As a Boise family photographer, I love extended family sessions because they’re full of connection and a whole lot of personality! Having your adult children all together under one roof is truly a testament to the love they grew up with. Grandkids bring out a side in grandparents that only they can- playful, lighthearted, and so many giggles. Yes, everyone wants that "Christmas card photo" but its the moments that happen in between the “everyone look at the camera” shots that melt my heart the most.

Family enjoying a playful moment together outdoors on a grassy hillside in autumn.
A group of people wearing coordinated blue, white and green outfits pose together outdoors for a family photo.
A family wearing green and neutral tones shares candid laughs and embraces while posing for casual portraits.

Sessions like this aren’t just about documenting what your family looks like right now—they’re about capturing relationships. The way a grandchild reaches for a grandparent’s hand. The pride in a grandparent’s smile. The joy of generations together in one frame. If you’re considering an extended family session in the Boise or Treasure Valley area, know this: it doesn’t have to be perfect. Kids don’t have to “behave.” Grandparents don’t need to pose. All that’s required is showing up together.

large extended family with multiple generations smiling at the camera for holiday photos in boise idaho

One of the best parts of an extended family photo session is that each individual family unit gets their own time in front of the camera. While the full group photos are always meaningful, I make sure to create space for grandparents with each set of grandkids, siblings together, and each immediate family to have their own “mini session” within the larger shoot. This allows everyone to walk away with images that feel personal and intentional—photos that work beautifully for holiday cards, framed prints, or albums in their own homes.

parents holding hands with toddler on bike in between them
grandpa plays with toddler grandchild
A couple shares romantic moments outdoors in autumn, wearing plaid and brown sweaters while embracing near trees.
People playing together in a backyard with bare trees and wooden fence on an autumn day.

Extended family sessions are more than just photos—they’re a chance to slow down and honor the season you’re in together. Life moves quickly, kids grow faster than we expect, and gathering multiple generations in one place doesn’t happen as often as we think it will. Booking an extended family session allows you to preserve these relationships right now—the laughter, the connections, and the love shared across generations. If you’ve ever thought, “We should really get photos with everyone,” this is your sign. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, a milestone, or simply togetherness, an extended family session is a meaningful way to create images your family will treasure for years to come.

Family walking together in autumn garden wearing coordinated green and beige outfits in candid lifestyle photos.
A heartwarming photo shows a playful interaction between grandfather and grandson in a plaid shirt and navy sweater sharing joyful moments.
Parents lovingly tend to their newborn baby in a series of tender moments captured in soft natural light.
A heartwarming sequence of photos showing a toddler in plaid and corduroy giving a warm embrace at a gathering.
adult siblings standing under trees on the a sidewalk in boise for a family photo wearing earth tones
Sleeping baby wearing white knit sweater and mint headband rests peacefully on grey and sage green blankets.
A toddler in a plaid shirt smiles while parents share an intimate moment in the background.
Aunt in a brown sweater holds a smiling nephew wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants in a bright interior room.
A couple in casual attire smiles while holding a baby in a bright, sunlit room with windows.
A playful family photo sequence outdoors showing joyful interactions and embraces on a fall day.
A couple embraces intimately in an outdoor setting with trees in the background during golden hour lighting.
A couple in casual attire plays and laughs together with their baby outdoors on a fall day.
Outdoor cafe patio with wooden beams, potted plants and wrought iron furniture against a coral colored building wall.
Black and white portrait of a child in a buttoned dress laughing with hands near face.

A Boise Family

Photographer

Hi, I'm Carly

If you’re looking for a Boise family photographer specializing in newborn and family photography, I may be your girl. My heart is in capturing genuine, joy-filled moments and turning them into timeless memories for families across Boise and the greater Treasure Valley.

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