Your Experiance

Every great session starts long before the camera is lifted. Here's how I work with you — from first conversation to final gallery — to make sure your day is seamless, intentional, and unforgettable.


Every great session starts before the camera is lifted. Here's how we work together to make your day seamless and unforgettable.



The Planning

Guide

I Don't Just Show Up With a Camera

I help craft timelines, scout locations, coordinate with vendors, and walk through your day so nothing is left to chance. Whether you're eloping in the mountains, walking down the aisle, or launching a brand — I'm here to shape the entire experience.

What sets a photographer apart isn't just the final image — it's the experience they create for their clients. My process includes hands-on planning support, walkthroughs before your day, and clear communication that removes stress from the equation.

I help craft timelines, scout locations, coordinate with vendors, and walk through your day so nothing is left to chance.

My process includes hands-on planning support, walkthroughs before your day, and clear communication that removes stress.

More Than a Photographer


What Every Client Gets

Included With Every Package

Full-day and half-day wedding options. 4-8 hours for elopements. Every angle, every moment.

Full-day and half-day options for weddings. 4-8 hour coverage for elopements. Every angle, every emotion, every moment.


01

Full Coverage

Built around lighting, vendors, and your priorities — nothing rushed or missed.


I build your photography timeline around lighting, vendors, and your priorities — so nothing feels rushed or missed.



02

Timeline Planning

Glacier National Park, Flathead Valley, and your venue — scouted in advance.


For elopements, I scout locations across Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley. For weddings, I visit your venue in advance.



03

Location Scouting

Highlight films, vows-to-music edits, and ceremony captures bundled with photo.


Highlight films, vows-to-music edits, and full ceremony captures. Photo and video bundled in one operator.



04

Cinematic Video

Epic aerial footage. Part 107 licensed for legal commercial operation.


Epic aerial footage of your venue, ceremony, and Montana's landscapes. Part 107 licensed for legal commercial drone operation.



05

Drone & Aerial

High-res edited images. Private gallery. Full printing rights. No restrictions.


High-resolution edited images delivered in a private online gallery. Full printing rights — no watermarks, no caps, no restrictions.



06

Full Gallery & Rights

Officiants, florists, hair & makeup — my Flathead Valley network is yours.


Officiants, florists, hair & makeup, venues — I have a network across the Flathead Valley and can connect you with the right people.



07

Vendor Referrals

Phone or in person. Walk away with a clear package and cost.


Free phone or in-person consultation before you book. Walk away with a clear understanding of your custom package and cost.



08

Consultation

Every image delivered. No caps. No watermarks. No gatekeeping.


Every angle. Every emotion. Every moment. I don't gatekeep images — every fully edited photo I deliver is yours to keep and share.



09

No Shot Left Behind

Here's how simple it is from start to finish.

From First Call

to Final Gallery

Five steps. No stress. A clear path from the moment you reach out to the day you receive your gallery.


Five steps. No stress. A clear path from first call to gallery delivery.

How It Works

The Process


Sneak peeks within days. Full gallery in 6-8 weeks. Every image yours to keep and share.



Vendors confirmed. Timelines sent. Every detail locked. Your job: say "I do" and enjoy it.



Always available by phone, text, or in person. Vendors, locations, weather — I'm here.



Unlimited Support

Lock your date. 2-5 planning sessions before the big day. Contracts, big picture, ideas to life.



Book & Plan

We talk vision, day, and custom package. Phone or in person — any time zone.


Schedule a free phone call or meet in person — no matter where you are or what time zone. We'll talk about your vision, your day, and what a custom package looks like. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of what's included and what it costs.



Free Consultation

01

Once you're in, we lock your date and start planning. I typically meet with clients 2-5 times before the big day — by phone or in person. This is where we solidify contracts, align on the big picture, and bring your ideas to life.




Book & Begin Planning

02

We're on the clock. Beyond our scheduled sessions, I'm always available by phone, text, or in person. Need help with your vendor timeline? Unsure about a location? Wondering how the weather looks? I'm here. I'm more than your photographer — I'm your planning partner.




Unlimited Planning Support

03

As your day approaches, I'm behind the scenes — confirming vendors, sending final timelines, and making sure every detail is locked in. When the moment arrives, you have two jobs: say "I do" and enjoy every second. I handle the rest.




Your Day Arrives

04

Sneak peeks within days of your session. Full galleries of high-resolution, fully edited images delivered within 6-8 weeks for elopements and up to three months for full weddings. Every image is yours — no watermarks, no restrictions, no gatekeeping.




Gallery Delivered

05

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Common Questions



No cap. Full weddings: 400-800+. Elopements: 150-400+. Full printing rights on every image.


How many photos will I get?

What are your prices?

Weddings from $3,500. Elopements from $3,000. Every package is custom. Schedule a free consultation.


Yes — highlight films, ceremony captures, and drone footage. One operator means seamless coverage.


Photo and video together?

Backup locations built into every timeline. Rain, snow, and moody skies often make the most dramatic photos.


What if the weather is bad?

Yes — across the U.S. and internationally. Travel fees vary. Reach out for a custom quote.


Do you travel for destinations?

6-12 months for peak season (June-September). Limited sessions per season for full attention. Off-season is more flexible.

For peak season weddings and elopements (June through September), I recommend booking 6-12 months in advance. I only take a limited number of sessions per season to give every client my full attention. Off-season dates are more flexible.



How far in advance should I book?

Yes. I'm based in Northwest Montana but travel across the U.S. and internationally for weddings and elopements. Travel fees vary by location — reach out and I'll put together a custom quote.



Do you travel for destination weddings?

Montana weather is unpredictable — that's part of the beauty. I always build backup locations into your timeline. Rain, snow, and moody skies often make for the most dramatic and memorable photos. We adapt, we improvise, and we make it unforgettable either way.




What happens if the weather is bad on my elopement day?

Yes. I offer both photography and videography — highlight films, vows-to-music edits, full ceremony captures, and drone footage. Bundling both with one operator means seamless coverage without two separate teams competing for angles.




Do you offer photo and video together?

There's no image cap. You receive every fully edited image from your session. For a full wedding day, that's typically 400-800+ images. For an elopement, 150-400+ depending on coverage hours. Every image comes with full printing rights.




How many photos will I receive?

Wedding collections start at $3,500 and elopement packages start at $3,000. Every package is custom-built to your day, your location, and your vision. Schedule a free consultation and I'll walk you through exactly what's included at every level.

How many photos will I receive?

Contact MeBook a consultation

Currently booking 2026 and 2027. Schedule a free consultation and let's talk about your vision.


let's get started

406.885.5883 · contact@josephmaydenphoto.com

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Your Day?