During the month of September 2010 we are going to be running a special for any seniors in the Treasure Valley to have their senior pictures done by Crane Studio Imaging.  For the 1st 5 seniors that book a session between now and end of the month will receive a special discount of over 50% off our normal pricing and you get a one hour session and 20 digitally edited photos on CD.  Just because you were not the first 5 don’t give up hope we have a special discount for you also where you can save anywhere from 10% to 50% our normal digital session pricing.  We will spin our wheel for every...

I have had quite a few clients ask this question about what packages they should get.  Back before digital there wasn’t a question since paper prints were the only way to go.  Now with the digital camera images it opens a whole new way of viewing your photographic memories. Most people think that digital packages are the best for them because they get all their photos on CD and get to print them on their own and have a better choice in photos and they can pick them at their leisure.  In reality most of the CDs are only a viewed a few times and then put away on the shelf and they never...

So thanks to photosister.com and blackrapid.com I was one of the proud winners of the brand new RS-W1 strap for women.  So I finally got it in the mail a few weeks ago and I wanted to try it out on a few weddings before I write the review.  Now I have been using Blackrapid straps for a few years now.  I have a RS-4, RS-5, RS-7, and the double strap.  All really comfortable straps carrying around my favorite Canon 70-200 mm 2.8 IS USM.  As most know this is a pretty heavy lens but I love shooting with it.  The strap really saves your neck carrying heavy lenses. On to the review about the...

Well its that time of year again in the Treasure Valley Area, the Idaho Fair has arrived again.  A perfect excuse to get out and see some animals, artwork, great bands, and just about every fried food imaginable.  This year we have entered 3 photos into the photo contest in the professional category of animals, landscape, and weddings.  So don’t forget to come on down and check out the all the photos from amateur and professional photographers in the area. Click on the title to see the pictures.

Well I just got off the phone with the doctor at the All Valley Animal Hospital in Meridian.  We discussed the different types of surgery for ACL injuries and have decided to go with the less invasive and newer surgery of the TTA as it does not cut the weight bearing bone.  They are going to have to keep her for up to 48 hours for pain control.  The doctor gave me a lot of confidence that this was the right way to go.  I already know now that I am going to be concerned about her the whole time and I’ll probably end up calling the hospital a dozen times to check on how she is doing. UPDATE...

Congratulations to Jason and Angela on your wedding at the Boise Depot on 7/17/2010.  The bride started her day at Boise Anniversery Inn getting ready.  Angela used the palace suite to get ready in and it was absolutely gorgeous.  The bride then made her way up to the Boise Depot just a few minutes away for the wedding.  The Boise Depot offers stunning views of the city and offers a spanish style architecture.  The wedding was held in front of the building where they also had a photobooth where their guest could step inside and take some fun photos and then design a page for a wedding album...

So I know this has nothing to do with photography but I wanted to reach out to my readers who may have had similiar issues with their dogs.  The other day we were out playing fetch and she came back to me with the ball limping.  I thought she may have twisted her leg or something.  So I waited a few days and she didn’t look like she was getting better so I took her into the vet today to see what was going on.  After some tests they determined that its a definite ACL injury and if its not treated the other ACL may go out soon because she is putting all her weight on the other leg.  She...

Well what can I say about blackrapid.  They make a great strap, I own most of their straps and whenever I am out I have people ask me all the time about the strap.  When I was vacationing in Yellowstone I spent a lot of time talking to people about the strap and people were so impressed on how it worked and how easy it was to carry larger lenses.  I felt like I was a rep for blackrapid.  Being a women the only issue I had with the straps that it didn’t fit around the chest area properly for obvious reasons.  I was always adjusting things but the use of the strap made my life so much...

I would just like to thank and congratulate on behlaf of Crane Studio Imaging all the happy treasure valley couples that I have photographed in past few months on thier wedding day.  I am glad I was able to experience your special day with you. For you future bride and grooms out there we still have some slots available this year.  We are also available for short notice photography if for some reason you decide your going to get married at the court house or a quickie ceremony we can still be there to capture your special day.  There is no reason not to have your day photographed whether...

I want to thank my new clients for taking advantage of our Spring Digital Special.  The Idaho Botanical Gardens from Memorial Day Weekend turned into a great backdrop for family photos.  As a client of Crane Studio Imaging your family does not have to pay to get into the gardens and after the shoot you can stay as long as you wish and enjoy the gardens.  Here are some photos from the Memorial Day weekend. So If you are in the Boise area and interested go to www.cranestudioimaging.com or email me at lisa@cranestudioimaging.com to book a family portrait or a senior photo session.