Montana Weddings

Megan and Cooper

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:57:00 +0000

A Heartland wedding

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of flying to the midwest for a great couple of days in the heart of America. Omaha was green and beautiful and the people were so welcoming. It all started in the summer of 2006 when John and Jessica invited me to Colorado to photograph their wedding. Friendships were made and we've kept in touch over the years. This year, I got the call to photograph for Jessica's sister Megan. So.... once again I had the honor of attending a Herrick wedding event.

Feel the love!

Click the pic to view the album.

The Gift Worth Giving

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:05:00 +0000

Holly and Joshua

Every year I participate in a gift wedding that we named The Gift Worth Giving. I got together with two other like minded individuals in the business of weddings here in Montana to make this a reality. Megan Jacks of After Five and Weddings, Jena Silverness of Silverlined Weddings founded The Gift Worth Giving two years ago. This year the fortunate and very deserving couple is Holly Coville and Joshua Watson. They will be married at the Springhill Pavillion on June 12, 2012. This year we have over 40 vendors and professionals that have contributed to this event. You can read all about it at The Gift Worth Giving.

Last week I photographed with Josh and Holly at the beautiful Springhill Pavillion. The fruit trees were in full bloom and it was luscious. Enjoy the view!

Cheers!

Chico Winter Weddings

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Crisp and cold and white.

Oh yes... the Chico Hot Springs Resort! What a great place for a Montana Wedding any time of the year. The mountain valley weather was true to form for this February day- crisp, cold and white.

Helene and Eddie exchanged vows and enjoyed their family and friends in the intimate surrounds of the Chico wine cellar. It was a splendid occasion complete with a dog sled ride the next day.

Click the pic to view the album.

August 11th opens up.

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:34:00 +0000

The most popular Saturday for Montana weddings August 11th.

One of THE most popular wedding days of our Montana summer just opened up on my schedule. I don't usually have this happen, but it did. So... thought I would put it out there and see if anyone is shopping late.

Last year around that date, I was looking at the gorgeous vista in the Paradise Valley and a few days before celebrating with some Navy Seals in San Diego. I would love to be considered for your wedding regardless of where it is!

Cheers!

Singapore Couple - destination wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:44:00 +0000

Bozeman Wedding

Maria returned home to Bozeman for her marriage to her fine companion from Singapore. Nothing could be better than returning home to Montana to marry your husband from another country. I loved it, people attended from all over the world... Holland, England and Singapore. The day before the wedding we all went shooting. Yep... shooting... pistols and rifles on a State section of land. A real Montana experience! The young lady from Holland had never fired a firearm. It was priceless. (smiles). Maria and Mahesh were energetic and on fire with their commitment and vows. And I repeat, "Life is real. Life is big. Life is Really Big. Don't miss it." Larry

The orchids in the wedding arrangements were grown by Maria's father. In a word, 'breathtaking'!

My fine assistant, excellent photographer and loving daughter Jennie Lynn. I have two wonderful daughters and an amazing wife, and I count my blessings every single day!

Paradise Valley in Springtime

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Early Spring engagement photos

Last Saturday I photographed with Traci, Tad and their loyal brown Lab McKenzie at the beautiful Nelson Spring Creek Ranch. This adventurous couple had taken a weekend to fish the Spring Creek's excellent trout streams and enjoy our Paradise Valley. Not your run of the mill engagement session and this couple is anything but ordinary. Traci was the maid of honor at a wedding that photographed in 07, and I am so pleased to be shooting for her and her man this September. Enjoy!

Megan and Cooper

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:24:00 +0000

Omaha, Nebraska

Well, I am starting to get my feet back on the ground after flying around. I took a quick look through Megan and Cooper's wedding this evening and I wanted to share some fun and beautiful moments of the wedding day for those that couldn't attend.

This week I am thrilled to photograph for Maria and Mahesh that are here to be married in Maria's home state of Montana. I would say that this is a real 'destination' wedding for the family that is coming all the way from Singapore!

Montana wedding photographer in the Heart land

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:58:00 +0000

WE ARE FAM_I_ LY!

Flying into Omaha on Thursday I reunited with the broad expanse of the midwest. And there in the midst of the big wide open flat spaces of the agrarian riches of our country is the most treasured resource of all in our America. It is the HEART of the American people. Ah yes, the Heartland where I was born and raised.

Today I played golf with the groom and his groomsmen, shared dinner with the families, reunited with some old friends and met some new friends. I could write a book about this day, but I think this collection of photos pretty much says it all. I look forward to a glorious wedding day tomorrow.

The bride's brothers. Sooooo much love in this family.

Megan... you are so beautiful! I can't wait to photograph you tomorrow.

Ok, so I have to comment here. This was such an amazing moment at the dinner. One of the family members got up and sang a song that is traditional at their families weddings. Every one joined in singing the old hymn, Into The Garden to the bride and groom.

