Hello there!

Hi, I’m Cassi — a lifestyle and portrait photographer specializing in family and wedding photography. Capturing the love and connection between families and couples is what fuels my passion. I strive to document both the unposed, candid moments and the thoughtfully posed ones, preserving real emotions and memories in every shot.

I grew up in Meridian, Idaho, and now live in Boise with my wonderful husband, our two kids, and our playful puppy, Evie. Photography has always been a part of my life. I was raised in a home where photos were cherished and displayed proudly. My grandmother, never far from her camera, played a big role in nurturing my love for photography. It’s no surprise that it’s now my lifelong passion.

What started as a side gig to spend more time at home with my children has grown into something I never imagined. I am so grateful for the unwavering support of my husband, who has always believed in me and encouraged me to pursue my dream and grow this business.

A Little About Me

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me traveling with my family and friends. Whether it's the mountains or the ocean, nature always calls to me. I cherish the moments spent with the people I love — that’s my true happy place. I’m also a coffee lover, a chip-and-spicy-salsa addict, and someone who can’t resist a good DIY home project. Home design is a constant passion, and I'm always dreaming up or working on a new project.

I can’t wait to meet you and learn about you and your family. I’m excited to capture the moments that matter most to you!

“When life gets blurry, adjust your focus.”

Kind Words
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Marco holding Tonya up while they look at each other smiling on the top of a parking garage in downtown Boise Idaho.

My fiancé and I are so happy with how our engagement photos turned out. Cassi is amazing to work with. She’s super sweet, creative and talented.
we had a lot of fun getting our engagement pictures taken by Cassi. She’s super sweet, creative, talented and professional. She was able to help us relax and have fun with the experience. She even went the extra mile to pick us up for our session. I’m excited to work with her on our wedding day.

Marco & Tonya

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The groom holding the brides hand with her ring towards the camera smiling with their heads leaning into each other.

I can say with complete confidence that our wedding day would have been no where near as special without Cassi as our photographer. She was there for us every step of the way, guiding us through the process and helping to make our day memorable, special, and absolutely perfect. From our very first phone call, she was professional, kind, and so helpful. She asked questions to get to know us to tailor our experience to something meaningful for us....

Royce & Amy

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Cassi was amazingly responsive and flexible when planning my wedding. My husband and I live in California and were planning on getting married in Eagle, Idaho and Cassi was able to FaceTime me in order to make sure we would be a good fit for our upcoming nuptials. She was incredibly professional and very helpful when it came to making appointments, even states apart! Definitely a lifelong friend and will continue to use her for all my photography needs!!

Brad & Eleanor

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Cassi is so much fun to work with! She meets with you to get an idea of you are looking for. She makes sure you get every picture you want and goes out of her way to help out in any way possible! There is no need to stress over making sure somethings aren't missed for wedding pictures because she will get it all! She is very professional with what she does & she is amazing at getting pictures back to you quickly!!

Michael & Brittney

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Logan and Jamie snuggling together on the over look at Swan Falls for their engagement photos.

Cassi did our family pictures and our engagement pictures, both of which turned out better than I hoped. She makes everyone feel comfortable, including my camera-avoiding husband and son. I told her I wanted more candid style photos and she did an incredible job capturing our personalities, naturally. She's easy going and professional and always open to ideas on locations and styles. I highly recommend her!

Logan & Jamie

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We have used Cassi for multiple photo shoots such as large family group photo's, small family group; toddlers (amazing how she was able to get the squirrely kids who couldn't sit still and get the great shots of them); pets and baby shower.
She was prompt and easy to work with and communicate what we were hoping for. We will use Cassi for everything in the future!

Sandra

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Groom kissing his new bride under her vail.

Cassi is seriously the BEST! We were beyond happy with our wedding and engagement photos. We plan on using her again for our Christmas Card photos this year. My husband and I both highly recommend CJ Ward Photography to our friends and family.

Cody & Lori