A. YOURARTISAN BLOG

Alex & Kayla {Wedding Sept. 2011}

2012-01-04T10:11:00.000-08:00

I’m working my way backwards on my blog post. I’ve been rotten at blogging any of my weddings this year and now it’s time for a little catch up.

Before I show you A & K’s wedding day pictures I wanted to show you a few of the engagement shots that we took way back. I’m not even going to tell you when we took them, but if you’re a 406 Woman reader you might have read their story in last years January issue.

They’re just sweethearts, their wedding was beautiful and the lighting couldn’t have been better.
It was a perfect day for a wedding!

Part II: The Renison Family

2011-12-15T12:48:00.000-08:00

Well, I just couldn’t get enough of the Renison girls. So after their family session, I had to take some more fun ones!

Kelsey and Drew in Print!

2011-12-13T09:41:00.000-08:00

The new issue of 406 Woman came out last week. Although I'm so happy to be done with the layout of the winter issue, I’m just a little more ecstatic that one of the weddings Justin and I shot is featured in it! You can find Kelsey and Drew's story on pages 26-28.

Falling for the Renison Family

2011-12-05T22:03:00.001-08:00

I super love this family!

2011-10-04T10:06:00.000-07:00

This is the spot where they tied the knot! Isn’t that sweet!♥

Family Time ♥

2011-07-21T20:51:00.000-07:00

Photo Booth Merriment!

2011-07-18T12:56:00.000-07:00

The cute couple and the one and only Tanya Gersh from Tanya Gersh Event Design

The always awesome Alicia and Jeremy Brown from Alicia Brown Photography!

The super cute love birds from Alaska!

2011-07-12T21:12:00.000-07:00

The Freeman Family

2011-07-02T17:15:00.001-07:00

When the family is up there’s no stopping me from snapping a few! And since my awesome brother-in-law got us the coolest antique flag, how could I resist not using it?

Here’s the wonderful Freeman family!

cousins...how sweet:)))

Some lovey-dovey....

2011-07-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

These two are so much fun!!! I CANNOT WAIT until their wedding next week!!!:)

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2011-06-27T14:51:00.000-07:00

I've been playing and this is what I came up with:) I just LOVE them!
Visit my facebook page to see it a little bigger:)

P&D 6.11.11 {Wedding}

2011-06-12T16:13:00.000-07:00

The Wonderful Piney Creek Interiors in Whitefish, MT.

2011-05-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

Village Shop

2011-05-05T11:22:00.001-07:00

The girls at the Village Shop are so divine:)))

Whitefish Community Adult Only PROM {Photo Booth}

2011-05-01T20:28:00.000-07:00

Are you ready?? Are you sure???:)

Sherlock and The Case of Ghostly Chocolatier!

2011-04-30T09:39:00.000-07:00

What a blast! If you've never been you need to go! Tonight’s the last night!!! Don't miss it!

Simply the Sweetest Website

2011-04-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

The sweet girls at Simply Sweet Baking had me make them up a delightful and delicious website:) Take a look and make sure to stop by their place and get a little something!

The New 406 Woman -Kalispell, MT. Commercial Photographer

2011-04-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

Here it is!!! I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who helped me with this issue!
Enjoy:)

Cover Shot! -Kalispell, MT. Commercial Photographer

2011-04-13T13:07:00.000-07:00

The new 406 Woman's magazine is out tomorrow!!! I was lucky enough to snag the cover for this issue. The beautiful model is Nicole from the Beauty Bar. It's an image from our pin-up session , which I've been hiding until now:) I don't want to forget to give a BIG BIG shout out to Shannon Hollman for the help!!!
I'm so happy about it! Can't wait to have it in my hands!!!

Two precious girls

2011-03-27T17:19:00.000-07:00

I have to say E & B you two have a beautiful family:)))

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I was having a little fun with the retro app on my phone:))

Photo shoot for the Fawn Boutique!

2011-03-23T20:36:00.000-07:00

Two gorgeous women, awesome clothes (Fawn Boutique ) and a great location (Stone Chair) made me happy!

