You know you're on an adventure
when you're checkin' each other for ticks!

Lauren Davis

Get to know Us!

How we do what we do, why we love it, and why we want to work with you!

Steven and Lauren of Davis Photo Arts

Steven and Lauren, of Davis Photo Arts

We met rather late in life when a mutual friend introduced us one day, and we immediately felt that tug deep in our souls. It took time to align everything, but once it all came together we stuck, and we've stayed stuck since! We're simple folk, happy with the simple things in life - Just two peas in a pod! Our love for each other, for Photography and for our time out in nature perfectly positions us for remote location portrait photography and Elopement adventures!

In 2026 our plan is to move into our cozy Tetonia, Idaho property (it's being built as you read this!) fulfilling a dream that began long ago when we first drove through the Teton Valley on our way to explore Teton National Park! When we caught sight of those majestic peaks through the clouds our hearts instantly knew we were somewhere special, somewhere we were meant to be. After that trip we were unable to shake the feeling of belonging - the friendly people, pastoral rolling landscape and of course the scenic views!

We are perfectly at ease truck camping, or in the backcountry with just a ground tarp and sleeping bag! We would LOVE to be part of your Horse Pack Elopement, and can connect you with excellent resources for the Teton Back Country! There are amazing views and opportunities for creating memories with the help of a good horse! Bring your wedding gown and tux, and a towel for drying off after swimming - let's go have an adventure!

We are also licensed drone pilots, so if its' acceptable to fly, we can get unique and exciting views you're sure to love.

DavisPhotoArts camping in Valley of the Gods, Ut.

Truck camping in Vally of the Gods

We travel with portable studio strobes, deftly combining them with natural light which allows us to get the shot done almost entirely in-camera even under very challenging conditions. We are quite capable of shooting natural light alone, but Mother Nature has a sense of humor, and when she plays weather games during your photoshoot we just whip out the strobes and keep on making stunning shots! The ability to genuinely tell deep, meaningful and creative stories with images often hinges on advanced lighting or photoshop techniques. We prefer to think of ourselves as Photographers rather than editors, and we believe clients can see (and feel!) the difference... the memories our images evoke include rich details of the moment that are nearly impossible to convey with editing alone. It's just better to get it right with the first click.

davisphotoarts atop steens mountain

Lauren atop Steens Mountain

We've explored and photographed our way all around this corner of our Great Nation, from high mountain tops to lush forests, deserts to river valleys, but there's no place more special than the Tetons and surrounding areas ~ At least for us! We are willing (and able) to travel from the Canadian border down to the High Country of New Mexico, and from the grasslands of Montana to the Pacific Ocean.
We're often found in Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Colorado and of course, Idaho.

So it just fits perfectly that we are based out of Tetonia - we're within a days' drive of so many wonderful and photographically amazing places! We hope you'll consider us for your dream Elopement, Portraiture or Boudoir project!
Call us, let's get to know each other and make truly one-of-a-kind images featuring your dreams!

More about us...

STEVEN brings a lifetime of high-tech industrial experience to photography and applies all his talents to every project. He has a deep understanding of both natural light and strobes, often combining the two in challenging environments to produce the best images possible for our clients. He loves the quiet of remote places, a warm fire in the mountains, the howling of wolves or barking of coyotes late in the night, and that first cup of coffee on a cold morning.

Steven & Lauren of DavisPhotoArts

LAUREN is an Holistic Veterinarian, a Personal Defense instructor, and worked previously in the advertising industry. She brings a lifetime of art involvement and clinical skills to every project, and her calm reassuring nature is vital to the supportive and creative environment our clients have come to value so deeply. She enjoys basking in the power of waterfalls, the sounds of the night while out in the wild, brisk mountain air and warm days swimming in the back country.

Together, we promote a secure and liberating space in which our clients are free to experience and live their photographic dreams. Our clients notice the difference both in the final images and in how they feel about their experience with us, often returning with more involved and expressive projects in mind.

Those who choose us seek to create deep meaningful memories and amazing artwork in epic natural settings. To that end we travel with you as both guide and documentarian, encouraging you as you create life-affirming experiences. During breaks, we remain in the background allowing you to explore the environs at your leisure... for as many days and in as many locations as your dream requires.
To ensure our clients have a customized experience free of limitations, we do not offer package deals in canned settings. We work with you to choose the time and place that best enables your dream.

Our dream is the creation of imagery that gives our clients beautiful memories. Those memories start with unleashing your own imagination. We look forward to exploring those possibilities with you!

Our Process - How we do what we do!

When you book with us, you receive our commitment to create images that tell your story with a masterful combination of artistic passion and technical skill. You also receive the benefits of our love for the outdoors, as well as for each other, which inform our photographic style and our ability to guide you in exploring the moments we capture.

During your first call, we’ll discuss how to achieve your creative desires within your budget, formulate your timeline, and set a tentative location and date. To formalize your reservation on our calendar, we require payment of deposit, after which we’ll create your personal account on our website along with your password-protected image gallery - your own private space for reviewing your images and ordering prints. We also send a welcome packet detailing all you'll need to know to prepare for your upcoming session along with our contract to be signed digitally. Full payment is to be made 1 week in advance of your session.

