i there! I'm an outdoor enthusiast turned photographer. My love for adventure began as a backcountry camp counselor in the Sierra Nevadas, and my photography journey started after my own wedding photos fell flat.
My Background
ith so much area in Glacier National Park it's impossible to go everywhere in a day. Together we will create an itinerary highlighting the must see locations.
I'll Be Your Guide
fter planning and preparing for months your day is finally here! That is how I see it. This is YOUR day. I am just here to capture it. I will make suggestions throughout the day. If you like them, say yes! if you don't I promise saying no wont hurt my feelings.
My Approach
Most areas you can reach with limited hiking or via a boat ride. For the more adventurous couples we can explore deeper into the Labrynth of Glacier. Whether you want a short ceremony at sunrise, a 4 hour drive exploring Going to the sun road, or a Multi - day backpacking experience I can help. No matter where you go Glacier has views that will make you say, WOW!
Determined to do better, I honed my skills, blending my passion for the wild with capturing love stories. Now, I specialize in creating stress-free, joyful memories for couples in stunning places like Glacier National Park.
Let’s make your adventure unforgettable—your happiness is my favorite subject!
I use a combination of prompts and poses to create candid and flattering images. My focus is on helping you create memories not just pretty pictures. I am very flexible and always have back up plans. The weather in Montana is unpredictable at best. The better we are at riding the waves the better chance we have of captureing these EPIC moments.
Elopement Packages for Glacier national park
&
anywhere else your love shines
Choose Your Adventure
What if we don't like having our pictures taken?
What if we can't make the trip anymore?
What if we can't find parking?!
What if it rains, or snows, or there is a fire?!
What about the permit process?!
You may be thinking......
Contact me and see if I am your Glacier National Park Wedding photographer
Do you feel that weight coming off your shoulders because, YES!
Planning a wedding doesn't have to be stressful.
Every session can be rescheduled up to a year after the session date. If you need to reschedule we can still get together for a late honeymoon, or anniversary photos!
I will study the patterns of Glacier's traffic so you don't have to. Working together we will come up with a route that combines your favorite views with accessibility
MOST of my clients do not like having their picture taken. My goal is to make your wedding day feel fun and adventurous, not awkward and posed. We will plan activities throughout the day and create memories you want to remember.
You need to be flexible. We might change locations even the day of the wedding depending on the weather, construction, or wildlife.
The park will always contact you and try to work out a plan that is best for everyone. Even if the location you wanted is taken. This is why I only accept a limited number of weddings so as your photographer I can be flexible and change dates if that is needed.
It's true, having a wedding or elopement in Glacier National park isn't for everyone
planning help - I take the stress so you can have the fun
Montana elopement packages include.....
- 24/7 planning resource
- Vetted vendor recommendations
- Walk you through the marriage license and special use permit process.
- Help you narrow down ideas and visualize your day
- Help you decide what you enjoy so we can craft a day that portrays that. It feels like the ultimate date
- Brings ideas to you for local activities based on your budget and the time of year
- Then based on what is important for you I create a custom itinerary so every wedding experience is truly different. This is NOT cookie cutter.
- A timeline with drop pins you can share with your family/friends
- A calming voice when the panic sets in because plans have changed ( I have seen it all)
- I do not charge per person. I love shooting weddings with just you or your closests 500 friends. Whatever feels most true to yourselves.
- Depending on your situation we will add more time and/or a 2nd photographer
Vivid photography - photos that feel larger than life
- I shoot true to life, with a twist! My editing style brings out more color and detail than the average eye can see.
- You'll be able to experience it all over again and better than you remembered!
- No awkward posing - after we get your mantel photos we get to play games and have fun.
- I use 70% prompts over poses. So you can get a handful of the perfect poses with a mojority of storytelling and fun.
- Even the images where the couple looks like they are just cuddling up or looking at each other I actually give them something to do. So when you see the photo you will remember what was happening.
- We will go somewhere new every session or find a new angle of the same places. This challenges me creatively and gets you one of a kind photos.
- Ultrawide landscape shots
- Skin smoothing, eye brightening, background clean up (bye,bye tourists!)
- Dedicated to the perfect shot! Pain is temporary the photos are forever! I will gladly cross a river, climb a tree, hang over a cliff ( with a tether) or make a fool of myself to capture the best memory possible.
- Night photography
- Drone coverage when allowed
- Gifs and Behind the Scene videos
Peace of mind
- Access to your Online gallery for at least a year (I haven’t deleted one yet and if it ever comes to that I keep backup files as long as possible).
