Kristine Paulsen Photography – Lifestyle Portraits, Editorial and Wedding Photography in Missoula Montana

The sun winked through the fluffy white clouds, the waters of Flathead Lake shimmered, and a baby hummingbird watched from his nest of moss and twigs as Cassie and Cameron spoke their vows in the presence of their friends and family during their wedding ceremony on Flathead Lake’s Polson side.

It couldn’t have been more gorgeous – the grounds, the lake, the happiness of everyone present – all helped make this wedding incredibly beautiful and sweet, made even more so by Cassie and Cameron’s smiles as they walked down the aisle, husband and wife, laughing under a shower of fragrant lavender flowers tossed by their guests.

Thank you so much for letting me share your day with you! What a perfect evening for a wedding and a great way to start a long life of happiness together!

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue: Private residence, Polson, MT
Beauty: Amber Keziah, Missoula, MT
Apparel: Beautiful Weddings, Missoula, MT
Rentals: St-Char-Ro Floral and Event Rentals, Ronan, MT
Florist: Garden City Floral, Missoula, MT
Cake: The Groom’s Mother
Reception Venue: The East Shore Smokehouse, Polson, MT
DJ: Zootown DJ, Missoula, MT

On the docket: A website design announcement, more weddings, and a sweet newborn baby boy! Stay posted!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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Three words to describe James and Kristina’s wedding: heartfelt. gorgeous. party!

There were tears and smiles, laughter and hugs – Kristina and James’s wedding had it all. The rain even held off for their gorgeous outdoor ceremony on the lawn of the Tarkio River Lodge in Tarkio, MT. Everyone’s crossed fingers must have helped!

Kristina’s dog, Huckleberry, even joined in the ceremony and had a great time watching James dip Kristina in their first kiss as newlyweds.

The couple’s friends and family had a blast celebrating with Kristina and James, and tore it up on the dance floor, courtesy of some rockin’ tunes by the Whiskey Rebellion. (Seriously – these folks know how to get down! The barn floor was bouncing!)

And James, to top off the night, performed a garter toss performance that is one for the ages – he danced, he teased, he became a ninja (those tux ties can really come in handy), and he stealthily pulled the garter off with just his teeth before making the day of a young man in the group of single guys.

Seriously, you two – I had such a wonderful time photographing your wedding, and I don’t think I stopped smiling ’til the next morning. Thank you so much for the opportunity to document such joy!

Here’s to a long life together full of happiness, love and your wonderful sense of humor!

Vendor Information:

Venue: Tarkio River Lodge, Tarkio, MT
Hair: Studio Metro, Missoula, MT
Bouquets: Habitat Floral, Missoula, MT
Catering: Bravo Catering, Missoula, MT
Cake: Made by the groom’s sister (am I correct?)
Ceremony Music: The Cat and the Fiddle, Missoula, MT
Reception Music: The Whiskey Rebellion, Missoula, MT

If I left anyone out, please let me know – thank you!

On the docket: more weddings! Stay tuned!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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It’s been a bit rainy in Montana as you may have noticed. (What is that glowing orb in the sky?) But the sun finally came out, the clouds parted and gave way to a beautiful blue sky and gorgeously sunny evening for George and Emily’s engagement session in Ovando, MT, at the Montana Mountain View ranch that George and Emily adore.

Their dog Billy joined us for the shoot (and kept us cracking up by barking into gopher holes!), and George and Emily’s two horses Linus and Deuce were happy to accompany us into a field of wildflowers (which they gladly ate).

It really couldn’t have been a better evening – we all had a blast – and we finished off the night with burgers and beer and a full moon to knock your socks off. (Thanks for the treat, you two! You seriously rock!)

I am so excited to photograph your wedding, George and Emily! On to the photos – enjoy!

On the docket: weddings, weddings and more weddings!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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Though it was a bit of a rainy day for Gabby and Ashley’s wedding at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana, the droplets didn’t dampen their spirits one bit – and heck – it even gave us all a beautiful rainbow later on.

Gabby and Ashley’s vows to each other were simply lovely and heartfelt, and their family and friends erupted in cheers as the brides walked down the aisle after their first kiss as newlyweds.

Thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day! I had such a wonderful time (you two rock, and you’ve got awesome family and friends). I cannot emphasize enough my congratulations to you both! Here’s to a long life together full of love and happiness!

Vendor Information:

Ceremony, Reception and Catering: The Double Arrow Lodge, Seeley Lake, MT
Hair: Aimee from the Cowgirl Salon, Missoula, MT (Gabby and Ashley, can you give me Aimee’s full name?)
Flowers: Habitat Floral, Missoula, MT
Live Music: (Gabby and Ashley – can you give me their names?)
Cake: Rosauers
DJ: RMF Entertainment
(Please let me know if I’ve left out anyone inadvertently.)

On the docket: engagement sessions, a funky Portland video, and more weddings! Stay tuned!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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I love color unabashedly. If you follow my work, it’s probably fairly obvious how much I love color. I love it even more so when it grows wild and oh-so-incredibly-beautifully. Seriously – it’s amazing what our world gives us to feast our eyes upon. So, today’s Wordless Wednesday comes from a recent mountaintop stroll of mine:

{Nature’s Paint Palette – A Study in Wildflowers}

On the docket: weddings and engagement sessions! Yippee!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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The other day I was out on a session with a client and she spotted this little guy sunbathing. Who says humans are the only ones who sunbathe? :)

{Sunbathing Squirrel}

Cheers!

-Kristine

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