thousand words photography [the blog]

new name, new blog, new look!

2011-03-23T09:54:00.003-06:00

thousand words photography is now....

shannon hollman photography!!

please come visit me at my new blog HERE!

http://shannonhollman.com/blog/

{monica} | kalispell senior photographer

2010-04-02T23:13:00.009-06:00

gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!
yep, that's how i describe monica! she has the most amazing eyes, beautiful hair, great style...
and a fantastic personality to boot! we didn't have the best weather tonight. gotta love those
cold windy and snowy spring, montana days :) but monica was such a trooper!
i had such a wonderful time! thank you soooo much, monica (and mom too!), for spending the afternoon with me. you rocked it!!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

{isabella} | kalispell newborn photographer

2010-03-29T18:00:00.005-06:00

sweet isabella. day 9.
what a snuggle bug this girl is! she wanted to stay wrapped up and in mom's arms...and really, who could blame her! she gave us a few great moments, though!
isabella has stolen a bit of my heart!

remember mom here?

thanks again, l and b, for inviting me into your home. your new arrival is just heavenly!!

{one picture peek}

2010-03-24T13:54:00.002-06:00

i'm just showing one little photo today :) the rest of the blog will be posted on monday.
how adorably sweet is little miss i....just 4 days old. *sigh*

onewed feature | kalispell wedding photographer

2010-03-19T12:47:00.005-06:00

i was thrilled today when i checked my inbox to find out my desert session with jamie and richie was being featured on onewed.com! i loved this session and with their wedding happening TOMORROW, it totally made my day..my week!!
check it out and feel free to give them a congrats 'shout out' for their big day tomorrow.
thank you to the great people of onewed.com. if you are a bride-to-be, be sure to hop on their site. it's packed full of fantastic information, inspiration and ideas!!

{desert romance} | kalispell wedding photographer

2010-03-11T09:45:00.006-07:00

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

{featured} | kalispell photographer

2010-02-24T14:44:00.006-07:00

it's always such an honor when someone wants to feature my work.
it makes my heart smile!!
today i found out i am featured over at all the photographers blog.
i love that they pick the photos to show...it's so fun to see what others like.
check it out!

{expecting} | kalispell maternity photographer

2010-02-15T19:39:00.005-07:00

there's nothing more beautiful than the glow of a mother-to-be. L is just about 36 weeks and looks so great! we braved the snow, mud and rain and got some great belly shots. it was a fun time and a wonderful winter day.

thank you so much for spending a bit of the afternoon with me. i'm super excited to meet your new little one!! here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

the final test :) | kalispell child photographer

2010-02-11T20:14:00.007-07:00

so, i did some other test, but didn't didn't have time to share them. anyway, i'm still testing out 2 lenses and i have made my mind up, but i thought i'd still show these! :)

if you visit my blog, i'm sure you recognize this little girl....
well, i dragged her brothers out with me this time too :) i adore these kids with all my heart.
they are like my own (and best friends of my own). they are super fantastic!!
thanks e for letting me play with them!!!

as for the lenses....all of the photos with color block border on them are one lens and all the photos with no color block edge are from the other lens.
thought i would mix them all up this time.
{also, if you are wondering what i was using and what my thoughts were, shoot me an email.
i'm happy to chat!}

also--check this out! s and m's engagement session was featured on
hot pink brides!! how exciting!!

{it's a test!} | kalispell child photographer

2010-02-08T16:51:00.004-07:00

all this week i am test driving a couple lenses. i'm trying to figure out which one i like the best...and am having a hard time! so, i'm going to put a couple "tests" up this week.
i will have set one, all taken with one lens and i will have set two, all taken with the other lens.
i would LOVE any feedback, comments, opinions...anything you got!
(i'm still learning these lenses...so cut me a little slack. haha)
thanks!!

today i took my my little man!
it's amazing how well he behaves when bribed with a bubble bath :)

set one:

and set two:

{baby tucker} | kalispell newborn photographer

2010-02-04T14:30:00.003-07:00

if there was ever a face that you could gobble up, mr. tucker's would be it!!
those cheeks, those lips and that perfect little nose!! doesn't get much cuter!
tucker is one loved and longed for little man. he is just a pure joy to everyone around him.
although he was not thrilled at having a naked photo session, i think we finally wore him out (at least for a couple minutes) and got some great photos of this handsome baby!!
thank you SO much m and j for letting me into your home
and the opportunity to photograph your perfect little boy!!
here's a little sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

{exciting news} | kalispell wedding photographer

2010-02-02T13:04:00.006-07:00

i got a wonderful email from a website called wedding wire and i'm thrilled to share it with you all.

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced thousand words photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for wedding photography!

thousand words photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that thousand words photography is among the very best wedding photography within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.

and of course, a huge thanks to jeremie! i couldn't do it without you!!! xo

{steve + marcy = love} | kalispell engagement photographer

2010-01-30T20:40:00.006-07:00

i had a wonderful time tonight with steve and marcy! it was a bit chilly, but other than that it was perfect. steve and marcy make one gorgeous couple and they were about as sweet as they come!! i'm SUPER excited to photograph their wedding in august!
it's going to be a great time with a couple who is up for anything!!
*warning* there are a lot of photos. haha. i had a hard time narrowing them down :)

m and s, thanks for testing out the location with me. i had such a fun time and i can't wait to do it again!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

{baby kason--day 10} | kalispell newborn photographer

2010-01-26T13:16:00.005-07:00

i haven't had a newborn session is a while and i was super excited to get my hands on one :)
....and mr. kason did not disappoint!! what an absolute doll he was!!
so sleepy, so calm...just perfect!
i just love his head full of hair! he was asleep the whole time, but i loved that he still puckered up for some kisses and was full of personality!
thanks so much for spending the morning with me, s and grandma! he is just amazing!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

{2011 seniors} | kalispell senior photographer

2010-01-25T15:49:00.006-07:00

it's not too early to start thinking about senior portraits! i only have a limited amount of spots for senior sessions this year...so if you are interested, contact me and i will get you on the schedule!!
thousandwords@bresnan.net

{1,2,3......let the fun begin!} | kalispell child photographer

2010-01-17T19:45:00.004-07:00

it felt good to be behind the camera again. although i have enjoyed my little break/vaca, i'm excited to be up and running again!! i love what i do so, so much!
this afternoon i had a great time with these 3 kiddos. s, a and r are such wonderful kids. full of giggles, full of energy and full of fun!! last time i photographed them was a couple years ago, so i was very excited to see them again. we got lucky and had a beautiful winter day. crazy to think how little snow there is here in montana, but i'm sure it's on its' way!
thanks again s family!!! here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

{photo walk}

2010-01-05T10:29:00.002-07:00

this morning we woke up to a beautiful snowfall. my little man and i took a walk around the neighborhood and snapped a few shots. it is so quiet and peaceful early in the morning. :)

{goodbye 2009, hello 2010}

2010-01-04T10:46:00.002-07:00

i hope you all had a wonderful christmas season and new year!! i enjoyed every second of my time off, but i am now back and ready for some picture taking!! as i type this i am thrilled to say that it is snowing (finally!!) outside and it is beautiful!! if you are interested in a winter photo session, let me know and i will get you on the schedule. it's such a beautiful time of year! i am looking forward to and bubbling with excitement over what 2010 will hold..happy new year!

and since i can't post without any pictures...
i randomly grabbed some favorites of mine from 2009.

