Ok, here we go. The next stage (no pun intended) of the Les Dances de L'Amour (Dances of Love). These are shots from the performance and backstage. Scroll down to the previous post to get all the details. Enjoy.


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morgan roof says:

Um, yeah, I think I'll be going to the gym tomorrow . . . :) Wow! Beautiful!

(02.23.09 @ 7:25PM)
Larry Stanley says:

That is a volume of amazing photos. Of course, my favorites are the backstage story telling images. The
"guts" of the performers and the performance. Excellent Lauren. I hope they paid you well because these are the best advertising images they could ever expect to buy at any cost! yep, it's true.

(02.23.09 @ 10:24PM)
Meggan Carrigg Davidson says:

Really - very beautiful! What a great experience and you captured it so nicely!

(02.25.09 @ 8:50AM)
Mom says:

Wow, three amazing posts in one day! These dancers are truly unbelievable..especially when you catch them in such elegant jumps which appear effortless and amazing in poses of grace and emotion. somehow the colors add a huge dimension to the dances.....and their hair and faces. I Looooove the ballet shots. I would love to hang some on my walls! again, love you! Momma

(02.28.09 @ 12:07PM)
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Last week was a week of love and art. I had seen a poster around town for a ballet, the Les Dances de L'Amour. It looked amazing! I thought, professional ballet in Bozeman, I'm there. To my sweet surprise I got a phone call the next day from the Youth Arts in Action, the presenters of the ballet asking if I was available to photograph it. How excited was I! So, I spent most of the day on Wednesday at the Emerson Cultural Center photographing world renowned dancers rehears and preform modern and classical dances of love. The performers are from the Staatsballet Berlin Company which is rated as one of the top 5 ballet companies in the world.

There are so many great photos. The dancers are so beautiful, graceful and theatrical. I will have to post them in 2 stage, so stay tuned for more in the next few days.

Stage 1: rehearsal. Enjoy



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morgan roof says:

absolutely beautiful!! I LOVE the composition and silhouettes especially! Can't wait to see the rest! xoxo

(02.17.09 @ 7:42PM)
cindy says:

ummmmm.....W-O-W. not only are the loves and lines flowing and gorgeous...i love the facial expressions you captured!!!!!!!

(02.18.09 @ 12:29AM)
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Kelly and Marcus are getting married this July here in Bozeman under the Bridger mountains. The moment I met them I knew we would be a perfect match. They are some of the most fun, charismatic, loving, happy, motivated people I have ever met. They are always on the move.. social butterflies, skiers, hikers, hard workers, great beer drinkers! Like I said, we have a lot in common! It has been so much fun getting to know these two. They are so in love and such a handsome couple. I swear I laughed the entire engagement shoot!

We took off North along the Bridger Mountains and pulled over whenever we saw a location we liked... which was quite often since it is such a scenic drive and it was an absolute gorgeous day! We were so stoked on the sunshine! We ended the shoot at sunset in Wilsall where we stopped in at the Bank bar for some snacks and a beer. An awesome engagement session!

Marcus and Kelly, you guys are fabulous!



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Cindy Cieluch says:

wow. wow. and wow. love everything about this shoot. the people...the locations...the emotions...perfection baby.

(02.09.09 @ 7:44PM)
Larry Stanley says:

Ok.... so. Kelly and Marcus. I've decided to give you two the most handsome couple award of 2009. You traveled around the world to meet each other after having lives that nearly crossed in the states. It's so amazing how the universe conspires to bring folks together. On the other hand, I think it is fabulous that only had to travel a few blocks to find Lauren Brown. She has so captured your spirit and beauty. I am amazed at the raw talent that comes out of this woman, and with whom I am proud to be associated with in business, and as my dear frined. See you for beers again soon. Larry

(02.09.09 @ 8:02PM)
Cali Frankovic says:

Lauren these are AMAZING! I love the jumping series...how creative! You need to add those to your jumper application thing :) I bet it will be the best one on there!

(02.09.09 @ 8:09PM)
morgan roof says:

damn, girl! it is hard to pick my favorite, I think they are all my favorite!! and kelly and marcus ARE fabulous people :)

(02.10.09 @ 7:10AM)
Meggan says:

Beautiful Lauren! It looks like you took advantage of our amazing weather!! What a lovely couple! I look forward to seeing their wedding photos!!

(02.10.09 @ 10:24AM)
JUAN CALZETTA says:

Wonderful photos....excellent, all of them....!! Cheers and congratulations and very best wishes!!

