Marianne Wiest Photography

Marianne Wiest Photography Kalispell Wedding and Family Photographer serving Kalispell, Whitefish, Glacier and the Flathead Val I’m enthralled by the love and emotion of these subjects.
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I’m Mom to three of the cutest kids on the face of God’s green earth and I’m blessed to be married to my best friend. I’m a fourth generation Montanan and I’m in love with this place I call home! From the shores of Flathead Lake to the peaks of Glacier Park, I am continually inspired by my surroundings. Whether you’re local, or just visiting, I’m so excited to share with you some of my favorite s

pots, both for photos and where to grab a bite to eat! (see here )

I’m easy-going, with an eye for detail, a passion for warm, natural, beautiful light; and a love for family and wedding photography. I want to capture the ones you love with all the beauty and personality that you see in them. My goal is to provide you with amazing photos and a great experience. In fact, I believe you can’t have one without the other. I am happy to photograph little kids, large family groups, or grooms that would rather be at the bar than taking photos (that’s right, your man isn’t the only guy who doesn’t like getting his photo taken). All you have to do is bring your cute little selves and I’ll worry about the rest! Taking photos with me will be fun. I promise you’ll be laughing, even if it’s at me! I will direct you and guide you so you look your best in your photos. And yes! I retouch your photos, so don’t worry about that zit that always breaks out on your wedding day or the bruise on your two year old’s head he always manages to get right before family photos. I received my degree in Fine Arts from Montana State University. I have over seven years experience as a professional photographer and ten years of experience working with Photoshop (this really comes in handy when I need to combine smiles from different photos so your 1 year old, 3 year old, and 5 year old are smiling in the same picture). My work has been published on Style Me Pretty, The Knot, Rocky Mountain Bride, Montana Bride, Mountainside Bride and The Huffington Post, to name a few. The Mountains are Calling! So contact me here to schedule a session and I’ll take care of the rest!

Alia & Alex⁠August 28, 2026⁠⁠“We chose Montana because Alex has always said this is the prettiest part of the country an...
09/03/2026

Alia & Alex⁠
August 28, 2026⁠

“We chose Montana because Alex has always said this is the prettiest part of the country and Glacier was a place neither of us had explored yet. Figured why not do it together.”⁠

“The best part of our big day was hearing each other's vows. Also having a relaxed, fun morning together before the ceremony.”⁠

“The best part of our whole trip was fly fishing for native cutthroat trout (Alex) and hiking Grinnell Glacier (Alia). And obv getting hitched.”⁠

Favorite love song? “We love ‘Late to the Party’ by Kacey Musgraves.”⁠

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Officiant: celebrant⁠
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Shhhhhh....dont tell Maria I was consorting with Glacier High School!!!!!
09/01/2026

Shhhhhh....dont tell Maria I was consorting with Glacier High School!!!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠"From our first discussion, Marianne was fabulous to work with...she is a talented photographer, has built a ...
08/31/2026

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"From our first discussion, Marianne was fabulous to work with...she is a talented photographer, has built a great brand and business. Also appreciated her flexibility and willingness to coordinate with us. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a fun portrait session and beautiful outcome. Thank you!"⁠
-Anne⁠





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Lookin' for some hot stuff, baby, this evenin'I need some hot stuff, baby, tonightI want some hot stuff, baby, this even...
08/30/2026

Lookin' for some hot stuff, baby, this evenin'
I need some hot stuff, baby, tonight
I want some hot stuff, baby, this evenin'
Gotta have some hot stuff, gotta have some love tonight

Bet you cant guess the name of that song lol

Maria, you done me clean!⁠⁠If you get it I'm impressed. I'm not even sure it's funny, but it's worth a shot.⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
08/29/2026

Maria, you done me clean!⁠

If you get it I'm impressed. I'm not even sure it's funny, but it's worth a shot.⁠




Now I want one of my brides do this!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠
08/29/2026

Now I want one of my brides do this!⁠




Destiny & Nicholas⁠August 21, 2026⁠⁠"We chose Montana because it’s somewhere new for the both of us & obviously the view...
08/28/2026

Destiny & Nicholas⁠
August 21, 2026⁠

"We chose Montana because it’s somewhere new for the both of us & obviously the views." ⁠

"Our favorite restaurant during our trip was MUDMAN hands down."⁠

Is there anything you would do differently? "Absolutely not!"⁠





⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠"We originally chose Marianne because her⁠ portfolio easily had the best wedding photos in Glacier National P...
08/27/2026

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"We originally chose Marianne because her⁠ portfolio easily had the best wedding photos in Glacier National Park - and she blew our expectations completely out of the water. Working with her was an absolute dream. As someone who is typically self-conscious in front of a camera, she immediately put me at ease and honestly made me feel like a total model!⁠

Her energy is contagious, and her passion for photography shines through in everything she does. She went above and beyond to capture every moment - embracing the unpredictable weather, shooting through the rain, and even catching a rainbow for us. She truly did it ALL.⁠

Need a wedding photographer? Hire her immediately!"⁠
-Chloe⁠

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Amanda & Luke⁠August 18, 2026⁠⁠"We choose Montana because we love hiking, and after getting engaged in the Tetons, it on...
08/26/2026

Amanda & Luke⁠
August 18, 2026⁠

"We choose Montana because we love hiking, and after getting engaged in the Tetons, it only felt fitting to continue the adventure and get married somewhere just as breathtaking, Glacier National Park." ⁠

"The best part of the day was not having the stress of a big wedding. We were able to relax, be present, and truly enjoy our day together."⁠

"The best part of our whole trip was our elopement!"⁠

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠"Not only did Marianne make our family glow and shine in photos, but she also made the entire photography exp...
08/25/2026

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"Not only did Marianne make our family glow and shine in photos, but she also made the entire photography experience special and effortless. Thanks so much Marianne for helping to make this trip unforgettable!"⁠
-Nathan⁠


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1605 5th Avenue W
Kalispell, MT
59901

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