Kaylyn Franks Photography

01/07/2025

I have some exciting news to share!!!!

"Boise Camera Club is pleased to announce the first annual BCC Member Photo Exhibit at Water’s Edge Gallery in the Riverside Hotel, Garden City. Seventeen members (I am one of the exhibitors) will be exhibiting 108 of their photographic prints from January 10th until March 3rd, 2025. Please join us for our opening reception on Friday, January 10th from 5:30-7:00pm. All BCC members, their guests and the public are invited.

Friday, January 10th — 5:30-7:00pm
BCC Photo Exhibit Opening Reception
Water’s Edge Gallery
Riverside Hotel
2900 W. Chinden Blvd, Garden City 83714

* Hosted by the Water’s Edge Gallery
* All BCC Members, Guests and the Public are Welcomed
* Complimentary dessert plus appetizer and wine tasting
* Meet in the lobby adjacent to the Sapphire Room at 5:30pm
* Nice casual attire

Program and appetizers in the lobby on the 1st floor,
5:30pm Welcome, introduction of exhibiting photographers, map of the gallery and evening overview by Christ Troupis
5:45-6:45pm Gallery Viewing with Photo Scavenger Hunt, Mingling and Refreshments
6:45-7:00pm Program Conclusion and Scavenger Hunt Prizes. Closing remarks by Christ Troupis"

If you are looking for something to do this Friday night join us for a fun evening of kicking off this event. BCC has some of the finest photographers in the Treasure Valley!!!!

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12/06/2024

The end of the year is a time to contemplate, re-evaluate and create a new plan for the New Year!! I have decided to discontinue my website kaylynfranksphotography.com. It will not be available after 12/7/24. I will also discontinue my page on the Fine Art America website before the end of the year.

Beginning 2025, I will use Facebook Business and Instagram to market my photography. I have updated my email address if you wish to communicate directly. You can also use messenger to communicate.

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10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!!! I'll celebrate with my Goblin Moon!!! No AI here, just a little KF:0)

Harvest Moon over Goblin Valley in Utah.

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10/28/2024

The next leg of Artisan October journey was to Hanksville, Utah. I I passed through Hanksville 12 years ago on a different adventure and considered it nothing more than a widespot in the road. Oh my, was I wrong....

Ever heard of Hanksville Badlands? Ever heard of Badass Professor Caryn Esplin? Do you know what happens when you combine the two? The Ultimate Badlands Photo Expedition!!!! An explosion of geological formations; the highest level of shared knowledge in photography, droning, post processing, and communication; unlimited photo opportunities; amazing lodging, over the top food, community, and high adventure!!! There is never a dull moment with endless hours to create!! The precision to detail is unmatched. No stone unturned, with a backup plan for everything!!! It’s like boarding a space ship and traveling to Mars!! A truly unworldly experience!!!

I included a few Iphone/Drone shots for a sneak preview. With 2700 photos to sort and process, it will be a bit before I share stuff from my big girl camera:0)!! I am quite certain I will be adding a drone to my photo toolbox! What a hoot! And the photos are mind-blowing. Check out Caryn Esplin Photo Workshops for a sneak peek!!

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10/10/2024

The Trifecta of my September fly fishing trips was on the Green River below Flaming Gorge. This has been a bucket list for quite some time, so when I saw the drift trip for two with Aaron Knickrehm at the Henry's Fork Foundation (HFF)Auction, I knew it would be mine!!! Aaron is the grandson of Joy & Don Knickrehm

It was an honor to join Joy & Don at their table again this year. They have been icons in the fly fishing industry since the mid 90's, when they opened the Ultimate Angler, which was later renamed the Idaho Angler. Don has served on the HFF board for numerous years. Together they have volunteered their time to our community to educate and elevate the art of fly fishing.

When the trip became mine, the first person that came to mind to invite was Joy. We have been friends for 30+ years, but we had never done a fly fishing trip together. She was so excited to be able to fish with her grandson again!!