- The ability to order prints and albums directly from your gallery
- I don’t put a maximum to photos I deliver. If the photos pass my culling process they will be edited and delivered you don’t have to worry about missed moments.
- As soon as I press the shutter the photo is immediately backed up twice so no “lost photos”.
- Licensed and insured
- In contact with local parks and authorities so no one gets in trouble
- Trained to follow leave no trace
- Trained in back country CPR
- Animal and child lover
- Supportive friend
- LGBTQ+ friendly! No matter who you love, where you are from, or how you identify.
We offer officiant services!
When I started photographing elopements I had a couple that wanted to get married very quickly and they couldn't find an officant so I volunteered my husband to officiate for them.
This created a new passion in him! We find so much fun and joy working together on your wedding.
Clay (my husband) has decided to team up with me to help couples who want an intimate exprerience that feels like a date.
Clay is also really good to bring along for grooms who might be more comfortable having another guy present.
- I can sign as an offciant for couples who just want to exchange vows without a formal ceremony.
- My husband can officiate your wedding if you want a wedding that feels like a date.
There is an additional fee for his services but he does not charge for travel - As officiants we can drop off your marriage license. So if you want one less thing to worry about after the wedding just let us know! There is no additional cost for this service.
This was such an amazing experience, it honestly couldn’t have gone any better! Kimberly is the nicest person, she really knows what she is doing and knows how to make you feel comfortable in-front of the camera. She took us to the prettiest spots, she was giving us really good directions and she had just had a baby a few weeks prior! She is literally a superwoman! Her coworker was there as well so they got so many good shots, and they were so funny and nice! Very professional as she promised a preview on the Monday after the shoot and she delivered! The pictures are beautiful, the locations she brought us to were stunning, and afterwards we chatted for a bit as the sun went down and she had snacks for us!! I can’t stop saying great things about Kimberly and this experience, worth every penny and I would do it all over again if I could. 🤎
Going to The sun road,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"worth every penny, i would do it all over again if i Could!"
I cannot say enough great words about how wonderful Kimberly was!! She not only took absolutely amazing photos of our wedding but she helped me plan the whole day, gave me all the recommendations I needed from hair and makeup, flowers and a cake! Planning an elopement can be stressful, especially being so far away and planning it in a place you’ve never been but Kimberly made this whole process so easy. She answered all my questions, helped me get everything I needed to get married in glacier and made sure the day went amazing. Even with the rain it was the absolute best day!! I would recommend her to anybody thinking of eloping in Glacier National Park, MT! Thank you Kimberly!! Our photos have surpassed all of my dreams!!
MAny Glacier,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"Our photos have surpassed all of my dreams!!"
There is not enough positive things I could say about working with Kim and Mayra. They both made the day an absolute dream. The pictures we received were incredible and we can’t stop looking at them. We were so excited for our day and together they created a day that was beyond anything we could have ever imagined. They were helpful, knowledgeable, kind spirited and so much fun. If you’re looking for someone to shoot a wedding, engagement, family photos, or any type of photos in or around glaciers do not hesitate to get KTay for your day. You will not regret it.
Two Medicine,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"created a day that was beyond anything we could have ever imagined!"
Kimberly was amazing to work with! She is great at what she does, really cares about her work and has a creative eye for capturing the perfect memory. We did a National Park elopement shoot with her and she was so helpful throughout the entire process from brainstorming, planning, strategizing, and all of the logistical questions. She offered great advice and guidance which was so needed and helpful since we live across the country from her and needed some help with the details. She was so personable and down to earth and makes you feel comfortable like hanging out with a friend. She also was so nice, we had some great conversations during the shoot as well. It was a lot of fun to work with her and we are so happy with our special day and our pictures we now get to cherish for forever. We are so glad we booked with her and this truly was an investment well spent. We highly recommend KTay Photography to anyone and everyone!!!!
Going to the sun road,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"really cares about her work and has a creative eye for capturing the perfect memory!"
Kimberly was such an amazing help planning out elopement. We had never been to Montana, so having someone who was has such an intimate knowledge with the area was a god send. She helped us work through the process of getting the permit for the park, and our marriage license, navigate a LGBT wedding in a new state, and gave us plenty of locations to choose where to take our photographs. Her help was pivotal in helping us have the most breathtaking experience. We built lasting memories and were able to have them expertly captured.
Two Medicine,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"Her help was pivotal in helping us have the most breathtaking experience!"
