Boudoir - sensual, classy and celebrating all that is lovely about women, because we deserve it, don't we? I had such a wonderful time the other day photographing the brave, excited women who decided to step outside their comfort zone, take a leap of faith, and strip down to their skivvies, all in the name of giving themselves a little treat, as well as their husbands and boyfriends. :) There are many different takes on boudoir photography - and my style of boudoir photography emphasizes classiness, sensuality and femininity. And these ladies definitely exuded all, plus some! Thank you again to the women who participated - I had such ...
Hot Coffee and Warm Hearts – {Maddy and Colin’s Missoula Engagement Session}
Maddy and Colin are such a delightful couple, and we had a great time making some super fun images during their wintry Missoula engagement session. Maddy is a big time coffee fan, so we stopped off to grab a few cups before embarking on our walkabout around the University of Montana where they both met. Maddy and Colin are so meant for each other - the way they look at one another, the way their eyes sparkle (yep, Colin, your eyes did sparkle!), and most importantly, how they make each other laugh - even when in the midst of a snowball fight. Thank you so much, you two, for taking time out of your day to have some fun in the snow with me! ...
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 ...
Love Amongst the Autumn Leaves – {Katherine and Mike’s Missoula Rock The Dress Session}
It was a bit of a rainy, overcast day for Katherine and Mike's Missoula "rock the dress" session, but that didn't dampen anybody's spirits, least of all their dog, Buck, who was happy to jump into the river, and come bounding towards Katherine and Mike for wet "hello's!" Katherine very much rocked her dress - we had a wonderful time strolling through the tall grasses, drinking in the beauty that is autumn in Missoula, and making some fun images in the rain. We were joking that Katherine and Mike have hit almost all of the seasons during their photography with me - winter/spring for their engagement session, summer for their gorgeous ...
Twinkling Leaves and Bright Smiles – {Marcus and Annie’s Missoula Engagement Session}
It was so nice to meet up with Marcus and Annie the other day to take advantage of this beautiful autumn weather and vibrant colors, and make some sweet images of the two of them for their Missoula engagement session. After days of rain, the dry spell and sun were a nice break! Marcus and Annie have been dating for nine years, so they are quite excited to be planning their wedding for this coming June in Seeley Lake. Thanks again, you two! It was so nice to hang out with you a bit and make some lovely photos of you both! I cannot wait to photograph your wedding this summer! :) On the docket: portraits and more ...
“Home is Wherever I’m With You” – {Bernadette and Jeremy’s Little Rock, Arkansas Wedding}
It was a sunny, hot Arkansas day - perfect for Bernadette and Jeremy's lovely autumn wedding (and a bit different weather than we had for their Bob Dylan-inspired engagement session!). Guests strolled through the dappled sunlight streaming through the oak trees in Park on the River in Maumelle, Arkansas. Cicadas hummed, a soft breeze blew, and guitar notes floated through the air as the wedding party walked down the aisle, smiles on their faces as they greeted Jeremy and waited for Bernadette to make her grand entrance. And grand it was! She sailed down a hill on her cruiser bike to the tune of "Home" by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic ...
A Prescription for Love – {Leanna and Skyler’s Bozeman Wedding}
Leanna and Skyler couldn't have prescribed a more perfect day for their beautiful Bozeman, Montana wedding at Le Petit Chateau (Leanna is a pharmacist). The sun was shining, it was very warm autumn day (slightly different from their snowy engagement session!), and everyone was all smiles and full of adoration for the two as they vowed to love one another for the rest of their lives. As an alternative to a guest book, Leanna and Skyler had guests write fun messages on white boards and then have their photo taken with their message - super cute! Everyone enjoyed mingling outside in the dappled sunlight while sipping on wines and beers, and ...
The Art of Love – {Charity and Matt’s Rock Creek Montana Wedding}
From what I've been told, there is an art to love. And Charity and Matt have certainly created a masterpiece out of their true love for one another. I had the honor of photographing their jaw-droppingly gorgeous wedding at a private family residence near Rock Creek, Montana. The day was hot, not a cloud in the blue, blue sky (very different from their snowy engagement session!), and the water sparkled with the sun as Charity and Matt gussied themselves up for their unforgettable day. Their wedding married not only their hearts, but their passions in life. Matt is an artist and Charity is a chef - she made both the huckleberry lemonade ...
They Fell in Love in Helena :: A Kleffner Ranch Wedding
And so they were married in Helena, too, and had their Kleffner Ranch wedding at a beautiful, historic site nestled amongst golden fields and blue sky. C & S's wedding was so sweet and so stunning, and so much love was poured into making it just perfect. A team of family and friends helped decorate, plan, cook, bake, you name it! But most importantly, they were there to offer their hearts up to S and C, as they in turn pledged their hearts and love to one another. The day couldn't have been more amazing - the sun cast down its warm rays, twinkling through the leaves of the tall trees as S and C spoke their truly incredible vows to one ...
Made for Each Other, Like Peanut Butter and Jelly – {Jean and Nick’s Montana Wedding}
Jean and Nick share a mutual love for each other, and a mutual love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In fact, they got to know one another over a pb & j sandwich at a camp at which they both worked, and they made sure to incorporate all of their favorite things during their beautiful wedding day at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana. From personalized dice for guests to a unique cake topper (made by Nick!) celebrating their fondness for the character Cthulhu from one of their favorite books, their wedding day was uniquely them. There were a few tears, lots of laughter and plenty of fun to be had. Guests enjoyed a ...