a change is gonna come . . .

Ah, I just love, love, love this time of year for so many wonderful reasons. It is not only my favorite season, but it always feels like such a fresh start for me, as this is my quiet time of year . . . lots of reflection takes place on the past wedding season, marketing ideas come to life and are made real, new communications begin with excited brides-to-be, and our Halloween candy bowl remains overflowing with the joys and highs of chocolate, peanut butter, nuts and caramel. In the next few weeks, I will be wrapping up the final post-production on my September and October weddings, hanging Christmas lights, and listening to Bing Crosby every chance I get. It's a beautiful life . . . :) We have lots of changes coming our way in the next couple of months, so stay tuned for 1) a new baby! We will find out boy or girl on November 12th!! and 2) a new logo! This means big things for me, even though that phrase doesn't make a lick of grammatical sense. In a sense, a new logo is kind of a new baby for my business (right?!) Some of these big things include a more simple, organic look. It includes the ability to stamp my images that go on Facebook and my blog with my logo (tastefully). It means dividing two new redesigned logos for both wedding and boudoir photography, so that I can better market that ever-growing part of my business. It means the ability to customize flash drives, DVD cases, print boxes and other marketing materials with ease and elegance. And it means a ton more things that help me to better brand my business. 2013 will be a reinventing year for me . . . so many blessings, both personally and in business, are coming my way . . . and a heartfelt thank you to the amazing clients, vendors, friends and families who help me make it all happen!

the burian family

Once in a while, I have the pleasure of working with my clients in a whole different way, and that is in seeing the adoreableness they create when they bring little ones into the world! Family photo sessions with the littlest of ones are very candid, but spending the time you need to capture their personalities is such a wonderful gift. Thank you Travis and Kristin!

november special: the very best stocking stuffer!

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope the weekend was kind to you . . . we enjoyed a fun Saturday evening dressed up and entertaining for a small Halloween party, and yesterday I didn't get out of my pajamas until . . . well, I'm still in them! I can't tell you how long it's been since I've had one of those days, and it was absolutely wonderful! Onto bigger news . . . if you are anything like me, once Halloween wraps up, I am full-force driving into the holiday season with shopping lists, Christmas music playing constantly, pinning photos of hot chocolate, mittens, and beautiful front porches. I love, love, love the holidays, and thought it would be the perfect time to run another boudoir special so that your significant other can wake up Christmas morning and see how much you truly love him. For the entire month of November, I am offering mini-boudoir sessions at a reduced rate, including a small album that will fit perfectly inside your significant other's stocking (or wrapped beautifully in red ribbon!) Here are the details: 1) 30-45 minute boudoir session with unlimited clothing options in that time (2 would be ideal); 2) 30 digital negatives will be edited and given to you on DVD; 3) choose 20 of those images to be included in a beautiful 5 x 5 genuine leather mini-album; 4) this is offered at a discounted rate of $175. I have been doing boudoir photography for about five years now, and I can tell you that it is one of the most empowering, wonderful experiences that most of my clients can say they have been a part of . . . it is such a celebration of your confidence and beauty! My sessions are classy, sexy, tasteful and elegant . . . if you'd like to hear from past clients before you commit to a session, please don't hesitate to contact me. If you'd like to get on the calendar, you can reach me at morgan@morganlamare.com, or (406) 570-7162. I'm happy to answer any questions and meet you in person prior to the shoot if that would bring you more comfort in working with me. Enjoy your week!

brittany and matt are married!

I know I have said this a thousand times, but Brittany and Matt's wedding this past summer was such a wonderful gift to have been asked to be a part of . . . they are incredibly special people and come from truly wonderful families who invite you into their lives and hearts with the most open arms. Angela of Fresh Designs designed this most remarkable wedding celebration, and her flowers were above and beyond anything I've yet to see that were as unique as they were beautiful! I will let the images speak for themselves . . . enjoy and be inspired! Britt and Matt, I can't wait to see what the future holds for you two! Take good care of each other . . . :)

kayleigh and ryan are engaged!

Kayleigh and Ryan are one of my very beautiful 2013 couples, getting married next September at the Gallatin Gateway Inn. They came up from Billings for their engagement session on a Saturday evening a couple of weeks ago, and we could not have asked for a more perfect evening than we had! The light and air were perfect, fall colors were around us, and their love for one another made them complete naturals in front of the camera . . . I can't wait to photograph their love and joy in wedding attire! Stay cozy this winter and I'll see you two in 2013. :) Much love!

baby aimon

These sweet little babies lately are making me very anxious to meet the little one who keeps me from sleeping on my belly anymore! Sweet little Aimon was just under two weeks old when I photographed him with his beautiful mama, Addie. He stayed all snuggled in and slept like a little champ . . .

how to make a baby smile

Happy Monday, everyone! I flew in early yesterday afternoon from a whirlwind trip to upstate New York, where I photographed a wedding on Friday and two portrait shoots as well . . . I made sure to spend lots of time relaxing, with my family, shopping at a couple of my favorite local stores, and eating a handful of my favorite foods. This morning I made my list of Things to Blog and it's quite lengthy, so please stay tuned for much more eye candy. In the meantime, little miss Grace turned one year old the very same day I photographed her. And she was quite happy about it. I honestly don't do enough portrait sessions to give me that full blown confidence to keep a baby that has just met me for the first time happy for an hour or two, but I do know the airplane works wonders. :) Keep on smiling, little one!