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Traveling wedding photographer + photography/small biz educator.

Mesmerized by the way two people love each other, each so uniquely.  I always leave room for dessert. Believe swear words are just sentence embellishers. Think indulgences are necessary in this life. 

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Love stories in all forms without the white dress... or maybe they wore white, it happens.

Just my little thoughts on different topics of planning your wedding day big party or just you two.

Stories of two lovers making it all about them, as they should.

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You’re here because you want to elope in Yellowstone National Park, yeah?? Don’t worry, I’m not the type of wedding photographer who will try to get you to switch locations because Yellowstone is “too busy”.  Nope, if you have daydreams of geysers and bison and hot springs as the backdrop of your wedding photos, then […]

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3 Tips to Elope in Yellowstone

September 13, 2024

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Finding a private elopement location in Yellowstone that isn’t packed with map-holding, bright-eyed visitors can feel like quite the feat. During peak season, our country’s first national park can see up to a whopping 30,000 visitors a day!!! So if you’re not a run-and-jump-into-the-chaos type of couple, you’re likely looking for somewhere tucked away, still […]

Private Elopement Location in Yellowstone

September 9, 2024

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Julie + Matt’s Jackson Hole wedding at Turpin Meadow Ranch is an incredible example of weaving an adventurous spirit into more traditional wedding plans. A church ceremony with a trip into Grand Teton National park was the perfect pairing for this sentimental, sweet wedding day in Wyoming.  This couple’s story started with a meet cute […]

Bride and groom kissing in an open field with the teton mountains towering behind them.

Jackson Hole Wedding at Turpin Meadow Ranch

August 28, 2024

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Weddings

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Dare I say Airbnb wedding venues are one of my new favorite trends? Whether you’re getting married in a sweet little lakeside cabin retreat or a 139 year old mansion like Joelle + Devon, you can’t go wrong with getting your people into an intimate little spot and marrying your lover.  This Airbnb wedding venue […]

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A Timeless Airbnb Wedding

August 10, 2024

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Weddings

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You can’t go wrong when you’re eloping in Glacier National Park, but choosing an exact elopement location can feel like throwing a dart at the map! Dakota + Zach had only been to Glacier National Park once, and knew it was their spot, so we chatted through their options and landed in the land of […]

Eloping in Montana’s Glacier National Park

July 31, 2023

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Never has there ever been a more intentional national park microwedding than this! These photos are your typical shots but with true documentary style coverage of their personal twists on first looks, thoughtful ceremony traditions, and karaoke-filled reception. If you’re looking for inspiration for a personality-infused intimate wedding, you’ll wanna see this one!  It’s no […]

Inspiration Worthy National Park Micro Wedding

July 26, 2023

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Wanna know the great thing about Montana mountain engagement photos? You’ll come for the mountains, but you always get so much more. Hidden lakes, rocky shorelines, trails in lush forests – they’re all waiting for you when you go exploring in a mountain range. Madisen + David knew the magic of the mountains all too […]

Mountain Engagement Photos in Montana

July 14, 2023

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Couples

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Eloping in Montana was an easy decision for Angie and Ryan to make. They pictured a mountain wedding ceremony and a getaway for just the two of them and we all know big sky country checks those boxes. Welcome all fans of the show Yellowstone loL!  But rather than head to the go-to elopement locations […]

eloping in montana at a tiny church in the mountains of Paradise Valley

Eloping in Montana’s Paradise Valley

June 21, 2023

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Do the anniversary photoshoot. You’ll love it. Don’t ever stop photography your love story. Amanda + Shayne started the tradition of coming back to the place where they got married last year, which just so happens to be the same place they vacationed to celebrate their engagement the year before. The rugged mountainscape and fresh […]

anniversary photos couple walking down the dock on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park

Springtime Anniversary Photoshoot in Apgar Village

May 31, 2023

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Couples

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If you want the answer to my all-time favorite family photo ideas, it’ll always be in-home sessions!! Especially in YOUR home. You might be asking yourself, “wait, Jackie does family photo sessions?” Yessss I do, but not very often. So when my schedule is free and a family reaches out who has a fun vision […]

family photos in home in missoula mt

Family Photo Ideas: A Day at Home

February 15, 2023

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