(02.10.09 @ 1:19PM)
Chris Rebo says:

Two words: Fun & beautiful! :)

(02.23.09 @ 2:14PM)
Casey English says:

Wow. These are fantastic and I am so happy for you. Kelly you look amazing and so happy. I hope to see you again one day!!! All the best and most love I can give to you both! besos!

(06.13.09 @ 3:52PM)
kimberly butler says:

the 2 of them dancing in the field at the bottom are beautiful!

(11.20.09 @ 5:52PM)
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January 29, 2009
As you may very well know, I only have one sibling, Cody, my sister. She is often called a free spirit. She gallivants around the world on a regular basis. So, when she is in the near vicinity, I do my best to spend lots of time with her. She's back to Montana after living in Honolulu, HI for a a while no is off to Hainan, China to work for a non profit saving sea turtles.

At any rate, Cody's long time boyfriend, Dominic is always with her when she is in Montana. Dominic just got a new puppy. He's a English Setter and about the cutest coolest little dog I've ever met (don't tell Lucca dog). His name is Wiley Mountain Wingman, Wiley for short. Anyways, there were over here at the studio the other day and we took the doggies for a walk. He was way wound up, running through the snow and grass. After walks, he hit the pillow and becomes a putty dog. Seriously, when he falls asleep, you can do anything and everything to him.

So darn cute! I am such a sucker for animals.

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Meggan Carrigg Davidson says:

LOVE THESE!! What great shots Lauren and the cutest puppy ever!!

(01.30.09 @ 9:34AM)
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Mike and Rhianna were married January 3rd, 2009 in Livingston, Montana at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. I am sure you remember them from their engagement photos I posted last week. They are the most fun energetic couple. Their families gather at the little church on a crisp  afternoon and enjoyed a traditional Lutheran ceremony. The church was decorated with holiday and winter motif by miss Rhianna. The church is adorable and is location where they filmed the church scenes in A River Runs Through It.

The rented an authentic Yellowstone Park Jammer Bus. It was super old and super cool. They loaded the wedding party and me into the bus and headed to Chico for the reception. It had no heat and only canvas covering our heads, so everyone stayed warm under blankets and with celebratory cocktails. We stopped at Malards Rest for pics. The light was georgous, the mood was festive and the bus was a great accessory to the backdrop.

Rhianna wore a August Jones, Chenoa gown from Avant Bridal, a veil by Jennifer Leigh
a Marabou feather wrap provided by Katalin Green, shoes by Anne Klein, garter by Annette Picarillo and jewerly by Debra Moreland (Paris) The bouquet & wardrobe styling was beautifully provided by Katalin Green.

There are tons of photos of Rhianna... I couldn't help it! She's just so beautiful and fun... not to mention a total ham!

Jennie Lynn and Meggan of Blubird Images helped me out. A good handful of these shots are theirs. You can view more of their photos from the wedding if you visit the Blubird Blog.

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Cindy Cieluch says:

WOW. There's just something about your eye/camera/style/perspective that takes off to a whole new level with each wedding. Just beautiful, Lauren. And the DETAILS. YUMMMMYYY!!!!

(01.27.09 @ 11:24PM)
Mary McLachlan says:

Lauren...you are absolutly amazing. I don't know if there is anyone better:) I am so happy that you declaired blog bancrupcy! You needed it. It was great to see you this winter, I hope to spend some time this summer too! Take care.

(01.28.09 @ 8:18AM)
Larry Stanley says:

Ok so.... now, someone tell me.........Whose the BOMB! Brilliant work Lauren. (period) (end of story) (hand's down) (flower bomb) (someone get me a drink!)

(01.28.09 @ 2:37PM)
Cara Cook says:

Hey Lauren! I'm so glad Mikey and Rhianna took my advice and chose you to capture their day! The photos are AMAZING! You are the best!

(01.28.09 @ 5:46PM)
morgan roof says:

Lauren, these are absolutely beautiful and very inspiring!!! The Blubird girls are amazing talents as well! This couple will be overjoyed to see their photos!

(01.29.09 @ 7:11AM)
Anonymous says:

yay! I am so glad you all love the photos! It was truly a joy and honor to spend the beautiful day with Rhianna and Mike.

(01.29.09 @ 8:16AM)
Cali Frankovic aka Azalea Photography says:

Everyone else has pretty much covered it, but YOU ROCK! I love the blue sky and the bus...how fun! You did and AWESOME job capturing everything!

(02.03.09 @ 11:48AM)
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