I always love it when couples have fun ideas for their photo shoot – and when Shannon and Jud told me they were thinking about doing their Missoula engagement photos in a funky airplane boneyard, I got more than a little excited. Like a LOT excited. Like clapping-of-my-hands-and-squealing-a-little-bit excited. (Shannon and Jud can totally vouch for that, too.)

And then the day came. And the light and the clouds and the beat up old planes, and Shannon and Jud together – it was all to DIE for. I could barely contain myself. In fact, I think I may have been speaking gibberish at times because I couldn’t get my words out quickly enough. So. Much. Awesome. And, pardon my French, but So. SO. Badass.

Suffice it to say, we all had a total and complete blast, laughed enough to give ourselves a full ab workout, and then topped it all off with celebratory Coldsmokes and talking and laughing in the twilight as the sun dipped behind the mountains. (Cool fact: Shannon and Jud met at Kettlehouse over Coldsmokes!)

Shannon and Jud – you are, hands down, the definition of fantastic! I am so beyond excited to get to photograph your wedding next year, and I’m thrilled to be working with you both. Here’s to continued awesomeness, badassery and Coldsmokes! :)

On the docket: portraits! Stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine