Images that witness you.
Hi friend, I'm Erika :)
I've been photographing for 8 years, all around the Pacific Northwest (though my home, and favorite place to create, is here in the Treasure Valley, Idaho). I pour my years of experience, detail-attentive studies of our most flattering angles, ways to creatively capture landscapes, and emotion-filled, un-posed imagery into every session I photograph. I'm not just creating beautiful photos, I'm creating something that actually feels like you.
Besides wandering in beautiful places + documenting sweet humans, I'm also a momma to two adorably spunky boys, have a grumpy-looking cat named Indie (she's so snuggly, but looks like she could eat you), and am married to my high school sweetheart, Tyler. I grew up here in Idaho across from Lake Lowell with chickens, ducks, four-wheelers and homemade mud pies, and my favorite hobby is staring in awe at sunsets and collecting wildflower bouquets up in the mountains.
"Shooting with her was like meeting up a long lost friend. Conversation was easy which put us at ease and allowed us to be ourselves and completely carefree with one another. Which is exactly what I wanted captured. We absolutely loved our gallery. She not only told a story about our day but also our love. She helped reaffirm that the journey is just as beautiful as the destination, and for that I’m grateful. She was also very receptive and quick in her turnaround time. Moral of the story is just do it! Make the investment for memories that will last a lifetime!"
- ELIZA P.
Ways to work with me...
Always slow-paced, intentional, and comfortable.
Elopements
From dreaming to location scouting and timeline planning. I gently guide you through each step of the process, so you get to focus on the most exciting parts: getting married out in nature with your person-and having images that tell the whole story.
Ranging from $2,500-$4,000
Backyard/Small Weddings
For the couples who just want to keep it simple: get married and celebrate with their favorite people. I offer guidance with timeline planning, tips to help everything run smoothly, and a calm, supportive presence day of.
Ranging from $2,500-$4,000
Sessions with me are easeful and collaborative. I'll walk you through choosing a meaningful location, offer suggestions for outfit coordinating, and help make sure you + your kiddos can focus less on posing and more on each other.
Full Sessions $450, Mini Sessions $325
Family Sessions
Availability is limited each month so I can pour my full energy into each client ♥ Flexible payment plans are available for every session type.
what my clients have to say...
One of the sweetest, most down to earth, genuine photographers I've ever been photographed by. She is 100% there to serve you and goes nothing short of above and beyond! At the session, Erika made us feel so relaxed (even though we were sooo nervous). She made it a fun atmosphere that was completely focused on us and capturing our love. When we got the images back, we were amazed by how freaking good we look! She serously made us look like models (while also making us look 100% like us). She told our story beautifully, and we've gotten so many compliments on the gallery. She is seriously a gem-go hire her now! You won't regret it!
Christine M.
She was so supportive, caring, helpful and just overall an AMAZING human! I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding/elopement photographer and cannot thank Erika enough! The photos.. Oh my gosh words cannot express how amazing they are! If I could share my whole gallery on here I definitely would! We got SO many back and they were all so perfect! Getting my gallery back brought tears to my eyes because she really captured our love and our story so perfectly! Each picture told a story and was filled with so much emotion! I would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone!!!
Kaylee W.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we know if we'll be a good fit?
I'm best able to serve people who care more about how their photos feel, rather than wanting to be perfectly posed or having lots of "smile at the camera" images. Sessions with me are slow-paced, comfortable, and natural-feeling. Your only job is to show up + love on your people-I'll handle the rest ♥
How do flexible payments work?
I never want pricing to be a reason not to work together-so I'm happy to offer a payment schedule that works for you! We can split your payment up as much as needed, as long as your final balance is paid by your actual session date. When we get to the contract stage (after reaching out + deciding this is a hell yes!!!), just let me know you'd like to utilize the flexible payments and we'll set it up.
Where do you photograph?
Most of my sessions happen in or around the Treasure Valley in Idaho. I have a growing list of favorite spots that I share with my clients (and am always down to hear your favorite spots too). If you live outside of the Treasure Valley and want to work together, send me a message anyways-I love having a good excuse for a road trip.
What happens if we run into bad weather?
If it's bad enough that we don't want to be out in it, we can always reschedule (I like to plan backup days when you first book, just in case). If it's not too bad and you're up for an adventure, let's embrace it!! Moody weather can be sooo fun during sessions. It has a way of encouraging us all to be a little more carefree ;)
What if we're awkward??
Sooo many of my clients have expressed this to me (a lot of them had never been photographed before!!) and their sessions always end up being so fun and natural-feeling. I'll gently guide you through the session, will show you photos straight from my camera that you'll be so excited about, and will ultimately be a calming presence to help you relax your way into just enjoying your time together. Pinky promise:)
How can I get to know you/your photo style better?
I started a podcast for exactly this reason. You'll hear my voice, get to understand how I think through + plan sessions, hear stories about past experiences, and get gentle tips + ideas for your own session experience there. Scroll to the end of the page to start listening!
Have more questions?
Get in touch through my website and ask away! I'll send over more info, full galleries for you to flip through, and our next steps to getting your date on my calendar.
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Where I share gentle guidance for my clients, personal stories from 7 years of photography, and heart-centered perspectives for photographers.
