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

I hope you all got a chance to step outside last evening and witness the gigantic moon hanging low over the hilltops and reflecting into the Clark Fork – seriously beautiful. I was hoping to see some northern lights, which didn’t happen, but my…the moon sure was a good substitute. This photo isn’t from last night, but I was reminded that I still had it hanging out, waiting to be shared, and today seemed like a good day for that.

Enjoy! This was taken this past June after George and Emily’s super fun engagement session. This image is way more gigantic than I’d normally post, but I figured the moon kind of merits that treatment.

On the docket: portraits and engagement sessions galore – stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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The other day, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Kim and Randy in Stevensville, Montana, to trek around Randy’s family’s ranch and make some engagement photos of Kim, Randy and their horses, P, Q and Dinero.

We had so much fun despite the deceptively chilly weather (yet no snow!). And I swear, these two are so perfect for one another – they goofed around with each other, showed off some sweet dance moves, made me (and themselves) laugh a lot!, and just plain had a good time.

Not only were they radiant in their photos just on their own, but holy moly – our backdrop for the day wasn’t too shabby either (oh Bitterroot valley, you make me swoon). Thank you SO much, Kim and Randy, for inviting me out to your place to make these images. I seriously cannot WAIT for your wedding – we’re going to have a blast!

On the docket: engagement sessions!

Cheers!

-Kristine

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I had the pleasure of meeting up with Ciche and Haley the other day for their fun Missoula engagement session – a few raindrops included! (Thanks, you two, for braving the rain!)

We had a nice little walkabout, and these two are so sweet together – laughing and joking and lots of smiles despite how wet and cold conditions were outside.

Thank you again, Ciche and Haley, for having me photograph your engagement session! And congratulations again on your upcoming nuptials!

On the docket: engagement sessions!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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Missoula sure hasn’t gotten much of a winter this year (minus that one monster dump of snow), but Dalton, Eleisha and I lucked out the other day during their engagement session as we marveled at the beauty of the fat, falling snowflakes. Seriously – we are so lucky to live in such a stunning place. And Dalton and Eleisha wanted to take advantage of our natural surroundings for their very sweet engagement session.

Thank you so much for tromping around in the snow with me, you two! So much fun – made even more so by how happy you are together! I can’t wait to photograph your wedding this summer! Happy Valentine’s Day!

On the docket, engagement sessions!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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There is something so wonderful about being able to capture a woman’s beauty, and have her see it for herself and really be wowed. I feel so honored when I’m asked to photograph boudoir sessions – they’re intimate and gorgeous and fun, and also so very empowering.

Oftentimes, we as women, can be so picky about our bodies and how we look, that we forget to really, truly look at ourselves – the beauty of our bodies and our personalities combined (myself included!). I was so excited when Gini called me about photographing a boudoir session for her – she wanted to do it to celebrate herself, give herself a birthday present, and teach her daughter it’s ok to love yourself, too. How awesome is that? Gini – you rock! Thank you for treating yourself and, I’m sure, inspiring others to do the same. :)

On the docket: engagement sessions!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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Boudoir – sensual, classy and celebrating all that is lovely about women, because we deserve it, don’t we?

I had such a wonderful time the other day photographing the brave, excited women who decided to step outside their comfort zone, take a leap of faith, and strip down to their skivvies, all in the name of giving themselves a little treat, as well as their husbands and boyfriends. :)

There are many different takes on boudoir photography – and my style of boudoir photography emphasizes classiness, sensuality and femininity. And these ladies definitely exuded all, plus some!

Thank you again to the women who participated – I had such a wonderful time, and I’m glad you all did, too. :) You are all, hands-down, stunning! Also, big props to Sunny for assisting me during the sessions, and for the lovely hair and makeup provided by Cristina and Ariel – fabulous in so many ways! Thank you, all!

I plan on offering another “boudoir marathon” in the future, so if this is something that interests you and you didn’t get to partake this time around or if you’d like to do this again, stay posted as I’ll announce openings again the blog, Facebook and Twitter. Keep in mind, these sessions make perrrrrfect Valentine’s Day gifts, as well lovely wedding day gifts to your partner-to-be. And now, on to a few sneak peeks from our sessions – enjoy!

On the docket: engagement sessions! Stay tuned! (P.S. Dates for 2012 weddings are nearly full, so if you’re interested in having me document your big day, please inquire soon as there are just a handful of dates still available. 2013 is also just starting to book, so if you’re planning a 2013 wedding, please feel free to inquire, too.)

Cheers!

-Kristine

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Maddy and Colin are such a delightful couple, and we had a great time making some super fun images during their wintry Missoula engagement session. Maddy is a big time coffee fan, so we stopped off to grab a few cups before embarking on our walkabout around the University of Montana where they both met. Maddy and Colin are so meant for each other – the way they look at one another, the way their eyes sparkle (yep, Colin, your eyes did sparkle!), and most importantly, how they make each other laugh – even when in the midst of a snowball fight.

Thank you so much, you two, for taking time out of your day to have some fun in the snow with me! I had a blast and seriously can’t wait until your wedding – it’s going to be an amazing day!

On the docket: more engagement sessions!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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Ali K. made her annual trek to Montana with her family to meet up with friends and hang out in the wonder that is Montana summer – and she got together with me for her annual “just because” portrait session, which is always such a blast! This year, we went for two distinct styles: sexy librarian, and rocker chic. Ali totally embodied both these looks and I can’t even begin to describe to you just how much laughter was involved. Suffice it to say, our cheeks hurt from smiling so much.

Also, on a more technical nerdy photographer note, I experimented with a slightly different processing style on these pics to really emulate the look of film. (Remember film? Those lovely long strips, developed and printed by hand in a dark room? *wistful sigh*) And we had a little fun painting with light towards the end of our shoot. So, with no further ado, I hope you enjoy these images as much as we had fun making them. :) And here’s to dreams of warm Montana summers….

Cheers!

-Kristine

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It’s an understatement to say 2011 has been an absolutely wonderful year for weddings in so many ways. I don’t have words to express how thankful I am to have met so many amazing people, and to have shared such beautiful, touching moments with you all. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

And now, here’s a little video to showcase the very best of 2011 – your smiling faces, the love in your hearts, and moments that have changed your lives. Thank you for inviting me to document this for you. It’s truly been an honor.

On the docket – portraits!

Cheers,

-Kristine

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A belated Happy Halloween to you all! It was another great night full of little goblins and ghouls ready for tricks, treats and pics at my Halloween Photo Spook Booth.

Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of mine, and last year I thought – what the hey – it’ll be fun to do this for all the little kids that come by my house on Halloween night. It was a great success last year, and such a fun time this year as well. I noticed there were a few returning trick-or-treaters from last year (I heard one boy shout, “This is the photo house! She’s a photo god!” Thank you, mystery boy – that made my night!) as well as lots of new kids armed with bags full of candy and chocolate-covered smiles.

Thanks so much for stopping by, showing me your awesome costumes, and taking a second to make some fun photos at the Halloween Photo Spook Booth. And now, on to the pictures! (This, of course, was just a fun Halloween treat for the kids, but if you’re a parent and would like a print of your child’s photo, please be in touch by either calling me at 406-240-3469 or by e-mailing me. All orders will need to be placed by the end of the month of November. Thank you!)

On the docket – more portraits, and “The Best of 2011 Weddings!” P.S. The Photo Booth is available to rent for parties and events. If you’re interested, hop on over to my website and read more about the booth.

Cheers!

-Kristine

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