{Good Friends::Deidre & Ken}

As I was digging through my photo archives, I came across one of the first weddings I ever photographed.  It was for my dear friends Ken and Deidre.  I had worked with Ken for 3 years at a local golf course and in this time I became very close with him and his now wife Deidre.  I didn't hesitate when they asked me to be their wedding photographer, because they are such fun loving people that always have a good time.  They have since moved so Ken could attend culinary school, and they just had a little girl.  (Congrats you two!)  Their wedding was located at a small cabin outside of Big Timber, Montana.  It was a beautiful wedding that truly focused on the love they have for one another.  Enjoy!

{Doggies}

It's been a while since I've posted anything, so I thought I would update everyone on what I've been working on.  For my senior photo project this semester I've decided to do dog photography.  One of my influences has been Anna Kuperberg.  She is an amazing dog photographer as well as a wedding/portrait photographer.  If you need a laugh click HERE to check out her dog blog.  I've always loved dogs, and I feel that they have so much character and life.  Capturing this has been my goal with this project.  I want to convey each dogs personality and characteristics. This has been a very challenging project, because sometimes the dogs don't always do what I want them to; however, this also adds to their personality.  Here are some of my favorites so far.

{The Big Blue}

This is a project that I have been working on in my Advanced Digital class.  Our assignment was to create 3 images by photographing a landscape using the 4x5 bellows camera (This is a large camera that allows you to photograph using large negatives).  We then had to scan the negatives to create our images.  I photographed these pictures in Logan, MT where it is pretty flat and very windy.  The sky was perfect this day and I'm very happy with the way these photographs turned out!  To check out more on what students are doing in the Photography Department at Montana State University please click here.

{Man's Best Friend}

On New Years Day I had the opportunity to photograph a young man named J.R. and his 12 year old dog named Sam.  It was a challenging photo shoot because Sam is deaf and couldn't hear us when we were trying to get her attention to look toward the camera.  It was an obstacle for all of us, but she did her own thing and that helped to bring out her personality.  After a short time she opened up, forgot her age, and began running around like a puppy again.  I had a blast photographing the relationship that J.R. and Sam have, and I hope that these photographs will serve as a reminder of that friendship and Sam's spunky spirit for years to come. 

{Merry Christmas}

Christmas is my favorite time of the year.  Every year I go to Helena with my boyfriend Kurt and spend Christmas with his family.  There is always a mixture of chaos and relaxation during the holidays at his parents house.  This is because Kurt has two older sisters, Michele and Jamie, and three nieces, Austyn, Ashleigh, and Abby, and one nephew, Ryan.  He also has four younger cousins, both sets of grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles, and family friends that all come up for Christmas Eve.  It gets pretty crazy, but I wouldn't change it for the world.  I wouldn't be who I am today without the love and support of Kurt and his family.  I'm so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life!  Here is a glimpse of the kids during the Christmas chaos...Enjoy!!! 

This is Abby.  She is the best baby ever and I have to say one of the cutest!