Tesar Photography | Boise Idaho Wedding Photographer

Charlie | Boise Newborn Photographer

Kelly — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:50:51 +0000

I’m so far behind on blogging sessions…and the last of this little guy’s order just came in today. After looking at his adorable framed print that mama will be picking up soon I knew I had to take a few minutes to get online and share these images! We have a few more sessions that haven’t been blogged, so stay tuned for more posts coming soon!

If you’d like to see more images from Charlie’s Boise newborn session, click HERE to view a slideshow of images.

MHHS PROM 2013

Kelly — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:15:41 +0000

For the last couple of years, Kelly and I have offered our services by providing non-traditional prom photos to the students of Mountain Home High School. Each year we always look forward to taking part in this session and all the students enjoy the images we provide along with the “best prom couple” contest we put on our facebook page. However, due to conflicting schedules we were not able to do it this year. Fortunately, because of the request of some great parents, I was able to take a few shots before my chaperone duties. I have had the wonderful opportunity of coaching these two girls the last couple of years and will certainly miss doing so as I will no longer be coaching. All I can say is that they are very wonderful young ladies…and I guess their dates are not so bad either. Thanks for the quick session and I hope you all enjoy the photos. Oh and a big thanks to one of the mothers for including me by snapping a shot.

Devin & Kristin | Engagement

Kelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:44:06 +0000

Has spring finally sprung? It certainly seemed to be the case after today’s engagement session. We had such a great time with Devin and Kristin and certainly cannot wait for what’s in store come the day of their wedding day. Though they are a house divided when it comes to the Vandals and Broncos, the love they have for each other is very strong. Thanks for the great session and we are looking forward to September!

Protected: Cooper | 10 Days Old

Kelly — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:32:05 +0000

Wedding Tip | Getting Ready!

Kelly — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:45:20 +0000

One question I get frequently from brides is about where they ought to get ready for the big day! Lots of options here, ladies…so choose wisely! For some, the photos getting ready aren’t a big part of the day and are not the most important photos. For others, however, (and I must say I am part of this group) these photos share an important part of the day. They convey the relationships that you have with your girls…your carefree moments before the big day…those tender looks between a mother and her daughter on her wedding day. It’s all a part of YOUR story. So…as you plan for your big day, the question remains: where should you plan to get ready?? Hotel? Home? Salon? Your Venue?

Some brides choose to rent out a hotel suite at or near their reception site…book it the night before and head over with your girls after the rehearsal dinner and spend your last single night with your closest friends! [You'll probably want to book the room for the wedding night, too, unless you have someone assigned to collect everyone's bags from the room before the wedding!] Many hair and make up artists are more than willing to come to a hotel room to get you all dolled up for your big day! This option is the most relaxed and gives you a great chance to have some munchies and drinks while you’re all getting ready. I definitely encourage you to choose a suite that has plenty of space for everyone to get ready and plenty of natural light! Applying your make-up in natural light is the best way to see what it will look for the rest of the day! Want a tip from the photographer’s perspective? Keep the room tidy! Make up the bed before you start getting ready. If these images are important to you, you’ll want a neat room so that the clutter isn’t detracting from the photos!

Another obvious choice for hair/make-up is the salon! Some hair/make-up artists are more comfortable in their own setting. Just make sure that if everyone is getting ready together that the salon is large enough to accomodate! One of my favorites in Boise is Platinum. Gorgeous decor and they have a lounge upstairs where everyone can hang out while you’re rotating through getting hair done! Another wonderful, mod salon downtown is Azure Hair Salon in the Linen District. These are just a few of the many great salons in the area!

So…you’ve had your hair and make-up done at the salon…now where to get dressed?? Many venues and churches have bridal rooms that allow you to get dressed on site! [I must say...Woodriver Cellars in Eagle has the most gorgeous bridal suite that I've seen! You'll want to take advantage of that one!] Before you commit to this as your option for getting dressed be sure to check it out first! Some rooms are tiny…some have no natural light. Of course, we’ll still capture some great images of you getting into your dress…but we may be limited to close-up shots if the room size doesn’t allow for full body shots. Just something to consider!

Baby It’s Cold Outside | Boise Boudoir Wedding Photographer

Kelly — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:58:38 +0000

Do these cold, foggy mornings leave you wishing you could just curl up in a big ol’ blanket and sip on something warm?? This is the time of year that nothing sounds better to me! But…since I actually have to get up and dressed each morning…I thought I’d share this photo from a boudoir shoot from last year (or was it the year before that…either way, I haven’t shared this shoot here yet…so here goes!). This photo is just the combination of warm comfort and sexiness that February needs!

Featured! | Tesar Photography Week on Life and Baby

Kelly — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:21:11 +0000

I love it when other blogs are able to feature our work for their readers to see! I love it even more when a blog contacts us and says that they like our work so much that they want to have a ‘Tesar Photography Week’ featuring a different session each day! That’s what happened last week and I couldn’t be more thrilled!

Life & Baby is a great blog for all things baby! From nursery inspirations, to product reviews, to baby ‘eye candy’ in general…they cover the bases! If you’re a new mom or expecting you’ll definitely want to check out thier site!

MONDAY’S FEATURE: VINTAGE SCHOOLHOUSE NURSERY

TUESDAY’S FEATURE: PEACH & GREY ANGELIC NURSERY

WEDNESDAY’S FEATURE: SWEET BABY FOWLER

THURSDAY’S FEATURE: AUDREY’S PRETTY ORCHARD SESSION

FRIDAY’S FEATURE: MODERN WOODLAND NURSERY

Barker Family | Boise Fall Family Photos

Kelly — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:30:49 +0000

I have to admit…I was so excited for this family photo session! Not only was it the perfect day for photos, but I was also certain that I had a great family to work with…and they didn’t disappoint me in that! Sarah was a member of the same sorority that I was in college (Go Gamma Phi!) and had graduated before I had started. Though our paths never crossed, the other girls at the house were always talking about her and a few others in her class! Fast forward to fall 2012…our paths have now crossed and I can finally put a face with the name!

If you’d like to see more photos from the Barker’s fall family session, click HERE to view a slideshow of images.

Vanderhoeff Family | Boise Family Photographer

Kelly — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:12:11 +0000

I’m just sharing a few photos of this family today. Unfortunately weather forced us inside and with the holidays we were unable to reschedule until this summer! More photos of this wonderful family later this year…here are a few for now!

New Year, New Wedding Site! | Boise Idaho Wedding Photographer

Kelly — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:15:27 +0000

I’ve been slowly chipping away at this project and although we’ll keep updating it with new photos, info, etc…for now I believe it’s complete! Our wedding site is live and ready for some visitors! Check it out by clicking on the screen shot below!

A new year always brings reflection on both personal and professional priorities…and the direction that we’d like to go with photography is no exception! Our main focus in 2013 is going to be on weddings and our hope is that this new site will show our genuine passion and love for wedding photography! We’ll be opening our schedule up to more weddings in the coming year and can’t wait to get started (or continue) working with our great couples that we have lined up! As a beginning of the year bonus, we’ll be passing along a free gift with any wedding booked during the month of January!

A big thank you to all of our 2012 wedding couples and to our 2013 couples…we can’t wait!