{cowboy and cowgirl cuteness!!!} | kalispell child photographer

2009-11-25T22:18:00.005-07:00

i first met these 2 adorable kiddos at a wedding we photographed this summer. i will never forget them walking down the aisle as the flower girl/ring bearer.
i'm talking "make your eyes tear up" cute!!
it was a beautiful, sunny november afternoon and i got to share it with this wonderful family! they are as beautiful inside as they are out. thank you so much...i had a great time!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

this was my last session before my vacation. i'm taking the holidays off to spend time with my family, rest my camera, re-inspire myself and relax.
when the new year comes, i will be back into the swing of things again full force!
with thanksgiving coming in the morning, it can't go unsaid how thankful i am. i am so thankful for the most amazing clients...past, present and those who i have yet to meet. i feel so beyond blessed to be able to do what i truly and passionately love with all my heart.
every time i meet a new family or see a familiar face, i am reminded just how lucky i am.
i am so very thankful for my amazing family and my wonderful, supportive friends...
so to all of you, i give you all my love!
i hope you all have a wonderfully fantastic thanksgiving day!!!!!

{s and n} | kalispell child photographer

2009-11-23T19:49:00.006-07:00

wow...it's hard to believe i'm down to the last couple sessions of the year.
it's been a crazy whirlwind and i have loved every second of it!!
this afternoon, i had the pleasure of photographing 2 beautiful and sweet kids. n and s were a total joy. i love kids like this...they make it so easy and fun for me.
thanks to auntie, too, for tagging along and keeping us company!
s, i hope your hands warmed up soon....and i hope you had a starbucks for me! :)
it was great meeting you all! here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

{c--1 year old}

2009-11-21T20:23:00.002-07:00

happy 1st birthday, coy!
the last time i saw coy was when he was 100 days old. wow! did he grow fast!!
what a cute, sweet boy he is.
although he was freezing (i'm quickly learning november is not a good time to do little people outdoor pictures) and not amused by the 3 ring circus we were performing to get him to smile :), he still lasted a little bit and let me get some shots of him.
a and b, thanks for our brief time together...it was so fun to see mr. c again. i look forward to doing it again in the warm sunshine and with a boy full of smiles :)
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

{brothers}

2009-11-19T15:57:00.003-07:00

just for fun...one of my little men.

{more info about the capes soon, stay tuned :) }

{b family} | kalispell photographer

2009-11-16T20:52:00.003-07:00

it was an amazingly beautiful afternoon. warm weather, gorgeous mountains, perfect light...
and a beautiful family to photograph!! i had a wonderful time with the b family today.
they made me smile and made my job easy.
thanks so much for spending a bit of your time with me today and i hope we do it again soon!!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

{5 girls and a guy}

2009-11-15T22:14:00.004-07:00

it was another super cold, windy afternoon. mr. winter is quickly approaching!
today i had a wonderful time with the 'b family'. i'm lucky enough to know them not only as neighbors, but d (the mom) is my son's teacher. how fun, huh?!
i know they were all freezing, but we still had lots of laughs and lots of fun. all those kids together makes me want to have a huge family (ha ha....i hope my husband isn't reading this :) )
i can only hope my boys grow up to love each other as much as these sisters do.
d and r, you have a beautiful family! thank you for sharing the afternoon with me.
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

{brrrrrrr, baby!}

2009-11-15T11:34:00.002-07:00

it's mid-november and the sessions are getting colder and shorter.
it was a whopping 35 degrees yesterday afternoon....but, i tell ya, these montana kids are tough!
i, a and c were such troopers. we took time to cuddle up between shots and we did what we could to stay warm and get a few shots.
these kiddos belong to my sweet friend, b and i just adore them!!
they have the most insanely amazing blue eyes!!
thank you so much you guys for yesterday! i hope they warmed up quickly!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

{siblings} | kalispell child photographer

2009-11-11T21:03:00.005-07:00

mom contacted me a while back because she realized that her oldest would be going off to college after this year and she might not have another chance to get pictures of all 3 kids together.....
so that's what we did!
tonight was a cold, dark night...but these 3 kids weren't phased a bit. aren't they gorgeous children?! it was just the 3 and me and we had a fun (and muddy) time tonight.
thanks so much m, a and s. you guys are awesome!!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

{spry magazine}

2009-11-10T11:13:00.009-07:00

i was contacted by spry magazine a few months ago to see if i would be interested in doing a photoshoot for the november cover. i honestly thought it was a joke at first. haha. i'm just a small town photographer doing what i love and was so excited to be given this chance. i was told about sonja, the women i would be photographing, and i was thrilled to jump at this opportunity.
the photo session was such a fun time! we even had 2 adorable puppies and sonja's dog join us!
i was able to see the layout a few weeks ago,
but when i saw it in the paper today i was so excited!
spry magazine is distributed in the newspapers nationwide.
i was told they print 9.2 million copies...eek!!!
here is a copy of the magazine and i'm so happy to share it.
{there is a spelling error on the photo credit-- it has shannon holman, but i promise, it's me :) }

so, a HUGE thank you to spry for giving me this opportunity. i loved every second of it.
thank you also to sonja--an amazing woman, jesi at salon jazlin who did the hair and to the girls at beauty bar who did the makeup.

{t family} | kalispell montana photographer

2009-11-09T21:33:00.003-07:00

i had the pleasure of meeting another wonderful family again tonight. super sweet and beautiful 10 yr old, c, and super adorable 5 month old, j.w. were just a joy!
although it got cold fast for the little guy, he hung in there for a bit and was sweet as can be. thank you so much for a wonderful session, t family!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

{sessions update}

2009-11-09T11:56:00.003-07:00

i thought i would post an update here because i'm getting lots of emails.
unfortunately, i am not taking any more session for 2009.
i am booking for 2010 and will be available after the 5 of january.

if you are wanting to book a session for next year, i'm suggesting that you book it at least 3-4 months in advance. i will only be doing 2-3 session per week and spots will fill up fast.

if you are thinking about booking a wedding with us, i only have 2-3 spots left---one in august, one in september and possibly one in june. if you are interested, please email me soon and i would love to talk to you about your big day!

have a great week!!! xo

{b family} | kalispell child photographer

2009-11-07T20:16:00.004-07:00

although it doesn't...i really think that the "b" in "b family" should stand for beautiful. they are seriously one of the most beautiful families that i have ever seen. gorgeous kids and when you see the parents you know why!!
we battled some wind and cold, but the kids were so good and the light was fantastic!
thank you so much g and s!!! i am so happy that we finally got to do pictures. you have an amazing family...you should be very proud!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!!

and a big "YAY" to you mom...the outfits were perfect!!

