Business Details
33 Years
experience
Authentic Montana Family Photography Experts
We are Doug and Stana Loneman, a husband-and-wife photography team with over 30 years of experience capturing life's most meaningful moments in Montana. Our approach combines authentic, relaxed photography with personalized service to create timeless images for families, high school seniors, small weddings, and commercial clients. Doug's award-winning photojournalism background ensures candid moments are captured naturally, while Stana provides expert guidance throughout the entire process from planning to final print selections.We specialize in on-location sessions across Bozeman, Big Sky, and throughout Montana, prioritizing client comfort and genuine emotional expression. Our commitment to quality extends to transparent pricing with no hidden fees, offering full session access without restrictive image selection. With a focus on Montana's natural beauty and family connections, we deliver artful documentation of life's milestones that families treasure for generations.
Services
Family Photography
Senior Portraits
Wedding Documentation
Commercial Photography
Business Portraits
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined photography experience with national award-winning expertise
- Our relaxed methodology captures genuine emotions without forced posing
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees or restrictive image selection
- Our husband-and-wife team offers dual expertise in photography and client consultation
- We specialize in Montana's natural landscapes as backdrops for authentic sessions
What people say
Best memories made
Irreplaceable photographs
Genuine expressions
Captured personalities
Beautiful collection
Services
Family Photography
Our family photography sessions capture authentic moments through relaxed, 60-90 minute outdoor sessions. We blend casual posed group shots with candid captures of natural interactions, focusing on emotional authenticity. Sessions take place in clients' preferred locations across Bozeman, Big Sky, and Montana's scenic landscapes.
Senior Portraits
Specialized senior photography emphasizes individual personality through lifestyle documentation. Sessions combine environmental portraits with candid moments showcasing personal interests and achievements. Our approach ensures natural expressions while maintaining artistic quality in Montana's diverse landscapes.
Wedding Documentation
We document intimate weddings and anniversary celebrations with photojournalistic storytelling. Our unobtrusive approach captures genuine emotions and spontaneous moments while providing guidance for key formal shots. Coverage includes location scouting and post-event print selection assistance.
Commercial Photography
Professional commercial photography services for branding and marketing needs. We create authentic visual content showcasing businesses in operational environments, emphasizing genuine interactions and natural aesthetics. Services include location scouting and post-production consultation.
Business Portraits
Professional portrait sessions for individuals and teams emphasizing personal brand authenticity. Sessions focus on natural expressions and environmental context rather than rigid posing. Includes styling guidance and print/digital format options tailored to professional needs.
People
Doug Loneman
Photographer
Award-winning photojournalist with 30+ years experience capturing authentic moments. Specializes in natural light photography and candid emotional documentation. Recognized for ability to put subjects at ease while creating artistic compositions.
Stana Loneman
Client Consultant
Professional photography consultant guiding clients through session planning and post-production choices. Provides expert advice on wardrobe, locations, and print options while maintaining personalized service throughout the process.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We combine photojournalistic candid capture with relaxed posed portraits, emphasizing natural light and authentic emotional moments in outdoor settings.
Do you photograph events outside Montana?
While based in Bozeman, we travel for special requests including destination weddings and family sessions beyond Montana's borders.
What's included in a family photography session?
60-90 minute on-location sessions including casual posed groups, candid play moments, and post-session print/digital selection guidance.
Are all session images included?
Yes, we provide full session access without restrictive image selection, allowing you to choose favorites that best capture your moments.
How do you handle challenging photography situations?
With experience photographing families with young children and pets, we adapt to natural chaos while maintaining artistic quality and emotional authenticity.
What commercial services do you offer?
We provide branding photography, business portraits, and marketing visual content showcasing companies in authentic operational environments across Montana.
