ABOUT ME

Hey, I'm Deborah!


The face behind Harper Creek Photography


I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based in Great Falls, Montana, and you'll usually find me chasing couples around Glacier National Park, hiking to epic views, and making sure your day feels more like an adventure than a photoshoot. If you're looking for natural, true to color photos, a laid back experience, and someone who'll happily carry your snacks or fluff your dress, you're in the right place.

Young woman in denim shirt sits on wooden chair in shallow water, holding camera, with mountains in background.

MEET THE GANG

Smiling mother in denim jacket and white dress holds young daughter in grassy mountain field at dusk.
Family of five holding hands walking through green meadow with rocky cliffs and pine trees in background.
Couple holds hands on empty road with green hills and cloudy sky.
A romantic couple lies on a road beside a yellow line, facing each other tenderly during an outdoor engagement photo shoot.
A smiling man kneels in a grassy mountain meadow hugging a happy toddler boy during an outdoor family photo session.
Family running through grassy hillside field at dusk with mountain backdrop, mother turning to smile.
Black and white photo of a joyful family holding hands in a circle, swinging two young girls in a grassy field.
Mother in denim jacket and white skirt hugs child in grassy field with rocky hills behind.
Family of five laughing together in a green mountain meadow at dusk, parents embracing while children run toward them.
Couple holding hands walking down an empty mountain road at dusk in a scenic green valley.
Smiling toddler boy sitting in green grass field wearing denim overalls with rocky mountain hills in background.
Family of five holding hands in circle on green meadow with rocky mountain landscape at twilight.
A father kneels in a mountain meadow, embraced by three young children in a heartwarming outdoor family portrait.
Young girl in white dress runs through green meadow with family and rocky hills in background.
A young girl in a white tiered dress twirls in a green meadow with mountains in the background.
Family of five running through a green meadow with rocky hills and trees in the background on a cloudy day.
An aerial view of a couple lying on pavement beside a yellow road line, sharing a tender moment in a couples photo session.
Smiling boy in glasses and striped shirt stands in grassy mountain field.
Young girl in white ruffled dress twirling in a field, black and white photo.

Photos taken by @smarquettephotography, edited by me.

I DIDN'T ALWAYS KNOW THIS WAS MY PASSION...




I spent ten years working in healthcare, walking alongside people through some of the hardest days of their lives. That season shaped me in more ways than I can explain and taught me a level of compassion, patience, and care that I will always carry with me. But deep down, I felt a pull toward something different. I wanted to be part of moments that felt lighter. I wanted to witness laughter, love, and the kind of days people look back on with a full heart instead of a broken one.


My dad saw my love for photography long before I allowed myself to see it. He bought me my very first camera, and if I’m being honest, I let it sit in my basement collecting dust for years. I was scared to try. Scared I wouldn’t be good enough. Still, he believed in me anyway. If he hadn’t given me that camera, I’m not sure I’d be here today, running a business that once felt like nothing more than a quiet dream in the back of my mind.


Now, as a Montana wedding and elopement photographer, I get to combine everything I love: caring for people, capturing meaningful moments, and exploring the incredible landscapes this state has to offer. My background in healthcare, along with my love for the outdoors and experience exploring Montana’s mountains, has given me the knowledge and confidence to help couples feel prepared, comfortable, and safe while adventuring in the wilderness. Whether we’re hiking to a breathtaking Glacier National Park overlook or chasing a mountain sunset, I’m not just there to take photos, I’m there to help you have an incredible experience from beginning to end.

Smiling blonde female photographer holding DSLR camera with tongue out against white studio background.
Green ink tattoo flash design of snake coiled around panther with floral accents on white background.

MY STYLE


My style is true to color with a subtle moody touch, creating soft, timeless images full of warmth and natural emotion. I focus on preserving colors as they naturally appear while adding just enough depth and richness to give your photos a classic, romantic feel. My goal is to create images that feel genuine and true to your day, so when you look back years from now, they'll bring you right back to those moments without feeling overly trendy or heavily edited.

MY APPROACH


I blend candid prompting with light editorial direction, guiding natural movement and connection while adding a few intentional, artfully posed moments. Every couple is different, so I can be as hands on or as hands off as you'd like. If you want lots of guidance and direction, I'm happy to help every step of the way. If you'd rather I quietly document the day as it naturally unfolds, I'm just as comfortable blending into the background and being a fly on the wall. My approach is all about photographing your day in a way that feels authentic to you. I bring a laid back, go with the flow presence so the experience feels relaxed and unhurried, resulting in a gallery that feels genuine, emotional, and beautifully composed.

Smiling woman with long blonde hair holds a camera outdoors near a rocky riverbank with green hills behind her.
Harper Creek branded soap bar resting on smooth river rocks in shallow water, featuring elegant turtle illustrations.
Woman balancing on one leg holding camera by rocky riverside with green hills and trees in background.

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...


Caramel Macchiatos

Sushi

Glacier National Park

Hockey

Reading

Cats

Wine

Baseball

Noah Kahan

Chips & Queso

Hot Dogs

Schitt's Creek

Ball Caps

Hanging out with Friends & Family

Sugar Free Redbull

Hiking

Talking shit