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Archive: ‘The Great Outdoors’



Laughing with, Living For, Loving Always – {Tom and Solange’s Missoula Wedding}

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Tom and Solange. Solange and Tom. A beautiful pair, a couple that is truly meant to be. They were married at St. Francis Xavier Church of Missoula, in a ceremony filled with a variety of emotions – giggles, laughter, tears, and most of all – love, pure love.

I had the honor of capturing their special day, and witnessing the absolute joy between them. Solange and Tom – I wish you all the best in your new life together – thank you for allowing me to document the amazing, heartfelt moments of your wedding!

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Ceremony Venue: St. Francis Xavier Church, Missoula
Reception Venue: Marshall Mountain, Missoula
Cake: Bernice’s Bakery
Flowers: (?)
Catering: Two Sisters Catering, Missoula
BBQ: Charlie B.’s, Missoula
DJ: (?)
Live Music: The Getouts, Bozeman

(Solange, will you help me out with the vendors I’m missing as well as any others I’ve inadvertently left out? Thanks!)

On the docket: A rustic wedding along the Clark Fork River!

Cheers!
-Kristine

A Recipe for Beauty and Fun – {Jen and Kyle’s Trash the Dress Day After Session}

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Jen and Kyle were married at the Daly Mansion a few days prior to our Trash the Dress/Day After session. (Check out a sneak peek of their wedding photos.) We met up, ready to get a little bit dirty, and boy did we have fun making some beautiful images! The light was to-die-for, the water was pleasantly warm (Jen braved it and got her dress wet – not a requirement, by the way, ladies ;) ), and we just had an all out good time. As Jen said, “I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do this! It’s so FUN and not stressful at all!” (Thanks Jen! I couldn’t have said it better myself!)

Speaking of which, I’ll let the photos do the talking. Check them out! And remember, ladies and gents, a session like this makes for amazing anniversary gifts, especially for your one-year, which is traditionally a paper gift.

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On the docket – a super cool photo project announcement that all Montanans can participate in!

Cheers!

-Kristine

A Dazzling Love Runs Through It – {Jen and Kyle’s Daly Mansion Wedding}

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Jen and Kyle – what a beautiful pair they are. They are absolutely, hands-down, unequivocally MEANT for each other. There is such a beautiful love – nay – a dazzling love, between them, and it was front and center during their wedding at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Montana. From Kyle’s sweet gifts to Jen before the ceremony and the card he wrote to her that nearly caused tears to fall, to Jen’s voice, thick with emotion, as she vowed to Kyle that she’d always love him, for all eternity. It was a beautiful wedding. Emotional, funny, and moving.

Thank you Jen and Kyle for allowing me to witness such a special day for the two of you – I had such a lovely time photographing for you, and I found myself blinking away a tear or two, as well as laughing out loud – you two are wonderful!

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Venue: Daly Mansion, Hamilton, MT
Catering: Caffe Firenze, Florence, MT
Cakes: Caffe Firenze, Florence, MT
DJ: RMF Entertainment, Missoula, MT
Dress: designed by Maggie Sottero from After 5 and Weddings in Bozeman, MT
Flowers: Flower Happy Floral Design, Hamilton, MT

On the docket: Jen and Kyle’s awesome trash the dress/day after session – you don’t want to miss this!

Cheers!
-Kristine

Stepping into 2011 with style – {Kate’s Senior Photo Session}

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Kate and I finally got to make some photos after having to reschedule her session due to a rather gnarly thunderstorm last week. She rocked the session, braved some sneaky sprinklers, and had fun playing around in the light with me. Her mom and brother accompanied her as well – her brother providing comic relief as needed. Our session was absolutely lovely, Kate’s smile was radiant and we all got in some good laughs, too.

Congratulations on entering your senior year, Kate! Have a blast this year! It was so nice to meet you and your mom and brother!