{it's birthday time}

2009-11-05T20:25:00.002-07:00

it's been so much fun to watch this little princess grow...from our first session at just days old to now, a year old. tomorrow is little miss peyton's 1st birthday! she is such a beautiful little girl.
i get to see this family a lot and their little girls have a special place in my heart. although this session was all about the birthday girl, i did sneak some in of her equally adorable big sister.
she's too darn cute not too!
thanks so much k and b for tonight. i had a great (and cold) time! :)
hope to see you guys again soon!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

her little cheeky grin kills me!!

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i just wanted to show one from my session this morning. i'm not going to blog it b/c it was just a couple minute session (tried one more time to try and get some smiles out of miss a), but i had to post this one :)

{awesomesauce} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-11-03T21:49:00.006-07:00

that's right...i said it...awesomesauce!
this session was soooooo amazing! fantastic and beautiful senior, beyond gorgeous scenery, perfect weather and light, good friends and lots of laughs.
the mountains at the end of this session are just amazing.
this is definitely on the top of my list for favorite sessions. katy, you seriously rock. i am so happy you contacted me to do your senior photos. i really had a great time.
it was so wonderful to meet you and your friends.
ha...nothing makes you feel older than spending a couple hours in the car with 3 teenage girls who think that once they hit 18 that they are old. ha ha :) you guys made me laugh...a lot!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

{too darn cute}

2009-11-02T21:20:00.003-07:00

so, i have obviously lost my 18 month old mojo. second time this week i have run into an 18 month old who does not think that i am cool at all.....luckily for me, miss m thought that the red chair was super cool. at least for a little while :)
o and m are 2 adorable kids!! i photographed them last winter and i was excited to see them again. they make me smile! this was our...i think...4th attempt at pictures. we were rained out every time before. although today was cold, we made it work!
thanks so much for today. it was a great time.
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

seriously...how cute is this?!

{patrick + alison = engaged!} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-11-02T10:53:00.005-07:00

last night was a fun, fun session! beautiful couple...seriously...look at them! up for anything, full of love and laughter. we even had a little sunshine and some beautiful light. yay!!
patrick and alison will be getting married next fall and i'm already looking forward to it! they are a great, great couple and i'm so excited to be able to capture their special day for them!
thank you so much patrick and alison...it was a super fun time!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

i love the moon over the mountains in this picture. it was a beautiful night...

{brown eyed cuties!}

2009-11-01T20:44:00.002-07:00

well, this mornings session was a mini one to say the least :) little miss a wanted nothing to do with pictures today. she was not having it...so we snapped a few of her super adorable brothers, snuck in a couple ones of her before she knew what we were doing and then called it a wrap. it was only about 20 minutes, but we will try it again and miss a will have her time to shine :)
thanks so much you guys! it was wonderful meeting your beautiful family
and i look forward to seeing you all again!
here's your mini sneak peek...i hope you love them!

{lauren} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-11-01T13:53:00.005-07:00

eek!! i'm quickly falling behind, but i'm doing my best to get caught up as fast as i can!
thanks for being patient lauren!!

so, here is another beautiful senior! i did lauren's session a couple days ago and it was cold, dark and rainy...not the most beautiful day.....but lauren total rocked it! what a trooper she was. i don't think she had any idea what i was getting her into. ha ha. i told her it would be super muddy, but i'm pretty sure she wasn't expecting to walk through 6 inches of mud and cow poo...and she did it all with a smile!
lauren, you're awesome!!
thanks again for a great time! i hope you have a fantastic senior year.
it was so great to meet you and your family!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

{roxanne}

2009-10-29T21:50:00.003-06:00

i feel like i haven't blogged in forever! i've been fighting this yucky weather we're having...rain, snow and too cold for little ones. tonight was cold and super cloudy,
but we made it through and had a great time.
roxanne contacted me about doing pictures for her to use for her business and website....fun!! we had lots of laughs and i think we got lots of great shots. roxanne has the best smile!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

her boys were there too...so we grabbed a few shots of them :)

{brielle--16 days}

2009-10-24T14:46:00.002-06:00

miss brielle is one beautiful baby...with beautiful name to match.
she is so loved and admired--especially by her 2 adorable older brothers!!
b kinda kept one eye on what we were doing the whole time and didn't really want to sleep. i think she was afraid she was going to miss out on the fun,
but we had moments where i thought we had her sleeping :)
miss b is the cousin of the last precious newborn, gavin, that i just did.
it was so fun to see them both together!
j, it was so nice meeting you and your family. i really enjoyed chatting with you and spending the morning with you. thanks again!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

and then we wanted to get a shot of brielle and gavin together...

{session availability update}

2009-10-23T14:15:00.004-06:00

i just wanted to let everyone know...i am officially booked for 2009. i will not be taking any more sessions for the remainder of the year. i am still taking any and all sessions for 2010.....including weddings (july and august are almost full for weddings). if you are interested in booking a session next year, send me an email. i look forward to it.
thank you so much!!

{kelsey} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-10-22T21:51:00.003-06:00

my camera was happy tonight! kelsey is just beautiful!! she made my job super easy!
kelsey is as sweet as they come.
i had a great time with you tonight....and your mom, too (who kept us laughing)! :)
we were rained out the other night, but tonight we had some beautiful weather.
man, i am loving the fall, golden light!
kelsey, you rocked it! see, watching ANTM paid off! ha ha. i wish you the best of luck in all your future adventures! here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

{beauty and the stud}

2009-10-19T22:42:00.003-06:00

....that's what these two were.
miss m is nothing short of beautiful!
seriously, who knew someone so young could be so beautiful!!
and mr. k, soooo handsome! i mean look at that smile!
i was so excited when d contacted me to photograph her kids. she is a great friend of mine and i haven't ever taken pictures of her kids....and we had a great time. i knew we would!
they are such wonderful kids....just like their parents ;)
we had amazing weather, fantastic light, great locations.....good times!
thanks again, d and j for letting us play! hope to do it again soon!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!!

