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Surprise proposal in Yellowstone

Yellowstone Falls is probably one of the most fantastic sights you could hope to see when you visit Yellowstone National Park. The power and energy is absolutely spell binding. Every year I get to witness a number of surprise wedding proposals at various locations. However this place takes the cake!!!

This year the run off from Yellowstone Lake is formidable to say the least and it all comes running down the river and dumps over the cliff to the canyon many hundreds of feet below. The falls is 308 feet (94 m) high, or nearly twice as high as Niagara Falls.

What better place to propose marriage to the one you love!

Congratulations to Robert and Lauren.

Splendorous winter wedding

I could say a lot about this wedding… About the below freezing temperature… About the gorgeous, authentic couple… About the warm and friendly folks we met and photographed at the reception… About my freezing hands as we roamed about on the hillside below the mountain peaks and above the Paradise Valley for nearly two hours in advance of the wedding. However, I’ll keep it simple.

Thanks to Mariah and Justin for seeking me out and choosing me for their wedding photography. And to my second shooter, Rachel Mascari for being willing to ‘layer up’ and take on the challenge without a second thought! And to all the folks at Chico Hot Springs that make every wedding very personal and extremely fine.

frozen fingers and big smiles! photo by: Justin

Last wedding of summer!

October 16th can be an ‘iffy’ date to plan an outdoor wedding here in the Paradise Valley, but that’s exactly what Keith and Samantha did! And indeed, they chose well! The sun was deliciously warm in the mountain fresh air and thank God the wind was held in abeyance. It was a picture perfect day here at the Copper Rose Ranch in southwestern Montana.

Here’s a quick look at a wedding that was brimming with love, emotion and a genuine appreciation for the days we are granted on this big orb that spins around our sun! Cheers to Keith and Samantha! It was such a delight to photograph for you, your family and your friends!

Many thanks to Rachel Mascari for her fine assistance and excellent photography work!

Proposal in the midst of Paradise Peaks!

This surprise has been in the planning stages for some time! Matthew reached out to me in the beginning of August about his planned surprise proposal to Paige in Yellowstone Park. With the closure of the Gardiner road to Mammoth I suggested the Paradise Valley right on the banks of the Yellowstone River. Matthew agreed and the planning began.

The first snow of the season accented the amazing peaks that rise up out of the valley… it could not have been more perfect. Albeit, a little chilly.

The secret presence of Paige’s parents made it even more exciting!

So when Paige was taking in the awesome view Matthew stepped back to look around and went right down on his knee and touched her arm gently. It’s as if life paused for a second or two while the reality of the moment came into focus!

Congratulations to this delightful couple!

After the wedding day… magic!

On Sunday I photographed the beautiful wedding of Samantha and Keith at the Copper Rose Ranch. So many gorgeous images to share soon! However… we didn’t have enough time to visit a very magical place on the banks of the Yellowstone River. So… I contacted the bride and groom and we regrouped yesterday afternoon for a delicious walk through the golden leaves and warmth of the late fall, full of light and color! Oh my… see for yourself. Enjoy the view!

Many thanks to my friends who allowed me access to this piece of heaven on earth!