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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.

soon to be mr. and mrs. bennett


What a fun engagement shoot down on Flathead Lake. These two were the winners of my free engagement session from this year’s Wedding Expo in Kalispell. They will become Mr. and Mrs. this weekend and I wish them nothing but happiness! Congrats you two.

atlanta wedding :: park tavern :: part deux


atlanta wedding :: park tavern

Nick and Ginny are two good friends of mine from college and when they asked me to shoot their wedding there was no way I could say no. They could not have asked for a more beautiful Atlanta day for their celebration. I’m so thrilled I was able to be there as a part of their wedding day. Here are just a few from their portrait session.

engaged: katie and keith





Two of my favorite people are getting married. Katie and Keith took some time with Lido and I yesterday up on the farm in Trego. We had some fun with run down cars and pitchforks. Congrats you two!

getting married: ginny and nick



My good friend Ginny is getting married this summer to her man Nick. I’ll be shooting the wedding in June and can’t wait! Yesterday their wedding invitations came in the mail and I know it is just the start of what will an awesome celebration. Thought I’d share them here.

happy birthday micah!

I had the lovely opportunity to shoot a birthday party for Micah Gersh (he’s two!) last week. It was such a fun time and I could tell everyone there was really happy to be able to come together and celebrate. The party took place at Fish Camp in Ironhorse here in Whitefish and included some outdoor time ice fishing. I had a really fun time shooting and getting to know everyone. Happy Birthday Micah!
A gift for the birthday boy (left) and Micah himself (right).

Judah Gersh (left) outside during ice fishing. Tanya and Micah Gersh (left) open presents together inside.
Tanya and all her close girlfriends.
Some of the kids in the snow outside Fish Camp. This was the first day of Daylight Savings and I think all of us were savoring the extra daylight.

I grabbed some family portraits at the end of the party for a couple of guests. This one in particular just seemed so happy and fun. Love it!

and we have a winner….


Congrats to Angela Rauthe! She is the winner of a free modwest photo engagement session valued at $300! I can’t wait to take fabulous and fun pictures of the happy couple.

bridal fashion from expo 2009

This weekend was a bit of a whirlwind at the Flathead Bridal Expo! I met tons of brides and met tons of vendors from throughout the valley. Everyone was super nice and I am so glad I had a chance to be there and meet with everyone. I also took some time while I was there to shoot the fashion show and I thought I’d share some images from the show. There was definitely a variety of dresses for every kind of bride. The show featured fashions from J Scott Couture in Bigfork, Jennifer Nicole Cox in Kalispell, and Mimi’s Bridal in Kalispell. They put on a fantastic show full of great ideas.



wedding expo


Join modwest photo this year at the 7th Annual Wedding and Event Expo. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building. There will be food, a fashion show, and a chance to win a free engagement session with modwest! What could be better?

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