Why me?
You’re here because something about my work made you pause.
And before you reach out, you’re probably asking yourself the same questions most of us do before hiring a photographer:
“Will my kids actually cooperate?”
“Am I going to feel awkward in front of the camera?”
“What if I don’t like how I look?”
“Is this photographer really going to get me—my people, and this season of life?”
Those are good questions. And they’re exactly why I do things the way I do.
I’m Chad—a wedding, family, and portrait photographer based in Missoula, MT. I’ve been photographing weddings for 17 years, and over that time I’ve learned something that guides everything I do:
Life is about connection. And photography should be too.
This isn’t just about pretty photos. It’s about the way your kid reaches for your hand. The laugh you didn’t plan. The quiet moment that happens in between the big ones. It’s about feeling seen—not posed into something you’re not.
If you’re a parent worried about a toddler meltdown mid-session, I promise you—I expect the chaos. I’ve worked with hundreds of families, and real life always wins. If you’re nervous about being in front of the camera, you’re not alone. Most people are. My job isn’t to make you perform—it’s to help you relax enough to be yourself.
I’ll guide you when you need it.
I’ll step back when the moment takes over.
And I’ll always choose real connection over stiff perfection.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, wrangling your crew for a family session, or marking a meaningful chapter with portraits—you deserve images that feel like your life actually feels. Honest. Unforced. Full of heart.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to meet you.
Warmly,
Chad