Avalanche Amphitheater is one of my absolute favorites. It’s fully surrounded by trees and sits right at the base of Trail of the Cedars which gives it that moody twilight forest vibe without needing to hike. It’s the perfect setup if you want to do your adventure session at Avalanche Lake first and then meet your people for the ceremony afterward since the amphitheater is right where the trail ends. You get the deep woods look for your vows and then we can hop in the car and head to Lake McDonald for group portraits which gives you two completely different backdrops in one afternoon. The only downside is parking which is a complete nightmare at Avalanche. Hiring a private shuttle or a small bus is usually the move. As a story-driven photographer and videographer with a vlog meets indie film style, this spot gives me everything I need to build a full narrative without overthinking it.

Tristan and Morgan’s micro-wedding in west Glacier National Park was the epitome of a perfect moody day in the park — rainy, fog surrounding the mountains, and the deep lush greens that GNP is known for. We had such a blast getting these two hitched at Avalanche Amphitheater, followed by an adventure session at Lake McDonald, and then an intimate dinner with their loved ones at Whitefish Lake restaurant.