3.11.2010

{desert romance} | kalispell wedding photographer

the past 4 days, jeremie and i traveled to las vegas for WPPI. it's a huge photography convention. packed full of vendors, speakers, information, learning and FUN!! we had an amazing time. there were so many highlights on the trip for me...SO many!! but i think one big highlight for both jeremie and i was the opportunity to do a photo session in the desert.
i was contacted by jamie of jagg photography, who was also attending wppi, and she asked if we would be available to do a session for them. jamie and richie will be getting married march 20th and decided that they wanted to bring the wedding dress along. it was just too good of an opportunity to pass up!! so, of course, we jumped at the chance to do photos for them...really, how often does a couple from montana get the chance to photograph a couple from north carolina in the desert!........and i'm so glad we did!! it was beautiful there and jamie and richie were amazing!! we had so much fun with them and it was wonderful to meet them!

since it was the first time that richie was seeing jamie in her wedding dress, we took a minute for them to meet at the hotel before we headed out.





then we headed out to red rock canyon. WOW! it was so beautiful. i'm so used to the snowy mountains of montana and the hues of blue........but the red rocks, red dirt and muted, natural colors just took my breath away! we arrived just as the sun was leaving us, but we managed to get some beautiful shots of them. can you believe it snowed the night before there? crazy, huh??
so
jamie was a bit chilly, but such a trooper!!
jamie
and richie are so in love, so fun and a pure joy to be around.









i love this next moment that jeremie captured sooo much!












thank you so much jamie and richie!! jeremie and i truly had a wonderful time! we wish you all the love and happiness in the world. we hope you wedding day is all you dream of and more!! xo

40 blog love notes:

Carsyn said...

Wow! These are all so stunning. They are so different for you due to the location, but I love them just the same. You can rock it in any state! LOL

meg manion silliker said...

how wonderful shannon and jeremie! you guys did an awesome job as usual. (counting from the bottom} i adore #5 b+w but my super duper fav is #7 on the left - i love how she is holding her dress and her intended behind her. simply fantastic girlfriend!! xo

Jessica F said...

These are just STUNNING. I love all of them! Not only is it a gorgeous couple, location, lighting, but you did an amazing job on processing and just in general. Great job girl :)

JAR Photography & Design said...

Those are FANTASTIC Shannon... I love the red mountains! You really captured their love, great pics.

Ashley Moore said...

These are BEAUTIFUL, Shannon (and your hubby)! What a great chance to do something you don't normally do. I'm sure they are thrilled with these! Excellent work.

Becky said...

WOW! So in love with them all!

ColimaFarmPhotography said...

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!!!!

Amy said...

Wow, these are gorgeous!

nicole said...

you rocked it shannon...wow.

that last one is breathtaking!

Michele said...

The colors in these are stunning. The light you found is incredible. They are a very good looking couple and you can tell they are madly in love. Great, great work!

Beth Benoit said...

WOW! These are absolutely stunning!

Elizabeth Crocker said...

I love these! Especially the last one!!

Kari said...

GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!! WOW is all I can say! You captured some beautiful moments.

Shannon Morgan Photography - Bainbridge Island, WA Photographer said...

just stunning work :)!!! seriously, there were so many that i just LOVED!!! i am going to have to add you to my favorites :)!!

Jennifer said...

What a location! And what a couple! You've captured both beautifully.

kristin cook said...

These are great! How fun to shoot in the canyons! So fun!!

Jessica Drossin said...

Wow. What an amazing collection!

Jaidean said...

These are all so gorgeous!!! I hope you had a great time at WPPI!!!

Michelle Kane Photography said...

Turned out brilliantly! I'm sure it was a treat to work with new locations. The images are just stunning!

Sean said...

Oh my GOSH, that last image is SPECTACULAR! Shannon, these are incredible images! They're so intimate, and just... phenomenal. You are amazing :)

.E. said...

These are just stunning... You did such a great job.. I am sure they love them... each photo is more beautiful than the next...

Desiree Hayes said...

Beautiful!!!!! Love these, Shannon!

Dani Burtsfield said...

a-MAZING, Shannon! Wow, the passion between these two is palpable.. My eyes literally watered with sincere emotions at the love they clearly have for each other - and that says it all as to what incredible photographers you and Jeremie are. You captured it all. My fave is definitely the last one..WOW!!

Liz said...

GASP! I just love each and every single one of these! YOU are AMAZING, Shannon! And Jamie & Richie, I adore you both.

Crys said...

These are awesome... love love love them!

Vanessa said...

Holy AMAZING!!!...These are so perfectly romantic in every way! Thank you so much for you kind words, made my day :)~V

Jasmine said...

Sooo beautiful!! Love it! :)
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Laura Brett said...

Wow, such beautiful work. Glad to have stumble upon you!

rebecca mitchell said...

Wow, these are breathtaking. You rocked it!

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Andrea said...

WOW ... those pictures are truly amazing - such a beautiful couple, such an awesome location - and such a great job!

Creatively Yours said...

Truly gorgeous! Love them all!

judieannphotography said...

These are absolutely gorgeous!

Stephanie Greenwell said...

These are beautiful! love the colors and the connection between them! great work!

Unknown said...

gorgeous work!

Kim K. said...

These are stunning!!! Love that last shot!

Siran said...

Nice background! The last one is very special. I like the style!

Malisa said...

Beautiful Images!!
Love them all!

Unknown said...

So, so pretty! Lighting, location everything, just lovely!

crave photography said...

These are fabulous! You have been getting some rockin' features and you sooo deserve them. You just keep gettin' better and better! Just love all of these so much!! Thanks for the Maternal Lens feature. It was such an honor to be part of such a cool blog and what you guys are all about on your blog.