Equal parts photographer, hype woman, dog lover, and professional “let’s just go for it” kind of human.
I’m based in Montana, where the mountains feel like home and the light somehow always hits just right, but I’m always ready to pack a bag and chase a story wherever it leads.
I live for the spontaneous, slightly chaotic, joy-filled moments. The ones that aren’t perfectly planned, but end up meaning the most. The belly laughs, the deep breaths, the “wait… this is actually happening” kind of feelings.
That’s the kind of love I’m here to capture! Unfiltered, a little wild, and completely yours.
I'm Grace
Let's get to know eachother
When I’m not third-wheeling the best love stories on the planet, you’ll find me adventuring with my partner John and our sweet pup Polly. Usually somewhere a little wild and off the beaten path.
We’re happiest camping under the stars, backpacking into the mountains, or chasing sunrises with hot coffee in hand and no cell service in sight.
I grew up in Washington, but 6 years ago I followed my heart (and probably a trail map or two) to Montana, and I’ve never looked back.
Something about the open skies, the quiet wilderness, and the slower pace just clicked. The mountains became home, and they completely changed the way I see the world, and the way I photograph love.
They taught me to slow down. To notice the light. To appreciate the in-between.
And that’s exactly how I approach your day.
Our life together is what inspires so much of how I photograph. It’s where I’ve learned that the most meaningful moments aren’t the perfectly planned ones… they’re the ones you feel.
So if you're dreaming up a day that feels uniquely you, whether that’s a mountaintop elopement, a barefoot ceremony in the woods, or a big celebration under open skies, I’d be honored to tell your story!
Let's get personal!
-The Benders
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Grace was absolutely amazing - she is wonderful at her job & working with her was a dream! She captured our day beautifully—every photo is natural, timeless, and full of emotion. Professional, easy to work with, and so talented. We could not be happier and highly, HIGHLY recommend her!!
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Number of national parks visited
14
Number of times I've watched the series: "New Girl"
4
Average number of fur friends I WISH I could pet each week
50
Average number of hours spent per day dreaming about my next adventure
24
Number of years spent living in the PNW before moving to Montana
17
Random facts about yours truly
I do this because love is worth remembering.
Not just the big, “perfect” moments, but the quiet, fleeting, in-between ones too. The laughter, the nerves, the way it all felt.
Because life moves fast. And it’s so easy to forget the little things that meant everything.
Some of my favorite photos of John and I aren’t the posed ones, they’re the ones of us laughing on a hike, sitting around a campfire, or dancing in the kitchen.
Those are the moments that bring you back.
And if I can give that to you, photos that feel like your life, your love, your story, then I’m exactly where I’m meant to be!
the reason I do what I do
My Why
