If you've never been to Glacier National Park in Montana....get yourself there! It's truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. And Dusty and Tom chose to be married right outside of it to celebrate their wedding day in one of their most favorite places. Glacier lived up to its majesty for their incredibly beautiful wedding - fluffy clouds meandered through the sky, the sun shined brilliantly, making everything glow and sparkle, only rivaled by everyone's smiling faces as Dusty and Tom vowed to love one another for eternity. The wedding party also took advantage of what the park has to offer and zipped on over to Lake McDonald in ...
Love Under the Big Sky – {Molly and Andy’s Grey Wolf Ranch Wedding}
The Big Sky state was in full-on awesome mode for Molly and Andy's gorgeous Montana wedding near Placid Lake. Fluffy clouds rolled on through the blue sky, the sun shined down brilliantly and Montana seemed to be celebrating Molly and Andy's wedding day just as much as they and their friends and family were. Guests sipped on drinks from their very own personalized mason jars as they witnessed Molly and Andy vowing their love to one another, tears pricked people's eyes as beautiful emotions sprang forth, and laughter was always quick to surface. Little kiddos had a blast using the grounds as a giant playfield, hugs were given freely and ...
1,000 Reasons to Fall in Love – {Megan and Jeremy’s Missoula Wedding}
When I first talked with Megan over the phone about her wedding, I knew from the instant we started chatting that we'd have a great time working with one another - I swear, we were laughing the entire phone call! Fast forward to July, and Megan and Jeremy continued their happy, easy-going ways on their wedding day. Both were full of smiles and happiness from the very start of the day. We had a great time making some portraits of the two of them at the oval at the University of Montana campus, to incorporate the "M" into their photos, since it has special meaning to them both - Jeremy proposed to Megan at the top of the "M," complete with ...
A Marathon of Love – {Tricia and Brian’s Missoula Wedding}
Tricia and Brian are big into running, so it was no surprise they incorporated it into their wedding day (Brian even ran the Missoula Marathon 5K that morning!). Brian showed his running spirit with his blazing, neon running shoes (to surprise Tricia), and this passion for running merited mention later on in their ceremony and in toasts from family and friends. These two are so in love, and I can't say enough about them. Their first look was especially sweet, and, as many people experienced throughout the day, there must have been pepper in the air to make eyes a bit misty. Tricia and Brian drove from the church to their reception in a ...
Kisses in the Country – {Sarah and Neil’s Seeley Lake Wedding}
Sarah and Neil traveled all the way from Alaska to get married at Montana Pines Hideaway, a picturesque spot on Seeley Lake that Sarah's family owns. Sarah walked down the aisle naturally created by historic buildings on the property as friends and family watched, many with a tear or two in their eye, especially after the two read their handwritten vows to one another, voices quavering with emotion. Afterwards, guests enjoyed a scrumptious dinner put together by friends and family, and enjoyed a pretty great cake smash followed by lively music. Sarah, and Neil - thank you so much for choosing me to be your photographer - it was an ...
From the South to the West – {Mike and Emily’s Conrad, Montana Farm Wedding}
Sweet and Sincere. Two words that describe Mike and Emily's wedding in Conrad, Montana to a tee. Emily and Mike ventured to Montana for their wedding day all the way from Tennessee. Emily is originally from South Carolina, but spent many a summer in Conrad at her aunt and uncle's farm. More recently, Mike proposed to her there, so it was meant to be to have their wedding celebration at the farm in Conrad. The day couldn't have been more beautiful. Gray clouds streaked the sky, and left more than a few of us wondering if we might have a bit of a wet ceremony, but lo and behold! the sun peeped out just as Mike walked down the aisle to ...
Just Hitched! – {Marcus and Annie’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
I can't believe it feels like only yesterday that I was photographing Marcus and Annie's engagement session this past autumn - and now, fast forward to June, these two lovebirds are hitched! Marcus and Annie tied the knot at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana, amidst a large group of their friends and family. Annie planned her wedding down to the very last detail, and it showed exquisitely in how tailored their day was to their own tastes and favorite things. The entire bridal party was gifted with new cowboy boots for the occasion, and both Annie and Marcus wrote their own vows that they pledged to one another, voices ...
Smiling in the Spring Sun – {Maggie and Tyler’s Missoula Engagement Session}
Maggie and Tyler - I swear - their smiles could rival the brightness of the sun! We had such a fun time during their Missoula engagement session, and even managed to luck out with the weather, getting a bit of sun for our little walkabout. (I think they brought it with them from California!) These two are so clearly meant to be with one another. They're a lot like puzzle pieces - fitting together perfectly, but unique in their own right, too. Maggie and Tyler, I'm so glad you were able to make it back to Montana for our session - thank you so much for all the smiles and laughter! I'm not sure summer can get here soon enough since I know ...
Of Horses, Haybales and Heartfelt Love – {Kim and Randy’s Montana Engagement Session}
The other day, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Kim and Randy in Stevensville, Montana, to trek around Randy's family's ranch and make some engagement photos of Kim, Randy and their horses, P, Q and Dinero. We had so much fun despite the deceptively chilly weather (yet no snow!). And I swear, these two are so perfect for one another - they goofed around with each other, showed off some sweet dance moves, made me (and themselves) laugh a lot!, and just plain had a good time. Not only were they radiant in their photos just on their own, but holy moly - our backdrop for the day wasn't too shabby either (oh Bitterroot valley, you make ...
Kisses Amidst the Softly Falling Snow – {Dalton and Eleisha’s Missoula Engagement Session}
Missoula sure hasn't gotten much of a winter this year (minus that one monster dump of snow), but Dalton, Eleisha and I lucked out the other day during their engagement session as we marveled at the beauty of the fat, falling snowflakes. Seriously - we are so lucky to live in such a stunning place. And Dalton and Eleisha wanted to take advantage of our natural surroundings for their very sweet engagement session. Thank you so much for tromping around in the snow with me, you two! So much fun - made even more so by how happy you are together! I can't wait to photograph your wedding this summer! Happy Valentine's Day! On the docket, ...