What Our Customers Say
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We have worked with Hill Media for several years. They designed our website for our restaurant. Jerad picked up on our personalities and incorporating that into our website. We get so many comments from our customers about how much they love our website. Any updates that I send to them, menu etc, are done in a timely efficient manner. As a small business owner, I highly recommend Hill Media!
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Hill Media Group is Amazing! Working with Jared on our new website has been an outstanding experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, and just a great guy to work with. Top notch service! I highly recommend!!
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If you're looking for top-notch web development and email hosting services local in Kalispell, look no further than Jerad Hill at Hill Media Group. At Red Eagle Aviation, we've been working with Jered for several years, and he consistently delivers exceptional results. Jered is always responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Jerad and Hill Media Group for their outstanding service.
Hill Media Group
Missoula, MT
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does commercial photography cost in Missoula? +
Missoula commercial photography sessions typically run $500 to $2,500 plus travel, depending on scope. A team headshot session for a small firm might run $500 to $900. A half-day branded lifestyle shoot usually runs $1,200 to $2,000. Product photography is priced per image or per catalog. We quote every project individually rather than selling generic packages, because the right scope varies dramatically by what you'll actually use the photography for.
Do you charge travel fees for Missoula shoots? +
Yes. Travel from Kalispell to Missoula is built into project quotes transparently — typically a fixed travel fee covering mileage, time, and incidentals. For clients planning multiple shoots, we can batch Missoula trips to distribute travel costs across projects. The travel fee is always disclosed upfront as part of the quote; there are no surprise charges.
What should I photograph for my Google Business Profile? +
Google Business Profile performs best with a mix of interior location photos, exterior photos, team photos, products or services in context, and behind-the-scenes work shots. Profiles with regularly updated photography get significantly more views and calls than static ones. We recommend at least 15-20 high-quality photos at initial setup and quarterly refresh thereafter. Photography should always be genuinely yours — never use stock images on a Google Business Profile.
How long does a Missoula photography shoot take? +
Most small business shoots run between two and six hours on-location. A team headshot session for 5-10 people can wrap in two to three hours. A full branded lifestyle shoot covering interior, exterior, team, and work-in-progress imagery usually runs a half day to a full day. Product photography varies widely by image count. We typically arrive at your Missoula location in the morning and wrap before mid-afternoon for standard projects.
When will I receive my final photos? +
Standard delivery is 7 to 14 days after the shoot. Rush delivery is available for time-sensitive projects. Images are delivered through an online gallery with both web-optimized versions for website and social use and print-resolution files for printed materials. For urgent social media needs, we can deliver a small selection of hero images within 48-72 hours of the shoot and the full gallery on the standard timeline.
Who owns the photos after the shoot? +
You get full commercial usage rights for your business's marketing — website, social media, printed materials, advertising, Google Business Profile, email. Copyright stays with the photographer, which is standard practice for commercial photography, but your usage rights cover everything a small business would realistically need. This is spelled out explicitly in every contract. If you need broader licensing (resale, third-party use, syndication), we can negotiate separate terms.
Can you shoot in challenging lighting conditions? +
Yes. Many Missoula restaurants, bars, tasting rooms, and retail interiors have difficult lighting that requires professional lighting equipment and experience to shoot well. We bring portable lighting to every shoot and adjust to the space. For ambiance-driven Missoula businesses where the existing lighting is part of the brand, we match existing conditions rather than over-lighting. The photography should look like your business feels.