Blog | Derek Montgomery Photography

Emily and Matt’s wedding at Lutsen Resort along Minnesota’s north shore featured sun, rain, snow, sleet and a lot of wind. All four seasons packed into one afternoon and it was a damn good time. How can you go wrong … Continued

Andrea and David’s wedding at Peace in Christ Lutheran Church and reception at the Aad Shrine in Duluth was one of the most stress-free weddings I think I’ve shot in a long time. I didn’t sense any of the usual … Continued

Four years ago today, our son Evan went into heart surgery for AV canal defect and a leaky mitral valve. He rebounded like a champ and has experienced no recurring issues. Kid loves baseball, hikes, Spongebob, Ironman 3 and hates … Continued

Jacqueline and Tim were hoping Duluth would look a little more like summer than the week after Christmas. Instead, they got the wintry spring of 2013 where winter’s exit was an unwilling one. Still, we had a blast the day … Continued

After shooting the boy’s one year old cake-smashing, birthday-having extravaganza, I realized I had an awesome time shooting such a momentous time in his life. So when the opportunity came up to do something like this again, I was pretty … Continued

Another fun Wild Booth. This one was from Amanda and Nick’s wedding. Lots of leg kicks, over-sized Hamiltons flying through the air and the requisite Wildness.

The Clyde is one of the coolest venues in Duluth. Formerly a steel foundry, the Clyde was left abandoned after the former business closed shop decades ago. Developers entered and rehabbed the entire facility while adding hockey rinks, athletic space … Continued

This year’s weather in northeast Minnesota has been unlike any in recent memory. This is, after all, northern Minnesota so we can’t be too surprised by snow in April. What is surprising is the amount of snow and the frequency … Continued

Starting this year, the blog is about to get a lot wilder. That’s because every single wedding Wild Booth will make an appearance here. First up? Emily and Jade’s Wild Booth at the Water Street Inn in Stillwater, Minn. Prepare … Continued

It was a little over a year ago that Jade proposed to Emily in Stillwater, Minn. and they returned to almost the exact same spot to celebrate their wedding. With a ceremony and reception at the Water Street Inn near … Continued

Derek Montgomery Photography

Emily + Matt / Lutsen, MN Wedding Photography

Andrea + David / Duluth, MN Wedding Photography

Evan / Four years after heart surgery

Jacqueline + Tim / Duluth, MN Engagement Photography

Josie is 1

Wild Booth / Amanda + Nick

Anna + Casey / Duluth, MN wedding at Clyde Iron

Amanda + Nick / Duluth, MN Wedding Photography

Wild Booth / Emily + Jade

Emily + Jade / Stillwater, MN Wedding Photography