A few days after Christmas I had the pleasure of getting together with Megan and Jeremy and their family since they were all together in Missoula for the holidays. It was such a treat to see everyone again, and this time around I even got to meet Megan and Jeremy's dog, Grafton (who is the cutest, fuzziest dude ever!). The backstory about their "engagement" session is that I photographed Megan and Jeremy's wedding in 2012 (so pretty!), but we had to delay their engagement session until a later date since they live more than a hop and a skip away from Missoula. So, a little over a year later we had a great time making photos of these two - ...
Perfect Autumn Days – {Raina and Danny’s Missoula Engagement Session}
This year Missoula has experienced an exceptionally beautiful autumn - and luckily Raina, Danny and I got to take advantage of all the beautiful colors before the wind swept the leaves off the trees a few days later. We walked around downtown, laughing and chatting, and laughing some more. Giggling, they told me the story of how they met when Raina swiped one of Danny's chicken strips - the rest is history. :) These two are just so utterly in love, and I can tell we're going to have an absolute blast at their wedding next year. Here's to you two, Raina and Danny! And many, many chicken strips to share. ;) On the ...
Colorful Leaves and Starry Montana Skies – {Annie and Josh’s Darby, Montana Engagement Session}
When Annie and I first started talking about me being the photographer for her and Josh's wedding, it was SO great to find out that she's from Wisconsin - because, though I was born in Montana and have spent nearly half my life here, I grew up in Wisconsin and have a special fondness for it in my heart. And fellow Wisconsin people are just kind of awesome. Doncha know. (Sorry - couldn't resist.) I met up with her and Josh at the bed and breakfast they are caretakers of in Darby (such a sweet place!), and Montana was pulling out all the stops for us - blue skies, colorful autumn leaves, golden light....I could go on and on. After ...
Majestic Maples and Sweet Smiles – {Betsy and Cameron’s Missoula Engagement Session}
As October is wont to do sometimes, the skies threatened rain on Betsy and Cameron's engagement session, but we decided to brave it anyway, and lucky us - the rain stayed away and treated us to some exceptionally beautiful light - only challenged, however, by the absolute happiness radiating from Betsy and Cameron as they looked at one another. Seriously - these two love each other. L. O. V. E. Love. We had so much fun as we trekked about in the woods, laughing our heads off the entire time, and exclaiming at how we are so lucky to live in such a naturally gorgeous place. And I feel pretty darn lucky I get to work with couples as ...
Love Beneath a Rainbow – {Hannah and Joe’s Missoula Engagement Session}
The weather here in Montana has been a little on the can't-make-up-its-mind side of things lately...but that is one of the many things that I love about this state. Wait 15 minutes and you've got yourself a whole different feel to the day. Hannah, Joe and I were all kind of crossing our fingers that the date we had picked for the engagement session would be sunny and gorgeous, but alas. Gray skies loomed overhead. However, we decided to go for it anyway. And can I say just how flipping glad I am that we did that? Not only did we get the benefit of the super saturated colors overcast days provide, but we happened to stumble upon a giant, ...
Kisses Amidst the Evergreens – {Brianne and Colin’s Missoula Engagement Session}
What is it about winter that is just so darn romantic? The magic of the falling snow? The soft needles on the trees? The urge to want to cuddle with the one you love after spending a glorious day outside in the cold? I'm not sure, but there's just something about winter that's truly special. And Brianne and Colin certainly epitomized that in their engagement session! We had SO much fun on their New Years Day shoot, despite the rather chilly temperatures and the challenges of walking through snow in slippery-soled shoes. I swear, we were laughing the entire time and my face hurt after our session because I had been smiling so much. That's ...
Autumn Love – {Lindsay and Paul’s Missoula Engagement Session}
Lindsay and Paul are so great - we had such a good time wandering around through the beautiful landscape that Montana provides us, soaking in the saturated autumn colors and laughing a lot. Lindsay and Paul are big fans of the outdoors and like to go camping whenever their schedules allow, so this fall session was just perfect for them. They braved the chilly air, and, well - see for yourselves - I think they might just kinda love one another. :) Congratulations again on your engagement, you two! Can't wait to photograph your autumn wedding next year! On the docket: portraits and, soon, more weddings! Cheers, -Kristine ...
A Walk Through the Woods – {Chelsey and Marc’s Missoula Engagement Session}
It was a brisk autumn day when I met up with Chelsey, Marc and their two sweet dogs, Hara and Qull. And it couldn't have been a prettier day to make some engagement photos of everyone together. We had a great time traipsing through the woods, watching "the girls" bound through fields, wade through streams, and perk their ears up at the mention of the ever-elusive squirrels. Marc and Chelsey were in their element, too - they love tall trees and trails since they are both runners and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us. And their love for one another is pretty beautiful too. Congrats again, Chelsey and Marc! It was so great to ...
Kisses Along the River – {Amy and Derek’s Missoula Engagement Session}
It was a bit of a smoky day for Amy and Derek's engagement session, but as bothersome as the smoke can be sometimes, it really made for some pretty sweet light to highlight these two lovebirds. Amy and Derek are so perfect together - they are both originally from California, but adore Montana - and Amy really wanted to have her engagement photos done here. So we traipsed around, admiring the beauty of our surroundings, and had a great time making these images. Amy and Derek are such an adorable couple, and their eyes just light up for one another, which is something that makes my photographer heart very happy to see. :) Congratulations again, ...
Spring Smiles – {Molly and Andy’s Missoula Engagement Session}
I met up with Molly and Andy a while back to do a super mini engagement session with them - it was short and sweet - just what they wanted - and their cat, Melvin, even got to share the spotlight. :) Can't wait for your wedding this summer, you two! On the docket: portraits! Cheers, -Kristine ...