Remember that gorgeous maternity portrait with that flowy pink gown and gorgeous Montana sunset…meet Parker! Seriously couldn’t be happier for this amazing couple!
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Missoula Montana
You want to see the most adorable couple ever…Mikayla and Kevin are it hands down. Such a gorgeous couple and funny as hell! They were an absolute blast to work with. Their adorable puppies just added to the fun!
Codie has been one of my dearest friends for years! I have shot virtually everything for her including her wedding a few years ago! She asked me to do a fitness shoot at MUST gym here in Missoula. She obviously has worked so hard to look this amazing and I respect the hell out of that…there’s no way my fat ass could ever have that much persistence and dedication! But honestly she’s even prettier on the inside and the sweetest thing ever!!!!
Did a fitness and model fashion portfolio shoot with Hallie…seriously this girl is the sweetest and absolutely stunning on film! Got creative with the lighting for the fitness portion especially where I broke out the colored gels!
I’ve worked with Sheila for years now…definitely one of my all time favorite models to work with! She’s from Montana and always kills it! This time around we ended up working in my studio.
Very rarely do I get a chance to do a model portfolio for guys…it just simply doesn’t happen nearly as much as women in the industry. Regardless, I was asked by the owner of an agency in the region to do a test shoot with Hunter. Seriously, this guy is AMAZING in front of the camera!
Allison and Luke's wedding was worth the wait...it was held at a gorgeous private residence (bride's Mom's home) down the Bitterroot situated on the banks of the river with mountains framing the skyline. Allison's dress had every little detail you could possibly imagine! Luke looked amazing in his suit and decided to take off the baseball cap that appears to be permanently attached every other day! Their wedding could not have been more perfect!
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This adorable couple came up from Arizona...they wanted a Montana destination wedding. For months Paige kept mentioning that she wanted snow capped peaks in the background of her images. Boy did she ever get it. Such an amazing couple who got the background of her dreams in her wedding photos!
Sibahn stopped by the studio again...absolutely LOVE shooting her and we get along famously. She was dying to shoot something other than pageant photos so we decided to play a bit. Enjoy!
This adorable couple came in this week for their maternity portraits. They wanted to keep it simple and about them...the resulting images are just beautiful!
Amber wanted to do a shoot that incorporated some creative makeup and hair...her friend Angie Zwicker had some fun with it. Great team with some great shots for her modeling portfolio.
Without knowing it I helped with this model's engagement...while we were shooting her now fiance' was putting the finishing touches on his proposal. Congrats Kels! Can't wait for the wedding!
I've known Jesse for years and have worked with both he and his wife to be at countless weddings...they're both DJ's! Of course we had to incorporate that part of their life together into their engagement portraits. These were shot in Monk's Bar downtown...it's never looked so good!
I've shot Valerie numerous times over the course of the last year or so. Basically her entire modeling portfolio is made up of shots we've done! She's now in LA modeling and I couldn't be happier for her!
Lynnae contacted me and wanted to do some sexy/edgy photos for her modeling portfolio. She's sooo stunning in front of the camera it's almost unreal.
Mika needed some new fashion photos for her modeling portfolio. I love working with this woman...we always have such a blast together and she just rocks it every time. Have you seen those eyes!?!? Her sister tagged along and wanted to get in some shots as well.
This amazing couple contacted me a few weeks ago to do some maternity portraits with a fashion photography style. Enjoy!
A few months ago I got the work with Chelsea again to update her model portfolio. She's always a blast to work with, and seriously the sweetest woman ever! It was freezing out in Montana so we decided to do a few in the studio using gels and the rest we braved the elements. The snow created this amazing glow on her face and the killer coat she brought didn't hurt either.
Bride Tips From Dax Photography: Wedding Group Shots. Have you ever tried to take a picture of 250 people at once?!?! Whether your family group shots are a few people or a few hundred there are a few things you can do to help. First off, make sure you move all the shoes, purses, bouquets, etc behind the photographer (not to the side). Secondly, fill in the gaps...if you can't see the camera...the camera can't see you. Finally, just keep smiling and looking at the camera...don't check to see if the person three people down from you is smiling (nothing ruins a shot quicker than people looking in every direction). A good photographer will roll through group shots quickly and effortlessly making sure everyone is entertained through the whole thing. I usually start with the large group (to make sure everyone is there) then peel off people as needed. Even with the biggest family groups these shots shouldn't take more than 40 minutes to take. Love, your friendly neighborhood photographer. :) To see the ultimate list of bride tips, click here: http://www.daxphotography.com/bride-tips/
Bride Tips From Dax Photography: Asking For Discounts. I know how expensive weddings can be and fully understand that EVERY bride is on a budget. As a bride you should never be afraid to ask for discounts from your vendors...you never know until you ask and they just might surprise you. One of your best ways to get discounts from vendors is if you have a wedding date that is an off day (i.e. not a Saturday or holiday weekend). If a vendor doesn't have anything booked for a Friday or Sunday they may consider a discount more. Your chances of getting a discount also increase if it's later in the season and they don't have that date booked (i.e. last minute weddings). DON'T tell the vendor that you would like a discount because your wedding will "only be a few hours"...if they book a wedding at a discount for that day they are giving up the opportunity to book that day at full price and probably will say no. DON'T ever tell them it will be great exposure...just don't! DON'T tell them that you can do some of the work (editing photos for example)...a professional wedding vendor takes pride in giving you their best products and services and won't want to jeopardize that. Bottom line is that everything is negotiable and it doesn't hurt to ask but don't be alarmed if the vendor simply says no...they are making a decision based on what's right for their business. www.daxphotography.com