Big Sky Weddings

November in Paradise

Paradise Valley Montana is a visual delight just about any time of year. This engagement session in November was no exception and this couple drove all the way from Kentucky to visit their venue for next summer’s wedding and to spend some time in front of my camera in my backyard.

Emily serves in the military and it was an honor and a pleasure to make some images with these two. A really delightful couple!

The images look warm but the breeze made it a little brisk at about 50 degrees. The intense sun and quick shooting helped us stay comfortable and happy.

Enjoy the view!

Big Sky wedding at the 320 Ranch

Personally I can’t get enough of the 320 Ranch in Big Sky 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!

FIVE FAVORITE MONTANA WEDDING VENUES

Looking for some great wedding venue choices for your 2020, 2021 or 2022 wedding? Here are five of my favorites illustrated with images of recent weddings.

Foster Creek Farm

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Chico Hot Springs Resort

Sage Lodge

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Rainbow Ranch Lodge

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320 Ranch

Take me to that high mountain valley

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Bozeman 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 1000 feet above Bozeman, Montana 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 of Bozeman 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 wedding album… and then my favorite stills!

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

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!