As a military family- It is always a challenge to figure out when the right time to do anything is. Kimberly was absolutely incredible to deal with especially in the unfortunate times we had changing the schedule!
On top of that she was super fun to work with and had us laughing the entire time. Incredibly blessed to be able to have this experience and would encourage anyone that was second guessing it to just book it. You will not regret it.
Going to The sun road,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"absolutely incredible to deal with especially in the unfortunate times we had changing the schedule!"
Kimberly did a fantastic job with our photos!! She was very personable and made planning our wedding day a breeze! We eloped at Glacier National Park from Texas and she was a huge help when it came to knowing what permits/passes we needed to obtain for our wedding day (and our guests). I would highly recommend her work to anyone looking for a photographer who not only captures the large moments but also the small intimate ones too. She is a truly a gem!
Many Glacier,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"photographer who not only captures the large moments but also the small intimate ones too.!"
I recommend KTay to everyone! We had the absolute amazing photo session. She listened to everything we asked for and delivered! She was sweet and kind and understanding. She truly is a blessing. I can’t wait to see all our photos, because the sneak peek was remarkable!
Lake Mcdonald
Glacier National Park, Montana
"I recommend KTay to everyone!"
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! We booked for our wedding in Glacier and got so much more than we expected! This duo is perfect! We hired her husband Clay to do our ceremony and it was exactly what we were looking for. Simple, sweet, stress free and they were so good at capturing the things we wanted out of our day. The area was stunning! The photos are incredible! And Kim is so great at what she does. We felt so comfortable and were able to enjoy every location she took us to. She knew exactly what she was doing and the photos are proof! We had so much fun and wouldn’t have changed a thing. We laughed the entire time with her and Clay. Our puppy was able to be apart of our whole experience which was perfect and we will remember the whole day forever! Thank you so much for everything! Do not hesitate to book this incredible couple! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Going to The sun road,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"We felt so comfortable and were able to enjoy every location she took us to."
Kimberly is just incredible. My partner and I keep gushing over the photos; they're better than anything we could’ve imagined for the proposal. She was super sweet and friendly, we were having a great time for the entire session. She also made us feel really comfortable and went above and beyond to pose us and find locations that were just stunning. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer (or better photos!).
west Glacier,
Glacier National Park, Montana
"I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer (or better photos!)."
I wish I could give a million stars! Kimberly was our dream photographer. I knew from the moment I looked at her images that I loved her work and wanted her to shoot our elopement. I reached out with about 2 weeks until our desired elopement date and she was available. Her husband is an officiant and she had amazing recommendations for hair/makeup and flower shops in the Flathead Valley and was able to guide me through getting our special use permit for Glacier. She made putting our elopement together seamless! Her and her husband are such kind and fun people - all that you could ever hope for in a wedding dream team!
Two medicine
Glacier National Park, Montana
"She made putting our elopement together seamless!"
Kimberly, you captured our elopement just how I imagined and you were pleasant to work with. Thank you for calming my fears about the weather, our day was truly memorable. The time you spent with us at Glacier National Park is deeply appreciated. Your knowledge or the park, your patience and your talent are truly remarkable. As a fellow photographer, I deeply appreciate YOU! Thank you for going above and beyond for us, we are grateful!
St. Mary's
Glacier National Park, Montana
"Her knowledge of the park, patience, and talent are truly remarkable."
Kimberly was AMAZING!!! She brought us to so many beautiful places and was just as excited for our pictures as we were! She was so fun and made taking pictures fun and feel so natural. The sneak peaks are more than I could have imagined I can’t wait to see them all!!!
west glacier
Glacier National Park, Montana
"She was just as excited for our pictures as we were!"
Awesome !!! Kimberly was great ! We had such a wonderful and memorable time in GNP !! She is so nice and easy to get along with. My nervousness and anxiety were gone within seconds of meeting Kimberly. We laughed so much it shows in the photos. I knew as soon as I viewed Kimberly's fb page photos that she was the photographer for us. We were able to pull this elopement off with 3 weeks of planning !! She was a tremendous help. Her husband officiated the ceremony and he was great too!! We requested a bear to photo bomb us and not sure how she did it but a bear showed up while we were driving the GTTSR !! She was able to get some incredible photos of this bear !!! It was truly a magical time !! Highly recommend KTay Photography !!! We are so happy we found her !!!
Avalanche trail
Glacier National Park, Montana
"My nervousness and anxiety were gone within seconds of meeting kimberly."