BEAUTY BAR

2011-03-17T21:28:00.000-07:00

Here is the lovely Nicole from the Beauty Bar. I have to tell you that I’ve been wanting to shoot a pinup session like forever! Thank you !Thank you Nicole for asking me to do it and Shannon you’re the BEST, thanks for helping me!!

Mothers

2011-03-12T20:08:00.000-08:00

So much mommy love at this shoot it was just amazing:)

BABY LOVE!!

2011-03-07T21:34:00.000-08:00

I was so happy to take pictures of this little beauty. I got the good luck of photographing her parents for their engagement and wedding, so this was a really special session. I’m just so glad I was able to meet their precious little one.

Pillow Talk- Jewelry for the home

2011-01-19T09:36:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had the chance to visit Darlene the woman behind Pillow Talk. Her studio is beautiful, filled with custom made pillows. It’s amazing how each pillow is different and unique. Check out her web page here. Thanks for everything Darlene I loved your studio and I love my pillow!!

Here's the pillow that came home with me:) Thank you again Darlene!!!

1.11.11

2011-01-12T22:32:00.000-08:00

We started the first part of the year off with a beautiful yet cold winter wedding at the fantastic BruMar Estate. The bride and groom were troopers in the - 0 weather so we ended up getting a few shots of them outside.
Thanks R&K for having us photograph your very special day! We had such fun and the wedding was lovely! Here’s a sneak peek!

Meet the Elegant Miss Madeline

2010-10-05T18:47:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for some craziness????

2010-10-01T23:48:00.000-07:00

Some Sweetness.......

2010-09-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

The awesome miss Ariel!!!

2010-09-28T09:06:00.000-07:00

Miss Montana

2010-09-20T09:48:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to post these forever! I took Kacie's headshots (above) way back before she went to try out for Miss Montana and I just LOVED her! Some time went past and I picked up a newspaper and saw her name and I was soooo very happy, happy, happy!!!! for her:) After that we just had to go out and take more pictures! Make sure to read her article in the latest issue of 406 Woman. Click here for the link and go to page 10:)

The East Side Family:)))

2010-09-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

I just had to post a few! You guys where so much fun! Thanks for giving me a call, I loved going out there:)

Family...

2010-09-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

Aren’t they the cutest :))))

406 Woman #13

2010-09-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

I LOVE designing this magazine!!! God really blessed me with this job:) Always being able to photograph different things and being able to be artistic with different designs. I am a little late blogging this issue, because I've already started with the next. LOL:) Now that I’m thinking of it I never blogged the issue before this!:)))) But here you go anyways!!!
On the cover meet Sarah! She's getting married next month in Whitefish!!! I can't wait! Although you can't really see the dress she's wearing, the clothes came from the Fawn Boutique in downtown Kalispell. Just great stuff! If you've never been in there you should:) Their jackets are to die for!!:)))))

R U Ready to get Blogged?!:)

2010-08-31T14:32:00.000-07:00

Senior Pictures- Guy Mode!

2010-08-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

Miss Ashley- Kalispell, MT.

2010-08-26T21:00:00.000-07:00

Ashley thanks for coming all the way from Missoula to meet with me! It was super fun:)

Miss C's Senior Pictures- Kalispell Mt.

2010-08-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Chelsea you're the best! Hope you like them:)

The April May Issue of 406 Woman

2010-04-20T09:06:00.000-07:00

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So excited to show EVERYONE the new issue of 406 Woman, because…… I was lucky enough to do the cover, the layout and a few of the articles in it. Take a look :)

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406 WOMAN {Commercial Photographer Flathead Valley, MT}

2010-02-22T08:09:00.000-08:00

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I'm so happy that I was able to take the Cover Shot for this issue of 406 Woman magazine. I wanted to show you the cover and a few other projects that I was able to do for the magazine. The Cover model is Reecia, the lovely owner of Reecia’s Salon and Spa in Whitefish. Thank you Reecia and James for the wonderful and fun photo shoot! I was able to work with both of them during our last cover shoot (click here to see it) in Whitefish. And a Big Thank You to the Village shop! Finding the clothes to wear, I think, is more difficult then taking the pictures LOL. Hope you enjoy…..

