The Journal

Stories from the mountains

Glacier National Park & the Flathead Valley

More than a highlight reel. This is where I keep the real ones: the quiet elopements in Glacier, the windswept vows, the belly laughs, the first hugs.

You'll also find practical planning advice and local insight from someone who has lived in the Flathead Valley for nearly a decade and photographed all over it.

Thank you for spending a little time here.

Couple exchanging vows at Hidden Lake during their Glacier National Park elopement

Stan Todorov 10/26/26 Stan Todorov 10/26/26

Winter Elopement in Glacier National Park: What's Open, Where to Marry, How to Plan

Stan Todorov 10/6/26 Stan Todorov 10/6/26

Big Bend Elopement Guide: What It's Really Like to Get Married on the Going-to-the-Sun Road

Stan Todorov 8/9/26 Stan Todorov 8/9/26

The Best Time to Get Married in Glacier National Park

Stan Todorov 7/27/26 Stan Todorov 7/27/26

Tayler & Tanner | A Snowy Lake McDonald Session in Glacier National Park

Stan Todorov 5/10/26 Stan Todorov 5/10/26

Glacier National Park Engagement Photographer · Emmy & Ricardo

Stan Todorov 5/9/26 Stan Todorov 5/9/26

Bear Safety in Glacier National Park (2026)

Stan Todorov 4/21/26 Stan Todorov 4/21/26

Magical Winter Elopement in Glacier National Park

Elopement ceremony at the 7-Mile Pullout in Glacier National Park, Montana, with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Stan Todorov 4/7/26 Stan Todorov 4/7/26

Logan Pass Elopement Photos: Where to Hold the Ceremony and How to Plan the Day

Big changes are in effect for 2026. No more vehicle reservations, a new 3-hour parking limit at Logan Pass, and a ticketed shuttle system. Everything you need to know before planning your elopement or couples session in the park this year.