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After the wedding day… magic!

On Sunday I photographed the beautiful wedding of Samantha and Keith at the Copper Rose Ranch. So many gorgeous images to share soon! However… we didn’t have enough time to visit a very magical place on the banks of the Yellowstone River. So… I contacted the bride and groom and we regrouped yesterday afternoon for a delicious walk through the golden leaves and warmth of the late fall, full of light and color! Oh my… see for yourself. Enjoy the view!

Many thanks to my friends who allowed me access to this piece of heaven on earth!

Reem and Alex

Wedding Album first draft

On the cusp of beautiful 2023 weddings

In planning this day with my clients, we knew that the weather in Paradise Valley is always up for grabs. And as fate would have it… and a little good luck, we chose a day that was ‘true to form’! It was blustery, fresh, vital and immeasurably beautiful! It was so inviting that we spent some extra time together and sought out a number of different locations.

We started at the top of Chico Hot Springs property and moved north up the Paradise valley and took a hike down to the Yellowstone river. We ended our search for images at a friend’s ranch and these two got to sit on a very special bench above the river. Thanks… friends, you know who you are!

Paradise Valley history in the Yellowstone Valley

I was out the door Sunday morning to meet up with Amber and Jeremiah on the Yellowstone for a photography ‘meet and greet’! The wedding will be right here in Paradise Valley on their families land amidst the century old cabins filled with the groom’s family history. I’m totally excited about photographing for them on that soil and in this amazing place!

We had the most soft and beautiful morning light in the river valley as we hiked around making images and having fun! Enjoy the view!

A little ‘old school film look seemed to fit their playful nature!!!

Dramatic proposal on the Yellowstone

I found myself hiking in to my favorite studio along the banks of the Yellowstone river with a foreboding storm front moving quickly in from the south. I had made firm plans with Mitchell for his surprise proposal and now… I’m thinking we’re going to get drenched a half mile from the highway!

Fortunately, the storm stayed a little ways south of the planned location. Soon I noticed the couple approaching the river quite a ways down stream. Fortunately he caught a glimpse of me on the shore and made his course correction quickly.

Mitchell and Madison approached and I made friendly conversation about the storm, the weather and the birds I was photographing! Then went on about my business as they approached the shoreline. And then the lightening and thunder commenced as Mitchell knelt before his companion and asked her to marry him! OMG! It was Shock and Awe! Lot’s of laughs, hugs and kisses.

After that we hustled around, made more photos and took a quick path to our cars. Then up we went into the mountains to enjoy the valley view and a little shower.

Congratulations to Madison and Mitchell. Enjoy the view!

secretly removing the ring box from under his belt!

Madison seemed to be gathering herself from the surprise!

And then, the ring went on her finger very quickly!

Cowgirl Yogatography 2022

This was the 10th anniversary of Cowgirl Yogatography, the brain child of Margaret Burns Vap and myself. Annually, we have gathered a handful of voginis that are students of photography for this amazing retreat that combines yoga with photography studies and time on this beautiful ranch. My daughter Jennie Lynn co teaches this retreat with me and I could not do it without her!

Here are just a few images that I pulled off my camera card this morning. Enjoy the view!

Larry Stanley