RJ + Lyndsay

What a whirlwind day for this couple! Blue skies and tucked in a very unique venue made for the perfect backdrop for this pair. If the venue wasn’t enough, the choice in colors made it. Who does not love to incorporate all the colors in their wedding. From head to toe, there was a pop of the rainbow. 🙂

RJ and Lyndsay – Thank you for letting me capture your fantastic day!

The Last Weekend!!

I usually choose to keep the weekend of Memorial Day open because of a couple of reasons:

  1. It’s Justin and my anniversary weekend so we usually try to do something epic!
  2. This weekend is a nice long weekend but typically (in Montana) is pretty icky weather wise

Having a nice start date to the busy season is bittersweet for me. It’s anticipation, nervousness, excitement, and everything in between! Of course, I’m very much looking forward to all the great weddings and sessions I have booked in the coming weeks – it’s always so much fun capturing all of your precious moments!

On that note though, my schedule is booking up extremely fast – even for just a regular session! Don’t wait, if you want to book birthday pictures, family pictures, or just a plain fun shoot (just wait to see what I have planned for one!!), it’s better to get on my calendar sooner then later so I can be sure to have the time needed for you!

As always, THANK YOU for your continued support and let’s kick-off this busy season in style 🙂

Wedding Package Questions

I get a lot of questions around wedding packages, and I understand completely why you ask.

What I like to do is give a base rate and then if you need additional items from there we build on it to give you your package plus discounts. So, yes packages can be similar but I don’t like to make my Brides and Grooms feel like they HAVE to have something because it is in a package.

Think of this like Subway, you have your base sandwich but you get to choose your toppings, extra meats, extra sides, and sauces to make your sandwich unique. This is the exact same thing I like to do for your packages!

My base rate for 2022 with an UNLIMITED wedding day coverage is $1,500.

My services you can add onto the base rate:

  • Engagement Session
  • Photobooth
  • High Quality Prints
  • Newlywed Session
  • Boudoir Session
  • Aerial Video
  • Video Montage
  • Instagram cut
  • Trash the Dress
  • DVDs and Flash Drives
  • Additional Cameras
  • Additional Photographer

I do offer both Videography and Photography services for your wedding day. If you book both, I also give a discount off the base rates!

Come On Down!

We will be in Helena, MT this weekend at the Helena Bridal Fair!

Come check out our booth and see what goodies we have during this Bridal Fair. We’ll be in the middle one of the middle section booths with some great Bridal giveaways!

There will be a variety of vendors at this show from venues, florists, and catering! Did I mention the Dress Express SALE?! There are over 30 vendors attending so plenty to look at!

There will be a recommended $5 donation to the Emma & Evan Foundation at the door if you decide to pop in.

Also – The 1st – 100 brides get a purple gab at the front entrance.

The show runs from 12 – 4 PM at the Helena Civic Center in the Ballroom Floor.

We really hope to see you there!!

Engagement Sessions — Why do you need one?

An engagement session may seem like an unnecessary part of your wedding package, but believe me, you need one! Engagement sessions have many benefits and you won’t regret it! Some of the reasons why you need this session are below.

  • Cameras Aren’t so Scary – Most people aren’t used to a camera or having their pictures taken professionally (I know I’m not — I enjoy being behind that camera!). An engagement session gives you a chance to get in front of that camera and get comfortable!
  • Getting to Know Your Photographer (Me!) – The engagement session gives you a moment to get to know your photographer. Sure you’ve seen the portfolio (or I hope you have!) but actually getting to be around the photographer and seeing how they work is a HUGE necessity.
  • Announcement Pictures – Use these pictures for your save the dates or to officially announce your engagement/wedding.
  • Celebrate You and Your Loved One! – This session gives you time to just enjoy one another and capture those moments in the process. Do you honestly need another reason then to just love on one another?
  • Authentic Photographs – Since this session is done in clothes you wear in a place that is familiar with you, some times couples feel their engagement photos are more authentic. Include your pets, items that have meaning (vehicles), or just go to a special place that has meaning, that is what these sessions are all about.

Most of my wedding packages include an engagement session just for these reasons! I enjoy capturing these moments and sharing them with my couples. Going to places or including items that have meaning is what makes these sessions so much fun! I try to have a quick turnaround on these sessions so you can use the photographs in your wedding day, save the dates, announcements on whatever platform you choose, wedding websites, and so much more! These are your photographs to enjoy and use!

I look forward to talking with you about your big day!