To see more commercial work visit our online portfolio at www.ayourartisan.com and click on commercial.

I wanted to show you an article that ran last issue in the magazine. I was able to go into the Conrad Mansion and photograph the whole place. Justin got to go as well! It was his first time going through the mansion and we had so much fun.

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A LITTLE LATE KRYSTLE & BERT WEDDING:)

2010-02-11T20:04:00.000-08:00

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See their engagement session here.

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SENIOR PICTURES

2010-01-31T22:58:00.000-08:00

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Brag Books {Part 2}

2010-01-31T21:24:00.000-08:00

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Here is a fun one: Brag books:) The one below was designed from a family session I took this summer. Follow this link to see some of the pictures from the shoot.
http://ayourartisan.blogspot.com/2009/09/family-pictures.html
These books are great for pretty much any session.
More to come soon:)

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New Albums {Part 1}

2010-01-30T14:39:00.000-08:00

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We are so happy to be expanding and upgrading our Albums, CD Albums and Cases. This is the first post of many:) We would love to hear any fun items that you might have heard of or seen.

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HERE IT IS!!! Kaitie & Randy

2010-01-28T22:50:00.000-08:00

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{KAITIE AND RANDY} SNEAK PEEK

2010-01-21T22:36:00.000-08:00

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SNOWY FUN

2010-01-05T20:46:00.000-08:00

My Little Lady is such a girly girl. She loved the dress up clothes, she kept them on all day! The snow was so pretty today that I couldn't resist going out and taking a few shots. Hope you like:)

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DROP IT MODERN PHOTO CONTEST

2009-12-28T20:26:00.000-08:00

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I won second place!!!!!! I am soOOOOOOOOO very HAPPY:))))

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

2009-12-24T11:58:00.000-08:00

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LITTLE LADY IS TURNING 5!!!

2009-12-20T22:30:00.000-08:00

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Little Miss and her puppy:)

2009-12-03T23:30:00.000-08:00

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A LITTLE LATE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

2009-11-21T21:16:00.000-08:00

I just had to post these. "Fun! fun! fun!" is all I can say about this wedding.

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MISS L'S SNEAK PEEK

2009-11-14T19:44:00.000-08:00

Miss L. you are such a sport! It was soooo cold out there:)

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COVER SHOT!

2009-11-12T00:26:00.000-08:00

As you can see I’m very proud of my second cover shot for 406 Woman!

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RAINY AFTERNOON

2009-10-22T19:31:00.000-07:00

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SIERRA & STEVE {WEDDING} Montana Wedding Photographer

2009-10-16T09:14:00.001-07:00

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KRYSTLE & BERT SNEAK PEEK

2009-09-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

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FAMILY PICTURES

2009-09-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

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Now this is a family!!! Fun, style, and grace, are only a few of the aspects that these individuals bring in front of the camera. I got to take both Miss “B” and Mr. “A‘s” senior pictures, so taking the family as a whole was a treat!

What a beauty you are miss b.

Now for a fun shot!

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RHETT & TAMIKA SNEAK PEEK

2009-09-01T00:57:00.000-07:00

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CHRIS & RAQUEL'S WEDDING

2009-08-30T13:47:00.000-07:00

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STEVE & SIERRA SNEAK PEEK

2009-08-19T22:51:00.000-07:00

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DARRIK & STACIE'S WEDDING

2009-08-16T22:35:00.000-07:00

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CHRIS & RAQUEL SNEAK PEEK

2009-07-28T08:52:00.000-07:00

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DARRIK & STACIE SNEAK PEEK

2009-07-28T08:40:00.000-07:00

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Danielle and Ryan got married:)

2009-07-06T22:35:00.000-07:00

So happy for you two! Hope your new life is going great!!!!!

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The Very Fun K & B

2009-06-30T22:57:00.000-07:00

I just love these two!!! They are so much fun to be with. I can't wait for their wedding in August, I know it's going to be a blast:)

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2009-05-30T23:22:00.000-07:00

Danielle & Ryan are getting married!!! This Friday!!!

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Check out the old MySpace Blog here:)

2009-05-19T21:17:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=33939507

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