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Anniversary, Couples

April 12, 2025

Rooftop Grad Photos in Missoula, Montana- Kennedy

When a friend asks you to document something this special, the answer is always yes. Even though I don’t typically offer graduation sessions, photographing Kennedy’s grad session was an absolute joy from beginning to end. We met through church, and I’ve loved getting to know her heart over the years — so being able to […]

These two have the kind of love that feels easy—natural, unforced, and deeply rooted. We met up early one morning in Hamilton, Montana, tucked into the heart of the Bitterroot Valley.

Couples

April 7, 2025

Couple’s Session in Hamilton, Montana

Couples, Engagements

March 28, 2025

Engagement Session at a Dive Bar in Montana

There’s something incredibly captivating about sessions that break away from the usual. No sweeping mountain views or golden fields this time—instead, Sam and Noah chose a dimly lit dive bar in Missoula for their engagement session, and the result was nothing short of magic. Their connection, the moody lighting, and the bar’s character all came […]

Welcoming a new baby into the world brings with it a blur of emotions, long nights, quiet moments, and a whole new kind of love. And while many people imagine those classic “newborn photos” happening within the first week or two of life, Tatum’s session with his parents, Stephanie and Jordan, was the perfect reminder that you don’t need to rush the process to capture meaningful, beautiful memories.

Families, Montana, Newborns

March 25, 2025

Newborn Session in Missoula, Montana

Couples

March 18, 2025

Morning Couple’s Session in Hamilton, Montana

Some sessions feel like a slow build, like you’re easing your way into comfort. Others take off the second the shutter clicks—and that was Grace and Drew to a tee. From the moment we met up in Hamilton, Montana for their early morning couple’s session, I could tell this one was going to be fun.

Some days just feel like magic. Not in a grand, over-the-top way—but in a quiet, deeply romantic kind of way. Jason and Camryn’s elopement was exactly that. The weather was cold, yes, but the kind of cold that brings clarity to the air and soft light to the sky. Wrapped in nature, surrounded by stillness, they promised forever with only each other (and the chill) as witnesses.

Elopements, Hawaii, Weddings

March 15, 2025

An Elopement Straight Out of a Fairytale- Jason & Camryn

Elopements, Montana, Weddings

February 25, 2025

Bridal Portraits at the Gibson Mansion in Missoula, Montana

When Grace and John stepped into the Gibson Mansion on a snowy winter afternoon, it felt like something out of a storybook. The rich Victorian details of the venue paired with the quiet snowfall outside made their bridal portrait session feel utterly timeless—romantic, refined, and deeply personal.

There’s something undeniably magical about a fresh snowfall, and when Caitlyn reached out for a mom-and-me session with her kids, Piper and Titus, I knew it was going to be an unforgettable day. After a major snowstorm had blanketed the valley, we met up on their family farm in Stevensville, Montana. The landscape was transformed into a true winter wonderland, and it set the perfect stage for capturing the essence of their family’s joy and connection.

Families, Montana

January 10, 2025

Mom and Me Family Session in Stevensville, Montana

Elopements, Glacier National Park, Guides, Montana

November 26, 2024

How to Elope in Glacier National Park: The Ultimate Guide

Okay, so you’ve decided to elope in Glacier! What now? Here’s your ultimate guide to that magical Montana mountain elopement that you’ve been dreaming of!

There’s something truly timeless about fall in Montana—especially when you’re photographing a family as joyful and connected as the Burwells. On a crisp autumn evening, we met in an open field just outside Missoula, where the golden light filtered through the trees and the grasses glowed like they were lit from within. It was the […]

Families, Montana

November 6, 2024

Family Session in Missoula, Montana- Burwell Family

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