Hunter {Miles City, MT Portrait Photographer}

by Whitney Bird


So it has been a minute since I’ve blogged. To be honest, I just burnt out on it. I have been sharing sneak peeks on this blog for 10 years. I also got a little OCD about it and felt like I HAD to blog every session. Then a couple years ago, switched to doing every wedding, and just a handful of sessions. BUT, sharing sneak peeks is not what I love about blogging. Facebook and Instagram are great for that, and yes, sharing my work on this blog is important, but I am coming to realize that the writing part of blogging is what drew me to it all those years ago. So I am working on getting back to that. I have a list of things that I am dying to write about, and a lot of it is photography related. Some of it, not so much, and I am aiming to get back to this practice which really is something I enjoy.

Today however is not the day for deep thoughts…It is Friday after all. I did want to share some images that I am genuinely excited about. I reached out to Hunter early this year to see if she would want to collaborate. She shares beautiful photos of herself on her social media and really showcases Western Fashion. I really wanted to shoot something just because I wanted to, and she was game. It was actually a 40 degree day in January, and she provided the location, outfits, and that beautiful of hers. I just had to show up with my camera, and it was so FUN. It is so easy to put your head down, and do your work, and lucky for me work has been busy, but I also needed the reminder that it is ok to take photos of things that I want to take photos of.


Alex and Jessica {Miles City, Montana Wedding Photographer}

by Whitney Bird


  I'm off to shoot a wedding later today, but I really wanted to get this post up since I've basically got this wedding wrapped up and ready to deliver.  It was such a beautiful day, and there were so many beautiful little moments that made up Alex and Jessica's wedding day.  I love a good mix of sentimental and fun, and this wedding definitely brought those elements.

  I had a tough time deciding which of the two similar ceremony shots I loved most...The one where Jessica's parents are lifting her veil, or the next one where Alex is watching looking at his beautiful bride.  I shared them both, because these are the moments that I absolutely LOVE!


Cody and Shelby {Three Forks, MT Wedding Photographer}

by Whitney Bird


  Back to sharing wedding images on this ole blog of mine!!!  This was a perfect wedding to start my busy season with.  The Sacajawea Hotel is one of my favorite places to photograph weddings! I just love everything about this venue, and the fact that it is in my hometown is even better.  Combine that with a genuine, kind, and stunning couple and it just doesn't get any better in this line of "work."  

  I get asked if weddings still make me cry, and yes, absolutely, weddings still make me cry.  If weddings ever lose that magic for me, then I honestly feel like I shouldn't be in the wedding industry; they are just too special to not approach without a sense of awe and wonder.  I LOVE weddings.  I always have, and it does not matter how many weddings I shoot, each one is special.  The moments that make up a wedding day are some of the most magical moments that I am privy to witness in this life of mine.  I always feel so honored to be in on them.  

This couple was magic to photograph.  We fought the wind for most of the day, but it really did make for some very romantic photographs.  Cody and Shelby, enjoy some favorites from your wedding day!