My niece Hana and her husband Kelly raise backyard chickens, and for the past ten years they’ve hired me to photograph their annual Holiday card—always a mix of portraits of themselves and, of course, their beloved flock.
Hana is a Boise realtor so mailing out a humorous card every year is a great way to connect with past and current clients.
Every year they try to outdo the last, and this season’s card is no exception. We went all-in on a “chicken-themed criminal mugshot,” complete with absurd charges to match: Egg-Smuggling Ringleader, Public Use of Fowl Language, and Pecking Under the Influence (PUI). They topped it off with their signature sign-off: “Stay Off the Naughty List! — The Stroughs.”
Past cards have included everything from a “Kiss the Chef” vibe to a hen laying an egg during a stroll through the kiddie park—even a full Brady Bunch–style layout. Each year is a new adventure, and this one might be their funniest yet.