So it kind of feels like it's been raining forever here in Missoula. Which, even though it can irk me, I'm thankful for, since hopefully it keeps the fires at bay over the summer. However, Brianca, Kallista and I lucked out that the sun graced us with its presence during their model session in Missoula for the Rocky Mountain Entertainment Agency - and we had a great time! These young ladies were fabulous, fun to photograph and very sweet. Thanks for "workin' it," girls! You were great! On the docket: weddings, portraits, weddings and more portraits! By the way, now's the time to book your senior session with me if you haven't already ...
Getting Art Into Missoula Schools – {Paxson Art Project}
This past spring I had the wonderful opportunity to help produce a documentary about the Paxson Art Project taking place in Paxson Elementary School in Missoula, a program that was developed by the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC). Visiting artists came into the school and taught kids from kindergarten through fifth grade new art concepts. Currently these kids only receive 6 hours of art per year. Yes, you heard that right - per YEAR. I stopped by these visiting artists' classes and put together an informative video about the project which will be shown to folks around the area to hopefully help educate them about the need for art for ...
Get Psyched to Ride Your Bike! – {Pedal Portland’s Website Unveiled!}
Remember a few months ago when I was off gallivanting in Portland, Oregon? It wasn't all gallivanting, and, in addition to a lovely portrait session I did on Cannon Beach, I was also working with Pedal Portland to help develop and design their new website for their new business - from their logo, to their video, to their finished website. We had a great time making photos for the site, creating some multimedia content, and overall, creating something that could really benefit Portland people interested in exploring urban bicycling. Take a peek at the video we produced - and if you like amusing bloopers, stick around 'til the end. ...
Green Investment Group Acquires Old Smurfit-Stone Site – {Missoula Editorial & Commercial Photography}
Getting back to my photojournalism roots a bit, last week I was hired by Cork Tree Creative to photograph a press conference with Governor Brian Schweitzer and Ray Stillwell at the old Smurfit-Stone mill site to announce Green Investment Group, Inc.'s (GIGI) acquisition of the site. This is the seventh Smurfit-Stone paper mill acquired since 2006 by GIGI, an Alton, Illinois-based company that acquires and redevelops Brownfield sites throughout North America. (A Brownfield site is an abandoned or underutilized industrial or commercial site that is well-positioned for redevelopment.) Plans for the future use of the Missoula site are ...
Rockin’ Recessionistas, Take Two – {YWCA Missoula Fashion Shoot}
I had the pleasure of photographing another Recessionista shoot for the Missoula YWCA the other day (though I think Bradley may prefer the term "Recessionist-O"), with fab volunteer models, Bradley and Sara. (Our first shoot was featured a few months ago.) We were going for a bit more of a springtime theme this time around, and had a great time making some fun images for campaigns you'll see around Missoula establishments. And remember, these clothes came straight from Secret Seconds shops around Missoula, so pop on in, get yourself some new springtime duds, and do the YWCA a favor, too! All sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and ...
Missoula’s Own Peter the Pie Guy – {Wordless Wednesday}
Today's Wordless Wednesday post features a video I just put together for Peter the Pie Guy who's become a regular at the Missoula Clark Fork River Market on Saturdays in the spring and summer selling his made-from-scratch pies. I call this: { Peter the Pie Guy - an Ode to Betty Lou } Now, let's let him do the talking! (Click the play button below to get it started. You may want to press play and then pause to let the video start loading. To watch in HD, click the HD button and follow the instructions.) On the docket: engagement sessions! Cheers! -Kristine ...
Wordless Wednesday – {LunaFest Missoula}
Ok, so I'm veering a bit from a traditional Wordless Wednesday post and instead want to give a shout out to LunaFest, which is taking place Wednesday, March 16th at the Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula to help benefit the YWCA of Missoula. What is LunaFest, you ask? To quote from the Missoula LunaFest's website: LUNAFEST was established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, to simultaneously promote women filmmakers, raise awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. LUNAFEST is completely funded by LUNA and run by a small, dedicated group ...
Rockin’ Recessionistas – {YWCA Missoula Fashion Shoot}
I had such a fabulous time the past several days volunteering my photography for YWCA's Secret Seconds 2011 Recessionista campaign. The models totally rocked their shoots as well as the Secret Seconds clothing they were showcasing, we all had a blast and made some great images to help promote an extremely worthy cause. You can grab some affordable styles and make a difference, too - all sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA's domestic violence shelter. Thanks ladies! I'm looking forward to doing this again! Cheers! -Kristine ...
I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream! – {Big Dipper Video and Photo Shoot}
So, I love dairy products. There. I said it. It's out. I love them unabashedly, wholeheartedly, forever. Especially ice cream. And especially when it's ice cream made by Big Dipper in Missoula, Montana. Their rich, creamy, unique flavors are just several of many reasons to love their ice cream. Throw in great community involvement and business-to-business collaboration and you've got a perfect recipe for a wonderful, local ice cream shop. There's a reason people love this place. There have been some great changes and additions to the shop in Missoula (new neon signage as well as the Coneboy ice cream truck) and I was asked to make some ...
My photo is on a billboard!
No, not a photo of me (thank goodness!), but one of the photos I shot for the Missoula County DUI Task Force. Remember a few months back when I was hired by the Century Council to photograph their grand announcement of Cops in Shops in Montana? (See this blog post to read about it.) I made several images for them of a local Missoula cop getting tough on alcohol in a grocery store. And now, it's up on a billboard! Pretty cool! I can't get over just how large that photo is. I actually saw it after shooting a short and very sweet wedding at the Gibson Mansion. (Congratulations Stacey and Bryan!) They had a lovely ceremony and are such a nice ...