Hi all! It's been a bit since I've posted on here, but for good reason as I've been super busy behind-the-scenes. And I'm SO excited to share the video project I've been working on for the past couple months. Back in March I was asked to help produce a video for LEEF, the Ladysmith Educational Enrichment Fund for the School District of Ladysmith in Ladysmith, Wisconsin (my alma mater), that would encourage people to donate to the fund in its last push to become self-sustainable and benefit kids for years and years in perpetuity. If you're unfamiliar with LEEF, it's a fund that benefits all the students in the Ladysmith School District in ...
A Montana Kind of Love :: {Kristeen and Colt’s Sky Ridge Ranch Wedding}
I'm always a little blown away by how quickly time flies when I'm having fun - one day I'm photographing Kristeen and Colt's engagement session in February at Sky Ridge Ranch and we've got snow up to our knees, and the next, I'm marveling at the gorgeous summer vistas the ranch provided Kristeen and Colt on their wedding day. It truly was an absolutely beautiful day for these two to be married. The skies were blue, the lemonade was refreshing, and the love was tangible. As Kristeen walked down the aisle with her father, Colt visibly became choked up as he saw his radiant bride smiling at him. There was so much emotion in their sweet ...
A Simple Snowstorm – {Missoula’s first snow of December 2012}
Is there anything more serene or magical than watching snow fall at night? We had a little storm a couple of days ago in Missoula that blanketed our town with about 7 inches of beautiful, fluffy snow. I couldn't help but document it in a simple video and as a still photo, too. Check out the small slices of the evening below - the first is the final photo; the second is the behind-the-scenes video. (To watch it in HD, which makes a huge difference in viewing quality, hover over the video, click the HD button at the bottom right and click the corresponding link that pops up.) Enjoy! A Simple Snowstorm from Kristine Paulsen ...
Weddings, Best of 2011! – {Montana Weddings}
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Missoula engagement “save the date” video
I'm so excited! I finally get to announce one of my newest options available to those of you out there who are planning on getting married - save the date engagement videos! (And, hey, if you're not getting married and you want one "just because," that's awesome, too!) Take a peek at the one I created for Panika and Austin, whose photos have graced this blog in two previous posts (this post and this post). We had a lot of fun with this video and made it in between making engagement photos. I hope you enjoy it - feel free to share with friends. :) And remember, I'm based out of Montana, but I'll travel, too. (And enjoy it!) (P.S. the ...
Montana Food Bank Network’s Canstruction Event
The last couple days have been a bit hectic, but it's been great. I was busy helping out the Montana Food Bank Network cover their Canstruction event held at Southgate Mall in Missoula. Canstruction, if you haven't heard of this before, is an event where teams work to create and build structures out of cans. Various local organizations are paired up with architects and compete against one another for awards. All the cans of food are donated to the Montana Food Bank Network after the competition has ended. It was pretty cool to see what the teams came up with, and even more fun to see how much everyone was enjoying themselves. Very ...