Woman lying in a wildflower meadow with a golden retriever dog at sunset.

Couple sharing a romantic sunset kiss on a rustic farm with longhorn cattle grazing in the golden background.

Group of bridesmaids in colorful dresses posing on a beach at golden sunset with ocean waves and rocky cliffs.

A wooden dock extends over a calm lake with a snow-capped mountain and golden forest in the background.

Couple sitting together in lush green grass beneath a sunlit tree at golden hour, sharing a tender romantic moment outdoors.

Group of friends holding hands on a grassy coastal dune overlooking a scenic beach with rock formations.

Young woman in lace top resting on a paint horse in a sunlit field at golden hour.

A narrow rock arch formation in red sandstone desert landscape under cloudy sky with a person visible through the opening.

Woman in white dress walking through alpine meadow with snow-capped mountain and evergreen trees in background.

Woman in teal dress laughing outdoors at golden hour, hand on head, surrounded by desert shrubs and warm sunlight.

based in oregon & montana

The world through my lense.

Couple sharing a romantic kiss beside a vintage yellow school bus in warm golden sunset light.

Hand-drawn desert landscape with multiple saguaro cactus plants in a row.

venturesome, outdoorsy, personal, candid

Whether it is portraits or rodeos, I put my heart and soul into the work I create. I take pride in my western side and I encourage my clients to embrace themselves and what makes them unique.

Seven women in white and denim outfits pose together on a sandy beach with ocean and trees in background.

A young woman kisses her golden retriever in a sunny wildflower meadow with daisies and trees in the background.

What to expect.

the complete personalized photo experience

I cater to your personality, with a rural western twist, I want to help you express your authentic self just like I do through photography. I will be there every step of the way from location deciding, outfiting picking, to posing on the day of the shoot. I will help you make your dream shoot come to life!

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Western styled portrait series of someone in a cowboy hat and bandana sitting on rustic wooden floorboards.

I’m Autumn Schmidlin.

Full time photographer and full time student, trying conquuer my dreams, one photoshoot at a time. I love all things boots, animals, hunting, and more. I love to embrace who I am, so I want to help all of my clients achieve that same feeling.

PLEASE NOTE:

I will permanently be residing in Montana starting end of August! That means I have VERY limited summer dates, starting this booking process early helps prevent last minute scheduling or rescheduling, location picking, and stress!

Please email me if you have any further questions or if you want to book with me in Bozeman!