We took this picture all the way from the cramped corners of a mall photobooth right into the studio! Dawne and I decided to take our signature funny piggyback pose and give it the full black-tie formal treatment. It is a wonderful reminder that no matter how formal the occasion is or how much our lives change, the fun and silly foundation of our relationship always stays exactly the same.

Timeless Joy The classic take on the grand finale. Stripping away the color turns this moment into something timeless. Joey Montes and Dawne, caught in mid-laugh during a piggyback ride in the Wentzville photobooth. The black and white processing highlights the genuine emotion and the fun dynamic that makes this relationship special.

Timeless Joy The classic take on the grand finale. Stripping away the color turns this moment into something timeless. Joey Montes and Dawne, caught in mid-laugh during a piggyback ride in the Wentzville photobooth. The black and white processing highlights the genuine emotion and the fun dynamic that makes this relationship special.

Carried Away in Wentzville The grand finale of the photobooth session. Joey Montes giving Dawne a piggyback ride—in formal wear, no less. It captures the absolute best part of the night: the laughter, the energy, and the fun of just being together. A perfect snapshot of a perfect date night.

Carried Away in Wentzville The grand finale of the photobooth session. Joey Montes giving Dawne a piggyback ride—in formal wear, no less. It captures the absolute best part of the night: the laughter, the energy, and the fun of just being together. A perfect snapshot of a perfect date night.

Reaching New Heights Another gem from late 2023, captured by Heather. This shot takes the fun to the next level—literally. Joey Montes giving a shoulder ride, with laughter written all over both their faces. It is a reminder that you are never too old to goof around and embrace the silly moments with good friends.

High Spirits Another great moment captured by Heather in late 2023. This shot of Joey Montes giving a shoulder ride sums up the energy of the day—playful, spontaneous, and full of laughs. Sometimes you just have to lift each other up (literally) and enjoy the moment.

High Spirits Another great moment captured by Heather in late 2023. This shot of Joey Montes giving a shoulder ride sums up the energy of the day—playful, spontaneous, and full of laughs. Sometimes you just have to lift each other up (literally) and enjoy the moment.

This was the absolute perfect moment to wrap up our fun studio collection! This final portrait revisits our funny piggyback pose, but this time with a big focus on connection and warmth. My friend and I were smiling so big for the camera, capturing the genuine joy and support that completely defines our friendship. Set against the cool blue studio backdrop, it is a timeless snapshot of a really happy memory.

We were definitely ending our 2025 series on a high note, quite literally! This shot captures me giving my friend a funny piggyback ride, breaking our serious pose for a moment of pure, unfiltered joy. Framed by the cool blue studio walls, our genuine laughter is the real focal point of this incredibly energetic and spontaneous portrait. It was the perfect conclusion to a great session!

High Spirits Another great moment captured by Heather in late 2023. This shot of Joey Montes giving a shoulder ride sums up the energy of the day—playful, spontaneous, and full of laughs. Sometimes you just have to lift each other up (literally) and enjoy the moment.

Reaching New Heights Another gem from late 2023, captured by Heather. This shot takes the fun to the next level—literally. Joey Montes giving a shoulder ride, with laughter written all over both their faces. It is a reminder that you are never too old to goof around and embrace the silly moments with good friends.

This was the absolute perfect moment to wrap up Joey's studio collection! This final portrait revisits the fun of their piggyback pose, but this time it focuses on the genuine connection and warmth between them. Joey and his friend were smiling so big for the camera against the blue backdrop, capturing the pure joy and support that defines their great friendship.

They were definitely ending their 2025 series on a high note, quite literally! This shot captures Joey giving his friend a funny piggyback ride, breaking their serious pose for a moment of pure, unfiltered joy. Framed by the cool blue studio walls, their genuine laughter is the real focal point of this incredibly energetic and spontaneous portrait.