Charismatic Kelsey {Miles City, MT Senior Photographer}

Sooo I know I have been MIA for a couple weeks, and I am not going to apologize for it :)  I have spent the past couple weekends enjoying summer.  I actually had two Saturdays off in a row, and I took full advantage of them.  It was so nice to head to Three Forks and spend time with my husband, family, friends.  We did some golfing, went to the Brewery Follies in Virginia City, played more golf over the 4th and actually won the scramble tournament I have been playing in for 10 years, but have never won.  Of course we lit off fireworks because I seriously love fireworks.  I am a little kid when it comes to the 4th of July, and we spent this last weekend at Canyon Ferry.  I did squeeze in a few shoots over the 10 days I was in TF, and I can't wait to share them, but first I have been dying to get these photos posted of beautiful Kelsey.

Kelsey is not only stunning, she is also fun, outgoing, HILARIOUS, a little ditzy, and a blast to photograph.  Plus, as a bonus she is also my cousin which just made her shoot that much more fun.  She claimed that she wasn't photogenic, but that is obviously a load of crap because she takes awesome photos.  I love the green eye/dark hair combo, and Kelsey has the biggest brightest smile.  

I can't believe that it is senior season already!  What a perfect shoot to kick it all off.  

The first four are my favorites. 

You will be seeing more of this girl in the coming months as we have plans to do more photos in the Fall.  Senior sessions are best shot in the summer and early fall so please contact me asap to book your session!

Surrounded by Love {Butte, MT Wedding Photographer}

Justin and Shannon are an amazing couple.  They are so kind, they made me feel so welcome, their families are wonderful, and they really understand the value of photographs.  They made their bride and groom portraits a priority and it really paid off.  They ended up with tons of portraits in all kinds of locations because they gave me plenty of time with just the two of them.  They opted for a first look which always results in more bride/groom portraits because there is just more time to get them in.  

This was my first Butte wedding.  Well actually the wedding took place in Anaconda, but they are both from Butte so I'm calling it a Butte wedding.  I was blown away by the love and support Justin and Shannon were shown on their big day.  Extra chairs had to be brought out right before the ceremony to seat all the guests, their families were involved in the readings at the ceremony, as well as the music. A lot of the bridesmaids and groomsmen were family members and the ones that weren't technically family still seemed like part of Justin and Shannon's family.  Aunts also took care of the cake and flowers.  Their families were so involved, and I think that says a lot about the type of people they are.  

Justin and Shannon, thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your day.  You two truly deserve the best, and I wish you many many years of happiness together.   

There is something so special about a first look! 

Such a beautiful couple!

All of the above photos were taken at the Hickory House Inn which is a bed and breakfast in Anaconda. The girls got ready there and it is where Shannon and Justin spent their first night as husband and wife.  It was sooo cute and gave us some great photo ops! 

I love the above and below photo.  They really ended up with a great variety of portraits.

Shannon's father made the beautiful archway.

Wyatt is ONE {Bozeman, MT Family Photographer}

I've said this before, and I will say it again, I LOVE returning clients.  It is such a huge compliment when clients choose me again as their photographer.  It means I did something right, and I am always so grateful to have such awesome clients.  

The Eslinger family is no exception.  I have been lucky enough to shoot their engagement photos, family photos, and now Wyatt's 1 year photos.  I will also be shooting their wedding in May, as well as their brand new baby girl when she arrives in August.  I can not tell you how awesome that is for me!

Wyatt is a busy little guy, but I loved chasing him around the park until he had us both worn out.  He is such a handsome little guy.  He took a few tumbles, but he was always right back in explorer mode within seconds.   He was a trooper even though he missed his nap, and had allergies.  Nothing a little banana split can't fix.  Thanks Shari and Dan for letting me spend an evening with your family.  He is a very lucky boy, and I can't wait to meet your baby girl a few short weeks.   

So happy together {Miles City, MT Engagement Photographer}

I have really been loving shooting engagement session over the past month and the main reason is because I have so many awesome couples getting married this year.  I could seriously not ask for better couples.  Matt and Cassandra are no exception, and I am so grateful that they are returning clients.  (I shot family photos for them last year)  

These two are perfect together, and I had such a great time running around Miles City shooting their session.  Cassandra could not be an nicer, and she is so dang photogenic.  Matt keeps things light, and is constantly making Cassandra smile.  I love the way these two interact together.  They are pros, and it makes me so excited to shoot their wedding.  Thanks you two for an awesome evening!  

The above and below photos are my favorites.  I love that old brick in black and white.