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I'm Jackie

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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When you know, you know. That statement couldn’t be more true. For these two their first date lasted alllllll day cause they couldn’t stop talking to each other. Every thing moved quickly but also at just the right speed as everything was perfect. Them and their children…. Six kiddos between them, creating a beautiful blended […]

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Moody Flathead Lake Forest Wedding

October 21, 2020

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This wedding, these two, MAGIC! If you didn’t see their engagement sesh go check it out!  I prefaced a little about what happened with them the summer of COVID. We planned their engagement photos for Beartooth Pass and a nasty storm came through + we decided being at 11,000 ft during it was maybe a […]

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Beartooth Pass Summer Intimate Wedding

September 21, 2020

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  Planning an elopement in Glacier National Park? Bet there are a million questions swirling around in your brain – photographers, accommodations, permits, travel – ALL OF THE THINGS! Don’t you worry, I’ll answer all of those questions for ya, but today, let’s talk about choosing your date!  Choosing a date is maybe not that […]

When to get married in Glacier National Park

How to Elope in Glacier National Park: Choosing your date!

September 7, 2020

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These two overcame sooo many hurdles just to say I Do and in the end it felt like, damn, that’s how it was always supposed to go!  Like many 2020 couples planning larger weddings it became quite clear their wedding day wasn’t going to happen as planned. Their last minute spring wedding was cancelled due […]

Summer of 2020 Romantic Glacier National Park Elopement

Romantic Summer Elopement in Glacier National Park

September 1, 2020

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My favorite thing of 2020 and the ridiculous year that it was lol, is how much life was breathed into elopements + intimate/micro weddings. They have always pulled on my heart strings. There is something so magical about the way they play out. With or without all the details + little things there is so […]

Glacier National Park Micro Wedding at a Waterfall

Glacier Park Intimate Micro Wedding | Stephanie + Chad

August 26, 2020

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These two honeys could not wait to say I Do! Jamie knew as soon as Emery asked her to marry him the only place to do it was in her parents backyard along the river just outside Missoula, MT. And it was truly the perfect spot. To look at all these photos and realize everything […]

Jamie + Emery | Missoula MT Backyard Wedding

August 8, 2020

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They had always wanted a super small intimate gathering for their wedding. Nothing big or grand, just simple + beautiful with their absolute favorite people. The planned the perfect little day at the Homestead on McVey outside Missoula, MT getting ready in the neighbor house, a ceremony on the lawn, breakfast for dinner set up […]

Missoula MT McVey Homestead Intimate Picnic Wedding

Emily + Nathan | Missoula MT Picnic Wedding

June 24, 2020

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I know I always say this couple is one of my faves cause they’re all my faves but somehow I swear they are haha. Sasha + Josh decided to elope on Maui and asked me to join them and photograph their day and that was amazing! But then months later Sasha emailed and said ok […]

Sasha + Josh | King Plow Arts Center Wedding

February 20, 2020

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These two are so incredibly in love + there isn’t a person on the planet who can deny their connection. A rando on the street would say they were made for each other only seeing them for 1 second. They have the best hearts and surround themselves with the most amazing people. Trina dreamed of […]

Missoula MT Winter Wedding Bride Groom Photos After Dark

Trina + Shane | Missoula MT Winter Wedding

February 10, 2020

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My first phone call with David + Justin I spent the whole time laughing getting to know them, their story, family dynamics, + all the shenanigans to get them + their friends from Cali to Montana for a weekend of fun. I was so stoked to finally hug them on their wedding day I ran […]

David + Justin | White Raven MT Wedding

January 25, 2020

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