Chocolate Moose Images

Chocolate Moose Images Chocolate Moose Images is a Gardiner, Montana based family and pet portrait photography business.

We aim to send you home with proof of how much you love your family.

What if your Yellowstone adventure was documented as beautifully as it was experienced?⁠⁠This collaborative experience w...
05/31/2026

What if your Yellowstone adventure was documented as beautifully as it was experienced?⁠
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This collaborative experience with pairs a private wildlife tour with professional documentary photography, giving your family the chance to fully settle into the wonder of Yellowstone while I quietly document your family immersed in the experience — the excitement of spotting wildlife, kids peeking through spotting scopes, conversations with your guide, and those little in-between moments of discovery that make this place unforgettable.⁠
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There’s no pressure to stop and pose every few minutes. Instead, I take a documentary-style approach, preserving your adventure as it naturally unfolds so you can stay present and enjoy the experience together.⁠
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FAQ: Is this a portrait session or a wildlife tour?⁠
It’s both! You’ll enjoy a private guided wildlife experience with , while I document your family exploring, learning, and connecting with Yellowstone in a meaningful, natural way.⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images is based in Gardiner, Montana at Yellowstone National Park’s north entrance. For 17 years, I’ve photographed families, maternity sessions, seniors, babies, and weddings — creating images that preserve not just how your trip looked, but how it felt.

There’s something extra special about late summer light in Yellowstone. Warm mountains behind her, that beautiful golden...
05/30/2026

There’s something extra special about late summer light in Yellowstone. Warm mountains behind her, that beautiful golden glow, and the quiet anticipation of everything that’s about to change — it’s such a sweet season to photograph!⁠
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FAQ: When is the best time to schedule maternity photos?⁠
I usually recommend sometime between 28–34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully visible but you’re still feeling comfortable enough to move around and enjoy the experience.⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images is based in Gardiner, Montana and photographs throughout Yellowstone National Park. With 17 years of professional experience, I create custom portrait sessions for maternity, families, babies, seniors, and weddings — always focused on connection, natural light, and images that feel timeless.

Apparently four-year-olds only come with two speeds: asleep and absolutely flying. Around here, childhood looks a lot li...
05/28/2026

Apparently four-year-olds only come with two speeds: asleep and absolutely flying. Around here, childhood looks a lot like moving bike tires, wild hair, scraped knees, and racing toward whatever adventure is waiting next.⁠
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FAQ: Do you photograph your own kids the same way you photograph client sessions?⁠
Absolutely! Some of my favorite images are the in-between, everyday moments — the ones that feel ordinary now but become priceless later.⁠
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I’m the photographer behind Chocolate Moose Images, based in Gardiner, Montana at Yellowstone National Park’s north entrance. For 17 years I’ve photographed a mix of families, seniors, maternity sessions, babies, pets and even weddings — always chasing the real, joy-filled moments that tell your story.

Yellowstone likes to keep us on our toes — and this session was proof of that! We had June snow, a little rain, and the ...
05/27/2026

Yellowstone likes to keep us on our toes — and this session was proof of that! We had June snow, a little rain, and the kind of weather that makes most people think a session is ruined… but honestly? It turned into some of the dreamiest, most memorable portraits. ⁠
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FAQ: What happens if the weather turns during our session?⁠
Montana weather changes fast, and after photographing in Yellowstone for years, I know how to pivot! Sometimes we adjust timing, sometimes we tuck into a different location, and sometimes we lean into it — because a little wild weather can create seriously beautiful magic.⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images is based in Gardiner, Montana and photographs throughout Yellowstone National Park. With 17 years of professional experience, I create custom sessions for families, seniors, maternity, babies, and weddings — helping visitors walk away with portraits that feel natural, meaningful, and uniquely Yellowstone.

