelle! (the lover of flowers!)

She hopped on this motorcycle like a serious pro.

She doesn't love her mom now, does she?!

Dribnak Family/Boise Family Photographer/Eagle Family Photographer

WARNING! Some of the cutest girls you will ever see are coming your way. This beautiful family have been great friends of ours for 7 years or so and I was so SO honored to be asked to take their pictures! I had great plans for these cute girls, one plan was a tea party. Seriously, how fun can an evening be? I got special permission from my Grandparent's friend to use their home for a perfect backdrop for our "tea party" setting! (Dad was very interested in all the ducks flying around.)

I hope you enjoy these Jessica; your girls are GORGEOUS!

Mini Sessions in Central Oregon

Introducing Mini Sessions in Central Oregon November 7, 2010!

Each session includes:
30 minutes of shooting time with ME!!
1 CD with 5 fully edited, full resolution color and b&w pictures
1 copy right release for ease of printing at your favorite printing press or photo printing center

ALL for $50!!!

Location: very versatile rural property boasting of views of the mountains on clear days, hay fields, old barn, white fencing, cows, and very private for your families ease!

Mini sessions are not limited to families.  A session could be for a high school senior, engagement pictures, a child's birthday/milestone pictures, or maternity. 

If you are interested OR need more information about my mini sessions, please e-mail me at: rebecca_bledsoe@yahoo.com

Hope to see you in Bend, Oregon.  Bend or Bust!!!

Amanda+Brady=young love/Boise Wedding Photographer/Boise Temple Wedding Photographer

This was a special, bittersweet day for me.  I was given the opportunity to photograph one of my (and my sons) favorite people, our sweet babysitter, Amanda.  But, I was also sad because, hello, we were losing our babysitter.

The morning began a little after 7am at Amada's home.  Her friend and Bride's Maid Grace were doing make up and hair.  As they got ready, we listened to a music mix of Disney tunes!  I guess Brady is Amanda's Gaston!
                                        




                 
Amanda is one of 7 childen, and is so loved.  Her little sisters were enjoying watching their big sister get ready.  I loved seeing their sponge rollered heads running around the home. 


   I not only got to spend the morning with Amanda, she invited me to her Temple Sealing  in the Boise LDS Temple.  Temple sealings are very sacred and aren't recorded.  Therefore, pictures outside the temple are the first pictures ever taken of the bride and groom AS husband and wife.
(This first picture is absolutely one of my favorite of the day.)

This couple had so many friends and family who were able to come to Boise for their special day. 4 generations were in attendance!  Amanda has one of the cutest Grandpa's ever.  When he spoke to Amanda in the temple after her sealing, I cried.  I told my good friends, the Andersons who were sitting next to me, old people always make me cry.  And if they are in need of assistance and are in a wheelchair, like Amanda's Grandpa, that makes me cry even more!!!

Amanda's oldest brother is serving an LDS mission in California and was the only one missing from this "siblings" photograph.





                                            

  Thankfully, today wasn't a busy day for weddings, so, we had the temple grounds to ourselves.

I met up with the wedding party just as the bride and groom arrived to the wedding reception.  I love how everyone surrounded Amanda.  She was the princess for the day in her little sister's eyes.

We took the wedding party to a local park for more pictures.

Tyson, one of the groomsmen looks like he is about to devour his wife.  So "salsa-like!"

Can you see the bouquet?!

Congratulations to the Davis'!  Thank you for welcoming me into your home, your special day and your party.  I wish you many years of love and happiness!