The Bridwell Family

Sunset Family session

This Kalispell Montana family session is one that I’m so excited to share! The Bridwell family was one of the very first families we met after moving to Montana! Olivia and I clicked instantly and formed a fast friendship from there, so I was so excited when I finally got to photograph their precious family last Fall! It’s always such a joy for me to photograph friends—there’s a sense of ease and familiarity that makes the session feel so relaxed and special. 

We chose Somers Beach for their session, a spot I had been dying to shoot at all summer. And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! The golden hues of fall leaves, the clear blue skies, and the perfect golden sunset…it was all so dreamy and magical and created the perfect backdrop for their family session.

We wrapped up the session just as the sun dipped below the horizon, right as blue hour began. While we were loading up the cars and chatting about life, I happened to glance over and saw the most breathtaking colors against the mountains. Pink and purple painted the sky and the moon was even peeking out to make an appearance! I knew we still had just enough light to take a few more photos with this stunning backdrop, so I of course made the Bridwells walk back over for just a few more photos! I’m so glad I did because those impromptu blue-hour shots turned out to be some of my absolute favorites from the entire session. The soft, dreamy light against the dramatic landscape was just so magical.

Looking for a Kalispell, Montana Family Photographer?

I would love to chat with you! Whether it’s capturing a family’s love or documenting an adventurous elopement, I feel so lucky to preserve memories in such beautiful places, like this Kalispell family session. It’s more than just some posed family photos; it’s storytelling in its purest form, and I’m so grateful to call this my work.

And if you want to book a session with me at Somers Beach, I’m dying to shoot there during the Springtime! During the springtime, there is a wide open “sandy” shoreline that you can run around on. It’s so fun because most of our lakes here are rocky and it makes the perfect setting for photos! I think this might be my favorite Kalispell location and I’m dying to get back there! Fill out my contact form if you want to chat about making your next photo session happen at Somers Beach! 🙂