Kimberly was amazing!! This was our first time getting pictures professionally done and she made us feel comfortable. She knew all the best spots and best angles to get the most beautiful pics. She also gave us a link within a day to see some of the pictures before she finalized them. Totally recommend her to anyone looking to get their pictures done!
West Glacier
Glacier National Park, Montana
"She made us feel comfortable."
You have an adventurous spirit
You Are Big Into Natural beauty
You Are Equally Excited About Your Honeymoon
You're Ready To dance like no one is watching
You're Okay With Getting Your Dress a Bit Dirty
You Prefer talking face to face or over the phone
You're Up For Some Amazing sunrise/sunset Portraits
You're Looking To Have Fun With Your Photographer!
You're Ready to Do The Dang Thing!
Photography Pricing
Here are my starting rates so you can get an idea of how much things will cost. I offer fully customizable packages!
As you decide on what to do for your wedding photography, keep in mind two things. First, payment plans are available. And second, everything else that you are planning for your wedding is temporary. Your photographs are forever. Relive your wedding day over-and-over again with hiring the right photographer with a style you will cherish for decades (and generations) to come.
I am available for weddings around the world. No distance is too far for your love story.
Please reach out so I can send you what options are best for your specific session.
Free Consultation Call
Online Gallery and booking process perfect for anyone that can't meet in person.
Planning help (let's find the perfect spot!)
Fun and relaxing photography experience with me
Always Includes....
Glacier National Park wedding $3500-$9500 for multi day adventures
portraits from $650
Free Consultation Call and at least two Zoom calls
NO Travel fees in Glacier National Park
Online Gallery and booking process perfect for any couple that can't meet in person.
Planning help (let's find the perfect spot!)
Fun and relaxing photography experience with me
Always Includes....
Greater Kalispell Weddings ranging from - $5500 - $9500
Free Consultation Call and at least two Zoom calls
Complimentary engagement session
Online Gallery and booking process perfect for any couple that can't meet in person.
Planning help (let's find the perfect spot!)
Fun and relaxing photography experience with me
Always Includes....
Free Consultation Call and at least two Zoom calls
Travel fees within the United States
Online Gallery and booking process perfect for any couple that can't meet in person.
Planning help (let's find the perfect spot!)
Fun and relaxing photography experience with me
Always Includes....
Destination Weddings ranging from - $7000 - $14000
Reach Out for a customized quote
Reach Out for a customized quote
Reach Out for a customized quote
Reach Out for a customized quote
Reach out ASAP.
Most of my couple reach out with a budget or an idea of where they want to get married then during a free consultation call we figure out all the details so you are ready to book!
I am booked up to a year in advance but have done elopements as close to two days after booking. There is not straight answer to this you really need to reach out and ask.
1. Say Hello
2. Booking Proccess
Getting booked is super easy! Once we decide on a date and package I'll email you the contract/invoice. The retainer to reserve your date is 50% of your package price. Then we can set up a payment plan for the rest. You can pay monthly or in a 2nd lump sum 2 weeks before your wedding date.
The contract can be reviewed and signed directly from your client portal.
Don't worry I keep my schedule flexible so if anything changes while planning we can roll with it.
Now is when the planning starts. I'll send you recommendations for other vendors. We will set up a zoom call to fill out your special use permit and plan the details of your wedding day.
We will also fill out your special use permit and any other concerns that you have on your mind.
Feel free to text me with any questions that come up along the way.
3. ask me Anything
Today is the day! We are going to have SO Much fun! We have planned the perfect day and created an itinerary for you and your guests.
We are going to make the most of whatever mother nature sends us and embrace the uniqueness of the park on your day.
Whether we are together for a couple hours or from sunrise to sunset it will be full of tender moments, laughter, storytelling, and most fo all, adventure!
You will receive a sneak peek of your images within 72 business hours of your wedding.
4. WEdding day!
This is when you get to relax and the bulk of my work begins. I spend days pouring into your wedding day choosing the best images that tell your story and editing them in a way that helps your story sing. the final gallery will be delivered in 6-8 weeks. This is subject to change if there are health or electronic problems.
Once your images are delivered you can order prints directly from the online gallery & you can add a custom wedding album.
5. Photo delivery
I'm Excited to hear from you!
Reach out
& Let's Chat!
The only way to know if I am available on your day is to ask! Sometimes I am booked 18 months in advance and others I get booked 24 hours before the session.
Wedding investments begin at $5000
Elopement investments begin at $3500
Portraits begin at $650
When Should i Reach Out?!
- You love the photos on this website and want similar ones.
- You are ready to check off Found Photographer from your list