Gallatin Gateway Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:29:00 +0000

Bridal Portrait, 40's style

Here is a follow up to my last post. I took a little time with my images from yesterday. I have always loved the portraiture of the 40's and 50's. The images made by the master photographers of that era have a grand and lavish style, full of expression. Our gorgeous model was Kari Ward, the gowns were from Plume in Bozeman, lovely flowers by Labellum, excellent sunlight came from God... thank you God, lots of lighting and visual assistance from my amazing daughter Jennie Lynn and insightful production by Jena Silverness of Silverlined Weddings.

In an attempt to capture the look and feel of the 40's style portraits, in this set I have utilized a few subtle adjustments to emulate the style. I think you'll like these.

Interested in a Bridal Portrait anyone?

Gallatin Gateway Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:20:00 +0000

Bridal Portrait, 40's style

I have always loved the portraiture of the 40's and 50's. The images made by the master photographers of that era have a grand and lavish style, full of expression. Today I had the opportunity to unearth my early studies of this style... and spread it on thick!!! Gorgeous model, wonderful dress, excellent sunlight, lots of lighting and insightful production by Jena Silverness. You will see more of these images in the near future. Here are two that stood out to me.

In an attempt to capture the feeling of the style of the 40's glamour portraits, NO Photoshop actions were used. I may soften them up to emulate the look of film and dress them up a bit in the future, but for now these are just as captured and have not been retouched. Enjoy!

Larry Stanley Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:58:00 +0000

Studio now complete

The furniture is in, signage will be up in a couple of weeks. I'm off to Omaha for a wedding on Thursday and when I get back I'll send out the Grand Opening invites. And now the weddings and projects begin. It's going to be busy summer and now I feel like I'm ready.

Bozeman Bridal Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:01:00 +0000

A photographer's view

I attended the Bridal Walk in Bozeman today with the Gift Worth Giving couple Holly and Joshua. Ken and Patsy of the Jewelry Studio hosted our couple and many of the Gift Worth Giving vendors.

Here are a collection of images of the beautiful and playful moments of the day. cheers! Larry

beautiful flowers by Stephanie of Stems

Dress by After 5 and Weddings

Cake by Anticipated Creations

Food by the lovely Liz Bauer

Our Gift Worth Giving couple Holly Coville and Joshua Watson

Design by Jena Silverness

Custom ring by Jewelry Studio's Ken Saatjian

Live radio with My103.5

Street dancing with Holly and Josh!

2012 Summer wedding dates

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Prime summer dates available!

I have several prime time summer wedding dates still open this year and I'd like to fill up my calendar with a few more beautiful Montana weddings. So, now is the time to finalize your wedding plans and drop me a note. I will do my best to fit your needs.

CONTACT LARRY NOW

In Montana winter comes when it wants to.

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:31:00 +0000

A morning walk along the banks of the Yellowstone

Rather than driving over the Bozeman pass during it's slickest time of a snowy day, I took an extra hour at home in Livingston to enjoy the beautiful undisturbed snow on the Livingston golf course that I played just a few days ago.

Weather is always fickle this time of year. Enjoy the view!

Yeshe is a Montana bred Black Labrador. She loves water in any form. Yesterday she was swimming in the Yellowstone, this morning she chose to just roll around in the snow.

Then I made the trek over the pass to my studio in Bozeman. It was slow going during most of the drive... 25 mph rather than my usual 85. I guess we'll see what tomorrow holds.

"I love Paris in the springtime"

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:20:00 +0000

Well, that's a fine song and great lyrics, but Me... I love Chico in the winter!

Ok, so... just had a great weekend with Eddie and Helene. My face is still wind burned and it took me a bit to warm up after I got home.
The evening ceremony was a lovely, intimate wedding in the Wine Cellar at Chico Hot Springs and a day later I participated in the 'day after' dog sled ride into the winter wonderland of the mountains on the West Fork of Mill Creek.

Helene and Eddie are wonderful people that love Montana. Helene is a CPA in Nashville and Eddie is a successful sound engineer in the music industry on the west coast. We met last fall and became friends in short order.

Jennie Lynn and I photographed this 'close knit' event and... well I loved it. The photos say it all. Three or four of these images are my daughter's. She has many, many more that I'll ask her to post, soon. Enjoy the moment! As I always say, "beauty... as it occurs naturally."

If I were to put a song to these wedding photos, it would be "all you need is love" by Lennon–McCartney Just click this link and let it load a second and then click back to the original page tab to see the pictures with music in the background.

Here, play this in the background!

Casey Anderson and Brutus the Grizzly Bear

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:51:00 +0000

National Geo Live

I few seasons ago I had the opportunity to shoot with Casey Anderson and Brutus the grizzly bear for the Discovery Channel. Don't miss the premier of America The Wild on National Geo Live. Casey Anderson and his wife Missi Pyle. Also they had a great piece on The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan with Casey and Missi and their doggies.

See more of my images of this amazing creature at work on Big Sky People.

I love winter weddings!

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:50:00 +0000

Eddie and Helene take to the mountains.

Ok, so... just had a great weekend with Eddie and Helene. My face is still wind burned and it took me a bit to warm up after I got home.

Last night was a lovely, intimate wedding in the Wine Cellar at Chico Hot Springs and today I participated in the 'day after' dog sled ride into the winter wonderland of the mountains on the West Fork of Mill Creek.

