HOW WE SEE THINGS

OUR STORY

We believe in

“Loving life adventurously”

As your go-to crew for elopement and wedding photos, full planning, and videography, we’re here to bring that laid-back, adventurous vibe to your big day. Picture this: your wedding as an epic adventure filled with joy, surprises, and a vibe that screams ‘you.’ We handle the heavy lifting so you can dive deep into the feels of your day without worry.

This isn’t just another wedding invite—this is your golden ticket to kick off forever with a burst of excitement and a ton of adventure.

About Us

GOOD TO MEET YOU

Hey! We’re Tami & Matt, two folks who can’t get enough of adventure and capturing the magic of your big day. Whether it’s a chill elopement or the wedding of the century, we’re there for it all – the laughs, the happy tears, and those priceless moments in between. Expect to see us getting caught up in the emotions right next to you because, let’s face it, love stories are our jam.

There’s nothing we love more than capturing the moment you both decide to take on life’s adventures together. If you’re all about diving into this wild journey of love with your soulmate, we’re your crew.

Fun Facts About Us

Tami – Our paths crossed thanks to my brother, Brent, who worked with Matt. He mentioned how Matt inspired him to pick up reading, a hobby close to my heart. Eventually, we all spent a day together, and Brent cunningly arranged another outing for us to attend an SDSU football game — only to cancel last minute, leaving just Matt and me. That day, I was captivated by Matt’s spirited leprechaun jumps, and he admired the hand-knit scarf I wore. From that serendipitous meeting, our connection grew, and the rest, as they say, is history.

We both love to go to music concerts, hike, camp, paddleboard, garden, and snuggle kitties.

Tami – Loves to go to work outside in her flower gardens, go to Oula Dance Class, and listen to podcasts.

Matt – Loves to run and is so happy to be running again after his third foot surgery, yoga, and learning about tea.

Our family includes six adventure cats, each with a love for hiking and camping just like us. There’s one feline companion for each member of our family, plus one bonus buddy! Our soft spot for the ‘adopt one, get one free’ deal at the Humane Society has led to our growing feline family. Consequently, we’ve lovingly decided to limit Tami’s visits to the Humane Society to ensure our home doesn’t turn into a full-blown cat sanctuary! We have Mermie, Danny, Oogie Boogie, Willow, Flora, and Fe Fe.

Yes, we have three great kids! Eliah, Rhowynn, and Alora We just don’t share much about them for their privacy.

Matt – Radiohead, The Black Keys, and KALEO.

Tami – This is a hard question it depends on my mood. At the moment it is Noah Kahan, Labrinth, and Caamp.

We are deeply moved by the unique narrative of your love story. Our passion is to assist in crafting a day that intricately weaves in elements deeply personal to you – from the story of how you met, to the tender ways you express your affection, such as a distinctive handhold, to the challenges you’ve triumphed over together. We delight in incorporating your pet names, celebrating your cherished pets, and spotlighting the quirks that make your relationship one-of-a-kind. Our aim is to thoughtfully integrate these personal threads into your special day, all while framing your moments against the breathtaking vistas of Montana, a backdrop as grand as your love. Drawing inspiration from the raw emotions of indie films and the majestic beauty of nature, we continually hone our skills to encapsulate your story in its most authentic and cinematic form.

Tami & Matt Pettigrew of Tami Renae Photo & Films holding cameras.

Couple booty shaken it on their Rocky Mountain Montana Elopement.

Montana Natives with Hidden Gems for Your Perfect Private Ceremony

Tami is a born and raised Montanan who grew up hiking and exploring the mountains with her Dad who was a Fire Manager for the Forest Service. Through him, she fell in love with the outdoors and loves to share her Montana Favorites!

Matt is from just over the border in Wyoming, but has called Montana home for the last 14 years and together with their kids are often found exploring Montana when they are not working.

We would love to share our favorite hikes, hot springs, air bnb’s, coffee shops, and even the best restaurant for sweet potato fries in Montana! Yes, we do always order sweet potato fries everywhere we go since Tami is such a die-hard fan!

OUR FAVS

The aesthetic we love

Snowbowl Ski Hill Mountain top Montana elopement bride and groom jumping to celebrate their marriage taken by Montana elopement photographers

Couple kissing on their mountain top elopement surrounded by bear grass.

Our Manifesto

↡Our Vow to You↡

We promise that this is more than a job for us. Our business is founded on authenticity. Actual, real authenticity. We’re humans, not just a business. So by the time your wedding day arrives we will consider each other friends. And you’ll know it when we’re trying to hide our tears behind our cameras.

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We promise to go beyond just being your photographers. We promise to walk you through the planning process through our extensive educational emails and questionnaires and to come up with plans that are tailored just for you for your day. We want to get to know you so that we can tell your story.

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We promise to create a safe and inclusive space for you. No matter your race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity, we will celebrate your love.

Tami & Matt