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I'm fun-loving, I'm darn handy with a camera, and I'll go anywhere with you to make your photos...basically, I'm your photo sherpa. Above all, I believe in people, and I believe elopements and intimate, smaller weddings are a fantastic place to honestly and authentically document the magic of what makes us human - what makes YOU human. I live for the reality of eye-crinkles, belly-laughs, tears, and connection. I live for the hilarity of hiking boots beneath wedding dresses, spontaneously jumping into lakes, stolen kisses, majestic mountains, sparkly eyes and dirty feet. I live for all of these things and more. Why? Because your day is so much bigger than just a gorgeous dress, or a dashing boutonnière. Your day is filled with love, life, and laughter - all to celebrate you and your honey and the adventures you're excited to set out on together.
And I'll be there for all of that, and won't miss a beat.
I'm a Missoula-based wedding and portrait photographer in Montana who loves to help you be your best self in front of my camera. The number one thing my clients tell me is that working with me is like hanging out with a friend - which is one of the biggest compliments I can receive! We'll talk as we walk, and as we swap stories we'll share some great laughs together, and get your photo jitters out of the way. In between learning about you, you'll likely hear a bit about my silly little bird, Flash (he likes to talk - one of his favorite words is "Peekaboo!"), get to know a few of my favorite things (I love to cook and really love to bake - cakes and pies make my sweet tooth happy), and we'll probably get to chatting about some of the best brews found in downtown Missoula (because there are a lot to choose from!). But most importantly, we'll have a great time hanging out with each other as people - one of whom just happens to have a camera in her hand documenting the real, awesome you.
I was born in Montana (so I totally understand the love for this big sky state and all things that celebrate western beauty), I spent a wonderful childhood in the Midwest (which has given me a great appreciation for genuine, hard-working, down-to-earth folks), and I completed my undergraduate degree in English at Carleton College (but fell in love with hand-processed film photography there - remember film?!). Knowing that the west is my true home, I moved back to Montana to earn my master's degree in photojournalism from the University of Montana and worked in Seattle at the amazing Seattle Post-Intelligencer (while it was still a printed paper and one of the best photo newspapers in the country), and eventually landed back here in Missoula, where it was clear I'd found home once again.
I love being able to explore all the beauty the west has to offer, and often venture out on photo expeditions just to have fun exploring with my camera. I also occasionally teach photojournalism classes at the U of M as an adjunct professor and delight in watching students' excitement grow. People are so interesting to me, and I find it completely rewarding to meet and photograph those who enthusiastically love their lives. Pulling from my photojournalism background, it's no surprise that I enjoy photographing weddings and portraits because there's nothing better to me than people in all their uniqueness, and I find it truly fascinating to be able to tell people's stories in a reality-driven way.
Have a hankering to learn a few more random facts about me, and take a peek at a couple more photos? (Because, hey, I'm a photographer - why not include a few more pics, right?) Get to know a little more about what makes me tick over here! I'll bet we share some of the same interests!
Our wedding was an elopement so it was just the two of us plus an officiant and Kristine. Naturally we were a little nervous about how it was going to play out as we had never met Kristine or our officiant before, nor had either of us ever had this kind of photography experience before. We chose her based on the fact that everyone looks like they are happy and having fun in the photos she has on her website. Now we know why: Kristine is absolutely wonderful. From the first moments she put us at totally at ease. She was energetic and excited to be there, able to direct us without awkwardness or confusion and just generally great to get along with.
We had also never been to Glacier National park before, so we didn’t have a lot of ideas about how to get the best photos, but Kristine knew exactly where to go. She took us to several locations along the Going to the Sun road and got tons of great photos that look great both in color and black and white. Her website and photo options for printing/downloading/etc are all very easy to access and tailor to one’s needs.
Kristine is a consummate professional who does fantastic work while making it feel like you are just hanging out with a friend. We could not have had a better photographer. Thanks Kristine!
I could not have asked for a better photographer! 1. We came from across the country and trusted Kristine's local expertise 2. We were eloping and needed her loving excitement to replace our family ;) 3. Wow her skills are out of this world! We feel so lucky to have our moments from that day captured in her beautiful photos. Love love love her and our whole experience! Only downfall is that we aren't in Montana with her.