{gavin--day 6} | kalispell newborn photographer

2009-10-17T22:54:00.003-06:00

what a little peanut!! what a great way to spend a morning! i LOVED every second with this little angel today. he surprised mom and dad a couple weeks early and today he was 6 days old. he gave us quite a fight, but i could have stayed their all day with him...do i didn't mind :)
he is absolutely perfect!!
thank you so, so much r and k (and grandma, too) for allowing me into your home and giving me the pleasure of photographing your perfect new addition.
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

how cute are these hats?! grandma made them all!! LOVE!

i posted 2 blogs tonight, so make sure you look below
and check out dale and kristen's wedding, too!

{dale + kristen = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-10-17T20:39:00.004-06:00

it was another gorgeous wedding!! a huge congrats to dale and kristen!! it was an amazing fall day (looked like rain, but we never did get any) and everything was so perfect. kristen was a stunning bride and dale, such a handsome groom. we really had a wonderful time yesterday. it was such an honor to be a part of your amazing day! thank you for letting us capture it for you!

i think i heard one of my favorite things from all of the weddings this summer. as the night was coming to an end and thank yous were being given, kristen said, "i know it's only day one....but this marriage is totally gonna rock!!". i LOVE that!!! :)
we wish you a lifetime of love, laughter, happiness and dreams come true! cheers to a rockin' marriage! :)
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!
"Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I cant help falling in love with you"

dale and kristen chose not to see each other until the wedding, so we got lots of great pictures of the guys and gals!

then it was time for the ceremony....and it was beautiful!

after the ceremony, we rushed outside to get pictures of the newlyweds just as the sun was setting.

it wasn't long before we were interrupted. ha ha :)

and they will live happily ever after...

this was our last wedding for 2009 and jeremie and i want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our amazing couples from this summer. each and everyone of you have a special place in our hearts. we truly feel blessed to be able to do what we do.....and we couldn't do that with out you. so, thank you again and we love you all!! xo

{one last time...gorgeousness!}

2009-10-15T22:26:00.008-06:00

we photographed christa and mike's wedding back in august (see it here) and tonight i did their 'one last time' session. these session are so much fun! a great time for the bride to get their dress on again and get some great/fun pictures. everyone is relaxed and you can do things you couldn't do on your wedding day because you don't have to worry about staying clean or
rushing to the ceremony. i highly recommend it to every bride and/or couple.
anyway...tonight has to be one of my favorite sessions. i was a bit worried as i was heading to the session and it was pouring rain...but it turned out to be a beautiful evening with lots of sunshine. christa and mike are madly in love and it makes my heart smile.
he told her the entire session how beautiful she was and how much he loved her. *swoon!*
......and just look at her...she's stunning!! how amazing are her eyes!!!
christa and mike...i adore you guys!! i wish you both only the best in life!!
here's your ginormous sneak peek. there was no way i could narrow it down to a few.
i hope you love them!!

i love this next picture of christa. i'm pretty sure she was laughing at the cows licking mike :)

this man in camo even showed up for some pictures :)

ahhhh...the light was so beautiful!

{daily dose of laughter}

2009-10-12T22:09:00.002-06:00

this session was non-stop laughter. little man, l, had us in full belly laughs the entire session. so funny!! these 3 beautiful children belong to a friend of mine.....seriously. do i have the best friends or what?! although, i don't think they were looking forward to pictures, i think even they will have to admit we had a great time. thank so much, g, for letting me play with your kiddos today! i had so much much....my laughing muscles are sore! :)
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!
not sure why i made this post so big...but there are lots of them...

how i got a serious look from him is beyond me because the other picture is what we saw most the time. ha ha!

if you know me...you know how much i love the "up shot"!

{baby it's cold outside}

2009-10-11T21:40:00.002-06:00

these kids are rock stars! it was freezing during our session today, and these guys didn't say a single word.....but i could tell by their shivering that they were c.o.l.d.
i have photographed t and c 3 times now...and man, they have grown up and are beautiful/handsome kids. so well behaved, so fun to work with....just a pleasure.
thanks, t and m, for letting us play in the cold! :) i hope they had fun!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

how fierce is little miss c :)

{can you say...snow?!}

2009-10-10T11:55:00.004-06:00

well, no one would have guessed what we saw when we stepped outside yesterday morning...snow! and lots of it!!! snow and 32 degree high was our forecast for the day. the h family traveled over 2 hours for pictures yesterday....so, we gave them a whirl. we only got a couple pictures before the little ones were taken over by the cold. who could blame them....a warm, cozy car sounded good to me too :) they were such troopers!
t and c, thank you so much for coming to do pictures with me. your family is amazing, your boys are beautiful...and i am REALLY looking forward to doing a full, fun session next summer. i really enjoyed our brief, cold and short encounter :)
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

i'm pretty sure this is the "lady, i'm freezing...will you hurry up and take my picture" face :)

{one cute clan}

2009-10-08T21:28:00.002-06:00

how cute are these kids?! they are one full of life, fun group. these kids belong to a dear friend of mine and it's always a great time photographing them. i haven't done it in a couple years and it's crazy to see how much they've changed from the last set of pictures i have.
thanks for today...i had a great time with them. i hope they weren't too cold!!
here's your sneak peek, d and k....i hope you love them!!

{featured}

2009-10-08T14:31:00.005-06:00

so excited that amy and jason's fabulous "one last time" session is featured today on hot pink brides! go check it out HERE!!

{cutest kids on the block}

2009-10-07T21:22:00.002-06:00

so, not only do i have the most gorgeous clients....i have the most gorgeous friends with amazingly adorable children! i've said it before, but i always love to photograph my friends kiddos. they are comfortable, they are themselves...and it's always so much fun!! d and c, i adore your kids...and they are so darn beautiful!!!
OH, and can you believe we woke up to rain/snow/sleet this morning and it continued most of the day too. these guys were troopers because although the sun came out it was only 43 degrees!

thanks for leaving them with me and letting us play for a while...they were perfect!!!

here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!!

{miss k}

2009-10-06T21:37:00.004-06:00

what a sweet little angel!! she is just adorable and has the most amazing blue eyes!
she was so good at her session tonight.....even in the wind and the cold.
you may remember her from 6 month session
and she's now sneaking up on her first birthday! man, it goes so fast!
a little bit of a shorter post because i'm not showing any of the family shots
so they can be kept secret for christmas cards :)
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

this makes me smile :)

{k girls}

2009-10-04T22:25:00.003-06:00

this is one of those sessions i look forward to every year.
t, the mom, is a good friend of mine. when i started my business a couple years back,
t was and still is, one of my (if not THE) biggest supporter/fan/cheerleader i have.
her support means so, so much to me!
her kiddos are always fun to photograph.
they show up in the best clothes, full of smiles and ready to play. i love them!!
thank you so much k family!!! i can't wait til next time!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!!

i'm only sharing one of the family photos so i don't give away a chirstmas card, but i wanted you do see how gorgeous t and her family is!! xo

{new logo!!}

2009-10-04T19:56:00.003-06:00

i'm so excited to show my new logo!! i've been wanting a change, a re-branding of sorts. i wanted something more timeless, more me....and i wanted to add my name to it.
sooooo......here it is! the amazing and talented marie is the one who did it for me.
she is the best! you can see more of her work here.
let me know what you think!! i'm in love!! now off to swap it out everywhere i have it!!

