Boise, Idaho
family and senior photographer
pricing & experience
from hello to heirloom
from investment to experience - Here is exactly what it looks like to work with us
We know what it feels like to wonder if you'll look good in the photos. To worry your kids won't cooperate, your husband will check out, or the whole thing will feel stiff and awkward. We've heard every version of that fear and we've spent 18 years making sure none of it comes true.
From the moment you reach out to the moment your portrait is hanging in your home, we handle every single detail. You don't have to figure anything out. You just have to show up. We'll take care of everything else!
session fees
STARTING AT $250
Your session is one hour of genuine fun — no stiff poses, no awkward silences, no wondering what to do with your hands. We lead every moment with warmth and confidence, so all you have to do is show up. By the time you leave, you'll wonder why you were ever nervous. People tell us all the time that is was much easier and way more fun than they expected!
family portraits
average investment is $1500-$3500
This is where your portraits become something you live with. At your in-person reveal appointment, Nick and Erin will present every image together — and help you choose exactly what belongs in your home. No packages decided in advance. Just you, seeing your portraits for the first time, with us right there to help you make decisions that feel completely right.
Every collection is different because every family is different. We'll design yours specifically for your walls, your space, and what matters most to you.
senior portraits
A senior portrait session is its own kind of experience — unhurried, personal, and entirely about them. More time. More locations. More looks. Every detail of the session is built around who they are right now, at this specific moment — because this season doesn't last, and it deserves to be remembered exactly as it is.
Nick takes the time to get to know them before the camera ever comes out. By the end of the session, most seniors tell us it was the most fun they've had in front of a camera. And at the reveal, watching your child see themselves the way we see them — that's the moment we do this work for.
average investment is $1200-$2500
Frequently Asked questions
What if I'm not photogenic?
What if my kids won't cooperate?
What if my husband hates having his photo taken?
What do we wear?
Where do sessions take place?
How long does the whole process take from booking to installation?
Do we have to purchase wall art?
What happens at the reveal appointment?
What if i'm not photogenic?
That's the most common thing we hear — and honestly, it's the fear we most love proving wrong. After 18 years and thousands of families, we have never met someone who wasn't photogenic. What we've met are people who haven't been photographed by someone who knows how to light them, direct them, and make them feel completely at ease. That's exactly what we do.
What if my kids won't cooperate?
They almost never cooperate the way you plan — and that's completely fine. Expression over perfection! Nick has spent 18 years working with real families, which means he knows exactly how to work with real kids. We build time into every session for the chaos, the silliness, and the meltdowns. Some of the best portraits come from the unplanned moments.
Do we have to purchase wall art?
Wall art is what we do best — it's the heart of everything we create together. That said, digital packages are available starting at $795 for clients who want to include digital files alongside their portraits. We'll talk through all of your options at your reveal appointment, with zero pressure.
What happens at the reveal appointment?
It's our favorite part of the entire experience. Nick and Erin sit with you together — in our home or yours — and present every portrait in a warm, unhurried environment. We'll also share a custom wall art recommendation we've prepared specifically for your space. No rushing. No pressure. Just you seeing your portraits for the first time, with us right there beside you.
o ur easy step by step process
STEP ONE // the consultation
Before we ever pick up a camera, Erin reaches out personally to say hello. We'll have a relaxed conversation by phone to learn about your family, understand what matters most to you, and begin thinking about where your portraits will live in your home. This isn't a sales call. It's the beginning of us getting to know each other.
STEP TWO // the session
Nick leads every session with warmth, confidence, and professional off-camera lighting that most photographers simply don't use — because it's the difference between a photo that looks fine and a portrait worth hanging large. From the moment you arrive, the experience is relaxed and guided. Nick directs every pose, every expression, every moment. You never have to wonder what to do with your hands. And throughout the session, you'll know it's going well — because Nick will tell you.
STEP THREE // the portrait reveal
This is our favorite part. We'll sit down together in your home or ours — and present your portraits in a warm, unhurried environment. No rush. No pressure. Just you, seeing yourself the way we've seen you all along. We'll also present a custom wall art recommendation we've prepared specifically for your home — so you're never left wondering what to do with your images. This is where the tears happen!
STEP four// white glove installation
This is what sets us apart from every other portrait studio in Boise. When your portraits are ready, we bring them to your home and hang them ourselves — in exactly the right spot, at exactly the right height. The experience doesn't end with a gallery link or a box left on your porch. It ends with you standing in your own home, looking at something extraordinary that wasn't there yesterday.
the most enjoyable experience...
Our pictures turned out stunning
"I am so impressed with the pure talent and personality from Nick Allen Photography! The family photo shoot was by far the most enjoyable experience we have ever had taking family pics! Nick was so much fun for my kids and the adults had some good laughs as well! He also had great advice on how we should face the camera to ensure the most flattering pose! Our pictures turned out so stunning! Truly a great experience and so grateful for their talent that we get to enjoy in our home forever! Thank you so much Nick Allen Photography you guys are the BEST!"
my son's portraits took my breath away...
Nick didn't just capture my son's best features, he captured who he is.
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Nick Allen Photography. My son’s senior portraits completely took my breath away. Seeing the pictures was honestly emotional. Nick didn’t just capture my son’s best features, he captured who he is. Every photo reflected something meaningful about his life and personality. Nick was such a pleasure to work with and made the whole experience fun and comfortable. My son usually feels awkward being photographed, but Nick guided him with confidence, helping him pose and position naturally while making sure to get the perfect shot. The results were beyond anything I could have imagined, truly priceless. I’m so grateful for his talent and heart behind the camera. I can’t recommend Nick enough, not only for senior portraits, but for family sessions as well."
the finished photos are stunning, truly like art
every photo feels warm, real, and full of life.
"Nick captures families so beautifully. Every photo feels warm, real, and full of life. The finished pictures are stunning, truly like art. He makes the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. He puts a lot of thought into behind the scenes of how they will display in your home. He and his wife are very welcoming, a great experience all around."
