The Inquiry
Tell Me Everything the place, the people, the little details
Elopements and intimate weddings
I photograph Glacier National Park elopements and intimate weddings across the Flathead Valley, and I'll travel anywhere your story leads.
How This Works
Five Steps to your day
Inquire
Fill out the form below. No detail is too small, and no idea is too big.
Hop on a Call
A relaxed video chat or phone call. We see if we're the right fit, and you ask me anything.
Reserve
A signed contract and a 50% retainer lock in your date.
Plan Together
Locations, timeline, permits, vendors. Unlimited questions, answered by a local.
Get Married
You show up and be yourselves. I handle the rest, and the photos come home to you.
The Inquiry
Tell Me Your Story
Date, place, the two of you, and anything else on your mind. I read every word and reply personally within 24 to 48 hours.
no detail is too small ↓An elopement photographer who puts you and your experience first.
I'm Stan, a photographer based in Kalispell, Montana. I plan every day alongside the people I photograph, from your first message to your final gallery, and I keep things relaxed so the photos actually feel like you.
In their words
...made my husband and I feel so comfortable (we are both incredibly camera shy)...
Madison & EliHe just has this knack for capturing real moments...
Naomi & GrahamThere were a lot of laughs shared, making everything so much more comfortable.
Marie & SeanBefore You Ask
The Fine Print
Six things couples ask me before they book, answered straight.
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001.What happens after we hit send?
You'll hear from me personally within 24 to 48 hours, usually sooner. From there it's a relaxed call, a full pricing guide in your inbox, and zero pressure while you two decide. If the form ever misbehaves, email me straight at st.photolens@gmail.com and we'll blame the internet together.
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002.Is our wedding too big, or too small, for you?
Nothing is too small. Two people on a trail counts, and it's my favorite kind of day. On the other end: an elopement is you two plus up to 15 people, an intimate wedding runs to about 50, and I take a handful of full weddings each year, so those dates go early.
Whoever you two are, you're welcome here. I'm a gay man myself, and your love is celebrated, never just tolerated.
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003.Can you pencil in a date while we decide?
I wish, but pencil doesn't hold a date. A signed contract and a 50% retainer do. What I promise instead: if another couple asks about your date while you're deciding, you get a heads-up first. Payment plans are available on longer timelines.
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004.We're planning from out of state. Will that work?
Most of my couples do. We plan everything over video calls and email, I handle the local legwork, and since I'm an ordained officiant, many out-of-state couples skip hunting for one entirely. You book the flights. I'll know where the light is.
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005.We already booked a photographer. Can we still hire you?
Yes, and your photographer will thank you. I offer wedding and elopement content creation: candid 4K vertical video, behind-the-scenes photos, and social-ready reels, shot alongside your photo and video team, never in their way. I photograph weddings myself, so I know exactly where not to stand.
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006.Do you photograph couples who aren't getting married?
Absolutely. Engagements, anniversaries, or just the two of you in the mountains because Tuesday felt right. If a session sounds better than a wedding, say so in the form and we'll build it.
