The Best Wedding Photographers in Missoula, MT

The Best Wedding Photographers in Missoula, MT

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435 Wedding Photographers in Missoula, MT

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Dustin Wheeler Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Specializing in Outdoor Weddings and Elopements! Growing up fishing and hiking at the age of three, I spend as much time as possible outside! Searching out new swimming holes in the summer, traveling to the mountains and along the coast throughout the year! Backpacking, hiking and climbing. Quickly adding more locations to shoot!

Awarded Best of Zola
Justin really nailed it. He was flexible, easy to reach, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He has a gift for capturing both the big moments and the little details, and his candid shots feel timeless. Beyond his talent, he brought kindness to our guests and patience when challenges came up. I still get endless compliments on our wedding photos. If you’re looking for someone to capture your day perfectly, I couldn’t recommend Justin more.
Rhianna W., 6 months ago
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Fotografed: Aleksandra Was Photography 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,600

I'm a Montana photographer by address, Polish by blood, and explorer by spirit. I love turning strangers into friends and my favorite thing in the world is making people feel completely comfortable in front of the camera (and hyping you up every step of the way!). The real, joy-filled, in-between moments? That’s where the magic is, and that’s exactly what I’m here to capture.

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I honestly don’t even know where to begin, because just thinking about the incredible work Aleks does brings me to tears. I’ve been lucky enough to have Aleks photograph some of the most important moments of my life since she was in college — and I can say without a doubt that she’ll be capturing my life’s milestones for many years to come. Aleks is one of the kindest, most comforting souls you’ll ever meet, and photography is truly her calling. It’s something you feel in every interaction with her and see in every photo she delivers. Leading up to our wedding, she struck the perfect balance — offering helpful guidance, calming support, and always knowing exactly when to step in or step back. I highly recommend doing an engagement session with her beforehand — not only to get to know her, but also because if you have a camera-shy husband like I do, it’ll help ease any nerves. Aleks has a gift for making you feel completely at ease in front of the lens. On our wedding day, Aleks was an absolute ray of light. She was our biggest hype woman — showing us sneak peeks on her camera and making us feel so confident and beautiful. She captured the most genuine, heartfelt moments between me and my husband, in a way that felt effortless and deeply personal. I’ve never seen my husband so relaxed and natural in front of a camera, and that’s all thanks to Aleks and her calming, joyful presence. I am endlessly grateful that Aleks was such a big part of our special day. She didn’t just photograph the major moments — she captured the quiet, intimate ones that we’ll cherish forever. If you’re considering hiring Aleks, do it. She’s not only a talented photographer, but a truly special human who will give you the gift of memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Mariah M., 8 months ago
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Scenic Vows 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000

We’re Becky & Brian, the team behind Scenic Vows. We specialize in adventure elopements for couples who want a day that feels like them—laid-back, meaningful, and rooted in nature. From mountaintop ceremonies to glacier landings, we help you plan and photograph an experience that reflects your love story. We live on the road full-time, exploring wild landscapes and scouting the most stunning, secluded elopement spots across Alaska, Montana, California, and beyond. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate two-person adventure or a full-day experience with a few close loved ones, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Becky and Brian are so amazing to work with! I have worked with them on elopements and am blown away every time! From the ease of communication, the attentiveness to details, and the beautiful locations they’ll take you to; you will not be disappointed! From Montana to Alaska and any where in between they are your photographers!
Allie Fenster , 2 years ago
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Whitney Sarah Photography 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,398

We go through life traveling a small portion of the world and with 7.442 billion people on this planet you find many loves. But then you find the one person that sees you for you and loves you more because of who you are. You are so lucky to find your partner in life that you want to spend the rest of your life with! Now, you are looking for someone to capture that feeling of love you have for each other. A creative and emotive photographer that can connect you with the feeling you had on that day.

