College graduation is such a time of excitement, joy and pure anticipation of getting out there in the real world and practicing what you’ve learned! I always love making graduation portraits – whether that’s for seniors in high school or seniors in college. So when Emily contacted me about making college graduation and couples’ photos with her boyfriend, John, I knew we’d have a fantastic time making these images to celebrate such a wonderful milestone in her life.

It was a bit of a windy, chilly day for our session, but Missoula in springtime is just gorgeous no matter what the weather decides to do. We had such a fun time on the University of Montana campus hitting up the symbolism trifecta (the Griz statue, Main Hall, and the M). And Emily added a little pizazz to the party by bring along some glitter to use in a few images (I admit that I totally yelped out of pure joy each time we made those shots – so fun!)

Our session then morphed into a couples’ session that John got to star in too! We really had a great time roaming around some funky little spots in Missoula, and making images of Emily and John – who clearly are smitten with one another. Those smiles!

Thank you again, Emily and John, for such an enjoyable shoot! It was so nice to meet you both, and here’s another big congratulations to you on your graduation! Here’s to a bright future – glitter included! :)

On the docket: portraits and weddings!
-Kristine

Kim and John’s Missoula “Just Because” portrait session was such a treat to photograph, made even sweeter by what Kim told me about the two of them before we met up for our shoot.

Kim moved out to Montana in January for a job, and John has been back in the midwest tying up some loose ends before he gets to move out here as well. He is able to visit Montana fairly frequently, but that’s still a long time to be apart. So, Kim told me that she wanted to make some images of the two of them so she could have some nice photos to enjoy for those in between times. Hence, their “Just Because” session!

Thankfully Montana’s spring weather treated us to an exceptionally gorgeous day, and we had so much fun walking through the woods and making images of just how much these two love one another, in between spirited conversation about photography and cameras and all the things that photographers get excited about. (John, I’m looking at you here. ;) )

Thank you again, Kim and John, for such a pleasant evening! I loved getting to meet you, and making some Montana images for you and the new chapter in your lives! Here’s to laughter and smiles and Montana sunshine!

On the docket: weddings are just around the corner! Stay tuned!

Cheers!

-Kristine

I’m always a fan of those who are fans of water. There’s something about a rushing creek that just makes me happy, especially the clear and crisp Montana streams that are plentiful and gorgeous.

Tiffany and Christian also appreciate the beauty found in water, and really, all around our pretty state, so it was important to them that we be able to capture that in their Missoula Montana couple’s portrait session while they were here visiting from Texas.

We had to deal with some smoky, slightly apocalyptic skies, but that didn’t keep us from having a great time wandering through the woods, wading in the water, and really enjoying making these portraits for the two of them. They even included their new puppy for a few frames, too!

Tiffany and Christian – thanks again for such a beautiful session! And congrats again on your new marriage and soon to be little addition! :)

On the docket: lots of weddings and portraits! Stay posted!

Cheers,

-Kristine