Hi.

I'm Kami.

Photographer.

Marketer.

Mother.

Welcome to Gold Lux Photo

I'm a creative,

a wife & mother, and someone who goes all in. Idaho born and raised, and with my partner since 2016. We have one spunky, wildly intelligent daughter, and he has another incredible daughter, a talented dancer and the most creative human I know.


Family is at the center of everything I build.


Two truths & a lie:

I went to university on a cheerleading scholarship.

I sleep upside down like a bat for spinal alignment.

I have submechanophobia.


Big yes energy: snowboarding, hiking, ATV riding, remote Idaho hot springs, softball, volleyball, paddleboarding the Boise River, swimming. Dry humor. Friends who love to eat. Staying in.


Big nopes: spiders, mean humans, uncomfortable clothes, and cold water. You won’t see me in a cold plunge.


My Idaho roots run deep. I’m happiest in the mountains, near a river, or taking the family boat up to Lucky Peak. I’m also a cinema person. Movies, series, all of it. My on-repeat comfort shows are Breaking Bad, Silicon Valley, and The Office.


I studied photography at Idaho State University and fell for it the moment I saw my first Daguerreotype. I’ve spent years inside hospitality development and marketing, and at some point, it clicked. Strategy without strong imagery falls flat. Imagery without strategy fades fast. I prefer both.


As Director of Marketing at my last project, I led campaigns from concept to execution. Commercial photography was already part of my world, but that role sharpened my eye for what actually moves people and what brings them back.


On the individual and couple side of this craft- it's intimate work. It takes trust. I don’t take that lightly, but I do keep it light. It should be fun. I love giving direction so you look your best, so if you’re the “I don’t know what to do with my hands” type, I’ve got you. My goal: you leave feeling empowered. If we work together, you’ll get clear communication, passion, and an almost annoying attention to detail.


Most of my clients come back. I think you will too.

Testimonials

“Kami at Gold Lux Photography did an amazing job with my branding shoot! She was able to make my vision come to life & get the specific shots I wanted while still including her own ideas & artistic direction. She made me feel super comfortable & helped with posing while still allowing me to be myself & not have photos look staged. Having a branding photoshoot for your business is a game changer!”

“Absolutely loved working with Kami! She is so fun to work with while also being so professional. My headshots came out perfect. Can't wait for our next photo opp with her!”

“I have worked with Kami at Gold Lux a few times, and she has always made the experience effortless! A family shoot in the foothills, a bachelor night downtown, and recently my son's senior photos, she nails it every time! She doesn't just take pictures...Kami captures moments in life that are authentic to the people in her portraits. She is quick on her turn around, and incredibly competitive in her pricing. She is also incredibly efficient with the time booked, so you are never worried about value.”

“We love our wedding photos from Kami! We were so grateful to have her capture such special moments we will cherish forever. She does an amazing job at making you feel relaxed and comfortable, making the process teel more natural and authentic. Thank you, Kami!”