{fairy tales do come true} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-10-03T23:04:00.005-06:00

that's right! they do and i have the proof...i'll show you!
but first, i want say how honored we were to do jon and lindsay's wedding. we first met lindsay when we photographed her sister's wedding last year.
so, when she contacted me for her special day, i was thrilled.
the day was perfect...okay, so it was FREEZING (temp was in the 40s), but man oh man...it was gorgeous! the sun peeked out and the fall colors were just incredible!!
montana is so gorgeous this time of year!
jon and lindsay, thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your amazing day.
may you have love, happiness, laughter (with jon around, laughter is no shortage!) and many blessings throughout your life together!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them.
oh, yeah....and keep looking for the proof! :)

now for the proof that fairy tales do come true :) they say...if a princess kisses a frog she will find her prince charming....and i think lindsay would agree...it's true!!

ha ha...yes, that's a real frog....and no frogs were harmed in the making of this photograph :)

jon and lindsay left lots of time after the ceremony to gets a bunch of pictures....which i love! so here are just a few.

as we were walking back to this bridge, lindsay told me that this is where they had their first kiss. *sigh* so romantic!

i just want to take a quick second to thank my husband, jeremie. he has been my second shooter for weddings all summer long and he has been awesome!! his talent is amazing and i'm blessed to be able to do this with him. so, jeremie....THANK YOU!!!!

{they make me smile}

2009-10-01T23:04:00.002-06:00

these 3 sisters are the best! they are so much fun! i love when a session is full of laughter and good times...that's really what it's all about, right?
it is officially october here in montana....and we were freezing! it was a cloudy, super chilly afternoon, but they rocked it! you can even see the snow on the mountains already!!
thanks again j, t, a and e. i can't wait to do it again!!!
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them! lots more to come!!

{beautiful trio}

2009-09-28T11:11:00.003-06:00

i always love photographing friends kiddos....everyone is so relaxed and it's just a fun time. j and l have 3 of the most beautiful children and it's always a pleasure to take their pictures.
we just did a mini session this time,
so we waited until before sunset and hit those last few moments of the "golden hour".
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!!

{m + h = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-09-27T15:15:00.006-06:00

mike and heidi were married yesterday and i was a beautiful day in so many ways.
beautiful bride, handsome groom, gorgeous weather, fantastic location, amazing fall colors....
what more could you ask for?
it was a day full of love, family, friends and laughter.
thank you for allowing us to join in your special day. we loved every second of it.
i hope the remainder of you your trip is wonderful. it was so great to put a face to the name after all these months. you two are an amazing couple
and we wish you all the love, happiness and blessing for your future together!
enjoy your sneak peek....i hope you love them!!

first time seeing each other as heidi walked down the aisle

this ones for heidi's mom :)

then we headed off to glacier national park--a very special spot to mike and heidi...

{true love}

2009-09-26T22:05:00.003-06:00

when i got an email from yvonne that asked me
"would you like to record some images of me with the love of my life?",
i knew right then and there i would love this session.
i did yvonne and russell's children and grandchildren earlier this summer....and i was thrilled to get the chance to meet and photograph them.
i laughed, admired and enjoyed every second of our session.
watching two people in love always makes my heart smile...
r and y, it was truly a privilege to spend the afternoon with you both. i am so happy that i had the chance to meet you and share this with you.
here is your sneak peek...i hope you love them and i hope our paths cross again!
{and happy birthday to you both!}

{e family}

2009-09-25T12:16:00.004-06:00

one of the best things about my job is all of the great families and children people i meet. i cross paths with so many people that i probably never would...and i think i'm better because of it.
the e family is one of those fantastic families. i enjoyed every minute of it. their girls made me smile the whole session. t (4 yrs) and i (2 yrs) are two adorable little girls!!
it was wonderful to meet you all. here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

this last shot has chirstmas card written all over it. haha!!

{double the fun!}

2009-09-23T15:48:00.002-06:00

this morning i had the privilege of snuggling and photographing 6 week old twins! this was my first time with newborn twins and i was so much fun...and work :)
these 2 boys were so wonderful. they are cute as can be and they did so, so good!
i am so excited about the adventure you have before you, c and b, and i thank you so much for allowing me to play with your precious little men. they are perfect in every way.
here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

ha! look at that tongue. i think it was out in every shot :) love it!

{audrey} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-09-23T00:07:00.003-06:00

tonight was a really, really great time! gorgeous senior--so sweet, so fun--and some amazing fall weather. i am loving this light....nothing beats a montana fall season!
audrey, thanks so much for tonight. you completely rocked it! i am loving your pictures so far and there are lots more to come. it was so great to meet you and your family!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

what a fantastic chair she brought along, huh?!

{terrific twos!}

2009-09-21T22:32:00.002-06:00

this little girl stole my heart tonight! her smile, her personality, her great big bear hugs.....miss a is one adorable 2 yr old girl. i had such a fun time chasing her around tonight. thanks mom for letting a and me do our thing. she did great!!
she makes my heart smile!! here's your sneak peek....i hope you love them!

{miss b}

2009-09-19T23:03:00.002-06:00

someone has a birthday just around the corner~
miss b will turn 3 on wednesday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!
she could not have been cuter tonight! such a sweet, sweet little girl.
we had lots and lots of laughs....who knew pickle juice could be sooooo funny!
thanks again k and p! here's your sneak peek. i hope you love them!

{maddy} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-09-14T00:12:00.006-06:00

tonight's session was was so much fun.
the light was amazing, maddy was gorgeous....couldn't ask for anything more!
my camera loved maddy!! she is a beautiful young lady and photographs amazingly.
we had lots of clothing changes, location changes....which all make for a super long blog post:)
maddy (and mom!) thanks for tonight. i had a great time. it's a big sneak peek for you, but there are still lots more to come! i hope you love them...

as sunset approached, the light outside was just beautiful!

{♥mine♥}

2009-09-09T22:13:00.004-06:00

well, it was torture time, er, i mean picture time for my kiddo again. pictures are not their favorite thing so i try to limit it to birthdays, holidays....you know, all the important times :)
b turned 8 this past weekend so i took him out tonight for a super quick and painless session. his one and only rule...he wanted to wear a tie....haha! so a tie it was. i can't believe how fast my boys grow up. it makes me sad to see it fly by, but i'm also so very proud of what an amazing young man he's growing up to be. ♥

ha ha...the next shot was after i said the words "show me your cool guy look." so funny!

