Missoula Wedding Photographer ~ Shelby & Shawn: Married

I feel like I've spent a lot of time apologizing on my blog lately, so I'm not going to do it again. Honestly, I'm not sorry! Not only did I get married two weeks ago {yay!}, but as the summer has progressed and I've booked more clientele, I'm getting a better feel for my workflow, my turn-around times, and am streamlining my editing process to have an A, B, and C. If you know me at all, creating that "A, B and C" process is extremely important to my mental well-being as I'm slightly OCD. Well, I'm Type A. 'Nuff said.

Getting down to the nitty gritty ... Shelby & Shawn were married July 10th {I know, two months ago - eek!} on a mostly gorgeous day at Linda Vista Country Club in Missoula, Montana. Yes, mostly gorgeous. The day dawned bright & blue, families were a-workin' for the B&G at the venue, the gals were getting gussied up at the local mall, and those classic Montana thunderclouds were floating above the Bitterroot Mountains like unwanted hangers-on at a party.

Mid-afternoon, the thunderclouds were no longer hangers-on, they were major party crashers. The skies opened up and they unleashed their fury, monsoon-style. Wait, we're not in Arizona! But they did. I know a lot of regions use the phrase "if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes" but in Montana, nothing could be more true. Within fifteen minutes we were no longer under the pouring bucket and instead back to sunshiney skies.

To Shelby & Shawn: I hope every day of your lives together is like this day. I do not wish you raining fury, but I do hope you maintain the positive attitudes, smiles & laughter you both exuded despite the "interruption." Cheers!

PS ... I'm coining "sunshiney." Consider it copyrighted as of September 15th, 2010. :)

And because I'm a total sucker for cute babies ...

Cheers!

~ di

Tucson Portrait Photographer ~ Sneaky Peeky: Family Session

Sneaky Peeky of a fun, slightly hot (as in temperature) family session in Sonoita, Arizona ...

Cheers!

~di

Sneaky Peeky: Shelby & Shawn ...

Montana Wedding Photographer: Rachael & Scott ... Round 2

Ding Ding Ding! Round 2 begins ... 

{if you missed Round 1, you can remind yourself of the June goodness here}

The Daly Mansion:

Flower girls are always good for a giggle ... Grace did so well!

Married!

Love these, love them, love it all.

Let the party begin ...

Yes, that is a dude in the AIR.

{Yes, I said "dude." It's part of my daily vernacular, so why not on the blog too?}

Cheers!

~di

Montana Wedding Photographer: Rachael & Scott ... Round 1

So what happens when a girl shoots a) her good friends' wedding and b) it's located in her most favorite place in the world?

Well ... A+B = inability to narrow down favorite photos!  Thus, Rachael & Scott's June nuptials will be featured in two rounds (yes, like boxing.  One.  Two.  Punch!) so as not to overload your senses.

Rachael & Scott were married June 19th in Hamilton, Montana at the Marcus Daly Mansion.  The day dawned bright and blue, with some wispy clouds in the mountains.  The afternoon brought a quick thunderstorm, but it quickly (and I mean quickly) dissipated.  Of course, said storm decided to grace us with its presence immediately following the ceremony.  It held off!  Wahoo!

Anyway, let's get on with the pretty stuff.

Hamilton, Montana

Rach, you're stunning ... on a side note, the middle photo is one of my favorite getting ready shots ever.  The angles in the elbows I think ...

The boys.

... and for round two, the wedding and reception ... here's a sneak at the gorgeousness:

Cheers!

~di

Sneaky Peeky: Rachael & Scott

Sneaky Peeky! Rachael & Scott got hitched this past weekend at the Marcus Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Montana. By popular demand, here is a sneaky peeky of a few of my fave shots from the weekend...

Aren't they gorgeous? Very Rhett & Scarlett.

On a side note, these images are not color-corrected in the least. It really is THAT green in Montana right now. Thank goodness for rain! Can you believe it?!

More to come in a few days!

~di

Sneaky Peeky ...

I know it's been a bazillion years since I have posted anything, but I'm back! I got a new camera (wooo! How on earth did I hold out for so long?!  Best. Investment. Ever.) and have been practicing, practicing, practicing. The "break-in" event was my Grammie's 80th birthday party two weeks ago. I have finished editing the pics, so here's a sneaky peeky of the good lookin' parental unit to hold you over until the proof site is ready to go.  There will be more to come! I have a busy shooting summer ahead of me, and am currently booking fall weddings, so spread the word! 'Til then, hasta luego ...