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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.

Category Archives: Weddings

Union Ceremony of Mike and Tom :: Whitefish, Montana

What a fun celebration.  Mike Eldred and Tom Patterson celebrated their union with friends and family at Snowy River Ranch in August.  Every wedding is different but you could feel how much these two cared for each other and how much they had shared over the years during the ceremony.  Afterward, guests celebrated with huckleberry […]

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Robert and Beth :: Memphis Wedding :: Preview

Robert + Beth + BBQ + great friends and family + amazing music + a historic church + a post wedding trolly ride = one fabulous wedding.  We were so lucky to have the pleasure of shooting this lively and colorful wedding.  With a ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a reception at the […]

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Published: Northwest Montana Weddings and Events

We have a photo featured in the pages of Northwest Montana Weddings and Events magazine.  Make sure to pick up a copy before you head to the Wedding Expo next week.  Also: congrats to B2 Photography for a great cover shot.  You guys always do fantastic work!

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2011 Wedding Expo

It’s that time of year again – wedding planning time.  It’s been a busy couple weeks talking with brides who were recently engaged over the holidays while getting things organized for 2011.  I wanted to go ahead and give everyone out there a heads up that we will be at the 2011 Wedding Expo this […]

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Allison and Dan – Montana Wedding

Allison and Dan were married last summer here in the Flathead Valley.  Their wedding took place at the local Episcopal church here in Whitefish and they held their reception at the Lazy River Ranch.  I was happy to second shoot this wedding for Lindsey Jane Photography — the bride and groom were so nice and […]

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2010 Photos of the Year

#1 – You can’t go wrong with a full moon and an outdoor tented reception in Montana.  Morgan and Joe’s reception gave us this fantastic view. #2 – Yet another beauty from Morgan and Joe’s Green Valley Ranch wedding.  A view from across the lake at sunset can’t be beat. #3 – Mandie & Kirk’s […]

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Montana Wedding: The MoJoe Reception

One part gourmet dinner, one part dance club, one part ice cream cake — that’s right – ice cream cake.  That’s what made Morgan and Joe’s reception at Green Valley Ranch for me.  Tanya Gersh did a fantastic job putting together this spectacular event — every detail was perfect — and there was even a […]

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Montana Wedding: Morgan & Joe – Ceremony & Details

One Griz, one Cat, and a spectacular sunny day in Montana made for a fantastic wedding at Green Valley Ranch for Morgan and Joe.  Second shooting this event for Lindsey Jane Photography made for a great day.  I loved the button details at this wedding and the “MoJoe” theme.  Fun colors, a sweet ceremony, and […]

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Montana Wedding: Morgan & Joe – Portraits and First Looks

When Lindsey Jane of Lindsey Jane Photography asked me to second shoot this wedding I was thrilled.  Not only is Green Valley Ranch a spectacular venue, but the event was being coordinated by Tanya Gersh who always does a job beyond A+ level.  Of course the event didn’t disappoint right down to how nice Morgan, […]

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Whitefish Lake Lodge Wedding: Mandie & Kirk

Mandie and Kirk were married at the end of the dock of The Lodge at Whitefish Lake at sunset this past November.  I was so happy when they asked me to shoot their private ceremony.  The couple chose to do a first look beforehand followed by a portrait session.  Then they tied the knot on […]

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