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Senior Portrait Photography

Senior Pictures Missoula

On the docket: a deliciously beautiful wedding and a super stunning trash the dress/day after session! Stay posted!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Ribbons and laces, and sweet pretty faces – {Ali’s Montana Just-Because Session}

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

You may remember a few weeks back that Ali also had a “trash the corset” boudoir session with me back in Wisconsin. Just this past week she happened to be in Montana visiting family friends in Hamilton, so she scheduled another session with me – this time a “just because” session….because….well…she deserves it! Plus, she wanted to have some pictures in her pretty lace dress. And oh, what a session we had! We zipped back and forth to various locales to make some stellar images, and even managed to get our photos in before a walloping giant of a thunderstorm lumbered through Missoula.

But enough chit-chat! To the photos!

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On the docket: a gorgeous Daly mansion wedding, a senior session and a trash-the-dress! Stay posted!

Golden Light and Great Smiles – {Katie’s Senior Portrait Session}

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

The other day I had the pleasure of photographing Katie’s senior photos for her final  year at Sentinel High School – what a great session we had! Her very lovely parents were wary of how their presence might influence her session, so we said our hellos, got the details lined out, and they stayed near but were out of sight for the session. Katie’s older sister, Rachel, acted as a most-excellent stylist and wardrobe consultant throughout the entire session, which was wonderful! The results? We had such a pleasant session and enjoyed some good laughs to boot. Katie is a big fan of dragons, so we started out at Dragon’s Hollow before taking advantage of the natural scenery nearby and superb light.

Thanks again Katie (and family)! I hope you have a wonderful senior year! Congrats in advance!

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On the docket: a beautiful just-because session and a gorgeous mansion wedding! Stay posted!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Raindrops, horses and dancing, oh my! – {Elizabeth and Odin’s Great Falls Wedding}

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

I’ve always got to hand it to a bride who doesn’t break down at the site of raindrops. I’ve got to credit her even more when she LAUGHS in the face of pouring rain as she goes after the photos she really, really wants. Yes – Elizabeth and Odin totally rock. Period.

The day at Boulder Ridge in Great Falls started off sunny, but as the ceremony drew nigh, vows were said, rings were exchanged and alas – the thunder boomed and lightning crackled! Elizabeth really wanted some photos up on a ledge by the waterfall, and I assured her that if she was game, I was too – since, as sweet as I may be ( ;) ), I don’t melt. We dashed up the hill as fast as we could dash, carrying pounds of wedding dress and pounds of camera gear. And just as they climbed the ladder to the ledge (yes, did I mention Elizabeth and Odin totally rock?), the sprinkles turned to a full out downpour! But she laughed, and they kissed, and that, my friends, is just beautiful. True, true beauty.

We all walked into the reception a bit soggy, but our spirits were not dampened. (Oh, excuse the bad pun.) The sun even came out a bit later, and we were able to make some photos with Elizabeth’s dear horse, Rio, who was a real pro with the camera shutter sounds. Elizabeth and Odin have wonderful friends and family and they know how to PARTY! Groomsmen high-kicked, little boys wore Elizabeth’s garter as a hippie headband, folks threw off their shoes to get down and boogie barefoot, and Odin’s grandmother even led a conga line!

I had a wonderful time, and I wish you the very best in your new lives together. You’re a fantastic couple with hearty, happy laughs and I know you’ll spend many a day together sharing your joy with one another. Thank you for allowing me to document these special, unforgettable moments! Onward to the photos!

(P.S. I challenge you to find the woman in blue who is signing “I love you” to the couple.)

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Venue: Boulder Ridge, Great Falls, MT
Flowers: Electric City Conservatory, Great Falls, MT
Dress and Vests: The Bride’s Shoppe, Great Falls, MT
DJ: Steve Keller DJ Services, Great Falls, MT
Dinner and Cake: Courtesy of family friends

Cheers!

-Kristine

Love on a Mountain Top – {Panika and Austin’s Corvallis Wedding}

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Oh, to be married at the very tippy top of a mountain – the blue sky embracing you, the surrounding mountains offering a solid hug, the warm breeze whispering across your face. Panika and Austin had just that experience at their very own mountain top wedding in Corvallis, Montana on her grandfather’s land, and I was lucky enough to be there to document their day!

