This session was scheduled for a few weeks later than this day, but when Carly saw this magical winter wonderland at their local dog park, she called me up and asked, “What are you doing right now?” Snowy engagement sessions are so magical, and I’m lucky to call Montana home where I can count on a snowy session 100 months out of the year. Ha! Just kidding. Kind of.
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The snow is finally falling pretty consistently here in Bozeman and it’s taking me back to this snowy engagement session last winter with Alex and Dylan. I am a huge fan of engagement sessions, so much so that I include mini engagement sessions in all my collections at no cost to my clients. They’re such an important foundation for a photographer-client relationship. I take full advantage of my time with my clients, and during the session, I’m all ears and all eyes and all in. Most people don’t feel comfortable in front of a camera, so an engagement session is the perfect time to practice.
Alex and Dylan are the most genuine and kind people. Their engagement session was filled with the perfect balance of cuddles and conversation. They’re two grounded individuals yet completely smitten. There’s more to come with these two – the most beautiful wedding on the Gallatin Winter last summer.
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A family of 2 became 3, and a family of 3 is becoming 4. When Adam surprised Tanna with a maternity lifestyle session on Mother’s Day last year, I remembering hoping it wouldn’t be the last time I took their photos. They are seriously the sweetest couple, and I just knew they would be amazing parents. I’m just thrilled I got to give myself a big fat “I told you so”. Adam and Tanna are the best parents, and the best news… they’re expecting again!
Their little one was the CUTEST. He even walked (with squeaker shoes… I die.) up to me mid session for a little hug. Well, that’s what I’m calling it. He might have been trying to push me away because I was messing up their trio. Let’s just call it a hug.
Says Tanna, “The photo of us kissing him and his little lips squished just kills me. I love it. I really was impressed you got some many great photos for how grumpy he was! His dad was thinking we’d have at least one crying photo! I bet sometimes you wish you could be sitting next to your clients to see them react to the adorable photos.”
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Love and goodness is contagious. That’s probably why I smother my husband with kisses when I get back from a wedding. I can remember coming home from this wedding in particular and smiling uncontrollably. When I’m surrounded by love and goodness for an entire day, I can’t help but pass it on. I hope you feel it in the pictures below, and if you feel so inclined, I hope you pass it on as well.
This was a special wedding. Two incredibly kind and grounded individuals joining forces with a ceremony preformed by the bride’s father in the backyard of the groom’s parents. Some of my favorite moments: Father of the bride fist bumping his daughter after signing the marriage license, the hugs and hand holds all day long from sister and mother of the bride, the warmth of the parents of the groom in welcoming everyone to their home, the row of ducks swimming by during the ceremony, barely visible through the smoke, a daughter’s embrace as the mother of the bride watched her husband dance with their newly married daughter, and the powerful speech made by the father of the bride about how much he admired his new son-in-law.
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Yep, they’re married (and have been for a year now)!
This wedding… some of my favorite wedding moments ever happened at this wedding. Mom leaving a lipstick kiss on the bride’s cheek, Dad’s first look reaction and excitement at his gift from his daughter, the way Nolan kept his eyes on Jenny while hugging her dad, and Nolan promising Jenny that he would always hug her first thing when she gets home from work. Even a year later, these moments are still fresh in my mind. It was such a special day, and I was just thrilled to be able to witness it.
Venue: The Ponds at Dry Creek // Gown Designer: Rebecca Ingram // Gown Boutique: Eskay Bridal // Cake: Delicious Bakery // Flowers: Fresh and Fabulous // Menswear: Linda’s Bridal Images & Mr. Tux // Hair: Ethereal Hair & Makeup Artistry // Makeup: Running Bare Aesthetics // DJ: Bozeman DJ // Gifts: Montana Silversmiths // Catering: Chili O’Briens
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