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

Leanna and Skyler couldn’t have prescribed a more perfect day for their beautiful Bozeman, Montana wedding at Le Petit Chateau (Leanna is a pharmacist). The sun was shining, it was very warm autumn day (slightly different from their snowy engagement session!), and everyone was all smiles and full of adoration for the two as they vowed to love one another for the rest of their lives.

As an alternative to a guest book, Leanna and Skyler had guests write fun messages on white boards and then have their photo taken with their message – super cute! Everyone enjoyed mingling outside in the dappled sunlight while sipping on wines and beers, and then dined on a tasty dinner inside. Sweet toasts were made, the cake was cut amidst many a smile and lots of giggles, and the dancing got underway, fast and furious! (Leanna, that is some epic swing style you’ve got!)

Leanna and Skyler – you two are so great. What a wonderful day to start off what is most certainly going to be a beautiful marriage. Thank you so much for inviting me to document your wedding – I absolutely loved it! :) Congrats again to you both!

Vendor Information:
Venue: Le Petit Chateau, Bozeman, MT
Wedding Coordinator: Genevieve Burmeister, Bozeman, MT
Florist: Stems Floral, Bozeman, MT
Cake: Anticipated Creations Cakes, Bozeman, MT
Catering: ?
DJ: Joe’s Mobile DJ Service, Bozeman, MT
(Leanna, if I left anyone out will you let me know so I can give them their well-deserved credit? Thanks!)

On the docket: portraits and weddings!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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I met up with Dawn and Eddie and their five adorable little girls, Jasmine, Jordan, Jersey, Jillian and Julisse the other day for their beautiful family portrait session. What an enjoyable time it was! We had a great time laughing and chatting as we made their portraits, and I’ve got to say – these girls blew me away with how inquisitive, sweet and polite they all were. We talked a lot about my cameras and my job and I got the sweetest little kid compliment from Jersey. She said, “When we were all walking together, I looked up at my mom and said, ‘This is so awesome!’ And I had to tell you too – this is awwwwesome!”

Thank you all SO much for such a great session! You have an absolutely gorgeous family – both inside and out! :)

On the docket: portraits and weddings!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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Siene and I had a blast the other day making some new images for her model comp cards which she was planning on distributing at a competition she was part of in Las Vegas. The light couldn’t have been more stunning and Siene couldn’t have been more gorgeous – what a fun shoot!

Siene definitely knows how to have fun with the camera and we definitely had a good time during our session. (We were even jokingly told by a police officer that we had better be careful or he’d have to cite us for stopping traffic. Haha!)

Siene – thanks again for working with me – you’re one beautiful lady and I hope you book all sorts of fun jobs, and the the competition in Vegas was a great experience for you! :)

On the docket: portraits and weddings!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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From what I’ve been told, there is an art to love. And Charity and Matt have certainly created a masterpiece out of their true love for one another.

I had the honor of photographing their jaw-droppingly gorgeous wedding at a private family residence near Rock Creek, Montana. The day was hot, not a cloud in the blue, blue sky (very different from their snowy engagement session!), and the water sparkled with the sun as Charity and Matt gussied themselves up for their unforgettable day.

Their wedding married not only their hearts, but their passions in life. Matt is an artist and Charity is a chef – she made both the huckleberry lemonade AND her own cake!

Their voices quavered with emotion as they spoke their vows to one another, and guests had a blast showering the couple with confetti as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife.

Matt and Charity’s favorite food was served for dinner, and guests got to indulge their sweet tooth in a delectable dessert bar.

Live music got everyone’s feet tapping and dancing and a full moon shined over the mountaintops, casting a cool glow over the hillside.