We loved working with Whitney! She followed through on every communication, she was a pleasure to work with. She knew what she was doing and knew how to direct all of our attendees to get the shot she needed. We had a very small wedding and her package was perfect for our needs! Highly recommend.
Bri Kunz, 2 years ago
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Renske Photo 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000

Combining a fine art approach with a documentary style, I will deliver you a photo collection that will feel authentically raw but with editorial elements. My approach to weddings is really to read the energy of your group, listen to your wants and expectations and to document accordingly. I then step in with more hands on direction for the bride and groom portraits, wedding party photos and family photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
Renske is an incredible photographer with an eye for light and genuine moments. She has an unbelievably fantastic style and was willing to hike with us up a huge mountain with a forecast of 100ºF weather to do our engagement photos. Although we are a pretty awkward couple without photoshoot experience, our photos are worthy of being published in Rocky Mountain Bride's blog (they shared our photos September 2021!) We are amazed at the way our pictures turned out and clicking through the gallery all we could do was say "oh my gosh, is that really us?!" We would recommend Renske 100% with all our hearts. If we could do it again, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Chelsea, 4 years ago
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David Clumpner Photography 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,750

Hi, I'm David! I'm a documentary wedding photographer who believes in real, raw, emotional photography. I have traveled and lived in many countries and states, always pursuing adventure and good stories. This is how I came to be a wedding photographer: every family's story is unique and I love making it visual. There is always emotion and sometimes a subtle hand brush, other times hugs or tears. Finding those moments and saving them for you is what I do. I specialize in candid moments and documentary photography, and I help people who hate being photographed love their photography.

We truly couldn’t have wished for a better wedding photographer than David. He captured every bit of the happiness and love from our day so beautifully. We had a unique combination of a Glacier National Park elopement and an intimate wedding, and David was absolutely perfect for it. He photographed our sunrise private vows in the park, guiding us to the most stunning locations and taking gorgeous candid portraits without ever making us feel rushed. He knew all the best spots and made the experience fun, relaxed, and so easy. Later, he photographed our very small ceremony and reception (about 15 people total), and once again perfectly captured the love, joy, and emotion of the day. We are beyond thrilled with how our photos turned out and will cherish them forever. We would highly recommend David to anyone looking for timeless, candid, and heartfelt photos of their wedding day.
Ariana, 2 months ago
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Shawn Strasburg Photography 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500

I'm Shawn Strasburg, your enthusiastic wedding and elopement photographer based in Missoula, Montana. Wedding photos are your portal to reliving your unique day anytime you miss it, let's do that together! I offer wedding and elopement packages tailored to your needs and budget. I live in Missoula but am happy to travel all over Montana and nearby states.

I highly recommend Shawn for wedding photography. Shawn is the epitome of professional in his behavior while also giving you the highest quality photos. He is incredibly highly emotional intelligent and is going to be an asset to your wedding day. You're feeling overwhelmed? He's going to have guided you to a quick break before you even realize it (ask me how I know...)! So, you're going to get great wedding pics while also having your wedding day BFF. 10/10 recommend!
Liz D., a year ago
Jane McNeill Photography 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Classic style

I’m a sucker for love. A long, long time ago I became a photographer for one reason and it was simple. I lost the people that were the most important to me and became obsessed with capturing moments before they disappeared. Photographs are one of my favorite treasures. They are my way to capture all the light. To preserve and protect all our moments from evaporating. They are so much more than paper and ink. They are the only way for us to pause a moment. To get time back. It is such an honor to do this as a profession! I get to see so many incredible moments and make friendships that I cherish dearly.

The best wedding photographer! She is not only an amazing and talented professional, she’s also such a cool person. She made the whole process of planning the photos of my wedding fun and stress free. From every question she asked about us as a couple, she then recommended specific shots to make our day memorable. She is a gifted woman and deeply loves and enjoys what she does. I feel that must be what makes the big magic of her photos. I can’t get over of how perfect my wedding day was! Jane, we love you and we are forever grateful!
Allison C., 3 years ago
Jazzer Rae Photos 

5.0

Missoula, MT
  • Fine art style

My name is Jazzer-Rae + I live in the beautiful town of Missoula, Montana with my Fiancé and our three cat kids. I was originally going to school for Social Work but found my real calling to help people with a camera in my hand. I feel insanely grateful to call this my job - to capture people in all seasons of life so that they can remember these moments for lifetimes ahead. I live for capturing raw + authentic moments, getting caught up in deep conversations, and also enjoying good cups of coffee.

The creative way Jazzer-Rae shot all elements of our wedding, and the photos that resulted, were FAR beyond our expectations. She was so easy and pleasant to communicate with and is a great choice for any couple with a particular vision for their photos. She's incredibly accommodating of the couple's needs while also offering rad, original ideas that result in truly beautiful work.
Katie H., 9 months ago
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Salt & Stone Adventure Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Destination Elopements & Intimate Weddings Photographer in Glacier National Park and Western Montana, offering comprehensive planning support, expert location scouting, and experience-driven adventure elopements. Experience your wedding day in a way that feels TRULY YOU with a customized elopement package in Montana's Wild Places.

