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David Clumpner

Montana Wedding Photographer

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Storytelling Photographer Captures Emotion and Adventure

Hi, I'm David. I'm a documentary wedding and family photographer who believes in real, raw, emotional photography. I have traveled and lived in many countries and states, always pursuing adventure and good stories. This is how I came to be a photographer: every family's story is unique and I love making it visual. There is always emotion - sometimes a subtle hand brush, other times hugs or tears. Finding those moments and saving them for you is what I do.

141 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

A wedding moment captured in Silverton, Colorado - a brave bride in a dry suit dons her elegant gown before embarking on an exhilarating white water rafting adventure.
2023 v06 Photography Competition
Bride at 320 Ranch Wedding in Big Sky, MT, enjoying a drink with the assistance of a female friend from a giant champagne bottle
2023 v06 Photography Competition
In Big Sky, Montana, a man with natural skill and great style opens a giant champagne bottle, amusing the bride, groom, and guests at a wedding celebration.
2023 v05 Photography Competition
A horse in Hamilton, Montana mirrors the facial expressions of wedding guests, creating a whimsical and comical scene. Captured by a talented Montana wedding photographer.
2023 v05 Photography Competition
In a serene white tent, in Big Sky, Montana, a mother lovingly assists her bride-daughter with her makeup in a quiet and peaceful setting
2023 v04 Photography Competition
A symmetrical group at the altar in Pray, Montana, engaged in a prayer ceremony, with breathtaking views of green pastures and majestic mountains in the background
2023 v04 Photography Competition
A child tumbles off a wooden rail fence at a reception party in Kalispell, Montana
2023 v04 Photography Competition
A majestic bison ambled in the background of a timeless black and white wedding ceremony in Yellowstone
2023 v02 Photography Competition
In this award-winning photo by a documentary wedding photographer, a bride and groom prepare for their elopement in Yellowstone. The bride is seen putting on her gown while the groom sneakily glances at her from behind a door.
2023 v02 Photography Competition
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1 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

A Montana engagement photo shoot session of a couple by the lake | Missoula photographer
Diamond Awards 2018 v09
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43 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

The couple ran gleefully through the snow of Big Sky, Montana for this beautiful black and white wedding image
2023 v01 Artistic Guild
The Montana bride and groom enjoyed a romantic sunset portrait in a grassy field
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
The newlyweds' romantic portrait in front of Yellowstone National Park, with a dreamy haze in the background
2022 v02 Artistic Guild
The newlyweds' romantic portrait against a stormy sky backdrop in a field of tall grass in Belgrade, Montana captures the beauty of their love
2022 v02 Artistic Guild
World's best and most unconventional wedding photography from Superior, Montana of the outdoor dinner table at night under a string of lights and trees
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
World's top and most original Glacier, MT wedding portrait photography of a couple lit at dusy overlooking the water
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
World's most artistic and best wedding couple portraits from Glacier Park in BW with the brides dress blowing in the windy scene near a wind bent tree
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
A creative Gallatin Gateway wedding detail picture at the 320 Guest Ranch in Montana near Yellowstone National Park showing the reception venue tent and sky at dusk
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
View this pictorial Lamar Valley wedding day pic in BW of the couple with bison, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Yellowstone from the WPJA
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
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12 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes David Clumpner as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (3)

David Clumpner chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for David Clumpner.

Outdoor ceremony image from an Alpine Falls Ranch Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue - Superior, Montana Elopement Photo by David Clumpner
Alpine Falls Ranch Boutique Hotel Venue - Superior, Montana Elopement Photo Story Award
Outdoor adventure elopement ceremony image from Lamar Valley, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park - Photo by David Clumpner
Lamar Valley, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park Elopement Photo Story Award
Outdoor adventure wedding pictures from a ceremony with dogs in Big Sky, Montana - Elopement Photo by David Clumpner
Big Sky, Montana Elopement Photo Story Award

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