southwest Montana Portrait Photographer
Your story is one of a kind, and your portraits should be too. With a cinematic style and a touch of nostalgia, I create images that don’t just capture a moment—they tell your story with authenticity and artistry. Whether you’re marking a milestone or celebrating a connection, I work with you to create timeless visuals that feel personal and elevated.
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documenting seniors and couples
Selected Works
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Gavin's Adventure Session
Adventure Region: Clancy, Montana
Lukas's Adventure Session
Adventure Region: York, Montana
codi's adventure Session
Adventure Region: Helena, Montana
Hi I'm Wade
I’ve spent years exploring and photographing some of the most beautiful corners of Montana — the places with golden light, endless views, and room to breathe. When you book a session with me, you’re not just getting a photographer; you’re getting someone who knows when the light hits just right and where to find those quiet, cinematic backdrops that make photos feel alive.
I’m here to make this whole experience easy, fun, and real — because the best photos don’t come from stiff poses. They come from being in the moment, in a place that makes you feel like your in a movie.
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You’re a truly gifted photographer, professional, and artist. And that combined with your kind, warm, easy-going, reassuring nature made for the best experience we can imagine. You walked us through it all with such tender care and made it feel fun and relaxing and worth our investment every step of the way.
Sally | Helena Senior parent
OH MY GOD WADE!!!! Holy shit… When I say I am freaking out I am majorly freaking out 😂 THESE ARE AMAZING!! I think my whole room is going to be filled with all of them haha! Thank you so so so much for editing and sending those out so fast! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you doing that! I am so excited to get a bunch of these printed because they are truly so special!
Haley | Helena Senior
Wade is so easy to work with! He was extremely kind and definitely knows what he’s doing too. Especially being someone who isn’t naturally photogenic or used to having pictures taken of me, this experience was a breeze. I never once felt awkward or judged since I don’t have experience being photographed. Wade is so genuine and kept things going in a timely fashion without me feeling rushed. 100000/10 recommend:)
Sarah | Helena Senior
I never had professional photos taken of myself before working with Wade so I was kind of nervous about not being photogenic but let me just say I was not disappointed in the slightest! This dude knows how to take pictures and helped me feel so confident. His pictures made my mom want me to make a model portfolio because he’s so talented!!
Brinley | Helena Senior
WADE HOLY FUCKING SHIT. I definitely did not spend a solid hour downloading all of these photos while simultaneously crying and trying to show up my sister by texting her and my mother about how amazing these are.
Gage and I had such a blast, you are phenomenal at what you do, and we are forever committed to you as our photographer for whatever we may need.
Sarah + Gage
WADE. Fucking crushed it. Thank you thank you thank you! They are perfect. I couldn't have chosen a better photographer to capture my senior year 🙏
Ella | Bozeman Senior
The Ultimate Adventure session was made for you if you want to go all out — more locations, more light, and a portrait shoot that feels like a full experience, not just a single session. It’s built for seniors who want to include what they love into their shoot, whether that’s fly fishing, hiking, riding horses, dirt biking, or any other activity that makes the day feel personal and real.
Instead of choosing sunrise or sunset, we do both. Your shoot is split across two chapters of the day, capturing the calm of morning and the glow of golden hour for completely different looks and vibes. You’ll choose **two adventure regions** around Southwest Montana (typically 45 minutes to 2 hours outside Helena), filled with hand-picked scenes featuring mountains, lakes, fields, winding roads, and wide-open views.
Each scene is designed to tell a different piece of your story. With unlimited outfit changes across 3–5 unique scenes per region, plus the freedom to build the session around meaningful activities, every part of your gallery feels intentional, varied, and true to you — creating a collection that feels next-level, elevated, and unforgettable.
- 3.5 to 4 hours of shooting during the best light over the course of a day (sunrise and sunset)
- Choose 2 adventure regions with 3 to 5 unique scenes each
- Unlimited outfit changes
- Complimentary planning consultation
- Custom adventure region guide built around your personality
- Session Prep Guide sent to your front door
- Polaroid Album filled with your memories
- Your photos delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads.
- Printing and sharing rights with the ability to buy prints directly through your gallery.
The Ultimate Adventure Session –– $2550
the Adventure Session ––– $1350
The Adventure session was made for you if you want scroll-stopping photos, friends asking “where *was that*?!” and a shoot that actually feels like an adventure — not just standing in the park.
You’ll get to choose from some of my favorite adventure regions tucked in the mountains, fields, lakes, or winding roads around Southwest Montana (typically 45 minutes to 2 hours outside Helena). You’ll choose whether we chase sunrise or sunset and I’ll plan our timing so we take advantage of the best light possible.
Each scene is hand-picked to fit your session. One outfit per scene keeps the energy flowing and every photo feeling fresh.
- 2 to 2.5 hours of shooting during the best light (either sunrise or sunset)
- Choose an adventure region with 3 to 5 unique scenes
- Up to 4 outfits
- Complimentary planning consultation
- Custom adventure region guide built around your personality
- Session Prep Guide sent to your front door
- 3-5 Polaroids to take home
- Your photos delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads.
- Printing and sharing rights with the ability to buy prints directly through your gallery.
the Local session ––– $750
The local session is perfect if you want photos that look elevated and unique without spending a ton of time in front of the camera. You'll choose one of my favorite nearby spots from a curated list of local gems that offer great light, a clean background, and just the right amount of variety.
You’ll get plenty of photos you’ll be excited to post right away, plus a relaxed portrait experience you’ll actually have fun at.
- Up to 1 hour of shooting
- Choose from a preselected list of my favorite local Helena spots
- Up to 2 outfits
- Your photos delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads.
- Printing and sharing rights with the ability to buy prints directly through your gallery.
The booking process
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This is where the fun begins. You’ll get a custom location guide built around your style and personality, plus all the prep info you’ll need to feel confident and ready on shoot day.
Start by filling out my contact form with your ideas and what kind of session you’re envisioning. The more you share — locations, vibe, timing — the better I can tailor the experience to you.
I’ll reach out via email to set up a quick call to talk through the details — availability, what package, and how to make your session relaxed and true to you.
contract
When you’re ready to move forward, you’ll receive a simple agreement and retainer invoice to officially lock in your date. Once that’s complete, your session is on the books.
