It was so fun to photograph Rilee and Nick’s colorful autumn engagement photos – not only because we timed our session perfectly and were treated to some absolutely brilliant yellows oranges and reds, but because these two are just a blast to work with! I’d photographed Nick’s older brother Jamie’s wedding a few years earlier, so when Rilee and Nick contacted me about doing their engagement and wedding photos I knew we’d click (no pun intended!).

As was standard for this year, we had some rain clouds threatening in the background as well as a few raindrops to start out our session. But thankfully the impending storm skirted around us and allowed us to meander, chat and spend a lot of time cracking up together!

Part of why Rilee and Nick chose the location they did for their session was because Nick had actually proposed to Rilee not far from where we were photographing! They also invited their 7-year-old dog, Bear, into a few of their images too!

Bear is just the sweetest doggo, and was all about sharing in the excitement of the day, including giving both Rilee and Nick some big “Bear” hugs! And then giving us all funny looks when our walk didn’t really turn into one that made sense to him. (Humans, why do you keep stopping to kiss one another? haha)

Suffice it to say, I’m super stoked to get to photograph Rilee and Nick’s upcoming 2020 wedding, and can tell we’re going to continue having a blast on their wedding day as well!

Rilee and Nick – congrats again! I know you said you were a little nervous about being in front of the camera, but as I told you the day of your session, you don’t have a thing to worry about, and I cannot wait for June to get here! :) Woo hoo! Way to rock your session, you two!

On the Docket:

Elopements and portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

It’s an understatement to say just how fun Bailey and Andrew’s Missoula autumn engagement photos were to make – I’m fairly certain we laughed our heads off the entire shoot! And that’s always a good thing in my book. It was even more fun to see just how much these two enjoy one another, and how much in love they are.

As we were walking during our session, Bailey and Andrew told me that they met while in high school and were best friends, but didn’t start dating until a bit later. Suffice it to say, they fell in love and now they’re engaged! Andrew’s in school focusing on chemistry and biology and Bailey is finishing up a nursing degree.

During our shoot, we had such a great time wandering the woods (so beautiful this time of year), and we were even treated to an owl swooping by us while we were shooting. (So silent, so beautiful, so cool!)

And, because we were having such a good time, I’ve included a few of Bailey and Andrew’s funnier outtakes from our session, because, as Bailey put it, “they are a good picture of our relationship haha :)” – what a great way to be! (Can you guess which image happened post owl surprise?)

Bailey and Andrew – thank you again for such a wonderful session! It was so great to meet you both, and I absolutely loved that I got to laugh so much with the two of you as we made your photos. It was such a treat to see how much you love one another, and I can imagine your life will be filled with happiness! Congratulations again on your engagement and your upcoming wedding!

And now for a few hilarious outtakes – thanks for these moments, you two! SO great!

On the docket: weddings and portraits – don’t miss out!

Cheers,

-Kristine

This year Missoula has experienced an exceptionally beautiful autumn – and luckily Raina, Danny and I got to take advantage of all the beautiful colors before the wind swept the leaves off the trees a few days later.

We walked around downtown, laughing and chatting, and laughing some more. Giggling, they told me the story of how they met when Raina swiped one of Danny’s chicken strips – the rest is history. :)

These two are just so utterly in love, and I can tell we’re going to have an absolute blast at their wedding next year. Here’s to you two, Raina and Danny! And many, many chicken strips to share. ;)

On the docket: portraits! Don’t miss out!

Cheers,

-Kristine