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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Reesi Senior Spokesmodel | Missoula Senior Photographer

Reesi is a beautiful fun Senior from Frenchtown Highschool

She loves to bake cupcakes and she's on the cheer team. Fresh, unique and bubbling with personality, Reesi was a joy to take on as a member the VRP rep team!






Monday, June 11, 2012

Sadie + Evan | Missoula Engagement Photographer

This session holds a very special place in my heart.

I grew up with Sadie... I actually used to teach her and my baby sister in VBS way back in the day, and I watched her grow up through-out high school, chattering with her at Rod's Harvest Foods as we both plugged along through life in St. Ignatius. Then... she hit college and I did a session for her on the U of M campus and told her "when your boyfriend comes for his next visit, let me know and we'll do a session!"

Well... that for fun session actually turned into a "We're Engaged!!!!" session!!!! What a blessing this is to my heart. To see such a sweet girl get such a champion of a boy for a fiance'! I'm so happy for this incredibly sweet couple! Happy Day Sadie and Evan!!!


This is an "Keepsake Image Box"! These make for safe keeping of your prints and other special items that you want to cherish as a keepsake. They come in 4x6 or 5x7 
and are customizable for your special memories!



Kinzie + Scott | Missoula Engagement Photographer

Kinzie and Scott have an amazing story! Friends since before High School, after graduation they went their separate ways, but as destiny would have it, they were meant to be together! And I'm so glad they are! because their love for each other shines through and through!


VioletRay Photography | Missoula Senior Photographer

BLOG UPDATE EXREME!

haha! It's been too long I know.... I'm horrible about sharing on my poor blog, but HOPEFULLY! these fun collages make up for it!

This past spring since coming back from Vegas I've had alot of really fun and beautiful sessions! Missoula always blesses me with the most spectacular backdrops!

This stunning young lady came all the way from Helena for a Modeling Profile session! We had such a great time wandering downtown, and the best part is her friend came with her getting in on the fun of it all as well!



I've had the privilege to photograph this beautiful gem before, and this time was the session was even better because her sweetheart got to come with her! Briana and Rick have such an amazing chemistry that they seriously couldn't take anything less then a romantic picture! We made use of the cherry blossoms, and the scenery of the RiverFront Park <3's






Tuesday, March 6, 2012

I Heart Faces - Beautiful B & W | Missoula Portrait Photographer

I recently was involved in a project showing that women can be "rough n tough" and just as good at sports as men, while maintaining their beauty. Did you know that out of an entire year of Sports Illustrated, a woman only gets the cover once a year?

Why is that?! Here's an image I took from the Missoula, MT women's rugby team, The Betterside, session. She is beautiful, she plays "Forward flank", and she knows how important it is that women are recognized for skill, talent, and personality.





Photo Challenge Submission


I Heart Faces has news! I Heart Faces decided to change things up and now they are doing one BIG monthly photo challenge! This gives us more time to enter, and a chance to win prizes! How fun is this!? Thanks ladies!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

WPPI- Las Vegas Photography Convention 2012 | Missoula Fashion Photographer

Wow!!!! What an amazing week I had! WPPI was a huge success and I'm so excited to share a touch of what I got to experience!

Started off by getting to go and spend a few days in Vegas just to enjoy the town and I got to meet a friend along the way:



Everyone, this is Little Vegas, the famous Monitor lizard all the way from Australia!

Monday was the Seniorologie Vegas Shootout day and here's a fabulous picture of all the beautiful women who participated and put it on!





And one of my stunning seniors:




And then on my final day in Vegas, Wednesday, was the grand finale, The Las Vegas GhostTown, The Squeal shoot-out, put on by Emma and Josh Smith Photography. There's so many images that I'm gonna get to share, but for now here's just a taste.... *sparkle eyes* What a dreamy day!


Event Organizers Emma & Josh Smith -www.emmajanephotos.com/ coutureclicks.emmajanephotos.com

Venue- El Dorado Canyon Mine Tours ( Ghost Town) -http://eldoradocanyonminetours.com/

Hair/Makeup by Ha ir by Liz- Liz Gopwani
www.hairbylizz.com

Wedding Gowns - The White Dress www.thewhitedress.com

Fashion Wardrobe- Kristy Rose www.krosekouture.com

Accessories- Renee Pawele Bride
www.facebook.com/pages/Renee-Pawele-Bride/164189221263

Hair and Makeup by Sarah Diaz Professional Makeup Artist and Hairstylisthttps://www.facebook.com/SarahDiazMUA

Menswear- Tuxedo Junction www.tuxedojunction.com

Purses- Judith Leiber The Forum Shops at Casers Palace


So in the next week or so be looking for more images from both of these glorious shootouts! These are the fore-runners to the new path that VioletRay Photography is taking. Focusing more on Seniors and Weddings. I spent the past week in classes learning how I can better serve my clients and how to push my passion and talent in the direction that will fulfill both clients and myself. An overall bonus for all!




Monday, February 6, 2012

Getting Ready!

For Rugby Season!

Yes my friends, I'm not kidding! Rugby season is upon us, and I'm excited to share some images from the fall season, and get ready for the beginning of Spring 2012! Thursday I'm prepping up for a great season with the Missoula women's rugby team that I'm a part of, The Betterside. Here's some images of last season's games as a pre-up!