I had a wonderful time this summer working with Jeanie, Bryce and their beautiful boys….  Hope you enjoy!

Looking for an affordable, unique and meaningful holiday gift?   Here are a few options to consider….

A Margaret Boyd artistic photographic print.  Below are just a few samples of the many to choose from.  Prints are available in a variety of sizes from (5×7 - $25 up to 40×60 - $1,000)  They can be printed on many different materials including fine art paper, watercolor paper, metal, canvas, and many others. 

To see samples, contact the studio at 704-7463 to set up an appointment.  You can also view more online at www.margaretboyd.net  click on the “proofing” tab and type in “art” for the password.  This is a slide show of all current pieces available for purchase.

Gift certificate for a portrait session  or a scenic art piece is another great gift idea.    Buy a gift certificate for a 2010 portrait session before December 20th and redeem it any time between January 1st and June 30th, 2010 and receive DOUBLE DOLLARS…so, if you purchase a $100 gift certificate, it’s redeemable for $200 on your print order!!  Don’t wait, this offer is good only until December 20th!

Do you have an image that is meaningful to you or someone you know and you would like it turned into a piece of art?  Below is an example of a photograph that was taken of this year’s ironman event that was transformed into a large format - 40×60 inch canvas gallery wrap.  Custom sizes are available to fit a specific wall size. 

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If you are interested in ordering and need your piece in time for Christmas, don’t wait as there is a one week turn around time for photo art that is already designed and a two week turn around on custom orders.

Happy Holidays from Margaret Boyd Photography!!!

Just photographed a beautiful pregnant mommy.   Here’s a sneak peak….

Here are some of my recent summertime and fall favorites…. 

Hope you enjoy!!

"Yesterday's News"

This image was taken at my friend KJ’s ranch in Kalispell, Montana.  I did some artsy things to it and printed it on metal.  I love that you can see her dad’s math work on the wall in the upper right hand corner.

Sweet sisters, Anna and Delaney

 Anna was such a great big sister and no matter what she did to baby sis Delaney (including dragging her around in the basket) all was good with the world.  One of my favorite quotes on sisters…  “A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost”    Marion C. Garretty

A fun playdate with Jackson and Richard

The only way to capture the true spirit of kids is to let them play.  Jack and Rich threw rocks, built sand castles and we ended our playdate with a swim in the lake, fully clothed.  It’s a good thing mom came prepared with a change of clothes in the car.

Beautiful Katie

Kole and Finley

 Kole (we call him Kole man) is in my daughter Ava’s kindergarten class.  She is very fond of him and so is his little sister Finely.

Billie

Another beautiful mommy!

It’s time for some fall fun!!!  We are offering mini photo sessions!!!

The Dates:  Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th

The Cost: $200

You receive:

*  30 minute photo session
*  We will take approximately 100 images and will present 25 final images which will be uploaded to your personal online gallery
*  $100 print credit to choose from the a la carte menu
*  Full copyrights to one low res digital image to use for holiday cards
*  Additional prints may be purchased, but not required
These sessions will book up fast so don’t wait!
Call 208-704-7463 to schedule your session.

Some of you may be wondering why I have been so bad at updating my blog…well the truth is that i have been busy building up my scenic portfolio!  So now that i have more than just a few to show i’ve decided that it’s time to launch a new website showcasing all of the beautiful places and things that i have had the good fortune to capture.  Here is a sneek peek of what’s to come….Hope you enjoy!!  

"Idyllic Day" City Park, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

"The Journey" City Park, Coeur d'Alene

"Castle in the Park" City Park, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

"The Elusive Green on Blue" The floating green, CDA Resort

"Living Hourglass" Ocean's edge, Brenton Pt., Newport, RI

"Chapel in the Snow" Ft. Sherman Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, ID

"Peaceful Congregation" Swan on Rose Lake, St. Maries, Idaho

"Winter Mission" Cataldo Mission, Idaho

"Whimsical Splash of Yellow" Tubbs Hill, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

"Cracked Panes of Time" Tulip fields, Skagit Valley, Washington

"Sunday Afternoon Sand" City Beach, Coeur d'Alene, ID

"Remembered Joy" Christmas Tree Farm, CDA, ID

As promised, here are some additional art pieces from this year’s Ironman, Coeur d’Alene.  They range in size and price and can be customized to fit a specific wall in your home or office.  I have chosen to print them on a variety of fine art material including canvas, metal, watercolor paper, metallic paper….all depending on the piece and how I thought it would best display. 

As with all of my artistic pieces, I print only 25 images and sign and date the back.  When all 25 in the series have sold, the image is retired and no more are printed.

 If you wish to see samples of the following, please contact the studio at 208-704-7463. Or, if you know of anyone who may be interested, please let them know.

Additionally, if you have a digital image that someone has taken of you from the race or a prior race and would like me to turn it into an art piece, that is an option as well. 

Thanks!!!  Margaret

I need 8-10 substantial (chunky, hefty, plump or whatever you wish to call it) baby girls on Friday, July 24th sitting up to about 2.5 years old.  Margaret Boyd Photography has recieved several new shipments of adorably colorful tutus and flowered hats and head pieces that need to be photographed asap!
If you know of anybody in the area who would love some freebies, have them call the studio 208-704-7463.  www.margaretboyd.net

Spokane Hoopfest is the biggest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament in the world!  It was pretty amazing to see the streets of downtown Spokane lined with basketball hoops and players.  My stepson Nick and his team, the Chiefs were rockstars!!   They made it all the way until 2pm on Sunday and I think Nick’s mom Patty was kind a relieved that they finally lost…she had been there supporting the team starting at 8am on Saturday.

Nick and Stan

Yes, I DID risk my life for these photos from up high.  I was spotted by the police down below while leaning over the edge of the rooftop of the parkade parking garage.  At first, I think they thought I was getting ready to jump but then they saw my big lens and seemed to be ok with me hanging over the edge.

An artsy one….

Would look sweet as a fine art print.

My daughther Ava and I just returned last week from a visit to my hometown of Tiverton, Rhode Island which for those of you who are not familiar with the east coast is about 15 miles from Newport, RI - the host of the America’s Cup 1974 regatta.  It’s a beautiful part of the country if you haven’t been.  All of my family is there and we try to visit at least a few times a year.  Here are a few fun photos from the trip…

A day at Southshore beach in Little Compton, RI

Beautiful rocks at Brenton Point, Newport, RI

Little Emma at the beach

Zoe