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Jen Barger Boise Family Photographer


Modern, Candid & SENtimental

a bride and groom look at each other during sunset portraits at their fall wedding in Kuna Idaho
Candid family photos with a lifestyle approach in Kuna Idaho
A mom kisses her baby on the cheek in a black and white photo
A bride and groom throw their hands up in celebration at their wedding in Nampa Idaho
Girl who is a senior in high school celebrates graduation with photos of her playing in the fall leaves
A couple holds hands and walks through green grass on a sunny day in Idaho.

shot on film & digital

hi there, I'm Jen and I'm so thankful you're here

family & wedding photographer- based in Boise

I specialize in candid photos that show your family's unique personality. I want to ease your camera-induced anxiety and preserve a tiny little piece of your life.
My photo sessions are laid-back and casual with a film-inspired aesthetic. Laughter, dogs, and wind in your hair are all encouraged!

boise photographer wedding bride and groom kissing at sunset shot on 35mm film
anything but traditional ...

Candid Family Photos


Gone are the days where the only option you had was going to the mall to get photos taken in an itchy sweater with bright flashes in your face while you held very still. Yikes.


Candid photos can do a much better job of showing genuine emotion and be made to show all the amazing things that make your family unique. My favorite kind of photos are spontaneous and unposed with real emotion. I'm not a 100% documentary photographer- I will definitely still give you some prompts and pose suggestions!

I believe the best family photos won't look like you were shoved into a mold and be made to hold perfectly still. I want the photos to have a casual pace with your family being able to be themselves.

recent reviews

Jen was amazing!! ! She captured the most amazing photos of me and my two boys (who are younger and have thee smallest attention span). I was super nervous to be doing a photo shoot with just my kids and I, but she made me feel so relaxed and assured me everything was just fine! She gave us guidance, but also captured real life. She was the sweetest when it came to my kids, when we were done with our session my oldest was so sad to see her leave. Hands down best experience ever!

a mom laughs as she holds her toddler son and his lollipop at a family photo shoot in nampa idaho

details on pricing

Want some more info on pricing for family photos, wedding photos, or senior photos? Click the button below.

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Bride & Groom Testimonial

Ana & Mark

"We are so happy we chose Jen to be our wedding photographer. We couldn't be more pleased with our photos. It's wonderful to see all the smiles, tears and sweet memories she captured. These are photos we will treasure for a lifetime. Jen went above and beyond and found the most beautiful spot to take outdoor photos. She exceeded our expectations in every way and we highly recommend her."
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popular boise photo locations


Stumped about where to have your photos taken around the Treasure Valley? Check out this guide to the top 5 Boise photo locations! Tons of info about the area, complete with a google map, faq's, and other helpful links.

a dad holds his daughter during extended family photos at a reunion near downtown boise

capturing real emotions with the ones you love



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