Montana Weddings

Award winning Montana photo

Thanks to the Bozeman Downtown Association for putting on the 12th annual Downtown Bozeman Bridal Walk. I was honored to be included in the Photography Contest and took home 1st Place in the Most Unique category. It seems this is an award winning Montana photo! Last year, this image won international acclaim placing 12th in the a contest put on by the WPJA. The Wedding Photojournalist Association is a worldwide association of professional wedding photojournalist.

Thanks to the Meridian Boutique for hosting my photo and allowing me to meet and greet over 200 future brides in their lovely shop.

Below is the press release for those that like to read, but I am fine with just sharing my photo.

For Immediate Release

April 13^th, 2016

Contact: Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Association

406-586-4008, ellie@downtownbozeman.org

The Downtown Bozeman Association Presents the Winners of the 6^th Annual Bridal Walk Photography Contest and the Bridal Walk $500 Shopping Spree. Downtown Bozeman Association and nearly 40 Downtown Retailers hosted the 12^th Annual Downtown Bozeman Bridal Walk on Saturday, April 9^th.

There were over 225 registered brides who strolled down Main Street with hundreds of friends to make their Montana wedding complete. Along the way, they were welcomed by nearly 40 businesses and partook in activities such as listening to classical music, wine and cake tastings, participated in the photography contest and registered for all kinds of wonderful prizes including the $500 downtown shopping spree.

During the 6^th Annual Bridal Photography contest, an activity for brides and the general public to enjoy, there were a total of 8 amazing bridal photographs displayed in nearly all of the participating business locations and we received hundreds of votes! The Downtown Bozeman Association awarded winners for the amazing photographs for the following 3 categories; Most Unique, Most Scenic and Best Overall but all of the photos were enjoyed by all who attended and can be viewed on our Downtown Bozeman Facebook page.

Listed below are the winners of the $500 downtown shopping spree and the Photography Contest winners:

Most Scenic Photo – By A+P Photography, displayed at Heyday

Most Unique Photo – By Larry Stanley Photography, displayed at Meridian

Best Overall Photo – By Muhlbradt Photography, displayed at Montana Gift Corral

$500 Downtown Shopping Spree toward the participating businesses – Jess Koelzer who is getting married on July 16, 2016 in Bozeman.

For more information about the Downtown Bozeman Bridal Walk or the Photography Contest, please contact the Downtown Bozeman Association at 586-4008, www.downtownbozeman.org.

Moments matter – family wedding

On Saturday I photographed with one my wedding couples and ‘THE BOYS’. Oh man this was a roll! When I am shooting with boys ‘moments matter’. I loved every minute of it! It was a beautiful blustery afternoon on the Yellowstone. Megan and John will be married in a big way this August 20th. The boys Cash and Cruz will have their own vows to give in this authentic celebration of marriage as they form a new family together. It’s going to be a family wedding for sure. Enjoy the images!

Le Petit Chateau, Bozeman wedding

Ok, so one week following our West Yellowstone visit, Jennie Lynn and I changed roles and she joined me for a wedding with Amanda and Kelsey at the Le Petit Chateau for a beautiful Bozeman wedding. It was a warm fall evening. After the wedding ceremony we headed for the hills south of Bozeman to photograph on a friend’s beautiful spread. We got what we were looking for… a scenic view above the valley. Thanks to Julio Freitas for his unusually beautiful floral art!!!

West Yellowstone, Montana wedding

It was a beautiful afternoon just a few miles from Yellowstone National Park. This couple celebrated their love of family and the heritage of their Montana roots. It sprinkled a little, the ducks flew by laughing as they passed and the sky performed it’s magic. I had the rare treat of shooting second camera for my daughter Jennie Lynn. Her style and grace far outshines my own. I enjoyed the pleasure of making photos freely without the pressure of ‘driving the boat’. Cheers to Kara and Brian. It was in deed a spectacular Montana wedding! See for yourself…

Katy and Blair

July 6th, 2013
What a remarkable day at the Hyalite Reservoir. In true Montana summer afternoon fashion, the sky built up and cut loose with a good soaking. The gathering of family and friends scrambled for cover in cars and a fold up canopy. People got a little wet but their spirits were not dampened. A number of the families were from out of town and some key players got a little lost causing some delay. However, Katy was completely composed and radiant. It gave me the luxury of doing some story telling with my photos. The sky gave me the most beautiful light for all sorts of delicious imagery.

Katy and Blair wrote:

Larry and Jennie Lynn,
      Thank you so much for being a part of our big day! You have a true passion and talent for what you do, and it shows in every image. I’m so glad that you were our wedding photographers, as you are THE BEST at what you do!
      Katy and Blair

Katy and Blair’s scenic wedding was recently featured in Borrowed and Blue.

Julia and Jeremiah II

Last week I posted images of Julia and Jeremiah’s wedding. Now, here are images from the camera of Jennie Lynn, a glimpse into the visual world of my daughter.

Nice work Jennie Lynn… actually it’s quite smashing!