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Stories from the field, reflections from the trail, and moments shared with wildlife, ranch animals, and beloved pets. Through Grateful Journeys Photography, I explore the beauty of Montana’s landscapes and the quiet connections between animals, people, and the land.

Winter Wildlife Photography in Yellowstone | Giants in the Mist
Winter Wildlife Photography in Yellowstone | Giants in the Mist
Finding Beauty in the Storm: Lessons from a Yellowstone Bison   There is a reason my photography business is called Grateful Journeys Photography. I almost didn’t bring my camera on this trip.Between radiation recovery and very limited energy, photography felt like more effort than...
Pet Sessions with Purpose: A February Offering from the Heart
Pet Sessions with Purpose: A February Offering from the Heart
February Sessions: Love, Purpose, and Presence February is often associated with hearts, flowers, and gestures of love. This year, for me, it carries a deeper meaning. I am currently walking through a season of radiation treatment. One of the more visible side effects has been losing my...
The Quiet Arrival of Hope
The Quiet Arrival of Hope
Advent Week One: The Hope Who Walks Behind Me By Kim Mulholland – Grateful Journeys Photography There are some stories that don’t just belong to a season — they belong to the heart. As Advent begins and the world enters its quiet weeks of waiting, I find myself reflecting on...
When the Bighorn Rut Fades and Elk Step In: A Yellowstone Golden Hour Story
When the Bighorn Rut Fades and Elk Step In: A Yellowstone Golden Hour Story
🦌 When the Wrong Animal Is the Right Moment 🦌 I headed into the Yellowstone/Gardiner area with one mission in mind: photograph the Bighorn Sheep rut. Evening golden hour was settling in, the light was perfect… but the sheep? They had other plans. They wandered...
Where Bridges Lead: A Story of Strength, Change, and Carrying On
Where Bridges Lead: A Story of Strength, Change, and Carrying On
Standing Strong: The Story Behind the Triple Arch Bridge There are moments in life when a photograph becomes more than a photograph—when it becomes a mirror, a reminder, and a companion on our journey. This image of the historic Triple Arch Bridge outside of Asheville, NC, taken in the...
Grateful for the Road That Began It All
Grateful for the Road That Began It All
A Road Remembered There’s something about dirt forest roads that has always called to me. Maybe it’s the way they curve out of sight, inviting imagination and quiet wonder. They’re full of promise — a journey of winding turns, stillness, and unexpected beauty. It was...
Blog Post - Oct 16, 2025
Blog Post - Oct 16, 2025
The Season That Holds My Heart Autumn has always been my season. Maybe it’s because I married the love of my life, David, in October — when the air turns crisp enough to make you reach for a sweater and someone’s hand. Every year as the leaves begin to change, I feel our vows...

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