Meet your neighbor

Sat., Sept. 30, 2006

Carl Gidlund Correspondent

Name: Paul Jacobson

Age: 47

Hometown: Coeur d’Alene. I’m proud to be a second-generation resident.

Occupation: Professional photographer, and matter and framer. I own Cutting Edge Images.

Family: Luanne and I have been married 25 years, and we have a daughter, Missy, 22.

Hobbies: Golf, leisure photography and spending time with my family.

What do you like about North Idaho? Just about everything, including the people and the weather, but I wish we didn’t have as much traffic as we do now.

What do you like or dislike about the current season? This time of year is my absolute favorite. I get to shoot local high school football games, and I love the crisp mornings and warm afternoons.

Favorite music: Classic rock, especially Rod Stewart.

Favorite TV show: “Survivor” and the original “CSI.”

Favorite movie: “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

Favorite spot in North Idaho? Why? Lake Coeur d’Alene, because it presents so many photo opportunities in all seasons and at all times of day. There’s always something to enjoy.

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