This is how I hope every sessions end — everyone relaxed, laughing, and not thinking about the camera anymore. That’s wh...
05/27/2026

This is how I hope every sessions end — everyone relaxed, laughing, and not thinking about the camera anymore. That’s when you know it was a good one!⁠
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FAQ: How do we book?⁠
Once your travel dates are set, reach out early to reserve your spot — summer fills fast!⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images serves families visiting Gardiner and Yellowstone National Park. I started my business 17 years ago and am so thankful to the people (and pets!) I've been fortunate enough to work with in that time ❤️ 🫎

The big celebration is wonderful, but these quiet little seconds in between? Those are my favorite every time! Just the ...
03/14/2026

The big celebration is wonderful, but these quiet little seconds in between? Those are my favorite every time! Just the two of them, soaking it in.⁠
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FAQ: Do you photograph intimate Yellowstone weddings?⁠
Yes! Small ceremonies in the park are some of the most meaningful days I document.⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images is based in Gardiner, Montana at the entrance to Yellowstone. I’ve spent 17 years photographing weddings, families, seniors, maternity sessions, and growing babies.

There’s always a moment during maternity sessions where she gets quiet.⁠⁠Hand on her belly.⁠Looking out.⁠Thinking about ...
03/13/2026

There’s always a moment during maternity sessions where she gets quiet.⁠
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Hand on her belly.⁠
Looking out.⁠
Thinking about what’s coming.⁠
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It’s not just excitement. It’s everything. The waiting. The wondering. The “are we ready?” The “how is this already happening?”⁠
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I love photographing that part — not the perfect pose, but the in-between where it’s real.⁠
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Yellowstone evenings don't hurt either. Calm without being boring. A pretty good backdrop for a season that feels big and small all at once.⁠
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FAQ I get a lot:⁠
When should you book maternity photos?⁠
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Usually between 28–34 weeks. You’ve got a beautiful bump, but you’re still comfortable enough to move around without hating me.⁠
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I’m Jess, the gal behind Chocolate Moose Images in Gardiner, Montana. I’ve been photographing families for 17 years — from growing bellies to growing humans.⁠
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If this is your season, don’t skip documenting it. Even if it feels messy 🫎

Give kids nature and watch what happens.⁠⁠They don’t need instructions.⁠They need space.⁠⁠They’ll explore.⁠Whisper secre...
03/12/2026

Give kids nature and watch what happens.⁠
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They don’t need instructions.⁠
They need space.⁠
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They’ll explore.⁠
Whisper secrets.⁠
Run like they’ve just discovered something ancient and important.⁠
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That’s what I photograph.⁠
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Not stiff smiles. Not forced poses.⁠
The movement. The mischief. The real stuff.⁠
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FAQ I hear a lot:⁠
“How long are family sessions?”⁠
Most last an hour. Long enough to wander, settle in, and get variety — but short enough that nobody melts down (parents included).⁠
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I’m Jess, the gal behind Chocolate Moose Images in Gardiner, right at the entrance to Yellowstone. For 17 years I’ve been documenting families — along with weddings, growing bellies, seniors, and brand new babies.⁠
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If your crew is headed for the great wide open, let’s let them roam. I’ll take care of the rest 🫎

She had no idea. And that squeal? Worth every second of planning! Proposal sessions in Yellowstone are equal parts strat...
03/10/2026

She had no idea. And that squeal? Worth every second of planning! Proposal sessions in Yellowstone are equal parts strategy and pure excitement.⁠
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FAQ: Can you help plan the surprise?⁠
Yes! I coordinate timing and location so everything feels seamless and natural. ⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images documents love stories and family adventures in Gardiner, Montana and throughout Yellowstone National Park. I’ve been photographing professionally for 17 years covering weddings, families, maternity, and seniors 🫎

Steam rising, hand in hand, and Yellowstone doing its thing in the background. This is what destination sessions are mad...
03/09/2026

Steam rising, hand in hand, and Yellowstone doing its thing in the background. This is what destination sessions are made of! ⁠
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FAQ: Are park locations crowded?⁠
They definitely can be! I plan sessions carefully around light and timing to keep things comfortable and relaxed. We'll discuss crowd impact and come up with a plan together.⁠
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Chocolate Moose Images is located in Gardiner, Montana and photographs throughout Yellowstone National Park. For 17 years I’ve worked with families, couples, seniors, maternity clients, and wedding celebrations.

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