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only is she one of the most professional and creative photographers you will ever meet in your entire life but what a genuine human being. She was so easy to talk to you acts like she's known you your entire life and helps even the most awkward people pose to make them look like professional model models! 100/10 would recommend for anyone who needs photography that looks straight out of a fairytale!
Daisy E., 8 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Missoula, MT
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Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., a year ago
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Lightfall Imagery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Missoula, MT
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Pricing: $350/hr | Instagram: Lightfallimagery /// Hello! I’m Victoria and I specialize in wedding, proposal, and boudoir photography. I photograph people all over the world and I am a published photographer. I charge $350/hr or $2,800 for 8 hours with a free engagement or boudoir shoot. Add-ons to my packages can include videography and second shooters. Message me for more details!

Awarded Best of Zola
Vic is the best photographer and also very good person! We enjoyed our photoshoot so much, we had lot of fun and it was so easy to work with her! The result is AMAZING! We love every picture, her style is really unique, pics are super sophisticated, stylish and cinematic! Love love love!
Anastasia, a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Missoula, MT

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd and team exceeded our expectations in every way. Communication and coordination was fantastic leading up to and during the wedding. The pictures and videos came out better than we could have imagined. Attaching comments from friends/family that also felt the same!
Leah S., 2 years ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Missoula, MT

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
Edgar is the best! He was fun to be around and up for anything. He traveled hours to meet us and even went on a pretty buggy/muddy hike to capture the most incredible photos. We are both so awkward in front of a camera and he immediately made us comfortable - such an important skillset! We can't wait to see him again next June for our wedding, and have so much faith that he will hit it out of the park again!
Kyler C., 2 years ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
I booked Heather after seeing her photos posted by my venue and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world for having found her. Heather and her team are incredibly organized, professional, and kind. She was the rock I needed on our day to help us stay on track and to keep everything moving. She met with us multiple times leading up to our big day and helped give us direction for planning each step of the wedding day schedule. Her aesthetic is beautiful and warm and she was able to capture and create photos that were worthy of a wedding magazine. If you are looking for an experienced, strong, and aesthetically gifted team then Heather and her team are the people for you. I cannot thank them enough for helping us and for helping capture our day!
Kim O., 9 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Missoula, MT
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My name is Ali Cushing; a NY-based photographer working in a blended documentary and editorial approach, emphasized with a cinematic method, and a personalized, true to life editing style. I am honored to be entrusted with depicting genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizing precious memories. I see beauty in the subtle details as much as the wide, epic scene, while I see glory in the mundane in-between moments as much as the heart thudding highs. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication was always timely, thorough, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work was truly amazing - she perfectly captured our vision and was able to fit so many beautiful, thoughtful, and personal photos into a short time frame without making us feel rushed. Ali was more than prepared on the day, even having extra bobby pins on hand to help bustle my dress. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured our wedding day timeline stayed perfectly on schedule. We are overjoyed with the final photos and cannot recommend Ali Cushing Photography highly enough.
Lexi K., a year ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Isaac did a wonderful job photographing our backyard wedding. He did a brilliant job capturing my visions as well as brought ideas of his own. We are very grateful we were able to book Isaac for our wedding, he truly immortalized the day and we have so many beautiful photos to reflect on for the rest of our lives.
Molly M., a year ago
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Forever Frames 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Missoula, MT
  • Offer

Forever Frames is a wedding photography and videography company dedicated to capturing love stories with timeless elegance. We specialize in authentic, heartfelt moments, blending creativity with storytelling to create stunning visuals. From candid emotions to cinematic highlights, we ensure your memories last a lifetime. Let’s frame your forever!

Awarded Best of Zola
I was so impressed with how beautifully they captured my little girl as the flower girl! The photos of her tossing petals and giggling are absolutely priceless. The video even caught her little dance moves and shy smiles moments I didn’t even notice during the wedding. They were incredibly patient and kind with all the kids, which made it easier for us parents. The photos of the family and guests are stunning too, so natural and full of life. I loved how they included the small details, like her tiny shoes and dress, along with the big moments of the day. Watching the video brought tears to my eyes and made me laugh at the same time. They truly preserved these memories perfectly. I couldn’t recommend them enough, they made the day unforgettable.
Emily J., 7 months ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Missoula, MT

* PLEASE INQUIRE ON WEBSITE* HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures!

