The Year of The Sheep

The Year of the Sheep starts from Feb. 19, 2015 and lasts to Feb. 7, 2016..  The sheep (goat, or ram) is among the animals that people like most. It is gentle and calm. Since ancient times, people have learned to use its fleece to make writing brushes and skin to keep warm. As it is white, people describe delicate and precious white jade to be 'suet jade'. Thus it is close to the meaning of good things.

This was an absolutely magical day.  The shoot came together beautifully and the group of women was amazing to work with.  But the star of the show was the little bum lamb, Foghorn.  We could not get enough of him.  Needless to say, we all this shoot feeling inspired and very happy.  Thank you to LaVonne for sharing such a special place and little Foghorn with us.

Photograpahy: Kacie Q Photography
Hair & Makeup: Alexa Mae Groueff
Dress: Justin Alexander
Jacket: The Wedding Dresser
Sheperd's Crook from LaVonne Stucky
Location: Serenity Sheep Farm Stay, Belgrade MT
Model: Alexa Mae Groueff
Styled by Katalin Green

{The 2015 Cover} Meet Stephanie Quayle

We have been following Stephanie Quayle for a long time, and you if you've been following Montana Bride, you have no doubt seen her music featured on our pages over the years. We're  fans!  Not only is she is amazing artist, she is also one of the most genuine people you will ever meet.  She's a strong Montana woman making her dream come true, and giving back at the same time.  Simply put, we adore her and are so happy she is the 2015 Cover model.  Cool thing is we had been discussing this shoot for close to a year before we got the team all lined up and found an opening in Stepahanie's busy schedule.  It was not too long after our cover shoot, Stephanie gave us the call to let us know she was engaged and really was going to be a Montana Bride! Whoot Whoot! 

For more music, videos, and information about Stephanie,  check out Stephaniequayle.com

Stephanie  grew up in Bozeman MT. As her music career advanced, she moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of becoming a country music singer/songwriter.  Her second release as a Rebel Engine recording artist brought her another step closer to that dream with national radio play and recognition of her single, Sugar High, on CMT.com. Stephanie splits her time between Nashville and Montana where she is planning her Montana wedding while working on her next album, "Meant For You" set to release Spring 2015.

Love this behind the scenes video from our Cover shoot, and safe to say Stephanie will be trying on a lot more wedding gowns now!!!

Montana Bride Cover Photo Shoot from Moonwater Films on Vimeo.

The 2015 Cover Team
Model: Stephanie Quayle
Photographer: Arnica Spring Photography
Cinematography: Maria Sanderson from Moonwater Films
Hair: Amber Wesen from Lux Salon
Makeup: Yvonne Reddy
Styled by Katalin Green
Flowers: Avant Floral
Dress: Augusta Jones Bridal
Boots: Lane Boots
Ring: The Gem Gallery
Gypsy Vanner Horse: Diva
Wrangler / Trainer: Connie Sparks of Epona Equine
Location: Private Ranch, Paradise Valley, Montana
Cover Design: Ispy Design
Special Thanks to David for allowing us to work on your beautiful property.