....and i think this was his way of telling me that we were finished ☺

{a family}

2009-09-07T13:42:00.007-06:00

a family= ADORABLE family.
such cute, cute kiddos i got to meet and play with yesterday.
they were visiting from canada this weekend and met up with me and got some pics too!
we had to battle some strong wind, but at least it wasn't the pouring rain we were suppose to get.
mom, jill, is actually a photographer in canada. i always love, and am honored, to do another photographers photos. they know what to wear, know what to do...and are great at helping me do a 3 ring circus behind the lens to get the kids attention. haha.
thanks again, a family. it was a pleasure meeting you all. you have an amazing family...you should be proud. enjoy your sneak peek and if you're ever back down this way, i'd love to do it again!

{c + b = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-09-06T14:47:00.004-06:00

craig and brittany are a wonderful, sweet, fun...and beautiful couple. i had the pleasure of meeting them and photographing them last winter when we did their engagement session.
i knew then that their wedding day would be perfect..and i was right.
it was an amazing day for a wedding! surrounded by amazing family and friends, i believe,
that brittany and craig had perfect wedding.
thank you for allowing us to share in your special day.
we wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, laughter and friendship!!
enjoy your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

getting ready...

the beautiful bride and her girls...

and the boys :)

they decided not to see each other until the ceremony. so romantic!!!
craig's first look at brit walking with her dad...

first dance as husband and wife :)

i also wanted to give a quick 'shout out' to singer/songwriter, jae hatt. jae was amazing!! through the pre-ceremony, ceremony and early reception, she could be heard singing such great songs and such an amazing voice! i could have listened to her all night long. please check out her site here at jaehatt.com.

♥ c+m ♥

2009-09-03T23:53:00.005-06:00

what a great couple!! we had such fun tonight.
i am more excited than ever to do their wedding next year....yep, i gotta wait a whole year!
cody and morgan are not only gorgeous, they are head over heals for each other, full of laughter, a ton of fun.....just a super cool couple!! thanks for inviting me to your beautiful home, c.
i seriously can't wait until 2010--morgan, you're going to make a stunning bride!!
here's your sneak peek...i hope you love them!

{fun, giggles and a tired photographer}

2009-09-02T22:07:00.003-06:00

i've photographed s(7yrs) and j(4yrs) a few times before and it's always a great time. they are 2 busy bees and keep me running and running, but it's so much fun.
i think we were all wiped out by the end of it :)
thanks j for dropping them off with me and letting us play for a while....
i seriously think that's the best way to do it with little ones.
plus, all the photos are a surprise to you!
enjoy your sneak peek. i hope you love them!!

i'll keep the family photos a secret in case you want to use them for christmas cards :)

{how lucky am i...}

2009-09-01T21:41:00.002-06:00

....i have the best job!!
i feel so lucky to be able meet and photograph all the amazing people i do.....and can i just say...i have the most gorgeous clients ever!! jeremy and tina are stunning and so in love. i love when i'm photographing a couple and i can feel how much they love each other.
that's what it's all about, right?!
jeremy and tina, i'm so happy i got the chance to meet you guys...i enjoyed it so much. there are a million pictures in this post. i just couldn't decide!!!
enjoy your sneak peek. i hope you love them!!

{get ready to smile...}

2009-08-30T23:06:00.002-06:00

how incredibly cute is she?!?!
oh my word, she makes me smile. 9 month old, miss p may look familiar. this is the 3rd time i've photographed her and i love to see how she's grown and how much she has changed. although we battled a grass phobia, she was still one happy, sweet, beautiful little girl!!
thank you so much j family. i always enjoy being around your fantastic little girls. i look forward to seeing you again in a couple months. enjoy your sneak peek and i hope you love them!

this little yellow outfit was mom's when she was little and big sister was photographed in it too! :)

...and then big sister wanted in one some of the fun...aren't they adorable?!

{r + l = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-08-30T16:31:00.005-06:00

i love weddings!!
beautiful couples, great locations, fantastic families and friends and LOTS of love. this wedding was no exception. ryan and lorna make a gorgeous couple! we had a wonderful time yesterday. i love simple, perfect weddings that capture the true meaning of marriage.
we give you our deepest wishes for a lifetime of happiness, love and laughter!!
enjoy your sneak peek...i hope you love them!!

"lucky i'm in love with my best friend
lucky to have been where i have been
lucky to be coming home again
lucky we're in love in every way
lucky to have stayed where we have stayed"

how great are these shoes~and they're fergalicious, too! :)

the beautiful ceremony...

what a gorgeous cake, huh?

ha ha...yes, i LOVE ring shots :)

congratulations to you both!

{cowgirl beauty} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-08-27T22:59:00.003-06:00

trista is one beautiful young lady....inside and out.
she could not have been more sweet and you can see it in her smile.
such a wonderful location, too!
i had a great time tonight with you....and mom and grandma, too! i wish you all the best for your senior year and much success in what life has in store for you!
here's a sneak peek. i hope you love them!

her beloved horse, lucky...

yep, she's in the FFA, too!

{gorgeous times three!}

2009-08-24T23:08:00.004-06:00

not long ago, my dear friend and her hubby had pictures done (see them here) and now it was the kiddos turn! how gorgeous are their kids!?!
seriously, they need to make a million little babies! :)
...and i must say that they are some of the sweetest kids on the planet, too!
i had so much fun tonight! gotta love moms that drop off the kiddos and say
'call me when your done!' LOVE that!!!
hope you guys love them and i'll have the rest to you soon!!

...and, oh the joy of being the baby in the family...ha ha!!

{mike + christa = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-08-23T16:20:00.007-06:00

where do i start?!
the amazingly gorgeous couple? the beautiful location? the love that could be felt for miles??
this was truly a beautiful wedding in every sense of the word. the connection and love between mike and christa was simply incredible. we had such a great time photographing and being a part of your special day. thank you! all of our deepest wishes for a lifetime of love, happiness and laughter. hope you enjoy your amazing honeymoon!!!

"And now you're my whole life
now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then"

getting ready....

mike said he was shaking waiting to see christa for the first time. when he saw her he said that she took his breath away....and i believe it. she was quite an amazing site.

the super fabulous girls...

and the equally studly men :)

what a fantastic ceremony location, huh?

i don't think there was a dry eye out there...

first dance as husband and wife

aren't they stunning?!

{part 2}

2009-08-21T20:50:00.003-06:00

a super mini sneak peek of round 2 of this session.
(although it's not really a sneak peek since you already have them. haha!)
thanks again a and b! you have such beautiful children....and so well behaved!
hope we can do it again SOON!!

