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The U Diamond Barn Wedding venue is one of Helena, Montana’s newest premiere wedding venues. The fact that longtime sweethearts Tina & Jake chose it for their wedding was no surprise to me! Overlooking lake Helena and the Helena valley, the U Diamond barn venue was the perfect location for Tina & Jake’s gorgeous western-themed […]

U Diamond Barn Wedding Venue

August 29, 2023

Wedding

U Diamond Barn Helena Montana

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Allie and Conor had waited over seven years for their wedding day. I get goosebumps even writing that! High school sweethearts, they have grown up together, and now will share the rest of their life together! Their July 22nd wedding was a scorcher—to say the least. As the days leading up to the wedding showed […]

July Kleffner Ranch Wedding

July 25, 2023

Wedding

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I met Maddie & Lane at a local Starbucks months before their wedding. I knew instantly that these were my people. Full of life, joy, and genuine kindness, you can’t help but feel hopeful around these two.

Flash forward to June 17th, 2023. Their springtime wedding day started with a gentle rain shower and to our lovely surprise, ended with a gorgeous golden light…

Kleffner Ranch Wedding 2023

June 19, 2023

Wedding

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I have gotten a lot of questions from parents and students pertaining to, “What does your senior session include? What do I get if I choose you to take my pictures?” Great questions!!  Well, friend…I am here to answer those questions and more!! Choosing a photographer for any occasion can be daunting. To be honest, […]

The KV Senior Experience

June 12, 2023

Senior

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You have arrived to the best Amazon Wedding Registry items for 2023! After shooting weddings for 20 years, I have seen hundreds of wedding gifts. These either dazzled or fizzled with the bride & groom! Therefore, I’ve compiled all of the best Amazon wedding registry items here all in one spot. I hope this will […]

Amazon Wedding Registry Ideas

June 1, 2023

Educational

Amazon Wedding Registry

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I received an inquiry from Alexis and Colin during an interesting time in my life. I had just had an interview with a business that has nothing to do with my prior career (teaching) and I felt a little lost in life in general. Limbo if you will. Enter: the sweet ding on my phone […]

In Home Helena Newborn Session

May 2, 2023

Newborn

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Coming to your home after a new baby arrives for a newborn lifestyle photo session makes everyone’s life easier. No rushing out the door with a days-old newborn, driving to a studio where you will be for hours on end, just to realize…you forgot to bring enough (enter everything you forgot here). No more sitting […]

Newborn Lifestyle Session in Helena, Montana

April 17, 2023

Newborn

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Location, Location, Location! Senior Week: Location Thursday! I’ll be honest…when my kids fall asleep in the car I take the opportunity to scout fun and new locations. I will also say that this is the one thing that stresses me out the most before a shoot! I’ve learned over the years to find great locations […]

Senior Week: Location Thursday!

March 23, 2023

Educational

girl in white dress on a mountain top

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Here in Helena, in-home newborn sessions make my heart happy. When it’s snowy outside, we’re snuggling inside. Complete with tiny baby toes and the softest baby hair caressing mama’s cheeks. Newborns give me so much happiness. They bring me back to the tired days of those first weeks when everything was a blur. Hence, why […]

Helena In Home Newborn Session

March 5, 2023

Newborn

Parents kissing on couch with dog and newborn baby

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I think half of the town has been anticipating Mikayla and Kyle’s wedding at Carroll College for a few months now. Ok, maybe multiple people in multiple states have been anticipating this couple to tie the knot! Either way, there were hundreds of smiling faces at Kyle and Mikayla’s ceremony and reception this weekend! From […]

Carroll College Winter Wedding

January 23, 2023

Wedding

Bride and groom kissing in front of chapel

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