We came across Kristine's photography website and blog and knew we had to have her photograph our elopement in Montana. We really hit the jackpot with her! She's extremely professional and was responsive to all my calls and emails. Her energy and excitement on our wedding day made us feel totally comfortable, and we couldn't be happier with the photographs! Highly recommend her!
We can't thank you enough for going above and beyond on the day of wedding. We have literally gotten nothing but compliments on just the one picture we've shared, and I keep telling people just wait till you see the rest! You truly helped us make great memories for a lifetime, and I'm so excited to share the rest of the photos! Seriously we couldn't have done it without you. You really made the wedding of our dreams possible, and we had the best time ever!
Kristine!!! We cannot thank you enough for being with us on the best day of our lives!!!! I felt like I had known you forever and I am so glad you were there to capture all the special moments!! THANKS!!!! So amazing to go back through and reminisce! You did an amazing job thank you so much! :) Love the pics so much!!!!!!!!
Getting to meet you and learn about you a bit more was awesome. So glad we chose you!!! And I have to tell you, Rob is so excited about the pictures, he's been showing everyone and raving about how awesome you are. Thank you for being so great.
It was our pleasure to meet you! You made us feel comfortable and relaxed -- we appreciate your talents. All we wanted was a breathtaking background and for us to be captured as us! You nailed it! You are a kind spirit, sweet soul and amazing photographer. From the bottom of our hearts, Deanna & Mike
Hi KP! I wanted to express our sincerest gratitude to you for agreeing to not only photograph our wedding, but for being able to share the experience with us. Both of our families raved about how wonderful you are and how lovely it was to have you at the ceremony and the celebration tea at the Gibson Mansion. I am looking forward to reliving our day through your photos over and over again. Thanks KP!
Kristine, I can not thank you enough for all the pictures you took & what a wonderful job you did! We seriously love all of them & are so pleased with how they all turned out. You have such an amazing gift & an eye for your profession! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
What a wonderful experience we had with Kristine! She was so involved and we felt as if we had known her for years! We had her travel to our elopement in Glacier Montana and without hesitating she was excited to join us on our special day. I highly recommend her!
Kristine, You were such a joy and pleasure to work with on our wedding photography. You are extremely talented and a true artist. You have a place to stay in Tennessee if you ever come our way.
From your first contact with me to the final delivery of your images, I want your photography to be everything you've dreamed of, and for it to be an easy, smooth experience that you enjoy - all without taking up too much of your time! I know how busy you probably are!
For that reason, I've designed photography collections that have been specially made for smaller ceremonies, are tried and true, and that have been tailored over my many years of photographing these intimate moments to ensure fantastic coverage and leave you with tangible, well-loved memories you can cherish for years to come.
Please fill out my contact form with your wedding information and location and I'll be happy to send you detailed investment and wedding photography information. My pricing is simple. My basic collections include coverage and files. You can choose any of my standard collections, or you can add products/prints/additional coverage, etc., either at the time of booking or you can always purchase them any time before or after your wedding. Easy as pie!
One of my favorite things to create for my couples is a beautiful album that tells the story of your day. Your memories deserve so much more than to be left forgotten and lonely on a hard drive. And your album is just the ticket to get them out of that no man's land. So if you're on the fence about getting one, just do yourself a favor and do it!
I personally and thoughtfully design your album, just as I do when creating your images. Each is handcrafted, customized to your preferences, and will truly make your jaw drop. They're beautiful, and your photos deserve to be highlighted in one. Let me do the work, so you don't have to!
Looking for more? Most of my couples don't alter the collections I offer, but if you need to customize things a bit, just be in touch and I'll be happy to discuss your needs in detail with you.
First and foremost, it's reality-driven and photojournalistic. I specialize in candid, modern photography, and work to make sure I capture the details, emotions and natural expressions that make each wedding unique and special. People find me friendly, easy-going and pleasant to work with, and I am nearly always smiling while I work because I love what I do. (Case in point, my face usually hurts after a wedding because I've been grinning all day!)
Yep! I'm the one whose photos and style you like, so I'm the one who shoots your day.
My home base is in beautiful Missoula, Montana. That said, I'm happy to travel! Read the next FAQ question below for more details.
