Valley Air Photos is a woman-owned small business located on Caldwell, Idaho, Industrial Airport, 30 miles west of Boise. Our mission is to provide quality aerial photography and related lab work to a variety of clients ranging from private individuals and small businesses to government agencies. Four full time staff members share the responsibility for operation, each with an unquenchable desire to serve our clients.
Cathy Graville has been the company Owner and Operator since the death of her husband, Richard Graville, in March of 2001. Her responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the office, making sure the needs of each client are met, and participating in the photo lab work.
Nathanael Litter is the Pilot and Aerial Photographer for Valley Air Photos. He plans and executes all photo missions, checks the processed film for scale and quality, and maintains the airplanes, aerial cameras, and hangar. Nathanael graduated in 2004 from LeTourneau University with an Aeronautical Science degree and has earned his A & P Mechanic certification.
Darcy Merritt, Lab Manager, oversees the processing and printing of both B&W and color aerial film at our unique hangar/lab facility. She creates enlargements and mosaics, provides digital scans and serves as a research consultant for many of our clients. Darcy has a BFA from the University of Memphis.
Kevin Graville, Project Manager, coordinates the details of daily operation between the flight department and the photo lab. His duties include interacting with clients to insure their specifications are met, troubleshooting in the lab and the hangar, and creating digital orthomosaics. Kevin is a 2004 graduate of LeTourneau University where he majored in Aeronautical Science.
