From the cowboy boots on Emily's feet to the cowboy hat on George's head, theirs was a wedding that truly spoke to who they are as a couple (remember their awesome e-session from a bit ago?). Every bit of their wedding was simply beautiful and simply THEM. A friend married them, their siblings stood up with them, and they looked to the mountains as they pledged their vows to one another. Even as the wind whipped and rain threatened, George and Emily took it all in stride and had a blast sharing their wedding day with their friends and family. Big Sky beers flowed (gotta love Summer Honey and Scapegoat), the conversation and toasts were ...
A Ranch Full of Love – {Lauren and Jeff’s Darby, MT Wedding}
The skies were blue, the sun warmly kissed the rolling hills of the Two Feathers Ranch in Darby, MT, and smiles graced everyone's faces as Lauren and Jeff promised their love and devotion to one another. It really was a magical day - Lauren and Jeff enjoyed a sweet "first look" before their ceremony, then bid each other adieu until Lauren made her grand entrance by horse drawn carriage. The ranch's other horses even decided to add their own element of beauty and surprise by galloping alongside Lauren's carriage as she drew closer to the ceremony location. Cheering greeted Lauren and Jeff's first kiss as newlyweds, and guests merrily rode ...
Lovely in Lilac – {Millie and JD’s Great Falls Wedding}
Millie and JD's wedding in Great Falls was full of personal touches that made their day extremely special and even more meaningful. Millie's dress was made by her mother, using the skirt from Millie's grandmother's own wedding dress. (Millie's mother used the skirt for her wedding, too!) The groomsmen added a bit of playfulness to what would have been traditional pocket squares, instead opting for fun "fair ribbons" saying: first place, second place, third place and participant. Hilarious! The amazing cupcake sculpture (it can only be called a sculpture because it was truly a work of art) was created by Millie's father, and the cupcakes were ...
Blue Skies and Wildflowers – {Cassie and Cameron’s Flathead Lake Wedding}
The sun winked through the fluffy white clouds, the waters of Flathead Lake shimmered, and a baby hummingbird watched from his nest of moss and twigs as Cassie and Cameron spoke their vows in the presence of their friends and family during their wedding ceremony on Flathead Lake's Polson side. It couldn't have been more gorgeous - the grounds, the lake, the happiness of everyone present - all helped make this wedding incredibly beautiful and sweet, made even more so by Cassie and Cameron's smiles as they walked down the aisle, husband and wife, laughing under a shower of fragrant lavender flowers tossed by their guests. Thank you so ...
Their Love is Here to Stay – {Gabby and Ashley’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
Though it was a bit of a rainy day for Gabby and Ashley's wedding at the Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake, Montana, the droplets didn't dampen their spirits one bit - and heck - it even gave us all a beautiful rainbow later on. Gabby and Ashley's vows to each other were simply lovely and heartfelt, and their family and friends erupted in cheers as the brides walked down the aisle after their first kiss as newlyweds. Thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day! I had such a wonderful time (you two rock, and you've got awesome family and friends). I cannot emphasize enough my congratulations to you both! Here's to a long life ...
Springing into their Future Together – {Daisy and Erik’s Missoula Wedding}
Daisy and Erik couldn't have had better springtime weather for their simple and sweet outdoor wedding at Fort Missoula and their lively reception at both the Loft and Stensrud building in Missoula. Clouds threatened rain, but it held off, giving Daisy and Erik two perfect days to spend with family and friends. (And lots and lots of cake - I like the way they think!) Cribbage made its way into their vows (remember their engagement session?), as did laughter and a few tears. But mostly there were smiles and excitement and of course, lots and lots of love. Thanks so much, you two! You are going to have a beautiful life together - I wish ...
Sweet On Each Other – {Leanna and Skyler’s Missoula Engagement Session}
Leanna and Skyler are wonderfully sweet people. And very much sweet on one another as well. In fact, speaking of sweet, they're high school sweethearts! These two are such a great pair and we had such an enjoyable time crunching through the snow to make some fun images for their engagement session. We even managed to dodge some impending raindrops! Thank you so much Leanna and Skyler - I am so looking forward to photographing your wedding this summer! On the docket: family sessions! Cheers! -Kristine ...
Happy New Year, All! – {Thanks for a great 2010!}
Can you believe that 2011 is a matter of hours away? I can't really wrap my mind around it - 2010 flew by in a flurry of wonderful experiences, including so many memorable photo sessions and weddings. I wouldn't be as happy with life and my work if it weren't for all of my fantastic clients (seriously, you all are WONDERFUL), business friends and supporters of my work. I'm always so grateful and humbled that you choose me to document the moments in your lives - it means more to me than you may know. To celebrate the awesomeness that is YOU, I put together a collage of some of my favorite images from 2010 - can you find yourself or ...
Of Twinkling Lights and Christmastime Love – {Graham and Jennie’s Missoula Wedding}
'Twas a perfect day for a wedding, Such sun in the sky! Bride and groom were so radiant, Guests had not a dry eye. The lights, oh they twinkled, The wide smiles wouldn't stop, As family and friends got to witness, A love to shout from mountaintops! Thank you so much, Graham and Jennie, for sharing your beautiful day with me! Congratulations on your married life together! Venue: Private family residence Dress: Beautiful Weddings, Missoula Programs: Designed by couple, printed at Kinkos Ceremony Music: Andy Huppert Flowers: Sweet Emotions, Missoula Reception Venue: The Loft, Missoula Catering: Bravo ...
Snowflakes in the Air, Love in Their Hearts – {Tenis and Svetla’s Double Arrow Lodge Wedding}
It was a bitterly cold day for a wedding, but the warmth and depth of Tenis and Svetla's love was enough to warm everyone's hearts, even if the lovely, crackling fire hadn't been around. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing their intimate Double Arrow Lodge wedding. Friends and family stood with them as they said their vows to one another, eyes sparkling in the glow of the firelight, and everyone joined together for a delicious dinner full of laughter and happy toasts. Tenis and Svetla - thank you for welcoming me to your wedding day - you are wonderful, kind people, and I wish you only love and happiness going forward in your ...