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"through thoughtful imagery, alison's work instills a poetic feeling of nostalgia which is done by curating environments where couples are valued, heard, and loved. by tuning in to their unique stories and understanding their love languages, alison documents people in a way that feels raw, organic, and candid. alison helps couples plan elopements and micro-weddings which are intentional and authentic to everyone's love story."
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this is my heart & soul
alison is a bozeman based wedding and elopement photographer who is drawn to the authenticity of storytelling. her documentary style focuses on capturing what’s truly there making it so her photographs feel like timeless relics.
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7/1/23 rachel + steven - wedding
“alison was a true highlight of our wedding day. not only did she expertly capture the essence and emotion of the day, but she made the whole experience effortless, comfortable, and memorable. she has a unique talent for taking creative and beautiful photos that show the inexplicable feeling of a moment, and she can do it with both film and digital mediums. beyond her talent and the product she delivered, alison truly is a fantastic person. we really cannot thank her enough for the work she did! We love every single photo she captured and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who really understands how to capture a memory.”
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9/22/23 jake + perry - elopement
“alison was fantastic from start to finish. From the intro facetime call to the post-wedding communications, we felt like alison had everything covered and that we were in good hands. as a same-sex couple, we weren’t always sure if our vendors were LGBTQ+ friendly, but with alison there was no question that she was affirming and supportive of our marriage. she’s an excellent photographer! our photos really tell our story and we are really happy with them. we aan’t recommend her enough for elopements out west. thanks again for your partnership , alison— it’s been a pleasure working with you!”
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10/4/22 katherine + diggy - micro-wedding
“having alison shoot our elopement was the best decision we have ever made! alison is so professional, and calm, and most importantly, she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. our elopement photos are a dream. they perfectly encapsulate the love and light that we felt on our day, and that’s because of alison. we literally can’t stop looking at them. i cannot recommend alison enough!”
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8/4/23 Zofia + ethan - wedding
“alison encapsulated the essence of our wedding and not only documented the fun moments but also the intimate and sweet relationships we shared with our guests. her ability to weave a narrative through her photographs is truly remarkable. one of the standout qualities of working with alison was the peace and assurance she brought to our wedding experience. leading up to the big day, she took the time to understand our vision and priorities, making us feel heard and valued. this made a world of difference in reducing pre-wedding jitters. on the actual day, alison's professionalism and calming presence were invaluable. she seamlessly navigated the chaos of the day while maintaining a sense of order and artistry. her keen eye for detail and her talent for capturing candid moments left us in awe. alison is not just a photographer; she's a storyteller. thank you alison for turning our wedding memories into timeless art.”
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7/1/23 rachel + steven - wedding
“alison was a true highlight of our wedding day. not only did she expertly capture the essence and emotion of the day, but she made the whole experience effortless, comfortable, and memorable. she has a unique talent for taking creative and beautiful photos that show the inexplicable feeling of a moment, and she can do it with both film and digital mediums."
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9/22/23 jake + perry - elopement
“alison was fantastic from start to finish. From the intro facetime call to the post-wedding communications, we felt like alison had everything covered and that we were in good hands. as a same-sex couple, we weren’t always sure if our vendors were LGBTQ+ friendly, but with alison there was no question that she was affirming and supportive of our marriage."
10/4/22 katherine + diggy - micro-wedding
“having alison shoot our elopement was the best decision we have ever made! alison is so professional, and calm, and most importantly, she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. our elopement photos are a dream. they perfectly encapsulate the love and light that we felt on our day, and that’s because of alison. we literally can’t stop looking at them."
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8/4/23 Zofia + ethan - wedding
“alison encapsulated the essence of our wedding and not only documented the fun moments but also the intimate and sweet relationships we shared with our guests. her ability to weave a narrative through her photographs is truly remarkable. one of the standout qualities of working with alison was the peace and assurance she brought to our wedding experience."
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the core of my business
it is so important to me that our values align
hire a photographer who thinks intuitively and feels genuinely. being able to capture and freeze raw and intimate moments through a documentary approach not only elevates the experience of nostalgia but also makes one realize that a genuine relationship with whoever is shooting your wedding or elopement, really makes all the difference. establishing an inclusive environment for couples to feel valued and their love stories heard ultimately allows for raw emotion and connection to flow seamlessly thus setting the stage for many picture-perfect moments. read through some of my core values to make sure we will be a good fit.
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intuitive
“using or based on what feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive”
the whole reason why we take photos is so that we can remember a past time. when your heart and soul are poured into your passion, your mind, body, and spirit can only run on instinct. being able to instinctively create shots based off of what feels right means you’re living in the present and embracing every moment on a wedding or elopement day means you’re not only capturing the day exactly how it looked but also how it felt.
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genuine
“sincerely and honestly felt through experience”
genuine connection between my couples and me is one of the first things i establish before booking. wedding photography should never be a one way-transaction. you are not going to be just another client to me. i want you to walk away from your wedding day knowing that you have been taken care of.
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inclusive
“the quality or state of being inclusive”
i am here for all of the big and small moments that make up the relationship you have with your significant other. creating an inclusive environment for couples to feel valued and heard, is at the forefront of my business. this is a safe and open space for all lovers to be themselves and to express their love however they choose.
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emotive
“appealing to or expressing emotion”
have you ever stumbled across a photo that made you feel something so deeply it brought you to tears? being able to capture and freeze raw and intimate moments has always been such a beautiful thing to me. imagine being able to experience everything you felt on your wedding day all over again just by looking through your wedding photos. getting to know couple’s ahead of time and being able to tune in to their love languages really helps to create an environment where emotive and timeless photographs can be captured.
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nostalgic
“longing for or thinking fondly of a past time”
one of the reasons why people romanticize wedding photography is because of the feeling of nostalgia it brings. you might have experienced your wedding one way but your photographer is capturing it through their own experience. you might have certain thoughts and feelings about how the day went but to be able to see it through another's perspective not only elevates the experience of nostalgia but it makes you comprehend the day a little differently. the way your photographer shoots your day, ultimately decides how that memory is preserved. that’s why it is so important to establish a genuine relationship with whoever is shooting your wedding or elopement. my ultimate goal as a documentary photographer, is to elevate the experience of nostalgia by using mediums such as 35mm film, super 8, and polaroids.
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