Tracy Moore Photography » Wedding & Portrait Photographer Billings Montana & Worldwide

There is never enough chocolate, red bull, or white cheddar popcorn.

To me, a no trespassing sign means it’s probably an awesome location for a shoot.

I also believe a roped off slope on the mountain means there’s more
powder for me and I don’t have to share.

There’s a really sneaky way to cut the whole line on the Pirates of the
Caribbean ride at Disneyland. If you want to know it… come with me.

My family is pretty into board games, that’s one of my favorite things to do when I go back and visit. Except for Monopoly… that always ends badly.

One of my dreams is to cage dive with great white sharks.
I want to look one straight in the eye.

I’m notorious for starting random dance parties at stressful times to lighten the mood a little.

So... there's a little about me. Now I want to know about you! So let's go grab coffee...
or even better- a meal. And by meal I mean Sushi. :)

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Dear Juniors… Love, Seniors. {Advice for your Last Year of High School}

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

We asked some of our favorite girls that are just about to graduate to help you current juniors out…

Senior year is tough. It’s bitter sweet. These girls just made it through, and they were so sweet to share some words of wisdom with you.

We had a lot of girls share a lot of great advice, so we are going to break this blog into 6 parts:

Part 1: One thing you wish you had known as a junior entering your senior year.

Part 2: Keeping grades up.

Part 3: Tips on deciding which college to go to.

Part 4: Making the most out of your senior year & regrets.

Part 5: Dating Senior Boys.

Part 6: College & other fun plans.

So here’s part 1:

What they wish they would have known…

Take it all in ladies… that’s some darn good advice.

Congrats seniors… you did it. Only days left in your high school life.

We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do in the future.

Juniors… we can’t wait to see how you live your senior year to it’s fullest!!

::xoxo:: – T

Seniors

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Bottega Fashion Shoot {Trouble & Fun in the Montana Sun}

Friday, May 10, 2013

Any day spent with the Bottega girls is a good day… especially when you are surrounded by tons of amazing people, stylish clothes, and drenched in sunshine.

We pulled up to the shoot location around 3pm, and were greeted by not so friendly people screaming at us to leave… guess sometimes trespassing doesn’t work out.

It actually worked out great, because location #2 was way cooler anyways!

We had barns, the river, old cars, a Harley, gorgeous models, and tons of fun.

Check out the video to see a little peek into the shoot…

Bottega Fashion Shoot- Behind the Scenes with Tracy Moore from Tracy Moore on Vimeo.

Thanks to all the amazing models, the lovely Bottega girls and Brittany, Dennis, Steff & Taylor for the help!

After Janine lost a $200 pair of shades in the bottom of the river… then miraculously found them… she needed a breather. Hahaha…

Thank you ladies… you are all so amazing and I just adore you so much!

Fashion

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Why my heart is singing right now… {See you soon, Africa!}

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Photography.

It’s an amazing thing.

As a professional photographer who gets caught up in way too much fun sometimes… it’s easy to forget just how important this trade can be. Photographs are so powerful. So incredibly powerful. I love shooting high school senior girls and weddings so much… I really do. It fills my heart to see these incredible people light up in front of me and end up with photos that they will have forever. But I know I can do more. I have always wanted to use this gift for a much deeper passion of mine. I want to share the stories of people less fortunate than I, and to help change their lives by doing what I love to do.

I have dreamed of going to Africa since middle school, after I returned from Mexico on a mission trip with my church. That trip changed my life. I loved doing what I could to help these people that lived such a different life than me. It made me appreciate things so much more. It made my heart sad for those that don’t even have the basics that we take so much for granted. Running water. Clean water. Shoes.

I especially loved the kids. Oh, those sweet, adorable, crazy little kids who climbed on me as if I was a jungle gym. They were so happy… with so little. They were so innocent, and so affectionate. I miss that so much, and I have always known I would make it Africa someday. It’s been on all my inspiration boards since I can remember. It’s on my chalkboard in my studio right now. I always knew it would happen… I just didn’t know when.

Well… because of time and people aligning perfectly… I am finally going to Africa!!! Thanks to my little brother Chase’s mother-in-law, Karen, who connected me with an amazing woman named Maryvonne, I will be joining the African Reflections Foundation. I’ll be going to Tanzania this June and then back again (With Matt!!) for a much longer trip sometime this winter. I’ll be meeting so many amazing people that have hearts bigger than elephants, capturing the amazing stories of the locals out there, and bringing back a ton of images and stories to share with all of you.

What does the African Reflections Foundation do? Here is their Mission Statement: “We seek to raise standards of living in Africa by achieving these objectives: To bring clean and safe water to people in developing nations. To raise standards of living by providing humanitarian aid.”

So, I will be capturing everything they do, and helping build more wells and many other tasks as well, which I will know way more about when I return!

I am SO excited. My heart is so happy right now I can’t even explain it. I feel like I have been preparing for this for half my life, and I am so ready to go.