It was a steep, bumpy drive to the ceremony location, but its remoteness was gorgeous and just perfect for Panika and Austin’s wedding. Panika’s grandfather officiated, the ceremony was short and sweet and lovely, and the party continued on in Missoula at Caras Park.

But now for the photos! Thank you again for having me photograph your day – you are a truly wonderful couple! I wish you the very best and have a great honeymoon!

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Ceremony location: Private land in Corvallis, MT
Flowers: by the bride’s aunt
Wedding dress: Rush’s in Minneapolis, MN – alterations by the Dress Doctor in Chicago, IL
Bridesmaid dresses: by Alfred Angelo
Reception venue: Caras Park, Missoula, MT
Cake: K.C. Morrison
DJ: Zootown DJ

On the docket: Elizabeth and Odin’s wedding in Great Falls – we had to deal with a few sprinkles (ok, more than just sprinkles), but there’s nothing like the clear blue sky after some rain. Stay posted!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Frolicking amongst the Ferns – {“Trash the Corset” Boudoir Photography}

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

While hopping around the country last week, I had another photo session in Wisconsin – this time for boudoir photography. For those of you who are unfamiliar with boudoir, it’s defined as: “a woman’s dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room,” and is pronounced “boo-dwar” though with a little more French finesse. Boudoir photography is usually very sensual and intimate.  I like to keep my boudoir sessions classy as opposed to raunchy (really not a fan of raunchy – and in this case, I think less does NOT always equal more, at least in clothing terms).

Anyway…..knowing that we’d be near a river, I suggested to Ali that we get adventurous and make some photos in the water as well as on land – and tah dah! – trash the corset was born! Ali was fantastic in front of the camera, and we had a lot of laughs. I think it’s probably easier and less awkward to be photographed in your dainties by a fellow female than it would be a male (though this is just my assumption), mostly because: 1. You won’t have to worry about me being inappropriate or hitting on you. And 2. I’m a woman, too – so I’d like to think I know what makes ladies feel pretty!

But, again…I’m being overly chatty – onward to the photos! Ali has been ever so wonderful in letting me share these intimate portraits, and I’m so, so glad – because she’s stunning! (Also, fair warning, for those of you who are viewing this at work, there are photos of a woman in underthings, though they’re not anything more risque than a standard one-piece swimsuit.)

Oh, and P.S. Boudoir photography makes for stellar wedding day gifts to your special someone and also works beautifully as an anniversary present! :)

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On the docket: back-to-back weddings this weekend! One in a gorgeous (did I mention GORGEOUS?) mountain meadow in Corvallis, and the other in Great Falls at Boulder Ridge Lodge – and the bride’s horse is guest-starring! I’m so looking forward to both – can’t wait to share some sneak peeks!

Cheers!

-Kristine

Five Years in Love – {Anniversary Portrait Session}

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

As you may have noticed, I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog lately. But it’s because I’ve been busy! I jetted off to northern Wisconsin last week for a working vacation and also to attend a high school reunion. (I’m not going to tell you which one – you’ll have to guess. ;) )

During my quick trip I was lucky enough to photograph some super awesome portrait sessions – and this was one of them!

Monica and Shawn have been married for 5 years – happy anniversary, you two! They weren’t entirely happy with the photos from their wedding (according to Monica, the woman wasn’t as good as she had touted), so they wanted to get some nice photos done for their anniversary. And we had a great time! It was a bit cloudy, and the humidity was palpable (we were all slightly sticky), but what a great session!

Monica and Shawn were also super creative, too, and brought along a picnic basket and blanket for some of the photos – and of course a few delicious cherries to feed one another.

But here I am getting chatty – let’s get to the photos! Thanks again, you two! I’m so happy we were able to do this while I was in town. See you in Utah! :)

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On the docket: a sultry, steamy boudoir session. You won’t want to miss it!

Cheers!

-Kristine

 

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