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Destination Weddings

Back country wedding Yellowstone National Park

Take your elopement wedding to the next level!  Yellowstone National Park has some of the most powerful scenic views on earth. What better place to exchange vows and promise a life time commitment to your soul mate. I’m surprised more couples don’t choose this place to marry. Shar and Jessica did just that and it was spectacular! Jessica’s father presided and I was photographer and witness. Our small group was guided by two very competent back country outfitters. They coached us in climbing rocky hills, crossing streams and descend down narrow trails on horseback. At one point, we came upon a fallen tree across the trail and we dismounted and climbed over the tree while the ranglers navigated the steep hill side with all of the horses and mules. It was a tricky situation getting the team up and down through the obstacles.

After riding for a couple of hours we came to an overlook above the second mountain meadow in Slough Creek. In a word… breathtaking!. Then preparations were made, a location was chosen and the couple dresses by a nearby tree. Quietly, thoughtfully and with reverence these two were married by Vernon in a very holy place. The moments arose, one by one with the powerful forces of nature impacting thought and feeling. BREATHTAKING

If you are interested in a wedding like this, just me know. I would love help you put this together and capture every magical moment.

enjoy the view!

By Larry | January 25, 2021 | Categories: back country Yellowstone wedding, Destination Weddings, Yellowstone National Park | 0 Comments Read more >

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

Show me more of the Foster Creek Farm

Chico Hot Springs Resort

Sage Lodge

Now let me see more of the Sage Lodge wedding.

Rainbow Ranch Lodge

Ok, show me MORE!

320 Ranch

Take me to that high mountain valley

Click on the hand to see all 27 Montana wedding venues!

By Larry | April 16, 2020 | Categories: Big Sky Weddings, Bozeman Wedding, Destination Weddings, Montana Wedding Venues | 0 Comments Read more >

COVID-19 shutdown in Montana

Watching my little town come to somewhat of a screeching halt as businesses close their doors and people hunker down has been a quiet time in Livingston. The threat of illness brought by this virus has created a new reality, albeit temporary. For me, I’ve take the opportunity to get outside more and go for long walks on the weekends. During the week I walk to my studio by myself in the big empty Shane Lalani Center for the Arts.

Today I took a roundabout route to walk to work and carried my camera to see what I might see. The mountains were obscured and a haze was over the mighty Yellowstone River which added it’s mystery to the crystalline environment.

On my route, I met other’s that were out walking and joyously greeting others that were sharing the same experience. It is obvious that folks are hungry for the social interaction of our little rural community.

So I hope you enjoy the view of our small town Montana, USA during the last weeks of winter. Be safe, be kind and stay healthy!

I found that this sign had acquired a different meaning than was originally intended.
As perhaps this mural as well… to some.
And finally my destination at this beautiful old school building that has seen a lot!

And then sighting my first Robin this year. There is hope!

Soon this will pass and a vibrant life will once again return to all of our towns and cities. I have had a few calls from couples that have had to cancel their wedding plans for the early spring weddings. Some of whom having successfully rescheduling with venues and service providers and some not. If this has happened to you and are looking for help with photography or connecting to other services for your wedding, I’m happy to help. Give me a call or hit the Contact Larry button!

By Larry | March 25, 2020 | Categories: Destination Weddings, Living in Montana | 0 Comments Read more >

A sunny day wedding…

 

in Seattle.

What a delightful day in Seattle. Danielle and Dustin said their wedding vows on a ‘sunny’ day on the coast of Washington.

I love shooting in different environments. Every place inspires a different feeling. Here are a few images we made at Golden Gardens, just north of the wedding venue.

vive la différence!

These images are so alive.
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By Larry | July 29, 2019 | Categories: Destination Weddings | 0 Comments Read more >

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.

By Larry | July 17, 2019 | Categories: Destination Weddings, Yellowstone National Park | 1 Comment Read more >

Pack’n my bags

for the Bahamas!!!

Yeap! We’re packing our bags for a gorgeous wedding on the beach of the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort in the Bahamas. Jennifer and Scott are marrying on the beach on August 9th. Montana is so amazing this year…. so green and lush, but I am very excited to shoot in another type of Paradise. I’ll be out of town for a bit during August, mixing business with pleasure. Check back for photos mid August. I’ve got an underwater housing for my camera and we’re going to make some magical underwater portraits.

By Larry | July 16, 2019 | Categories: Destination Weddings | 0 Comments Read more >

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