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Sunset in Paradise

Paradise Valley! I refer to this place as my ‘studio’, just 15 minutes down the road from my office and it is spectacular…

Let’s just say, that this evening did not disappoint! Holden and Greg flew in from PA to take care of the details of their upcoming wedding in August. I talked them into driving over from Big Sky for a little meet and greet photo session. In a short 90 minutes the sky performed it’s living art form of light and shadow with many hues, textures and values. And in the end the grand finale ‘sunset’ that left us all breathless.

Enjoy the view!

Summer wedding in Paradise

Anna and Adam married this weekend in the beautiful Paradise Valley. The day was sunny and warm; it seems summer has finally come to our to little home in this mountain valley. The surrounds of the Sage Lodge was perfect for the event. Stylish, tasteful, classy but certainly not stuffy!!! And let’s talk about scenic views!!! The Yellowstone River winds through the valley below the lodge and Emigrant Peak towers above everything, providing a constant visual treat in any direction you choose to look.

I couldn’t wait to dive into these images this morning to rediscover the moments that I witnessed through the lens. Thanks to my most excellent second shooter Becca Boylan. Becca… you’re amazing!

Enough talk… now enjoy the view!

phew! such a beautiful wedding!

Surprise proposal in Yellowstone Park

June 21st found me once again in Yellowstone Park meeting up with a couple from Atlanta that had just arrived for a week of touring. Anthony had contacted me weeks in advance and we plotted and planned the surprise proposal to take place in front of the lower falls of the Yellowstone river. As I drove into the park the temperature was very low for this time of year and snow showers were moving through the area. I had been watching the weather radar and I was hoping for a clearing for our 6 pm meeting. And sure enough the sky slowly brightened as I waited patiently for the couple to arrive.

I will leave it to my photos to tell the rest of the story! And… how sweet a story it is! Cheers to Caroline and Anthony!

It all started with a little kiss!
then, the shock and awe…
In the end I pulled some Montana bubbly… also known as ‘IPA’ out of my trunk and I made a toast to the couple at 8300 feet ASL overlooking Yellowstone lake.

Yellowstone Park Proposal

June in Yellowstone National Park brings many surprises! Surprise wedding proposals!

Lenin contacted me about a month ago as he was planning his trip to Yellowstone with Andrea his girlfriend and ‘wife to be’! We planned an early arrival in the park to catch the sun’s first rays bathing the falls. I knew there might be gorgeous morning light pouring into the canyon at about 8 am, but I did not expect to get a naturally occurring rainbow when the sun hit the rising mist above 63,000 gallons of water per second falling and crashing into the rocks below. Glorious!

I arrived early and soon Lenin and Andy walked out onto that platform amidst some other early visitors. The rest was all joy and tears! Afterwards we visited other scenic areas for photos and enjoyed the morning.

Enjoy the view!


Spring wedding in Big Sky

Chandra and Brad came to Big Sky in February during ski season and we had fun photographing in deep snow at the 320 Ranch. For their June wedding the weather was much different, albeit we had some mountain rain which later gave way to a beautiful sunset over Big Sky Resort. Their wedding day was … delightful!

Enjoy the view!

Yellowstone Spring Wedding

Finally winter has given way to spring and… How Sweet It Is!!! I was in our nation’s first national park last Saturday for the wedding of Jamie and Josh. Yellowstone National Park was in amazing form. We had no idea what the weather might do on the first day of June. We were hoping for sun, a few clouds and perhaps a nice sunset. This couple was in for much, much more.

As the wedding day flew by in a blur, I consulted with the bride and groom about the plans to drive out to another location in the park for the sunset. They made the sound decision to stay at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel to spend time with their friends and family instead. That was the right decision! Just awhile later someone came in from outside excitedly pronouncing RAINBOW! Out the door we went to capture a beautiful glowing rainbow to honor this couple and their love. See for yourself.

A sincere Thank You to my friend and accomplished photographer Lindsey Mulcare for shooting with me on this momentous occasion.

The ground was covered with small cactus so one of the powerful groomsman took matters into his own hands and carried the bride to the location of the photos.
The resulting images were epic.
These three have traveled to visit nearly all of America’s great Nation Parks!
sweet!

The evening was consumed with hours of dancing… and these young people can dance!!! And that’s the subject of yet another upcoming blog post. Cheers to Josh and Jamie!