Awarded Best of Zola
I'm forever grateful for Ashley for perfectly capturing the best day of my life! Every time I look back at the photos and videos she took on our wedding day, I'm able to experience my dream coming true time and time again. Ashley made it so easy for us- from scheduling, poses, locations, and just always being ready- she made things so simple and stress free. She was professional in her skills, not only in taking beautiful photos but in adhering to the timeline and organizing family/group photos too! Her happiness and excitement is contagious and uplifts everyone around her. I HIGHLY recommend booking with Ashley!
Ashley D., 10 months ago
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Amy Ronk Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Hi! I'm Amy Ronk, a photographer currently based in Colorado, USA. After attending photography school, weddings kind of stole my heart. I love love of every kind, and it's always such an honor to be considered to capture your wedding day. I focus mainly on candid moments, and showcasing the emotions of the day. I think it's important to walk away from your wedding with timeless, beautiful photos that will remind you just how special your day was.

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One of the most important wedding elements for me and my now husband was the photography. We were immediately drawn to Amy's natural but bold, candid and fun style, as well as her transparent pricing. She was great to communicate with from the very beginning, answering all of our very detailed questions almost a year before our wedding even took place. And on the day itself? She was incredible! My husband and the groomsmen got into an accident on their way to the venue, which obviously stressed him out on top of significantly delaying our first look. Amy helped calm him down to bring him back to the moment and found unplanned pockets of time during the wedding to take some more pictures of just us. We were so impressed with how much she covered without a second photographer—even our guests commented on how she seemed to be everywhere at once! She has such a knack for capturing the fleeting, special moments, and for making people feel comfortable right off the bat. Finally, we were also amazed at the turnaround on the pictures. Amy had sneak peaks ready for us only 2 days after our wedding, and we had the rest about 5 1/2 weeks later. We had many newlywed friends this year who were waiting much longer for any pictures at all. We can't recommend Amy enough!
Olivia B., 6 months ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Missoula, MT

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

Awarded Best of Zola
Booking Grace and Oury Memories just three and a half weeks before our wedding was a stroke of luck! From our first meeting to the wedding day, Grace's professionalism and warmth shone through. She effortlessly directed us and our families during wedding sessions, ensuring every shot was perfect. I'm sure that Grace's creative ideas for poses will add a unique touch to our album, capturing the essence of our love story beautifully. We look forward to seeing her photos in about 8 weeks. Her calm presence on the day put us at ease. Grace is not just a talented photographer; she's a joy to work with. Thank you, Grace, for immortalizing our special day so beautifully!
Katie S., 2 years ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Hello! We are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 weddings in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel so much that we keep our prices affordable- giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red Carpet which gives our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

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We were thrilled with the service we received from 505 Media Company for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, their communication was prompt and clear, which put us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of our wedding, Collin from 505 Media Company not only captured all of the best moments, but did so in a kind and friendly way, making him feel like another friend supporting us on our special day. The quality of their work was absolutely wonderful - the photos are stunning and we are so grateful to have such beautiful memories of our wedding. We highly recommend 505 Media Company to any couple looking for a talented and personable wedding photographer.
Casey, 8 months ago
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Amative Creative | Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, & Destination Wedding Photographer & Videographer 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Missoula, MT
  • Offer

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 2 years ago
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Chelcie Lou Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Missoula, MT

Voted Best Detroit Wedding Photographer by Channel 4 News Detroit 2023. Metro Detroit Photographer. Based in southeast Michigan, but I'll meet you anywhere. Specializing in Weddings near and far, Engagement Portraits, Lifestyle Portraits, Newborn Portraits, Branding and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our experience with our wedding photographers for our Ford Field wedding was beyond incredible! The attention to detail and their professionalism were absolutely out of this world. We had the pleasure of working with Chelcie, the owner, for our engagement shoot, and her vision was stunning. For our wedding day, Jaclyn and Jeremy were our photographers, and they were nothing short of amazing. Their talent and creativity were mind-blowing. We didn’t have to worry about anything—Jaclyn and Jeremy picked the perfect spots for downtown photos, guided us on poses, and everything turned out better than we could have imagined. They were so friendly that we felt comfortable being ourselves, and they made us feel absolutely beautiful. If you're looking for amazing photos for your special day (and you absolutely should be!), please hire this team! Every time we look at our pictures, we’re brought to tears. We didn’t feel like just another client, but like we had made true friends. Can we give them 2000 stars? Highly, highly recommended!
Nicole M., a year ago