Engagements

flip’n cold engagement session!

Breckyn and Thomas were up for a snowy and cold engagement session and of course… I was all in! We headed down by the Yellowstone river and braved the storm that was blowing in. This was definitely a mini session. It was about 20 degrees with 20 mph gusts! I shot until my fingers got numb and I noticed that the camera was actually starting to slow down a bit. I think 10 minutes was plenty long before we hustled back to our cars! I am looking forward to their Rainbow Ranch Lodge wedding in July wedding in Big Sky, Montana

Enjoy the view!

Stephanie and Michael in Paradise Valley

It was such a pleasure to photograph with Steph and Michael last week. Their September wedding is coming right up and we made time to get together for a little meet and greet ‘photography style’! I always like to see my clients face to face ahead of the wedding day to make some fun images together. It makes the wedding day photography much more productive. So we did and it was an amazing evening. This time I chose from some of my secret and private locations! yep!

And by the way, I think there is going to be a lot of dancing involved at this wedding!

Feel the LOVE… and enjoy the view!

Raj and Gurleen – Yellowstone National Park proposal

Raj surprised Gurleen with his proposal in Yellow National Park. This couple is from Canada and were on the road to Chicago via Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Gurleen is pursuing her continued education towards her medical career in Chicago. Raj and I have been emailing, texting, plotting and planning for a bit now. Friday the big surprise became real.

Weather in the park went from warm with a slight overcast, to subtle rainbows in the sky, to double blazing rainbows and finally wildly stormy. Follow this couple through 3 hours of hiking, shooting, driving, a champagne toast and then the grand finale! In the end God shown his light upon this couple as they stood way above Yellowstone Lake on big rock, soaked with rain and love!!! Enjoy the view!

Raj and Gurleen, It was such a pleasure to share this time with you and “capture the rapture’… smiles Larry.

Yellowstone Park marriage proposal

YELLOWSTONE PARK MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

Where do I begin? Early in May I received an inquiry from a young man that was bringing his love of 5 years to Yellowstone Park. He was planning a surprise proposal in grand fashion!!! A few emails later we were on the phone discussing plans and considering the options. Chris and Jen are from Austin. Chris has been in the park before and has family in the region and it was his dream to propose marriage to his sweet Jen. I get excited about LOVE stories!

So I did a little recon and research and was surprised to find out that as of this year a professional photographer when working for hire is required to have a license. Evidently, if you’re caught shooting commercially with your clients the fines are stiff! I set the wheels in motion and jumped through a bunch of hoops and this week I received my Official Yellowstone Park Guide status for Photography and Painting!!! Never thought I’d do that. I guess I need a hat…. bhahha

Chris and I put together a carefully planned meeting time. I showed up 30 minutes to get the lay of the land and get into place. Oh, by the way we had exchanges photos so we could recognize each other!

The plan worked flawlessly. They walked to the wall overlooking the falls, Chris dropped to one knee and everyone with 50 feet watched in awe and then cheered uproariously when Jen said yes as she broke into happy, happy tears.

Here is the event in images. Afterwords we chased the sun around the park, making photos and ended up at Yellowstone Lake. It was good day! A VERY GOOD DAY!!! enjoy the view.

Springtime weddings

Paradise Valley, ah yes. One of the most beautiful places around these parts. Only 12 miles from my house and practically my backyard! Since it’s so close I often shoot engagement sessions and weddings in this remarkably dramatic and beautiful place. The Paradise Valley rarely disappoints!

It was no different this afternoon. I was sitting up in the hills waiting for my clients to arrive and witnessed a storm gathering and then pouring rain in the south end of the valley. Awesome.

Enjoy the view!