The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
Glacier National Park Proposal at Sun Point | Derek + Moriah’s Engagement
I was SO STOKED when Derek first reached out for me to film + photograph his proposal to his stunning girlfriend Moriah. After a few weeks of secret emails and phone calls, we came up with the perfect plan for him to propose at Sun Point overlooking St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park — keep reading for their proposal film and photos, and allll of the tips + inspo for planning a proposal in Glacier.
Romantic and Playful Flathead Lake Elopement
Titus and Caleb had the most incredible cabin lifestyle session and lakeside love letter reading in Montana — I always have a blast with these two, and I know our sessions will be incredible inspo as you plan your own destination elopement!
Gorgeous destination wedding at Summit Mountain Lodge in East Glacier National Park | Austin + Paige
Austin and Paige had the most incredible, emotional, gorgeous destination wedding at Summit Mountain Lodge in East Glacier National Park — they got married with their closest loved ones in attendance in Montana before partying hard with the whole crew back in California a week later. These two let their day unfold in the most beautiful way — in fact, Paige got DRENCHED during their first look at Two Medicine and it was the most cinematic, romantic, beautiful scene straight out of the Notebook…and she was unbothered hahaha, she just went back to her cabin after and her entourage blow dried her hair and dress before the ceremony. Coolest couple EVER. In this post you’ll find details about one of our fave venues right outside of Glacier National Park, tips about including friends and family in every part of the day, how prioritizing love + fun over perfection lead to the most stunningggg photos + videos, and more Montana wedding planning tips!
Frozen Lake Engagement Photos | Jora + Hannah’s Winter Adventure Session in Montana
Ahhhh — I am obsessedddd with SO MANY THINGS in this blog post — story-driven adventure sessions, multimedia photo/video engagement sessions where I can use the footage for their wedding film later, and BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS SWEET FUNNY couples like Jora and Hannah. How lucky am I!? This frozen lake engagement session is about to give you allll of the winter inspo. Keep reading!!
Top 5 best personal brand videos in Montana
In Montana, where community connection matters, personal brand videos are key for local businesses. They give a face and story to the brand, building trust with customers who value authenticity. Montana is so massive, with a huge variety of communities and cultures, so digital marketing strategy is vital for reaching folks across the state. By creating videos for websites and blogs, then slicing them up for social media, businesses can boost their visibility and capture the essence of Montana's entrepreneurial vibe, fostering loyalty near and far. Here are the top 5 personal brand videos in Montana right now.
Classy black tie wedding in Three Forks, Montana | Alex + Meshayla’s luxury historic hotel wedding film and photos
Alex and Meshayla had the most incredible classy black tie wedding at the historic Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana last fall. This post is allll about how they pulled off the most epic wedding and party, and inspo for YOU to plan your own luxury Montana wedding!
Gorgeous elevated western style cowboy wedding in Miles City, Montana | Bryer + Steph
Miles City Wedding Photography and Videography | Steph + Bryer got hitched in Miles City, Montana and their elevated Western style wedding was *everything.* We’re talking a gorgeous farmhouse by the Yellowstone river for getting ready, the first look, and bridal party photos, a stunning ceremony and reception at the Miles City fairgrounds, and a trip to their fave cowboy bar in between! This was an *iconic* wedding, and I can’t wait for you to watch their wedding film below!
The Best Wedding Venues Near Glacier National Park For Micro-Weddings and Elopements
Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful areas in Montana making it an ideal location for micro-weddings and elopements. With endless mountain views, idyllic lakes, lush forests, waterfalls, and endless opportunities for hiking and adventure, it’s a dream wedding location. Many of the couples I work with do an adventure session inside the park before their ceremony for some stunning portraits and then head to their venue later in the day or vice versa! I love when my clients do this because they get the best of both worlds! They get to start off their day as if it is an elopement exploring and taking some stunning photos and then head to their venue for the rest of their wedding day!
If this sounds like the ideal wedding day for you, then definitely keep reading as I share some of the best wedding venues near Glacier National Park for micro-weddings and elopements!
How to Elope in the Columbia River Gorge
If you imagine your elopement day to be moody, romantic, and surrounded by lush greenery then the Columbia River Gorge might just be the perfect elopement location for you! It offers some of the most amazing views, epic waterfalls, cozy Airbnbs, and fun activities to make your elopement a day you will want to relive over and over again! If this sounds like your dream elopement location then keep reading because I give you all the info on where to elope in the Columbia River Gorge, where to stay, the best time of the year to elope, and so much more!!
Montana LGBTQIA+ Wedding and Elopement Photographer and Videographer
Montana is one of the most beautiful places in the country and it's a place that I am so grateful that I get to capture all my couples' unique love stories! Love is love and capturing all types of love truly fills my cup. So as a Montana wedding and elopement photographer, I wanted to write this guide for the LGBTQIA+ community in Montana to help them plan their dream wedding or elopement! In this guide, I include where to elope in Montana, LGBTQIA+-friendly vendors, getting your Montana marriage license, & more so keep reading!!