I always love it when couples have fun ideas for their photo shoot - and when Shannon and Jud told me they were thinking about doing their Missoula engagement photos in a funky airplane boneyard, I got more than a little excited. Like a LOT excited. Like clapping-of-my-hands-and-squealing-a-little-bit excited. (Shannon and Jud can totally vouch for that, too.) And then the day came. And the light and the clouds and the beat up old planes, and Shannon and Jud together - it was all to DIE for. I could barely contain myself. In fact, I think I may have been speaking gibberish at times because I couldn't get my words out quickly enough. So. ...
Guy + Teresa :: Missoula Fall Engagement Photos
Autumn was in its prime when I met up with Guy and Teresa and their two adorable miniature schnauzers, Sophie and Königin, for their Missoula fall engagement photos. We were even treated to some downright balmy weather as we wandered along the river making images against the beautiful fall colors. The dogs had a great time exploring (and photo bombing us - haha!) while Guy, Teresa and I chatted and laughed. As it turns out, Guy and Teresa are both very interested in photography. Guy told me he used to be a wedding photographer and also did some work for papers in the Orange County area when he lived there, and Teresa also does some ...
Bailey + Andrew :: Missoula Autumn Engagement Photos
It's an understatement to say just how fun Bailey and Andrew's Missoula autumn engagement photos were to make - I'm fairly certain we laughed our heads off the entire shoot! And that's always a good thing in my book. It was even more fun to see just how much these two enjoy one another, and how much in love they are. As we were walking during our session, Bailey and Andrew told me that they met while in high school and were best friends, but didn't start dating until a bit later. Suffice it to say, they fell in love and now they're engaged! Andrew's in school focusing on chemistry and biology and Bailey is finishing up a nursing ...
Sarah + Matt :: Engagement Photos in Missoula Montana
Originally Sarah and Matt's engagement photos in Missoula Montana were scheduled for the day of that super-major-holy-moly-intense windstorm...thankfully we rescheduled to a couple days after, and I'm SO glad we did. Not only did we get to avoid those 74 mile-an-hour winds, but we were privy to a pretty darn gorgeous evening (including a spectacular sunset!). We had such a good time wandering and chatting as we made their photos, and thanks to Sarah's lightning-quick reaction time, we also managed to avoid a little skunk who had been thinking about meandering across our path (he ran off in the other direction - and if you haven't ever seen ...
Colleen + Colin :: Missoula Montana Engagement Photography
When Colleen and Colin met up with me to talk about having me photograph their Missoula Montana engagement photography session, I knew we'd have a great time making images together - these two are so happy, so sweet together, and truly do epitomize the meaning of love. We had such a wonderful time wandering the golden fields, laughing and chatting the entire time. They insisted they weren't used to being in front of the camera, but these two were naturals! Mother Nature also behaved herself for us, treating Colleen and Colin to perfect temps, and, if you look closely, you might even see a cloud in the shape of heart - ...
Emily + John :: Missoula, Montana Springtime Engagement Session in the Mountains
There's nothing more beautiful than a couple who can laugh together - and Emily and John certainly epitomize that in their relationship. It was so nice to meet up with them while Emily was visiting John from Tennessee. The weather even behaved itself for us and held off on the rain as we had a great time trekking around and making springtime engagement photos. We had so much fun chatting and laughing, and I'm just beyond happy for these two, as it's clear they've got something pretty special going on. Emily and John, congratulations again on your engagement! I'm so excited for you both, and am even happier that you two will get to call ...
Love Amongst the Leaves :: {Kelci and Michael’s Missoula, Montana Engagement Photos}
There is something just so magical about autumn - maybe it's because it feels like its beauty can be so fleeting so we must absolutely soak it up while we can. The leaves are green one day, and then suddenly there's a chill in the air, the clouds turn a dark gray, the sky seems bluer against that gray, the light turns a bit more golden and whammo! we're surrounded by a world full of brilliant oranges, golds and reds. Kelci, Michael and I definitely made the most of the truly stunning autumn Missoula was treated to this year, and though it was a wee bit on the chilly side during our shoot, they toughed it out and we all had such a great ...
Ponies, Donkeys and Dogs, Oh My! :: {Abby and Jeff’s Lolo, Montana Ranch Engagement Session}
When Abby and Jeff, both animal-lovers, asked if they could have their engagement photos done with llamas, horses or cows - I admittedly got a little giddy. My response to that question will always be a resounding, "Heck YES!" We found ourselves some willing participants at a ranch in Lolo (they were: ponies Captain Lewis and Captain Clark, Charger the horse, Maude and Gertie the mini mules, and Vincent the dog), and luckily the weather held out for us while Abby and Jeff were in town visiting from Chicago. We had SO much fun. SO much. There was laughter, donkey braying, funny dog faces, kissing ponies, gorgeous light - you name it. And a ...
Love in the Springtime :: {Christine and Pete’s Missoula Engagement Session}
What is better than a perfect Montana springtime evening, beautiful golden light and a couple who is just head-over-heels for one another? Not much at all. That I'm certain of. Christine, Pete and I had SO much fun during their engagement session, and even though it was HOT (82 degrees in May - what what?!), I don't think we noticed all that much. We were too busy smiling, laughing, giggling, traipsing through the tall green grass, climbing over logs - you name it. It was such a treat to see the love in their eyes for one another, and to hear how they sweetly talk about each other. (In Christine's words: "I love him so much - everybody ...
Winter in the Mountains – {Kristeen & Colt’s Montana Portrait Session at Sky Ridge Ranch}
From the moment I talked to Kristeen on the phone (and we exclaimed over the fact that we're both "K" Kristines - woot woot! we're rare, I tell you!), I knew we'd just have a blast working together! So, when Kristeen called to tell me she and Colt were in Missoula, visiting from their home base in Hawaii, and that they had decided they wanted to take advantage of the snow we had here to do some fun portraits, I was completely game. We all carpooled together up to Sky Ridge Ranch (which is where they'll be getting married this summer - such a beautiful venue!), and decided to tromp around in the snow and make the most of the white-capped ...