Business Details
Your Trusted Whitefish Wedding & Portrait Photography Experts
Mountain Life Photography is a full-service photography company dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments. With studios in Whitefish, Montana and operations extending across Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and beyond, we specialize in weddings, elopements, family portraits, and events. Our team combines decades of experience with a passion for natural storytelling, using mountain landscapes and candid moments to create timeless images. We prioritize client comfort through personalized sessions, ensuring every shoot feels relaxed and authentic. Our photographers bring technical expertise and artistic vision to every project, whether documenting intimate ceremonies or large family gatherings.We maintain a 24/7 availability for urgent inquiries while offering flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs. With over 18 years in the industry, we've perfected techniques for capturing dynamic outdoor scenes and emotional indoor moments alike. Our commitment to quality extends to post-production, where we ensure every image meets our exacting standards. We serve both local and destination clients, with extensive experience coordinating remote photography sessions in challenging environments. Our portfolio demonstrates consistent excellence across thousands of successfully completed projects.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Elopement Coverage
Senior Portraits
Event Photography
Highlights and features
- 20+ years photographing weddings and portraits in mountain environments
- Specialized expertise in Glacier National Park and Whitefish Mountain Resort sessions
- Proven ability to direct large family groups for optimal composition
- Extensive experience with both intimate elopements and grand celebrations
- Consistent quality maintained across thousands of successfully completed sessions
What people say
Amazing photos
Professional and friendly
Perfect angles and lighting
Captured all wonderful memories
Made shoot relaxing and fun
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding documentation from pre-ceremony preparations through reception celebrations. Our team captures key moments, candid interactions, and scenic backdrops using advanced lighting and composition techniques. Clients receive high-resolution images suitable for both digital sharing and professional printing.
Family Portraits
Customized outdoor and studio photography for families of all sizes. We specialize in coordinating group compositions while maintaining natural expressions. Sessions include location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and multiple pose options to ensure diverse, engaging results.
Elopement Coverage
Specialized documentation for small-scale mountain weddings and elopements. Our photographers adapt to remote locations and unpredictable weather while maintaining professional image quality. Services include timeline coordination and location-specific permitting assistance.
Senior Portraits
Personalized portrait sessions highlighting individual personalities and achievements. We combine traditional poses with dynamic action shots against scenic backdrops. Packages include wardrobe consultation and multiple outfit changes for comprehensive coverage.
Event Photography
Documentation of corporate events, reunions, and special occasions with emphasis on candid moments and key highlights. Our team uses discreet equipment to minimize disruption while capturing high-quality images suitable for marketing and personal use.
People
Polly Rhodes
Lead Photographer
20-year photography veteran specializing in mountain weddings and portraits. Formerly based in Colorado, Alaska, and New Zealand, now operating from Whitefish. Expert in natural light photography and outdoor session coordination.
Artie Regan
Action Photographer
18-year photography professional with focus on dynamic outdoor events. Specializes in capturing high-energy moments across mountain biking, skiing, and fly fishing activities. Combines technical precision with creative composition.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in weddings, elopements, family portraits, senior portraits, and event photography across Montana's scenic locations.
Which areas do you service?
Primarily Whitefish, Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Glacier National Park, and Flathead Lake regions, with destination options available.
How do I book a session?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your requirements, then schedule through our online booking system after consultation.
What should we wear for portraits?
Coordinate colors with your location; avoid matching outfits exactly. We provide detailed wardrobe guidance during pre-session consultations.
How are photos delivered?
All images are provided through secure online galleries with print-release permissions for personal use.
Do you photograph special events?
Yes, we document corporate events, family reunions, and milestone celebrations with both candid and posed photography.
Reviews (6)
Kg Kg
Dec 22, 2021
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We had the most incredible photo session with our outstanding photographer, Polly! She was so amazing with the kids and knew exactly what to do to get the perfect photo! We have done many family photos in the past and this by far was the most Incredible!! Polly was patient, kind and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and loved our photos!! I would highly recommend their service and next time we are in Whitefish we are definitely going to do another photo shoot with Mountain Life Photography!!
Regina Svoboda
Nov 23, 2021
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My Daughter set up a photography session with Polly prior to our trip to Montana. We received our edited pics we chose, plus a few extra that were Pollys favorites. First let me say Polly is so easy to work with, she took exceptional pictures in just the right spots. She made it fun to have your picture taken. I love all the pics, sadly I had to choose a certain few. But they are fantastic pictures.
Some of our children couldn't go on the trip and we're hoping we can do another photo shoot with Polly when and if we can "all" visit Montana again. I would highly recommend reaching out to Polly for
Some of our children couldn't go on the trip and we're hoping we can do another photo shoot with Polly when and if we can "all" visit Montana again. I would highly recommend reaching out to Polly for
Adam Zimny
Nov 10, 2021
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I decided to surprise my with with a photo shoot for our family trip to Glacier and Whitefish. After a quick google search I found Mountain Life Photography. Polly was awesome from the start. We have had family pictures taken every year, nothing compared to this. Polly found the best spots, was literally running through the lake to get the best shot and kept our three girls entertained the entire time. If you are in Whitefish looking for a photographer, look no further. We loved Whitefish and will be backwe may even come back just for another session with Polly.
Dj C.
Nov 04, 2021
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Polly with Mountain Life Photography was wonderful to work with! We had a group of two families and she was very patient in taking all of the variety of shots we wanted to get with all of the family/individual combinations. Polly took us to some really great sites for our photos and we have some really wonderful photos despite the smoke/cloud cover the day of our shoot. She is very talented and obviously loves what she does! She was also very responsive to all of my questions leading up to our photo shoot day. I highly recommend Polly and Mountain Life Photography! Karen F.
Dick Keyser
Oct 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Polly had to work with a family of 13 ranging in ages from 2 to 80. She didi it marvelously. She knew the best places and best times to get perfect pictures in Glacier. She has a relaxed manner and a great sense of humor that made it all fun. I strongly recommend Mountain Life Photography.
Polly had to work with a family of 13 ranging in ages from 2 to 80. She didi it marvelously. She knew the best places and best times to get perfect pictures in Glacier. She has a relaxed manner and a great sense of humor that made it all fun. I strongly recommend Mountain Life Photography.
Hannah Cline
Sep 18, 2021
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My husband and I flew to Montana (from Georgia) to have our wedding pictures taken in Glacier National Park. This was our first trip out west and we were unfamiliar with the park or area. Starting with our first email to Polly she was amazing. She was very knowledgable about the area, where we should take pictures, what time we should arrive, etc. She answered all of our million questions and she was happy to do so. She is such a genuine person, its like we were old friends meeting up to take pictures. She even offered to drive us through the park so we could ride, relax and enjoy the scenery.
