Wander + Winsome, the photography business I own is an upscale wedding photography business in Billings, Montana. The biggest question people have is usually- what to expect when you a hire a wedding photographer. That's a great question and I am here to break down exactly what should happen when you hire me as a wedding photographer. We meet over video call or in person to chat about my wedding packages, style, availability, etc. You and your fiance decide whether or not to

First up, go to instagram and type in "Montana Wedding Photographer" or even better, if you know exactly where in Montana you want to get married, then type in that location along with "Wedding Photographer" Next, scroll through the images that the algorithim gives you and when there is a photo that strikes your fancy, go to their profile and check them out. If you like their images, do a deep dive on their website. Check for things like what their starting price is, see what

Choose a venue or an airbnb that either has horses, or allows you to bring in your own. One of my all time favorite weddings I had the honor of photographing was for an Austrian couple who travelled all the way to Montana to have their elopement. It was just them, my husband (the officiant) and myself. We found an Airbnb that offered to let us ride their horses for photos. I will say, it was difficult to find the perfect Airbnb that also had the scenery my couple was looking

Creams and neutrals with small pops of color are always the most flattering outfits to wear to a photoshoot, especially one in the mountains. Knowing what to wear to a photoshoot in montana can be tricky. Wearing neutral with pops of color helps you to stand out but not pop out when there's so much greenery and color in nature, already. Outfits that allow for movement like a flowy dress or loose shirt offer beautiful movement in your photos and help give your photos a very n

Choosing a venue in Montana is definitely not an easy choice when it comes to narrowing down the options. There are so many beautiful venues and natural mountain backdrops that are absolutely stunning to choose from. (Well, maybe not mountainous in Billings, but there is still beauty on the Rims!) However, if you're looking for a venue that is near to an airport, lodging, national parks, mountains, and with plenty of things to do, look no further than Whitefish Mountain Resor

Al though Montana and Michigan based, travelling for weddings is one of the most fun and truly honoring things I get to do as a wedding...

Jessie Haidle | Wander + Winsome Hi! If you're new here, my name is Jessie Haidle and I am the owner of Wander + Winsome! I am a local...

May 24, 2024 Hyalite Reservoir, Bozeman, MT The Morgner's intimate microwedding in Bozeman MT. Sometimes getting married is just about...

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As a photographer based in Montana, I fully admit that weddings can be hard to plan when on a bit of a budget. Especially in the year of...

Photographing newborns has grown to become possibly my all-time favorite session. There are few moments in life so tender and sweet than...

January 25, 2024 If you're planning on getting photographed in the Winter months this year, I have a few tips for you! Having taken...

As a photographer based in Billings, MT, I like to consider myself a bit of an expert when it comes to planning weddings here. Here are a...

January 2, 2024 Winter is by far the time of the year when the most engagements happen. It totally makes sense, there are Holidays to see...

Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's a common heartbreak. You want to elope, but you have so many family members and friends and not only would...

October 14, 2023, The Bonners Ben and Kelli showed up bright and early at Camelot Ranch with their wedding party on a cool October day in...

December 2023 | Red Lodge, MT ~ Beartooth Pass Photos December in Red Lodge, is in one word, cold. Much more so in the mountains. But...

Recently I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding at the gorgeous Chateau Event Center just outside of Bozeman. And I have to say,...

Getting married in downtown Billings.