Big Sky Weddings

Big Sky Wedding, Rainbow Ranch Lodge

The Rainbow Ranch Lodge has always been one of my favorite places for a Big Sky wedding.  15 years ago I photographed there and became friends with Patrick Hurd who was part owner and General Manager at the time.  He had a sand volleyball court built on the lawn near the river and it was a tradition to pack up on Sunday and head for the RR!  Many great times were had followed by dips in the cold river and amazing dinners afterwards.  Thank’s Patrick where ever you are.

On this Saturday, July 21st it was the congregation of the family and friends of Breckyn and Thomas that brought their joy and love to this place in celebration of their wedding day!






















Credit and thanks to all of the excellent vendors that helped make this wedding so amazing!
Dress: Essenes of Australia from Plume Bridal
Bridesmaid’s gowns: Azazie
Flowers: Carr’s Posie Patch with Kim Miller’s help
Rings: Engagement Ring – Harry Glinberg Jewelry (Milwaukee, WI), Wedding Band – Miller’s Jewelry (Bozeman, MT), Tom’s Wedding Band – Grandfather’s Ring
Men’s attire: Tom’s Suit – Hart Schaffer Marx from Squire Fine Men’s Apparel (Milwaukee, WI)
Groomsmen: The Black Tux
Pastor Officiant: Kelly Krueger
Hair: Britney Williams from Theory Hair Salon
Makeup: Erin Mulhern from Hair Shop of Big Sky

Big Sky wedding at the 320 Ranch

One week later and here I am again at the scenic 320 Ranch in Big Sky Montana. Personally I can’t get enough of this place and I love making images in this luscious mountain valley.

Holden and Greg convened with their family and friends for this splendid wedding day. The weather was wonderful and they were spared the afternoon showers that had been the normal course of events on the ranch this summer.

Abundant and beautiful flowers were produced by the talented Katalin Green. The wedding arbor was simply gorgeous. Thanks to Carlie Breen Auger for joining me as second camera. Many of the photos in this collection were captured by her adept perception and eye for beauty!

Enjoy the view!

Big Sky Wedding, 320 Ranch

Last Saturday found me at the historic Soldiers Chapel and the beautiful 320 Guest Ranch for the wedding of Kathleen and Charles. The last time I saw this couple it was blowing snow in sub freezing temperatures… and too cold to be making images. But that is exactly what we did! We shot for about 17 minutes start to finish! This time it was a wonderful Montana summer day in a high mountain valley with delicious breezes and the warm sun poking in and out of puffy whites. Sublime!

I was pleased to be accompanied by my daughter Jennie Lynn as second shooter. She is a highly accomplished photographer in her own right and she makes the wedding day seem to glide by with such grace. Her photography speaks for itself.

From the early moments of getting ready, to the light stick send off and the dancing that went on and on after that… it was a grand event. Kudos to Lauren Schoenborn of Beautifully Born events for all the hard work and seamless coordination.

Congratulations to Kathleen and Charles! May your years be many and always filled with love!

Now, enjoy the view!

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!

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!

Hybrid Engagement session

Here’s the latest in engagement session photography. We call it Hybrid Wedding Imagery. Camden Miller Productions and Larry Stanley Photography are working together in this endeavor and I must say we’re having a great time with it.

Here is a short clip that Camden created with his video and my stills. Oh and the Bald Eagle launching from the tree below his drone was something you just can’t script! AMAZING moments of nature caught by the intuitive eye and reflexes of Camden Miller, just minutes after our brief and COLD photo session with Kathleen and Charles.

Visit us this Saturday at the Yellowstone Wild Gallery in Bozeman during the annual Bozeman Bridal Walk. Please come say hello and see more of our work.