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Welcome to Cou Cou Studio ©


Cou Cou Studio is based in Missoula, Montana and provides wedding photography in Missoula and across the state.  At Cou Cou Studio © we believe in modern photos with stories to tell.  Happy, funny, breathtaking, ridiculous stories.  On a scale of importance from 1 to 10 we rate creativity with a 23.  We are obsessed with making clients ecstatic and consistently exceeding expectations.  We believe you share in our love of life, frivolity and fantastic photography.  And a day-in-day-out fascination with color, composition and artistic expression for good measure.

So let's start a conversation.  Let's start talking about what kind of images you believe in.  What kind of moments you want to freeze and how Cou Cou Studio © can be a part of them.  Every story has to start somewhere.  We hope yours starts with us.  You can also follow us on Twitter or fan us on Facebook.

2015 Family Portrait Sessions Now Booking :: Missoula Family Portrait Photographer

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Ya’ll!  It’s that time again.  Family portrait time.  We are quickly filling up with fall family portrait sessions.  The autumn light is beautiful now and we’d love to see all of your smiling faces once again.  If you’ve been meaning to schedule your session now is the time.  Give us a ring and we will get you on the calendar.  It’s our favorite time of year because we get to see so many of our clients and hear how the last year has treated them.  Happy Fall Ya’ll!  See you soon!
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Montana Destination Wedding :: Amy & Greg :: Hyalite Wedding :: Bozeman, Montana Wedding Photographer

Earlier this summer Lido and I had so much fun photographing Amy and Greg’s Hyalite Reservoir wedding in Bozeman, Montana.  This pair has fantastic taste and it came through in every detail of their camp themed wedding.  From the table settings to the invitations and everything in between — you could feel the love and attention they brought to their celebration.  And even though it literally rained monsoon-style during the ceremony — they looked gorgeous the entire time.  Congrats you two!  We are so, so happy for you both. hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0059 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0038 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0048 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0040 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0047 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0024 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0041 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0042 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0026 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0025   hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0027 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0028 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0034 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0030 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0029 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0053 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0036 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0054 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0056 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0060 hyalite reservoir wedding photographer montana hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0057 GA_Portraits0071 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0018 GA_Portraits0471 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0016 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0015 GA_Portraits0650         hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0046   hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0044 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0043 GA_Party0602GA_Party0025 GA_Party0067 GA_Party0205 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0003 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0004 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0005 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0007 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0008 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0009 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0010 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0011 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0012 hyalite_montana_bozeman_wedding_0014

Food – Cafe Fresco
Flowers – Mac’s Floral
Coordinators – BASH
Officient – Pastor Steve Schmidt of Hope Lutheran Church
DJ – Bozeman DJ
Band – Tom Murphy 
Videography – Dillon Jenkins and Bobby Jahrig
Bride’s dress – Purchased at Plume Bridal – Wtoo Dress
Groom’s Suit – JCrew
Bridal Party Hair and Make-Up – Canyon River Spa
Invitations: Designed by the Bride and Groom

Montana Wedding Photographer :: Amy and Greg Wedding Preview

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We’ve been editing away on Amy and Greg’s beautiful Bozeman, Montana wedding.  Can’t wait to share more from this magical day.

Now Booking : 2015 Weddings : Missoula, Montana Wedding Photographer

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The holidays are done!  The new year is here!  At Cou Cou Studio we are starting to book up our calendar with work and travel and of course — weddings!  If you or someone you know are recently engaged let us know.  We love meeting new folks, hearing great love stories, and photographing them in Montana and beyond.  You can see some of our favorite weddings here and here.  As always you can check out here on our blog.

 

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Happy new year to you and yours!  We are excited for all the fun ahead this year.

 

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Julie Rae and Bernie : Missoula, Montana Portrait Photographer

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Some people just radiate happiness.  That’s the case with Julie Rae and Bernie.  These two met Jessica for an afternoon in the fall sunshine.Missoula Montana Portrait Photographer Missoula Montana Portrait Photographer

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It’s so nice to look back and remember how warm the sun was while it is a snowy mess outside right now.  Thanks Julie and Bernie for such a lovely afternoon.  Ya’ll are the best.

Allison and Dru :: Stunning Outdoor Wedding on Seeley Lake :: Missoula, Montana Photographers

 

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Seeley Lake made for a gorgeous background for photographing Allison and Dru’s wedding this year.  With a wedding ceremony conducted by the groom’s sister, tunes from The Lil’ Smokies, and a table full of whiskey, their celebration was a blast!  We had such a fun time spending the day with these two and their friends and family as they celebrated late into the night under a bright, Montana moon.

 

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Thanks so much for having us there to document all the fun and celebration.  We had such a great time!

Monica Pastor Family and Friends :: Whitefish, Montana Family Portrait Photographer

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Fall means family portrait time for Cou Cou Studio.  Jessica headed up to Whitefish this fall to do some photos with Monica Pastor and her family and friends.  It was great follow up to the photographs Jessica did a couple years back of Monica and Teague.  This time there were more loved ones in tow and the fall colors were in full bloom.

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Glacier National Park Family Photos :: Missoula Family Photographer

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It is such a great call when a client who you’ve photographed before rings again.  Kari and her adorable crew were photographed by Jessica a couple years ago.  The boys have gotten so much bigger and this time Jess took the whole crew out to Glacier National Park for family portraits.  They were just in time for the bright oranges and yellows of fall — you can’t beat that on Lake McDonald.  Thanks guys for being such a sweet family.  You kept your photographer laughing the whole time.  What a blast.  :)

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Holiday Photos and Card Event :: Missoula Family Photographer

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Cou Cou Studio friends and family — we are doing a fun event November 7th and 8th with Noteworthy* Paper and Press in downtown Missoula, Montana.  Spaces are LIMITED so call Noteworthy today (406-541-6683) to reserve your spot!  More details below.  We can’t wait to see you then!

 

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Stacy and Eric :: Greenough, Montana :: Montana Destination Wedding Photographer

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Sometimes there are events that are truly something special because of the people that are there.  It could be anywhere — by a river, a family homestead, or even a luxury resort.  The point is that while the location may be beautiful it’s really who’s there together that makes it something special.  Eric and Stacy’s wedding in Greenough, Montana was one of those kinds of events. Each person we chatted with between taking photos was so genuinely nice.  You could just feel the love everyone had for each other and the bride and groom.  I think Lido and I can both agree it feels like we hit the jackpot when we photograph these kinds of events.
A beautiful ceremony and reception in the Lubrecht Forest in Greenough, Montana went off without a hitch despite unusually cool temperatures for this summer day.  A couple rain drops didn’t dampen anyone’s festivities.  In fact — it seemed all the more beautiful.

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Thanks again Stacy and Eric.  You two were simply spectacular to work with.  Cheers to you both!