<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Floating Leaf Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographer specializing in portrait photography, family photography, senior photography, wedding photography, and engagement photography in Montana.]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:10:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why are love languages important anyways?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you know your love language? More importantly, do you know your partner’s love language? ]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/why-are-love-languages-important-anyways</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9bdb76240f8c457dd2098</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wedding Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:13:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_a3d7b5511264414a855adba94e81f32a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_681,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Should Do a Day-After Wedding Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day-after session gives you another chance to soak in that "just married" feeling while capturing beautiful, meaningful photos.]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/why-you-should-do-a-day-after-wedding-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9c2a87190489f1965a578</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:47:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_6671b13be96f49439599116ce766f228~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things Groomsmen Should Know...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things every groomsman should know before the big day.]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/things-groomsmen-should-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9c4d97190489f1965ac18</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:32:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_881358a4bea64ee597044b5d3e9b5b1d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist: Where to Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The key to a smooth and stress-free planning process is knowing what to book first, when to start, and how to stay organized.]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/the-ultimate-wedding-planning-checklist-where-to-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d838c7bb19256df9ed47cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:06:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_82ba13941cf242ed8b616f0a447fa576~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're Married, Now what? 7 Essential Things to Do After Your Wedding Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[You're married, now what? 7 essential things to do after your wedding day.]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/you-re-married-now-what-7-essential-things-to-do-after-your-wedding-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d9917cec89ef2d97be9fca</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:37:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_88f72ce5412a4e24a22a0490708f7696~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_681,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Eight Foot Porch in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you know a photo will become important? Maybe only time knows... Every trip to the lake ended the same way, with every present...]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/an-eight-foot-porch-in-august</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c8af081eefbf13dfb6447e</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:21:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8b9a93_8215c0a1b2ca4978b2de0b44a8351870~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garrett Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning ‘What If’ Into Reality: Senior Photos in Iceland]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Icelandic adventure takes senior portraits to a whole new level.]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/senior-photos-in-iceland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671a9680eadec1dcc1f8b4e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Senior]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:16:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_9b3ee5d9c9554ab0a139947b7d82d912~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_681,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Sessions: How to Prepare]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to prepare for your Fall Family Session: What to wear,  how to be comfortable, and how to show off your authentic selves. ]]></description><link>https://www.floatingleafstudios.com/post/family-sessions-how-to-prepare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66eb210bf957954c9e93b163</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7f11b7_fc9daf6f81f04c2b85e1e70511dfcfd0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gianna Connelly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Senior Portrait Toolbox: Tips for Seniors by seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prepare for your senior photos with expert tips from past seniors. 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