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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

Couples, Engagements

April 28, 2025

Missoula Montana Engagement Session- Esme & Parker

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.

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 […]

Anniversary, Couples

April 12, 2025

Rooftop Grad Photos in Missoula, Montana- Kennedy

Couples

April 7, 2025

Couple’s Session in Hamilton, Montana

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.

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 […]

Couples, Engagements

March 28, 2025

Engagement Session at a Dive Bar in Montana

Anniversary, Couples, Montana

November 2, 2024

Anniversary Couple’s Session in Downtown Missoula, Montana

There’s something really special about photographing a couple who’s already built a life together—especially when they take the time to slow down and celebrate their relationship, just the two of them. Analyse and Esa are parents to two sweet kids, but for this session, the focus was entirely on them.

There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens at golden hour, especially in late summer in Montana. The air starts to cool, the light turns soft and golden, and everything slows down in the most beautiful way. Grace and Landon’s engagement session landed on one of those perfect evenings—warm sun, golden skies, and the […]

Couples, Engagements, Montana

July 10, 2024

Engagement Photos in Missoula, Montana

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