{miranda} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-08-18T17:01:00.003-06:00

...another beautiful senior!!
miranda could not have been any sweeter! her eyes are just incredible and draw you right in.
miranda, you had nothing to be nervous about....you're just gorgeous!
thanks for spending time with me and letting me photograph you. i hope you have a wonderful senior year. i will have the rest to you very soon. enjoy your sneak peek. i hope you love them!

{s family}

2009-08-16T23:55:00.003-06:00

i am lucky enough to call this family friends of mine. their 2 gorgeous children were some of my very first clients when i started my business. it was fun to photograph them again! we had our session cut short due to rain and a cold little girl, but we were speedy before the storms came and still got some shots in.
thanks a and b...your family is always so wonderful!!! hope you love them! xoxo

{charlie} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-08-15T23:07:00.003-06:00

seniors are truly so much fun to photograph....i love how they just "be" and you get to capture the true them. miss charlie has one of the best smiles (and freckles, too!) that i have ever seen...it's beautiful and you can't help smile when you see her. i had such a wonderful time! we battled the rain and mud, but still managed to get some great shots. thanks for the laughs, charlie, and for traveling so far to meet me...i hope you love them! so many more to come.

{i'm back!}

2009-08-15T15:06:00.002-06:00

we are back and settling back in to the real world. we had a fantastic time this past week in the gorgeous city of cancun, mexico! what a great time!! swimming with dolphins, jet skiing, sun, swimming and LOTS of family time. i couldn't have asked for anything better! a perfect vacation.

things are very busy ahead, so stay tuned! lots of seniors, couples, weddings and families to come! all emails and phone calls will be returned asap.

{good times}

2009-08-07T09:44:00.004-06:00

s, mom, called me to see if i could do a session with her and her kids.....they are all older and it's rare that they are all in the same place at the same time, so she wanted to take advantage of it and capture it in a picture. so we did! i have to tell you, i have not laughed so hard in a very long time. this family was SO much fun!! i seriously had the best time!!! we got some great shots for mom and then i let the kids have a free for all. they got the run the show and i just snapped away. i hope you guys love them!! there are so many more, but i wanted to keep some surprises for you!

and then the we got one of the kids alone....they called the shots :)

and here's a little peek into the fun we had when the kids were in charge...

and a little sibling l.o.v.e. :) ha ha

NOTE:: i am shutting off my phone, computer and camera....from august 8-15 i will be taking a summer break. all emails and phone calls will be returned after this time. thank you!!

[j + j = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-08-04T00:48:00.005-06:00

their day could not have been more perfect. the weather was beautiful, the light was amazing (nothing better than warm, summer evenings!), the bride was stunning and the couple was madly in love!!
justin and jessy....you are an amazing couple. your love for each other can be felt across the room. the way you look at each other just melted my heart.....you are both very lucky!!
we wish only happiness and love for your lifetime together. thank you for allowing us to be a part of your perfect day. enjoy your sneak peek and i will have the rest to you soon!

their first look at each other....

the cermony was beautiful!

jessy and her sisters....so gorgeous, huh?!

i love the moments you catch when they aren't paying attention :)

jessy surprised justin with an awesome groom's cake!

the light was so amazing!

{f family}

2009-08-02T01:55:00.003-06:00

it must be said that 15 month old, g, is one incredibly adorable little guy! what a smile he's got and he's not afraid to show it!! it was such a joy photographing your family, a and a.....and you have one great kiddo on your hands!
hope you enjoy your sneak peek and i will have the rest to you very soon!

{one last time-j&a} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-07-31T13:56:00.006-06:00

have i mentioned how much i love this couple?! :)
i could seriously photograph them everyday.
it's couples like this that make me love every second of what i do!
we headed out on the town for jason and amy's "one last time" session.
(if you missed their wedding, check it out here). we had so much fun! they are always up for anything, anywhere...and lots of laughing and love along the way!
i hope you guys love these...and i'm gonna miss ya :)
i only wish the best for you both and your life together.

{miss avery-day 6}

2009-07-30T15:34:00.002-06:00

cute, cute, cute!!!
what an absolute doll she is! those cheeks! those lips! she is just perfect!!
although she was 8 pounds at birth, she still seemed so tiny.
miss a was wide awake and paying close attention to what we were doing to her..haha! she finally crashed for us and looked like a complete angel!

thanks for hanging out with me and letting me photograph your perfect little baby girl!
enjoy your sneak peek!

{j + a = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-07-27T19:49:00.006-06:00

i seriously have the most gorgeous brides ever!!!
you may remember this couple from here. well, the wedding day finally arrived and it was one fantastic day!!! jason and amy are two of the most loving, caring and beautiful people...inside and out...that i have ever met. both families welcomed us with open arms and hearts. thank you for allowing us to be a part of the most important day of your lives. we will remember it always. your day was perfect in every way.....and what a party!!! there were SO many pictures i wanted to put up here, but i narrowed it down and i hope you enjoy your sneak peek!
jason and amy, we wish for you a lifetime of happiness, love, laughter and dreams coming true.

the ceremony was beautiful and full of emotion...

then the band came out to play and they were amazing!!! gruvbox

and the party began :)

...and jeremie rocked the fisheye!

.....and i'm going to take over their post for a minute (hope you don't mind, jason and amy!) and say how thankful i am for my husband, jeremie. we shared this special day with jason and amy because it was our 11yr anniversary that day. i am so lucky to have such an amazing husband...and an amazing photographer by my side. every wedding we photograph together i fall in love with him all over again because it takes me back to that special day 11 years ago and it fills me with love, pride and happiness. thank you jer for an amazing 11 years. xoxo

baby matthew

2009-07-25T00:03:00.002-06:00

just 9 days old today....
one of the sweetest, most cuddly baby boys i've ever held. he melts your heart!! although he wasn't a big fan of sleeping for us, it wasn't a problem because when he was awake he was too darn cute!!! (*and we won the battle and got a few sleepy moments*)
thank you, j, for welcoming me in to your gorgeous home today! i had a wonderful time meeting your precious new addition and hanging out with big brother, b.
enjoy your sneak peek and i will have the others to you shortly!

{j family}

2009-07-22T13:36:00.002-06:00

last night i had the pleasure of meeting the adorable and fun, j family. they are here visiting from arizona..and i think they brought their hot, sunny days with them :)
even though it was bit hazy, it was still warm and beautiful!
i had a great time photographing your beautiful family! mom is a photographer, too, so she knew just what to do on the other side of the lens!
i hope you have a wonderful stay here in montana and enjoy your sneak peek!!

