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Reasons to have professional hair and makeup for your Senior Session

When should you book your Senior Session in Flathead Lake, Polson, or Ronan

Tips for picking out your Senior Outfits.... Senior year is full of big decisions with college apps, prom plans, and most importantly: what on earth you’re going to wear for your senior photos. Good news? Creating incredible outfits doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, with just a few smart tweaks, you can show up feeling confident, comfortable, and so ready to shine. Here are the Top 5 Fail-Proof Ways to Make the Most of Your Senior Outfits (and avoid that “I should’ve p

Whether you’re planning a simple ceremony or a full-day celebration, your photographer is one of the most important vendors you’ll hire.

A year after her rainy wedding, Mariah recreated the day with her dad, perfect weather, and the beautiful photos she had always dreamed of.

This young sweet family embarked on a quick adventure, fighting against the harsh sun and quickly approaching dinner reservations. In just 35 minutes, we captured candid moments at their Montana Family home. The rush added excitement, resulted in an assortment of unforgettable photos that vividly portray both Montana's beauty and the genuine joy of their love for each other. Here is just a quick snapshot of their gorgeous gallery!

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED working with this sweet couple! Despite the weather that we woke up with, they were determined to have the best day ever. This bride specifically picked Ninepipes Lodge for her destination wedding due to the beautiful mountains in the background. It could've been very disappointing to her as she woke up to see a cloud covering on everything. The great news is, 30 minutes before bridal portraits, the clouds lifted, and we had magic mountains! Special locke

It was such a joy to serve this couple in Glacier National Park. Due to their own family health reasons, the sweet couple had to change their entire wedding plans and not travel to Montana for their ceremony. They were incredibly gracious during this situation, and never once complained at having to alter their plans. They still were scheduled to honeymoon here, soooooo, we decided to meet in Glacier (which was a favorite childhood travel location for the bride) and shot a po

I will always remember this birth. This second-time mom delivering her beautiful baby without her husband at her side. Her husband was serving (all of us) in the military at his out-of-state base. I love the fact we have the technology. He was able to be a part of viewing the birth and encouraging her in real life time. The nurses were amazing at making positions and helping relieve pressure points of pain. The birth tub was quite soothing during her transition time. Freque

This was a dream shoot. After a few reschedules for weather and a last min hairdresser cancelation, we were still able to pull this off with a WONDERFUL hairdresser that jumped in. This family was just beautiful and so much fun to work with. I took them to one of my secret spots to enjoy the beauty of the Lake. We made this more about having fun with the kids. No disappointments at all! They all look like a fairytale. ..................................... Location: Flath

Wow! What a magical day. It all started as soon as we stepped out of our car and loaded on the pontoon for Little Bull Island in the middle of Flathead Lake, Montana. I am a little late getting this blog up, but it has been one of my most memorable experiences. This couple was just the best to work with. I loved seeing all of their out-of-state family surround them with love that day. So much excitement to be enjoyed by all. The groom's grandfather has owned this island f

This Mom was quite impressive!! After a full day of errands and settling her 2 younger children for bed, it was "ready or not, here I come!" We had messaged earlier in the evening. She told me that nothing was going on for contractions even though she had a special body massage to help stimulate labor with reflexology pressure points. She seemed disappointed that it hadn't worked. Her due date was the next day. She was ready. But 2 hours later, she messaged me that her WA

What an amazing day! SNOW and freezing rain the days before and following, but 70 deg sunshine on their special day. Lots of prayers for this to happen. April 8th, 2022 - At the Rugged Horizon in St. Ignatius, Montana. An amazing view for sure!! Mountins EVERYWHERE. This special couple has been praying for this day waiting on the Lord's timing. His blessings were very evident. Addie has a large extended family and wanted to make sure she encorporated as many of them as

Warning: Graphic Content It was TWINS Day at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center - Polson Hospital This Mama was more than ready. At 38 weeks, she had finished this journey well helping those Babies develop. After two times in the ER for early contractions, this day was a celebration for everyone. The Babies heart rates were almost identical. A beautiful sign that both were happy for BIRTH-Day. Last minute hello's to family that they were checked in and all was on sched

What an amazing day this was! This beautiful couple praised God for the wonderful miracle that was born. The last month of pregnancy was challenging for Abby, but she did make it. And what a precious baby he is! Big brother is at home waiting eagerly to meet him. He even picked out the name with his parents liking. Dr. Straubs did a fantastic job along with the wonderful team at St. Joe’s Hospital in Polson, MT. Here we go! The start of the day. All checked in to r

I absolutely love my Senior shoots! It's a time for you to celebrate how far you have come in life and feature the beauty and maturity you have developed into. I make sure all my seniors are prepped for our time together with resources and a planning phone call. I will send you my BOSS-designed 32 page Style Guide that covers the A-Z for being ready for this special day. Topics include the best clothing to choose, personalizing your location, and how to flatter your best f

What a great gift you are giving to a parent, relative, and your future self. Today's family photos are the treasured memories of tomorrow. You will look back and be so glad you did this. This is a great decision! I am here to walk you through each step to making the best looking images. Plus, we will have a GREAT time doing it!! I promise. I will send you my Family Style Guide that covers location choices, time of day scheduling, and that DREDED wardrobe selection for ev

This is your time to GLOW! The best time to do your shoot is at the end of your 2nd Trimester going into your third. Most moms have a beautiful bump but don’t feel overly large and bloated. Plus we don’t have to be nervous about that baby making too early of an entrance. Here are my top three tips for making the most of our time together: You may want to pull from your closet a special outfit. Or if you want to go all out, Amazon has some gorgeous gowns. Search “Photogra