I’ll keep you all updated of course… and I’ll probably be inviting you all to come to some fundraisers I’ll be hosting to raise money to build wells so these deserving people have clean drinking water!!

Thanks everyone for the encouragement… I can’t wait to share my experience with you.

See you soon, Africa!!

My inspiration board from years ago…

Our current dream board in my studio…

God is so cool.

::xoxo::

T

My Life

by Tracy Moore Photography

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May 7, 2013 - 1:29 pm

Eric Brown - I am soooo jealous!!! That is also a passion of mine! I want to travel to the locations of different missionaries and create powerful and compelling images to help further missions around the world and also help those people in some way. Have fun and I can’t wait to see pics when you get back!

May 7, 2013 - 2:15 pm

Audrey Michel - Good for you!! how inspiring!! Couldn’t be more excited for you, and excited to see images

May 7, 2013 - 2:26 pm

Mike Keel - I have been following you and Matt for a coup;e of months now and as a fellow christian and flyfisher all I can say is Girl you are the real deal and not just another pretty face good luck and God Bless

May 7, 2013 - 4:20 pm

Brittany Putnam - I am so excited for you!!! This is awesome and I can’t wait to see the photographs that you capture.

May 7, 2013 - 5:56 pm

Kacie - SOOOO excited for you!!! I can’t wait to see/read all about your adventures!! Ps. Swimming with Great Whites is on my dream list too!! In Cape Town!

May 7, 2013 - 8:07 pm

Charlotte Lucero - Hi Tracy: I have known your mother-in-law Terri and your father-in-law Kevin for years. I can feel your devotion and love for your vision through your blog. If I can be any assistance in raising money for your trip please let me know, Pampered Chef will donate $$ as long as you have a bank account specific to your fundraiser. You can contact me via cell @ 607-329-7671 we just moved back to Monument last year and my husband, Bobby and Kevin were best buds.

May 7, 2013 - 10:48 pm

Dana - Holy crap Tracy! My husband and I are moving to KENYA! Please come and visit us and we will have photo dates! We are hoping to be leaving in November. We are adopting a baby and won’t be able to leave the country but I would seriously love to meet up with you again! <3<3<3

May 8, 2013 - 8:59 pm

LACEY KEY - ohh how awesome to do that, i learn that in my young life my dad works a as boss at a group pom which kids they dont have any thing at all i dont take my things for grantt at alll

Kaitlin {High School Senior :: Class of 2013}

Friday, May 3, 2013

Kaitlin is an amazing, beautiful, fun-spirited girl and I have adored her since I met her years and years ago! She may or may not get some of her spunky-ness from her Momma (my associate shooter and one of my bestest friends), Kerry.

We woke up way too early, drank a ton of coffee, and then we headed to Ballantine, Montana to shoot on some beautiful property full of barns, cows & great light.

She froze her socks off trying to pose in the chilly crisp morning air, so we took many warm car breaks so we could feel our hands again.

She crawled in a questionable antique car that seemed dangerous just to look at, she rolled around on the not so smooth ground, she climbed on a huge hay bale… in a mini dress… she dirtied up her skin, and she was a total trooper for the sake of good pictures and fun memories! Love her!

Hope you had a fun time, Kate. You are so gorgeous, so sweet, and I loved seeing your adventurous side come out even more at the shoot. Enjoy the pics! ::xoxo:: – T

Seniors

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Chicago Engagment Shoot {Katie + Mike}

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The smirk she gives him when she thinks no one is watching… the way he squeezes her so tight not caring who sees. How easily he makes her giggle… how her eyes light up when he smiles. They completely adore each other.

These are the moments I live for as a wedding photographer. I love these things, and it makes my heart so happy to see people so in love. Especially in such a beautiful place like Chicago. I love exploring new locations and was so happy to spend time with Katie & Mike in Chicago.

We had so much fun walking the streets downtown, strolling through parks, eating local grub, visiting the touristy sites, and just enjoying each others company.

They love the outdoors, they love the show The O.C, and they are explorers. So of course I love these guys.

They are so generous, so kind, so much fun, and they were the best hosts/guides I could have ever asked for!!

Enjoy the sneak peek you guys. See you in Big Sky soon for the big day!::xoxo:: – T

The Bean!

How adorable is their house?! We walked to Wrigley Field from here… it’s in such an awesome location.She is so stunning. I can see why those gorgeous eyes of hers drive him nuts!They took me to one of their fav pizza places and now I can’t stop dreaming of that dang Chicago pizza. It really is that good.Then of course we had to chow down on some good ‘ole Chicago dogs! Which are amazing as well…I had my amazing friend/photographer Liz Morris there as well helping me with the shoot. She was amazing! Thank you Liz!!Playing tourist at the bean…Thanks again, Katie & Mike. I cannot say enough nice things about you guys. You made the trip so much fun and your kindness is contagious. I cannot wait for your wedding.