The 8th Street Studio Boise Idaho
521 South 8th Street, Boise, ID, USA
521 South 8th Street, Boise, ID, USA
Professional photographers that offer custom, personalized service, with a QUALITY over quantity approach.
Studio or location, our high end work stands out from the crowd, and will get you or your business noticed.
We set you up for the best chance of success, by taking the time to LISTEN to your dreams, ideas, and concerns, bringing YOUR vision to life!
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Patience, communication, and building a relationship where you know (and understand!) what the client both wants and needs, is a huge part of creating a successful photograph. Oh, and of course, technical knowledge of your gear, location, and lighting is important too... but one would hope that this is self explanatory when you're calling yourself a "professional" photographer LOL ;)
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Where will the photographs be displayed? What type of look/feel/style are you hoping for? Are there any particular areas of concern that we should talk about ahead of time? How can we help? What is most important to YOU?
What do you love most about your job?
I am inspired by "new" so having a job that is continually evolving and changing is exciting. Taking a project and turning it into a work of art, is a very gratifying process. The magic happens both tactically (during the session) and digitally (post-processing), so the changing variables never fail to keep us on our toes. At The 8th Street Studio we LOVE to work with our clients to resolve any particular "pain points" that they might have, so dynamic problem solving (especially on the fly) keeps the monotony at bay. Delivering and hanging a finished piece (as the client gushes over it!) is pretty awesome too!
What inspired you to start your own business?
When I started the business back in 1999, there weren't very many women photographers. It was very much a man's profession. I started in the days of film, manual exposure, and the darkroom! Digital photography barely existed, and we didn't used to carry "cameras" in our back pockets like we do today (iPhones LOL!) so you really had to know what you were doing to take a photograph. Hard to believe now... but I started the business for the same reason that I still am running it 23 years later... freedom of creative expression! I like exploring new concepts, creating new processes, discovering potential. Being an 'out of the box' type of thinker, having room to roam, it would be very hard to "punch a clock" at this point in my career.
Why should our clients choose you?
The obvious answer here is most likely... experience. It's something that you just can't teach... 20+ years of it actually! But for me- it's more than that. As a born artist, I've never wanted to be like anyone else, which means I don't want my work to look like anyone else's either. Card and album design, compositing, digital painting, fine art, or more traditional work, I am always creating for the person who hired me. The work I do is highly diverse and and unique. Because of that adaptability, I can work in an authentic style that allows me to ebb and flow with the needs of the client, allowing for a true collaboration. The work produced is most appreciated by other creatives and perfectionists, those detail oriented enough to "see" the differences, those who both notice and appreciate the time and effort put into the creative process... those who want something DIFFERENT.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We are happy to consult remotely to see if we're a good fit for the project. For smaller to medium sized commercial products and tabletop work, we can work out shipping details to get the items in hand and photographed with the images being delivered online. For larger commercial projects or commissioned high end portrait work, we also are available to travel.
Business Headshots
Online presence is everything! Allow people to attach a 'name and face' when looking for the goods and/or services you provide. A well thought out professional business head shot lets potential prospects know that you are committed to what you do. Investing in your personal branding with a studio or location headshot is a great way to show the world who you are. Images are delivered retouched and ready to post!
Commercial Product Shots
When you have a brick and mortar store allowing clients to touch, hold, and feel your wares is easy... but selling online... you need pictures! No pics usually equals no sales. Excellent photography shows the world you believe in what you're selling. Clients can see the difference between DIY snapshots and professionally lit and retouched photographs. Investing in quality photography can prove to be a great ROI.
Family Portraits
Investing the time, energy, and resources into getting the family together is no easy task! This is where hiring an experienced family portrait photographer can help. Your portrait artist will act as your guide through the entire process. Knowing the right locations, wardrobe, time of day, lighting, and posing is just the start to experiencing the difference an experienced professional can make. All images that you order are retouched by a master artist, and then printed to perfection. Service, along with our complete promise of quality guarantee, is how we've become known as some of the best photographers in Boise. Your friends and family will be in awe when they walk into your home and see your family showcased as beautiful custom art on your wall.
Newborn Photography
You've waited and prepped for so long to meet your little bundle of newborn sweetness! Those first few weeks are incredible (and kinda hard if we're being honest)! Hiring the right professional photographer to capture all that cuteness AND keep baby safe- is huge! This is where years of experience come in... Safety, quality, and an expert to help guide you through the process- it's where our experience shines! With one of the biggest selections of props and backgrounds in all of Boise, you will have plenty of options to choose from. You will never forget all those tiny little details with incredibly printed artwork to decorate the nursery, and adorn your walls. Newborn portraits are memories you will cherish for a lifetime... because they're only little once.
Pet Photography
Your little fur baby is part of the family... why not decorate your walls with what you love?! Years of experience working with dogs, cats, horses, and other 4-legged friends, is what makes all the difference when considering who to hire as your professional pet photographer. We know ALL the tricks of the trade (and probably even a few more!) to get the best variety and expressions of your furry family member. Our pet portraits have been featured on the walls of The Idaho Humane Society, the IHS Calendar, and other national pet magazines and publications. See the difference that both patience, and experience makes when it comes time to photographing your 'extended' family ;)
High School Senior and Graduation Portraits
Graduation is a milestone! You've worked hard... you made it! Celebrate this momentous occasion with incredible portraits AND an amazing and fun experience! Professional hair and makeup services are available as an add-on to both studio and outdoor location sessions. Make your senior pictures as unique as you, by choosing an experienced and creative photographer to capture this chapter of your lives. For the graduate who's super into the whole Senior picture thing, or the grad who's "just doing it for mom"... we're here to help every step of the way. Custom designed grad cards, and printed products that will stand out, in the best possible way.
