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Couples, Engagements, North Carolina

January 29, 2026

Snowy Couples Session- NC Photographer

Jaycee and Nick showed up exactly as themselves. Playful. Affectionate. Completely in sync. They did not need to be told how to interact or where to stand. Their relationship filled the space naturally, and the snow simply became part of the story.

For me, Boston has always felt like nostalgia wrapped in stone and iron and stories, which made Hudson and Elayna’s New Year’s Eve couple session in Boston, Massachusetts feel especially meaningful.

Boston, Couples

January 21, 2026

Boston Couples Photo Session- Hudson & Elayna

Couples, Montana

September 3, 2025

John & Emma’s Golden Hour River Session in Missoula

Picture this: the glow of a late-summer Missoula sunset, the shimmer of the Clark Fork River, and two people so in love that they didn’t hesitate when I suggested something a little outside the box. That’s when photography goes from posed to unforgettable, when a couple leans into the moment and lets love carry the story.

Your wedding day might have been filled with hundreds, maybe even thousands, of photos, but there’s something uniquely special about capturing your honeymoon. It’s the first time you and your partner get to exhale after all the planning, the celebrations, and the whirlwind of your wedding. And if you’ve chosen Hawaii as your destination, your honeymoon photos won’t just be pictures, they’ll become timeless works of art that capture your love in one of the most breathtaking places on earth.

Beach, Couples, Hawaii, Kaua'i, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, O'ahu, The Big Island

August 19, 2025

Why You Should Take Honeymoon Photos in Hawaii

Couples, Montana

August 9, 2025

A Summer Couple’s Session in Missoula- Kihla & Jakob

When I first connected with Kihla, I knew this session was going to be extra special. She told me that she and Jakob are in a long-distance relationship — between school in Washington and school in Missoula — and that the time they do get together in person is precious. That made their upcoming session feel like more than just photos: it was a moment of presence, a memory bank they’d turn to when the miles stretch between them again.

Maybe it’s the way the air smells like salt and freedom. Maybe it’s the open sky, or the rhythm of the waves. Whatever it is, beach sessions just hit different. And Kay and Brian’s engagement session on Long Beach Island in New Jersey was everything I love about photographing couples by the ocean.

Beach, Couples, Engagements, Long Beach Island, New Jersey

July 3, 2025

Kay & Brian’s Engagement Session on Long Beach Island | New Jersey Beach Engagement Photographer

Beach, Couples, Engagements, Oregon, Proposals

June 27, 2025

Surprise Proposal at Ecola State Park- Oregon Coast Engagement

I wasn’t planning to photograph a proposal that night.

We had just wrapped up a family photo session on the Oregon coast and were heading to grab dinner. It was one of those golden evenings where the light stays soft long after sunset, and after we ate, someone suggested we swing by Ecola State Park to catch the very end of it. We almost didn’t go. But something pulled us in that direction, and I’m so glad it did.

When the light is just right and two people are head-over-heels in love, magic happens—and Esme and Parker’s engagement session down by the river in Missoula, Montana was pure magic from start to finish. As a Missoula Montana engagement photographer, I live for evenings like this: soft golden light, warm summer air, and a love story that feels as joyful as the sunlight dancing off the water.

Couples, Engagements

April 28, 2025

Missoula Montana Engagement Session- Esme & Parker

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 Missoula 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 […]

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

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