A photo session with just you and your little one, watching the moon come up and blowing out cattails on a spring day is space in your time that you will recall for many years to come. The relationship between a little girl and her mom is a cherished bond.
Read MoreFrolicking in a field in the mountains of Montana in the summertime literally watching a bear in the background makes for a magical night. Don’t worry, the bear was a long ways off. Number one reason to get family photos done now - your family will never be at this stage again. It’s cliche, but you blink and they are older. Another reason, you will never regret an evening spent here. Trust me.
Read MoreYes..bring all the chickens, dogs, goats, geese, and kids! When Joan reached out to me, I knew she was going to nail the outfits for the homestead vibes. Is there a better time then the jaw-dropping autumn era in Montana?
Read MoreSummer time in Glacier is still wildly unpredictable. Watching this storm roll in through our session felt a bit like we were on storm-chasers not afraid of the clouds. The lake was calm and serene in stark contrast to the fierce wind at the end of our time together. I recommend Montana, because it is every bit as wild as it is beautiful.
Read MoreA newborn is a great excuse for a gorgeous family session set right outside of Glacier National Park. Jill is a dear friend of mine and an amazing photography colleague. Check out her work here . I was so honored when I got this opportunity to shoot her family. Originally, this was supposed to be a maternity session, but little baby Jack came early and we had so many rescheduling due to sickness when you have 4 littles, it’s cold and flu season, and your client has 4 littles. I’m so glad we were finally able to make this work. . . And you must check out these outfits. Great inspiration! Jill, I hope you will soak in these days. We all know how fast they go and it’s only faster with each little one.
Jill’s dress: Reclamation Design Company
Girl’s dresses: Joyfolie
Jack’s outfit: Kyte Baby
Read MoreMany in the little mountain town of Detroit, Oregon lost their homes and livelihoods to the fires this last summer/fall. It felt surreal to drive past homes and only see a fire place and a few charred remains, to walk through ground laden with ash, and wander through a near ghost town. I hope Detroit rebuilds stronger than ever and finds beauty in the ashes. 💪
Read MoreA boy and his airplane. When your husband is a pilot and your son is 2, you don’t pass up this opportunity. The freedom of an aircraft will take you places you never knew possible. The feeling of catching air, cannot be duplicated. I hope we never loose this sense of wonder from our childhood. Big thanks to Red Eagle Aviation for being so hospitable and letting us in!
Read MoreShane & Dasha were on vacation exploring the great state of Montana when they decided to get some photos to share their big announcement - they are expecting their first baby! There is something so incredible about your first baby - the first cry, the first smile, the first time they reach for your hand. And, for real, Dasha rocks this look! We had Glacier National Park almost to ourselves (we always have to share a little), but was so peaceful!
Read MoreI was so excited to get to meet this family. They decided to get family photos done while on vacation in the gorgeous mountains of Montana. We met just outside of Eureka, Montana to catch some amazing rays of light before the sunset. I have to tell you if this session doesn’t speak Montana, I don’t know what does!?
Read MoreThe Butler family decided to get family photos done when they were on vacation visiting Glacier National Park in Montana. This is a great time to get photos done and in this gorgeous country. We had a slightly after sunrise session which brought about some amazing lighting. It also helps when your family is this cute!
Read MoreWhen Allison contacted me for a lifestyle family session, I have to say, I was so excited. Lifestyle family sessions are a relaxed way to document and remember your family - to remember how this stage felt when your littlest were free spirits content and happy to roam around the yard with their bikes, jump off of rocks, and play with chickens. Thanks Nelson family for letting me into your backyard for an evening and making me feel so welcome!
Read MoreWhen Taylor first contacted me about doing their family session while on vacation exploring Glacier National Park in Montana, I was sold! When I mentioned doing a sunrise session (sunrise and sunset sessions are the best. The light is like no other time of day), they were all in! We woke up early (I got up even earlier than necessary because I’m always worried about being late, so usually am way early). The morning was so peaceful on Lake McDonald which can be a hub for tourists. I think I saw about 5 people the entire morning. I walked the shore line and soaked in the gorgeous morning.
When Taylor and Robby showed up, I knew we were going to have a fun session and little Everett did so well. Give a toddler rocks to throw in the lake and they will be happy forever. Robby and Taylor told me how they embark on a family trip every year and visit a different National Park. I think having fun and adventuring as a family together is so important (I mean have you ever seen sad people out camping and hiking?) Robby has a Youtube channel where he documents some of their adventures together. You can find that here.
Read MoreI have loved being able to document this family as they add onto their family. When Kathleen mentioned doing a in-home session, my heart skipped a beat. I love in home sessions. They are so intimate and relaxed. It’s the perfect way to document your family when you have a little one. Not to mention, it was the morning of a blizzard and the drifts were so intense (Montana weather for you), I almost lost the road a few times. Well, actually the road was hard to recognize as a road, because of the snow blown over. Nothing some extra throttle won’t fix.
A hope you remember these moments - the fresh new feel of a baby, the way your older kids welcome in the new one, and the energy of your littles forever.
Let’s talk about these wardrobes a little. I love the cozy sweater feel and the evergreen color scheme that they chose!
Read MoreSo when I found this retro snow suit, I fell in love. I think this style should have never left us and maybe these images will bring a little bit of the flower power back in style. Just finding this location was an adventure. Let’s say my sister’s directional skills can be fueled by confidence, but lacked certain direction. As I type this, the snow has rapidly disappeared. Consider this an ode to the gorgeous, but rather aggressively cold winter we had this year in Montana.
Read MoreWhen Emily contacted me to shoot their family this year, I didn’t know that a beautiful fresh blanket of snow would grace us literally the same day as the session. . . And Emily basically knows how to work the outfits. She picked this out on a whim. I wish I had fashion skills like that. Josiah and Emily are the owners of Diamond B Weddings and Events in Kalispell, Montana. If you are looking for a gorgeous place to get married or host an event, they are located on the Flathead River and just built a huge new barn (that’s heated in the winter ;)
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