It was heaven for dog lovers! 16 wonderful canines pulled the 5 of us 4 miles into a place that few people see during the winter months. My talented intern Becca Boylan from Bozeman High joined me for the afternoon. I can't wait to see her images. I am sure she will be sharing them very soon.

If you have never this, you have got to put it on your list of Montana experiences. And, oh yeah, don't forget to include a hot soak in the hot springs pool at Chico afterwards.

Happy talking doggies.

Becca testing the snow depth! We went in to our waists when we got off the trail to photograph the sleds going by.

Lovely bride and groom!

Eddie jumped right in when it came to handling the dogs. Here he is carrying one back to the truck after the ride.

Our guide Sean and one of his wonderful canine friends.

Sam Bush plays Big Sky Bluegrass event

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:37:00 +0000

All Weekend!

It was a full weekend of bluegrass music at Big Sky. Thanks to Steve Merlino for giving me entrance to the Big Sky bash! One of my all time favorites, Sam Bush was there. And, true to form he played every chance he got. It was amazing. Enjoy the photos and mark your calender next year for this annual event.

Big Sky Big Grass Bluegrass Festival

January 2012 wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:31:00 +0000

Winter wedding at Chico Hot Springs

Ashlee and Steve married January 2nd at Chico Hot Springs Resort. It was a remarkable day and a wonderful family wedding.

After the wedding we ran around the Paradise Valley in search for winter!!! We found signs of winter at a friends ranch. Thanks to Alan and Laurie for the use of their sublime piece of this earth.

I will be designing their wedding album this week and I am finding so, so many gorgeous and touching moments. "Oh happy day!"

Jennie Lynn shot second camera with me, and... I am sure she will be posting soon. Cheers!

New Studio goes to work

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Love the light in this place!

I shot with the lovely Becca today. She's a fine young lady that has been helping us in the studio after school. Fortunately my new studio is just down the street from her high school.

As you can see Becca is wonderful in front of the camera as well as behind the lens.

So... here's some of the very first images emerging from this amazing space.

Here's to a great new year in this beautiful historic Bozeman building, known as the Red Barn.

New Studio Space

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:24:00 +0000

for a brand new era

I am completely thrilled to move into my studio. The space is a brilliant place designed by architect Nicholas Harris. The barn was renovated by the Harris brothers from a family treasure, known in Bozeman as the 'Red Barn' on West Main.

Moving begins Monday!

Kodak goes bankrupt

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:38:00 +0000

'New Year' News in the photography world

The end of an era in photography has come. The news just broke that Kodak is filing for bankruptcy January 2012.

Is film gone forever or will Fuji carry on and sell to the world of film camera lovers? Where you buy film? Who knows.

Kodak made digital cameras as well, but I've never seen one in the hands of a working professional photographer... actually I've never seen one (period).

Here's the Wall Street Journal on the subject: Chapter 11 Kodak

January Wedding at Chico

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:57:00 +0000

2012 winter wedding

Ashlee and Steve just got into town today and got their marriage license taken care of. Next stop... my studio. We caught a bit of the afternoon light in a blustery Bozeman. Seemed more like October than December! Hopefully we'll get some snow for the wedding day. Monday January 2nd they will tie the knot at Chico Hot Springs Resort.

Cheers to Ashlee and Steve. I can't wait!

Here are some images from a fine young photographer that walked through my door looking to intern with me. I took her at her word and immediately went to shoot for Ashlee and Steve. Rebecca is a student at Bozeman High School, 17 years going on 23! An accomplished musician and she has a great eye. Check this out.

September wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:21:00 +0000

in Paradise Valley Montana

As life would have it... my last wedding was arguably one of the finest. But, all weddings are fine when hearts are on fire and moments of brilliance emerge.

Such was the case with the wedding of Marta, Jeremy and their son Benjamin. Enjoy the view as we bid adieux to 2011 and welcome the exciting prospects of 2012.

Click the pic to view the album.

Cowgirl Yoga in winter

noreply@blogger.com (Larry) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:19:00 +0000

Yoga mat, snow shoes, massage oil and amazing food!

January 28th takes me to the Double T River Ranch to photograph the next Cow Girl Yoga retreat. This time the season has changed but the experience will certainly be extraordinary. I am hoping this retreat will hit yet another great magazine. We will see. Check back for photos the week following.

Last September Cowgirl Magazine visited Cowgirl Yoga with Margaret Burns Vap. Margaret supports women that have fought the fight against breast cancer. She honors many cancer survivors by inviting them to her amazing yoga and horse riding retreats throughout the summer months. I was invited to photograph this weekend retreat. The result was an 8 page spread telling the tale of this remarkable woman and her endeavors. Next fall an entire retreat will be filled with women of valor, cancer survivors all!

Many thanks to Cowgirl Magazine for considering the efforts of Cowgirl Yoga and telling the story of all involved. I am proud to donate my photography to such worthwhile endeavors. Pick up a copy of the January issue of Cowgirl Magazine at your local newsstand.

You can read the entire 7 pages article. Download the pdf here. Cow Girl Magazine goes on the mat.

Next weekend it is Winter Wonderland Retreat with Cow Girl Yoga.