Shannon and Shad in Paradise Valley

Shannon and Shad chose to have their wedding at a church camp called Luccock Park. Shad’s family owns a small cabin on the property and has been coming to visit Montana for many years from the lone star state. It had been over 12 years since the last time I photographed a wedding there and I had forgotten the enormity of the mountains that sat behind the wedding site. It is beautiful!

Shannon wanted a photograph of her looking out the window of the cabin while she was getting ready at. I was a little hesitant as I thought it might be corny. I was wrong, I love the photograph primarily because of the anticipation that you can see in her face. Shannon looked beautiful. She and Connie, her attendant, had their hair and make-up done at Grace Studio in Livingston. I also love the portrait of Shannon on one of the bunk beds that was in the cabin she was getting ready in.

The wood shed made the perfect backdrop for the posed photos because the lighting was perfect. It was open shade that made everyone comfortable. Nobody was squinting or getting too hot while waiting for their turn to take photos. I try my best to get all of the photos done in about half an hour. We were able to do some photos down by Pine Creek and by the woodshed in a little bit less time.

Shad wanted to take some photos of the two of them overlooking Paradise Valley, a spot that is sentimental to the family and that has breathtaking views. Usually you can see the valley much more clearly but we have been having some forest fires that account for the haze in the distance.