Yes indeed, and I love it! Missoula has my heart, but I often photograph many smaller weddings outside of town (Glacier National park elopements are definitely a favorite of mine!). I also adore traveling both in the states and internationally! So if your wedding is taking place somewhere particularly awesome or remote or beautiful or exotic or meaningful to you, then by all means, take me with you so I can help capture it all for you. For weddings requiring accommodations and/or airfare I quote on an individual basis and make all travel arrangements myself. (The only additional cost for destination weddings is the travel costs and any permits needed to photograph legally, otherwise destination weddings are priced the same as Montana-based weddings.)
Yep! Lifestyle portraiture is a favorite of mine, I always have a great time telling stories via the multimedia realm, and I have a soft spot for pretty food photography. I also freelance as a photojournalist for various publications around the United States. And I photograph larger weddings as well.
Absolutely! I subscribe to the belief that we're all human and love is love, so yes indeed!
For events with 30 or fewer guests, I'm available most weekdays and Sundays, and on the rare occasion, Saturdays. I do encourage you to consider planning your day for a weekday if you can because you'll typically encounter greater availability from other vendors as well, cheaper prices, and you'll likely have fewer people to contend with if you would like to get married in a popular outdoor spot.
Please fill out my contact form with your wedding information and location and I'll be happy to send you detailed investment and wedding photography information. My pricing is simple. Basic collections include coverage and files. You can choose any of my standard collections, or you can add products/prints/additional coverage, etc., either at the time of booking or you can always purchase them any time before or after your wedding.
I sure do! Family photos are important, too, and if you've got family present I'll make as few or as many images of them as you wish. But please remember, you have hired me for my candid, photojournalistic eye, so we'll make a list ahead of time and stick to it to keep things manageable, fun and quick. The same goes for wedding details - they're a part of the story of your day, so they'll be captured as well!
Absolutely! Believe it or not, I know exactly how you feel and the majority of my couples feel this way too. I aim for a relaxed, happy feel that shows closeness and love and interaction, and we'll keep it natural and fun, but it won't be awkward or forced. I'll help direct you enough so you know what to do, but not so much that you won't recognize yourselves in the images. And most often I'll be letting things flow naturally without any interruption, so you won't even have to worry about striking a pose.
The number of photos I make varies greatly depending on how many hours I'm shooting and what is taking place during your wedding day. I shoot as much as I can without sacrificing quality for quantity, so my couples generally receive anywhere from 150 to 500 images. I retain copyright of your images, but you will receive personal usage rights, which means you can print to your heart's content and share as much on social media as you'd like! Just please print your images and don't let them languish on a lonely computer hard drive - your beautiful memories deserve better than that! If you don't foresee yourself getting around to doing that, ask me more about the albums and wall art that I offer. Treat yourself!
Once I send you my investment and photography guide, to answer any further questions and get to know you both, I like to schedule either an in-person meeting at my Missoula location, or we can set up a phone call too if you're not in the Missoula area. Many of my couples are very busy; I understand that and am happy to accommodate a day/time that best suits the two of you. This meeting isn’t about selling my services or upgrading your collection - it is simply to see how you like me, to get to know you and your vision, and to see if we’re a good fit. I want you to be beyond sure I'm the right photographer for you and want you to feel completely at ease with me. Trust is so important, and the more you trust me, the more you will be able to totally be yourselves, and feel free to completely and utterly be present in each and every moment .
Take a peek at what's in my bag over here.
Absolutely! I'm a stickler about having backup gear, backed up cards, and always carry insurance (both equipment and liability), and then I back it up all over again to multiple places after your wedding day.
To provide the best possible service and turnaround to my awesome couples, I photograph a limited number of intimate weddings per year. If you think you'd like to book with me, it's best to be in touch sooner rather than later to ensure I can get you on the calendar before the year fills up.
After I've sent you my investment and photography guide, and after we have a moment to chat about your wedding day plans, I'll send you a contract to sign. Once that's been signed and I've received your retainer payment, I'm officially your photographer! I do book my dates on a first-come first-serve basis (as I haven't yet figured out how to clone myself ;) ), so I do not hold dates until I actually receive the retainer and signed contract. If someone else is asking about services on your date, I will be in touch with you to inform you of their interest and make it as fair as possible for all parties.