{d + j = married) | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-07-21T00:54:00.006-06:00

one word...stunning!!!
dan and jeni make one amazing couple! not only are they beautiful inside and out, but they are madly in love. their wedding was just perfect. an amazing summer day, beautiful ceremony and lots of love and laughter! thank you so, so much for letting us be a part of it. i hope that you are having a great honeymoon and enjoy your sneak peek.
our deepest wishes go out to you, jeni and dan, for a liftetime of happiness, laughter, love and commitment. xoxo

"i'm lucky i'm in love with my best friend
lucky to have been where i have been.....i'm lucky we're in love in every way
lucky to have stayed where we have stayed"

jeni's first look at herself......

jeni, you were a gorgeous bride!

{the r family}

2009-07-20T00:06:00.004-06:00

i'm a bit behind on my blog...but i'm slowly catching up. sorry for the wait r family!
i laughed so much during my time with this family. what a complete pleasure it was!! it started off a bit rough--*waving* to dad :) --and it was a HOT and SUNNY day, but such fun. this family is visiting the beautiful state of montana and wanting to take a piece of it home with them.....so, r family, i hope when you look at these they make you smile. i had such a great time. thank you!
enjoy your sneak peek!!

the girls wanted to play a trick on mom and dad...hee hee

this one makes me smile!!

{live, laugh, love}

2009-07-16T10:40:00.005-06:00

my dear friend, trina, asked me to do some photos of her and her husband, tony, to celebrate their upcoming 16 year anniversary. i was more than thrilled to do so. we had a great time! they are still so in love after all these years and i love that! so, meet my beautiful friend and her equally handsome hubby!
happy anniversary you guys!!! xo

{my hardest client ever........}

2009-07-14T20:45:00.004-06:00

but i love him to the moon! he's mine. i'm sure there are many photographers out there can relate to a little one who runs away at the first sight of a camera :)
my little man will be 4 year old in a few days, so took him out to try and get some new shots of him. now that is tough....borderline impossible! haha. he gives me a run for my money, but not a second goes by that i don't have a smile on my face when he is around.
i adore this kid!!!

wouldn't you be smiling? ha ha!!

{wedding site} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-07-13T16:02:00.005-06:00

i am thrilled to announce that i now have a website just for weddings! you can access it through the same site as my portraits (thousandwordsphotographmt.com)...you just now have the option of going to weddings, portraits or my blog. there are so many things that go into wedding days, that i felt i couldn't squeeze it all in under one wedding gallery, so a new site was in need. i will be adding, changing and swapping stuff around all summer long, so make sure you check in often!

i am now booking all weddings for 2010!!
info is on the site or please feel free to email me!
have a wonderful week!

{kari-senior} | kalispell senior photographer

2009-07-10T10:50:00.008-06:00

what a fun session this was!! she's gorgeous, huh?!
kari you were nervous for nothing...you were a rockstar!! we hit some great locations, had beautiful weather and lots of laughs. what more could you ask for?! i had SO many pictures to post to the blog, but i had to narrow it down (and there are still a ton!). kari, i hope you love them!! it was great to meet you, mom and auntie! thanks for a great time!
hope you have a wonderful senior year and good luck on all your adventures.
i have lots of pictures for you, but for now here's a little sneak peek....

{5 pounds of heaven}

2009-07-07T16:07:00.003-06:00

10 day old, miss r, has stolen my heart!! she surprised mom and dad by coming 4 weeks early (we even missed out on maternity photos that we had planned)...but what an angel she is! weighing only 5 pounds, she is the smallest newborn i've ever photographed. and OH SO ADORABLE! if i didn't have baby fever before, i do now! haha!
i hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek and give that little girl a squeeze for me!

{j + c = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-06-29T16:42:00.005-06:00

jason and cassie were married on saturday. we had an amazing time at their wedding. jason and cassie are surrounded by an incredible circle of family and friends who support them and love them so much. it was such a joy to be a part of it.
the sun was shining, cassie was stunning, jason was beaming....it truly was a beautiful, beautiful day!!
j and c, thank you for welcoming us into your family for the day. we enjoyed every second of it. i hope you have a great trip back home and enjoy your sneak peek!!

our best wishes to you, from both jeremie and i, for a lifetime of happiness! congratulations!!

the first look at each other...

i always love the dances with mom and dad...they make me tear up every time and this day was no exception...

and cassie and jason now share their wedding date with cassie's mom and dad. they were celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary...congrats!

{one last time} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-06-28T12:42:00.005-06:00

a couple days after the a and m's wedding we headed out to get some more photos of them.
most photographers call this a "trash the dress" session....but quite frankly, we don't trash the dress, but we do get it dirty! it's just a fun time to get some more photos with a relaxed couple without the stresses that can come with the wedding day...and it's a chance for the bride to wear her dress "one last time".
so, here is a sneak peek of amy and mook's "one last time" session.
a and m- i have enjoyed every second with you both. you are amazing people, a joy to be around and truly in love. i wish you all the best in your lifetime to come.

{nine}

2009-06-25T14:55:00.002-06:00

oh my...miss grace is one sweet little girl! she is nine days today and just a complete joy. we finally talked her in to sleeping for us....(after many potty accidents-ha ha). she was so content and i enjoyed every second!! thank you for spending the morning with me and letting me cuddle your little one....you are lucky parents! enjoy your peek!!

and one of big brother with his new baby sister

{marianne + pete = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-06-25T08:45:00.005-06:00

m and p traveled all the way from arizona to get married in glacier national park. it was typical montana weather and you just never know what your going to get...we got clouds, wind, a bit of rain and a cold bride.....but it was a beautiful, intimate ceremony that turned out perfectly!
thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. enjoy your sneak peek and the rest of the photos will be waiting for you at home. i hope you had a wonderful stay in glacier/montana and that the rest of your vacation was just as amazing!

and i love this moment because as i was taking this shot, p looked at her and said, "i'm so happy right now." *love that!*

{eric + amy = married} | kalispell wedding photographer

2009-06-24T00:23:00.006-06:00

it was a beautiful, perfect day!
we (my husband and i) had such a wonderful time at amy and mookie's wedding. it was a day full of love, happiness, great families/friends, laughter and many blessings.
amy, you were a stunning bride and mook, you weren't too shabby yourself :)
thank you for welcoming us to your special day. it was truly a pleasure to share it with you.
i pray that you have a lifetime of happiness together and congratulations!!
i hope you have a fantastic time on your honeymoon!! i will have lots of pictures for you when you return, but for now, here's a peek!!

"I'm gonna love you forever, forever & ever amen
As long as old men sit & talk about the weather
As long as old women sit & talk about old men
If you wonder how long Ill be faithful
Ill be happy to tell you again
I'm gonna love you forever & ever, forever & ever amen"

and just tiny peek from tonight's trash the dress....