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Antoinette and Edinson

In Yellowstone National Park

Such a wonderful surprise to meet up with my clients in Yellowstone National Park and to my delight, find them in the most beautiful East Indian wedding attire! Being a student of the many different ways we see God, ourselves and the universe, I was absolutely giddy to have this opportunity to capture their wedding ceremony and families. The ceremony was so moving. The joy brought tears to my eyes as I tried to focus and capture the streaming moments of love and emotion. Phew! It was awesome! Then we took off for a steep hike down to a viewing platform right in front of the lower falls for the most fantastic background one could ever imagine. We had a delightful baptism of rain as we ascended back up the trail to our vehicles… happily dampened but not soaked!

Oh God… how I love my job! Thank you!

Chantal and David

Yellowstone National Park is a remarkable location for a wedding. The historic chapel always brings it’s magic to any wedding ceremony.

The chapel, built in 1913 during the Fort Yellowstone days is still alive and well today. It was the last existing building completed during the army era. Built of native stone with a slate roof and oak furnishings.

Chantal and David married here on August 5th in the presence of a small group of their families. Then I set out with the couple into the stellar beauty of Yellowstone for photos.

Jordan and Jacob

It is always special when long time family friends ask me to capture their wedding day images. We go way back!!! Summer evenings were a time for grass court volleyball in the park. At that time Jordan was just a little one who slept and played on a blanket, while the adults played on into summer evenings.

A few weeks ago this wonderful young woman married the love of her life. Congratulations to Jordan and Jacob! Such a meaningful time. I felt honored to capture their wedding day!

Joy, Joy, Joy!

it just keeps happening!

My clients keep saying it! “will you marry me?” “please marry me!” “I love you and want to spend my life with you” and many, many other versions of the same proposal in this life we are gifted with. As for me, I dig it! Yellowstone National Park is a wondrous place full of centuries of dynamic life… long before we came along. hah! Here are images from another day in my life of capturing this momentous time in life!

Ty popped the question in front of Yellowstone Falls with a few bystanders taking in the view. I could see that it took a few moments for Emily to fully realize what was transpiring. Then the emotions washed over the place like a wave! Many of the witnesses cheered and a few took time to congratulate Emily and Ty.

PS. I love my job! enjoy the view.

Surprise, surprise!

This surprise proposal was a real SURPRISE!!! I was amazed how this young man went to great lengths to ensure that was the surprise of a lifetime for his companion. He told me that he realized, knowing the keen cognizance of his lady friend and love of his life, that it was going to take some work and other distracting events to pull this off. So he was meticulous in his planning all the while creating some diversions and change of plans, here and there leading up to the big day. The photos tell the story! However, what I couldn’t show in my still images, was just how long she was awash in emotion, joy, tears and blissful uncontrolled laughter!!! FABULOUS! Enjoy!

And also I will note that the rainbow in the spray of Yellowstone Falls was epic!

Mill Creek wedding

This intimate family wedding took place beside the rushing of a local creek in the foothills of the Paradise Valley on a historic family property. When I drove down the steep driveway it opened to reveal four family cabins. It was magic! You could feel and see the family history in this place. I felt honored to have been hired to photograph in this very special place for this fine young couple.

Thanks to Amber and Jeremiah for choosing me to capture this beautiful family event. And… thanks to my amazing second shooter Rachel Mascari for her meaningful contribution of artistic, sensitive imagery.