We met Aaron early in the morning and were quickly introduced to all the guides in the parking lot. Aaron ensured everyone knew Grandma had come to fish with him. Once we are on the river, he continued to introduce Grandma to all the guides we passed. We reached the location Aaron felt would fish well and started casting. Joy is an elegant caster and holds the master FFI certification. She trained under Joan Wolff, the Godmother of fly casting!! As far as I am concerned, Joy Knickrehm is Idaho's Godmother of fly fishing!!!!

We got into some beautiful fish, most of them browns. The water on the Green River is crystal clear. We quickly found Aaron to be one fishy guide. By the end of the day, we were pooped from catching so many nice fish.

The next morning Aaron informed us we were the talk at the "Guide Row BBQ" about our casting and all the fish we caught. He even mentioned to Joy the idea of returning to hold a casting clinic. The love between them was so heartwarming!!

The trip was incredibly memorable and we hope to return again to fish with Aaron. He is highly respected by his fellow guides and considered one hell of an oarsman!!! He will definitely carry on the Knickrehm passion for fly fishing. You can book a trip with him at Flaming Gorge Resort.

08/13/2024

Once the temperatures drop below 90 degrees, an ember begins to glow inside my soul! Signaling it's time to pack up and go seeking the next iconic photograph of our beautiful country!! The next two months will be action packed with adventures and by the time October 30th rolls around that ember will be a raging wildfire!!!!

This is a little tease of what's to come!!!! Enjoy Wildhorse Confluence!!!!

06/22/2024

What started out to be a trip into British Columbia, ended up being a short trip to the Salmon River Canyon. It does not matter how many times I travel to this country, my heart skips a beat at the absolute beauty and majesty!!!

Our travels took us along the Main Salmon the first day. Gift of the Forgotten iPhone was a result of leaving my iPhone in the restroom at Vinegar Creek and realizing it 17 miles later!!!! We stopped at this spot for lunch on the way back to camp. What an absolute gift! This is now my 2nd favorite photo of the Salmon River.

The second day we ventured up Allison Creek to Florence! The views were out of this world at 6500'.

Enjoy!!!

05/31/2024

I wish to let you know I withdrew from the Art & Roses festival to be able to attend my great nieces graduation celebration. I will miss the opportunity, but look forward to participating in the festival next year.

There will be over 100 artists participating including my friend Lisa Hlavinka owner of Ivy Stew Creative. Check out her website for a taste of her amazing talent. The painting on her home page https://www.ivystew.com hangs in my home!!!

So spend a little time at this festival to experience the amazing artists in our area!!

Located in Eagle, Idaho we are dedicated to capturing our wild and wonderful natural world. Offering original artwork, pet portraits, and art lessons.

05/29/2024

When I head out on an adventure, I am always looking for photo opts with horses. 99.9% of the time their heads are down grazing. I finally got lucky on my way home from the Big Horn. I was looking for the perfect photo of the Wind River Range, when I happened upon this small herd of horses. To my delight their heads were up and fully engaged. Two of them put on quite a performance for me!! Enjoy!!!

05/28/2024

I recently returned from a fly fishing trip on the Big Horn in Wyoming. The fishing was a bit tough, but the adventure to and from made the trip totally worth it.

My step father, Chuck Kelley, often talked about being raised on the Heart 6 Ranch in Wyoming and how he had to ski 2 miles to catch the bus in the winter. I do not ever recall him telling me about the view from the ranch!!! Holy Moly... I Wish I Were a Kid Again!!!! Enjoy.

05/09/2024

A longtime client inspired me to start taking multi-frame and sometimes multi-row panoramas on my adventures. Panos tell a different story than a single photo. Snake River Dancing with the Owyhee's showcases the vastness of the Snake River Canyon and Owyhee Mountain Range. Enjoy!!!

05/08/2024

It is so fun to return to my photography as I prepare for Art & Roses June 2, 2024.

Lovely Day for a Boat Ride was taken at Swan Falls lookout point. My adventures took me from Bruneau to Murphy in search of an epic photo of the Owyhee Mountain range. It wasn't until I hopped the river and meandered along the north side that I happened on this perfect location. Enjoy!!!