Choosing a location is everything.

I want your family to either feel at home, or free to roam. I want to cultivate a sense of play and feeling of freedom, ease & peace during your session. You’re on mountain time now. Often I will come to the home you are staying or conduct your session on your own private property. If that is not ideal or visually appealing, I will have you check out my location guide for a collection of my favorite & most magical places to shoot in the area. (Once your session is booked you will receive the password to access this document).

Often when it rains in Montana, it’s a short shower and then the weather moves on. Therefore, I don’t get worked up over a little bit of rain in the forecast.

If it looks like a complete wash out on your portrait day, you will need to be flexible to move your portrait session an hour or two and also keep the next early morning open as a backup date. I will make every effort to reschedule your session but payments made will not be refunded due to weather.

Montana weather is wildly unpredictable. We often have to work in, around, between, before, or after thunderstorms. Flexibility is key—but even more important is the ability to just go with it. That’s when the magic happens.

Some of my very best sessions have happened after or during a Montana rainstorm. Umbrellas and rain boots make great props and the kids love splashing in puddles! The lush Montana landscape comes alive with color during a good storm. I’m very much open to go forward with a session in the rain! The weather might not always be perfect, but the photos always will be. And sometimes? After the rain, we get a rainbow!

Your photos will be sent to you in an online photo gallery 2-4 weeks apres your session. Please be patient, the magic is made in the editing process and this art takes time.

I leave this entirely up to you! But for a little outfit inspiration, ask for a link to my welcome guide to see the best local Montana places to shop or see what other families have put together.

You can just be yourselves! The magic is made by the chemistry between you and your family. My job is to be fast and capture these real and genuine moments. Your job is to just be in the moment, to laugh, to run, to play, to feel and to enjoy. To just be present with your family in these majestic, Montana mountains. But any inspiration shots you have to share with me in the months leading up to your shoot will help me to understand the vibe you are going for and to create a strong vision for your shoot.

I want every client to leave our time together with prints in hand—tangible reminders of the beauty we’ve created together and your time spent in the mountains.

As part of your collection, you will receive a complete set of web-resolution digital images. These files are perfect for sharing online.

Every session also includes a print credit, allowing you to order professional-quality prints directly from your online gallery. After your session, we’ll discuss how you’d like to showcase your images—wall art, a stunning coffee table box, thoughtful gifts for loved ones, unmatched albums and other heirloom products. I’m passionate about beautifully preserving these moments in a way that lasts for generations and I will personally design and create these heirloom pieces for you. My full collection of offerings can be accessed here.