Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photographers in Whitefish, Montana
Mountain Life Photography was founded 20 years ago by Polly Rhodes and Artie Regan, who transformed their shared passion for photography into a full-service business serving Whitefish, Montana and surrounding areas. Our team specializes in capturing life's most meaningful moments through wedding, portrait, and event photography, leveraging extensive experience in both adventure and studio settings. With a commitment to excellence, we prioritize customer satisfaction by combining technical expertise with personalized service to ensure every client's vision is realized.Our deep knowledge of local landscapes, including Glacier National Park and Whitefish Mountain Resort, allows us to create unique visual narratives that reflect each client's story. As a family-run business, we maintain an energetic, approachable style while upholding professional standards that have earned us recognition for over 300 weddings and thousands of portrait sessions. Our dedication to continuous improvement ensures clients receive cutting-edge photographic techniques while maintaining the authenticity that defines our work.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Event Photography
Adventure Sessions
Action Photography
Destination Photography
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of experience photographing weddings and portraits in Montana's most iconic locations
- Our family-run business combines professional expertise with personalized service
- Specialized adventure photography sessions in Glacier National Park and mountain resorts
- Comprehensive packages include day-of coordination and post-production services
- On-mountain photography services available at Whitefish Mountain Resort
What people say
Amazing photographer
Professional and friendly
Perfect pictures
Captured our happiness
Outstanding quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding documentation covering ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding events. Our team captures candid moments and posed portraits using advanced equipment and artistic composition techniques. Services include unlimited consultations, day-of coordination, and post-production editing to deliver timeless images that preserve your special day with exceptional clarity and emotional depth.
Elopement Photography
Specialized documentation for small-scale weddings and commitment ceremonies. We focus on capturing authentic emotions and natural interactions in scenic locations like Glacier National Park. Packages include location scouting, timeline planning, and high-resolution image delivery with options for destination elopements beyond Montana's mountain landscapes.
Family Portraits
Custom portrait sessions for families of all sizes in diverse settings from Whitefish Lake to mountain resorts. Our approach combines posed compositions with candid captures to showcase family dynamics. Sessions include location selection assistance, styling guidance, and multiple outfit changes to create versatile image collections that highlight generational connections.
Senior Portraits
Personalized photography sessions celebrating high school graduates. We incorporate clients' interests and personalities into sessions that utilize Montana's natural beauty as backdrops. Services include multiple location changes, wardrobe coordination, and creative editing options to produce modern portraits that capture this transitional life stage with artistic flair.
Adventure Photography
Dynamic imaging for outdoor enthusiasts featuring activities like skiing, mountain biking, and hiking. Our team uses specialized equipment to capture motion and environmental elements in challenging conditions. Sessions combine technical precision with creative storytelling to document active lifestyles against Montana's dramatic landscapes.
People
Polly Rhodes
Lead Photographer
With 20 years of experience, Polly specializes in wedding and portrait photography across Montana's mountain landscapes. Her background as a former tour guide enhances her ability to create compelling images in Glacier National Park and Whitefish Mountain Resort. Known for her energetic approach and natural lighting expertise, she has photographed nearly 100 weddings and thousands of portraits.
Artie Regan
Action Photographer
Specializing in dynamic sports and adventure photography for 18 years, Artie brings technical precision to capturing motion in Montana's challenging environments. His expertise includes ski and mountain biking photography, with a focus on high-speed action shots that highlight athletic performance against mountain backdrops.
Questions
Do you photograph weddings outside Montana?
Yes, we offer destination wedding services worldwide. Our experience includes ceremonies in Hawaii, Nepal, and Canada, with travel logistics support for international events.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include unlimited consultations, day-of coordination, fully edited images, print release, digital downloads, online gallery access, and a highlight slideshow for receptions.
Can we customize portrait session locations?
Absolutely. While we suggest iconic Montana locations, we accommodate client preferences for specific backdrops, including personal properties or unique regional landmarks beyond standard offerings.
Do you offer seasonal photography services?
Yes, we provide year-round sessions including winter mountain portraits, summer lake activities, and fall foliage sessions. Our team adapts techniques to optimize lighting conditions across all seasons.
What's your turnaround time for delivering photos?
Clients receive edited images through our online gallery within 4-6 weeks for weddings and 2-3 weeks for portrait sessions, with expedited options available for urgent requests.
Are engagement sessions included with wedding bookings?
Engagement sessions are available as add-ons to wedding packages, offering couples additional opportunities to build rapport with our photographers while creating preview content for wedding promotions.