During your photoshoot we help with posing, adjustments to wardrobe and relaxing in front of the camera. We allow ample private time for you to explore, to take in the experience and to recharge between locations; we feel this is critical to both your images and your memories. We endeavor to create genuine and artful images of you - the real you, the best you possible.

In the weeks following your photoshoot we edit and polish your images to perfection, load them into your private gallery and send you an email with a direct link to your images. You'll be able to review the images, preview different crop ratios, and more before ordering print products. Your gallery is active for an entire month so you have ample time to choose the perfect prints. We are available to assist you in choosing print sizes and options, help with book layouts, and to answer all the questions that come up along the way. We also offer in-person image reviews - our favorite because we get to share in the excitement and receive in-the-moment genuine feedback! In-person viewings also tend to reduce the time before your order is delivered!

Our partnership doesn't have to simply end with the ordering of prints! Often, our clients love their experience so much they engage us in further adventures! Building trusted relationships is a very special and integral aspect of our work. We welcome return clients with preferred scheduling, discounts, and we gladly reward referrals!

We strive to produce heirloom photography intended to thrill the You of today AND the You decades from today.
We understand that over time, we all go through changes. And with those changes comes perspective. Our timeless and distinct style enhances that perspective, deepening the love you'll feel when viewing your images. There is no better way to relive and reconnect to the you of decades past than to rekindle your emergence with every view of your Davis Photo Arts imagery.

Steven & Lauren Davis

Print Products We Proudly Offer:

hahnemuehle photographic papers

Featuring Hahnemuehle Photographic Paper

Our print products have been carefully chosen for their oustanding value and quality.

Art paper by Hahnemuehle, the choice of fine art printers around the world, are known for their textured surfaces which provide a vivid and life-like rendition of colors and gradients of light.
These are not kiosk prints.
To ensure your satisfaction, our printing begins with select high-quality lustre and glossy papers from Hahnemuehle as our standard choice.
Yes, this costs a bit more, but the increase in quality more than justifies that cost.

While others may choose lower cost options, we feel the slight increase in cost is easily discernable as being the best choice - ask us to bring a print comparison along with us when we meet, and you'll see the differences immediately!

For this reason, we prefer to handle printing ourselves, or with our trusted professional printers. We know these printers well - we have color correction profiles specific to their machines, and can guarantee your prints will not fade over time like some of the lower cost options likely will.

canvas Wraps are the easiest way to turn your photos into Masterpiece Artworks, and are more affordable than you might think! Printing is done on the highest quality canvas - a time-tested surface sure to fit the emotional and artistic feel of any image.

Frames of 1.25" and 1.75" depth are available, depending on the size of finished wrap and each print includes your choice of black or white border. We can also Mirror Wrap your mounting for a small additional charge.

Many of our clients have remarked how their canvas wrap has become the focal point in their image display, the favorite print they own! From easy to hang 8x10's to prints suitable for a castle wall, we encourage you to consider the classic Gallery Wrap!

Canvas Gallery Wraps Available.

Canvas Gallery Wraps Available!

We offer a wide range of mounting options such as foam-core for small to poster-sized prints and metal plates for highly specular, punchy images, as well as vivid and archival-quality inkjet prints mounted on sturdy gater board for a gallery-ready presentation!

It's your print order - completely customized - no pre-fab packages forcing your choices. Just the prints you want and nothing more. We charge separately for your photography project and for prints, which allows you to modulate your costs! We make a little more when you buy more prints, but more importantly, you don't have to spend more than you need!

Whether you select our Premium Prints or opt for luxurious art papers, your images are sure to be keepsakes treasured by your family.

davisphotoarts custom lay-flat book

Custom Layouts for your Premium Lay-Flat Coffee Table Book!

Lay-Flat Coffee Table Books!

Hands-down, the best way to present your elopement, the beginning of your story together, or the intimate artwork you'll cherish for the rest of your life is to print it in a layflat book.

Your images, custom arranged and printed on thick, lustrous pages using the best binding method for a book that truly lays flat. Our quality binding is the key to the best coffee table book available. And we hand craft the layout of your images, creating collages if requested, designing full-page prints with or without borders, even centerfolds for the most dramatic display!

Your story. Your memories. Your book.

We have a robust and private server for secure file storage, and have allocated a very large pool of capacity to storing your images. We commit to storing your images for a period of 1 year following your photoshoot. After one (1) year, your files may be over-written if storage space requires. Though rare, we have sent "about to be deleted" messages and while it's not our desire, it can happen in very busy years. We will make reasonable attempts to contact you before we allow images to be deleted.

Storing your digital files this way help ensure the integrity and security of your images.

DavisPhotoArts File Storage

We utilize our private server for file storage.

While we're talking about files... We offer a full range of release agreements from simple release of interest to copyright grants and more!
Though typically associated with advertisement campaigns, there are numerous situations that require formalized and legal releases to be signed. We want to meet your photographic needs perfectly, and sometimes that includes selling the ownership of our files. We've sold releases to ensure privacy, to allow printing in foreign countries (where printing rights can vary wildly!) even to clients who handle their own file security.

Whether performing business across international lines, ensuring brand solidity for the future, or keeping the only copies of your private images, we can draft the documents you'll need and for a far lower cost than you might imagine.

Need a little inspiration? Here are some of the places clients have hired us to visit!
Free your imagination - Where do YOU want to go?

Call NOW! We look forward to working with you!
(503) 332-0532