It was an amazing wedding, what can only be the start of an amazing marriage. Charity and Matt – thank you from the bottom of my heart for honoring me with the invitation to document such a special day in your lives. You two are, hands-down, fabulous, as are all your family and friends! What a wonderful day, and congrats again! Have a lovely honeymoon, and I’ll see you soon! :)

Vendor Information:
Venue: Private family residence, Rock Creek, MT
Floral and Event Design: The fabulous Habitat Floral and Event Planning, Missoula, MT
Makeup: by Christina DeCoite from Alchemy Mineral Blends, Missoula, MT
Catering: Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, Kalispell, MT
Cake: Made by the bride!
Desserts: from Posh Chocolate, Goldings Goodies, and Cafe Dolce, all of Missoula, MT
Photo Booth Photographer: friend of the bride, Wynter Krallis
Band: SolBird R&B Motwon Band, Seattle, WA

On the docket: weddings, portraits and more! By the way, seniors, if you haven’t had your senior photos done, now’s the time to be thinking about it. Especially since the cooler weather is here and the leaves are bound to be turning color sooner than we think! Take advantage of nature’s splendor in your senior photos!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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I had a great time the other day meeting up with Cody, a 2012 senior year at Loyola Sacred Heart High School, and his mom for his awesome senior photo session! We visited some of Cody’s favorite childhood stomping grounds at a creek and fields near his house (where he showed me some super cool soccer moves), and then hopped on over to Missoula’s downtown area.

Cody is such nice young man, and is involved in soccer, cross country and really enjoys programming – he’s even made some robots! He’s planning on taking a year off in between high school and college to jet on over to Germany and study abroad for a year.

Cody, thank you for being such a great guy and rocking your shoot! I had a blast, and a big congrats to you on your senior year!

On the docket: portraits, weddings and more!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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And so they were married in Helena, too, at the Kleffner Ranch, a beautiful, historic site nestled amongst golden fields and blue sky. Chris and Shaine’s wedding was so sweet and so stunning, and so much love was poured into making it just perfect. A team of family and friends helped decorate, plan, cook, bake, you name it! But most importantly, they were there to offer their hearts up to Shaine and Chris, as they in turn pledged their hearts and love to one another.

The day couldn’t have been more amazing – the sun cast down its warm rays, twinkling through the leaves of the tall trees as Shaine and Chris spoke their truly incredible vows to one another. Senator Jon Tester officiated, Shaine’s sister and aunt played fiddle music, and family members spoke words so meaningful and full of love that I don’t think there was a dry eye present (mine included!).

In the historic barn, guests dined on a delicious dinner, topped off by a variety of tasty, homemade pies. Friends and family had a blast goofing around in the photobooth using a vintage backdrop provided by friends of the couple, and Chris and Shaine’s friends danced so hard and so happily, the barn floor bounced!

Shaine and Chris – it was an absolute honor to be a part of your incredibly amazing and beautiful wedding day. You two are such a great pair (with such awesome family and friends), and I wish you all the best in your lives together! (And thank you again for your surprise shout out during toasts! You rock!)

Vendor Information:
Venue: Kleffner Ranch, Helena, MT
Flowers and Decorations: Jessie Bunning
Officiant: Senator Jon Tester
Caterer: Chili O’Briens, Helena, MT
Transportation: Helena Area Transit (HATS) rental Trolley, Helena, MT
DJ: Brother of the groom
Photographer’s Photo Booth Assistant: Becky Brockie, Billings, MT

On the docket: more weddings and portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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Jean and Nick share a mutual love for each other, and a mutual love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In fact, they got to know one another over a pb & j sandwich at a camp at which they both worked, and they made sure to incorporate all of their favorite things during their beautiful wedding day at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana. From personalized dice for guests to a unique cake topper (made by Nick!) celebrating their fondness for the character Cthulhu from one of their favorite books, their wedding day was uniquely them.

There were a few tears, lots of laughter and plenty of fun to be had. Guests enjoyed a scrumptious dinner, games in the golden sunlight, and lively camp dances late into the evening. Such a fun day filled with many great memories!

Thank you so much, Jean and Nick, for inviting me into your most special of days! Here’s to peanut butter and jelly forever! :)

Vendor Information:
Venue and Catering: Double Arrow Lodge, Seeley Lake, MT
Flowers: Habitat Floral and Events, Missoula, MT
Cake: Bernice’s Bakery, Missoula, MT

On the docket: weddings galore and portraits galore! Stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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