Good Bye Blogger.com

With the start of 2011 I decided I'd start fresh! I have a new studio space and a new boutique so I thought I'd have a new web site and blog too! I already have a post about the new blog: http://christalphoto.com/blog/?p=403 to check it out!

Check out www.christalphoto.com/blog for the new updates! I am LOVING the new layout, the new business, and the new experiences!

I'd love to have you come follow me!

Well, blogger.com, it's been a good ride. Thank you so much for the last year and a half of hosting my posts, images, and comments. Hope to see all of you over at the new spot.

For all of you using smart phones and ipods

Soooo after posting the video of Josh and Meagan Lanphear's wedding I went to view it on my new, yes new, IPad and realized that the video isn't compatible with any smart phone devices... SAD DAY! They videos are so fun to check out. So here's a few photos included in the video.

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1/11/11

I had a BLAST working with Josh, Meagan, and their closest friends and family. If you didn't realize, this last Tuesday's date was: 1/11/11. Josh and Meagan were TOTALLY game for having such a unique anniversary date and took advantage of what 2o11 had to offer them.

They came to the studio, along with their full bridal party, and parents to do some photos. It was total chaos having 20+ people in the studio BUT thanks to a bigger space, a big camera room, and all the high energy, it went PERFECT! I LOVED every second on having control over the light, the space, I had a door to my camera room, and my own changing room.

Thanks to Josh and Meagan I am working on a collection for those brides that don't want photos of the ceremony or any candids, but want fashionable/controlled photos of themselves, their groom, and the bridal party. Keep posted for more details.

The day Josh and Meagan got married was a "warmer" day for January and the girls put on boots, tennies, and any closed-toed shoe they could grab and we were snow bound! We grabbed a couple fab shots outside and I LOVE outdoor winter photos and a bride in a pretty dress.

Here's a small peak to check out!

School Photo

I love being able to share my photography with people I know and love. Family members are so fun to work with because they usually feel free to trust what I do with them. Taylor (left) has been home schooled for the last couple years which means he's missed his yearly school photo as well. That isn't necessarily a bad thing considering those photos never turn out. Ever. So Taylor, mom, and his sister came in to grab a few quick "school photos" to remember this time in his life.

When his sister, Marilee, joined us for his shoot she was breath taking! Great hair day, beautiful make up, and her eyes were sparkling! Needless to say, mom talked her into a shot or 2. And I'm happy she agreed.

January=Projects

January and February are months I can equally appreciate and dread. I appreciate these months because there is a bit of a lull in the action as far as retail and photography go so there is more time to accomplish projects, start new projects, come up with new ideas, be inspired, and get ready for the year. At the same time: I dread these months because of the lull in the action. It's cold and no fun to be outside, therefore, I don't horseback ride, walk, garden, or play fetch with my fur-babies. If my evenings aren't planned out with company or traveling to the nearest mall for an evening of window shopping, I get to sit home and try to be content. AND I don't enjoy boredom... it's a problem.

Anywho, I am doing all I can to just enjoy all the projects getting done and the refreshment of new ideas flowing.

Thanks to my amazing hubby he's getting a much needed project done for my fabulous OPB Backdrops.

Heinrich + 1

I had a BLAST with this couple! Emily and I have had this session scheduled for about a month now and the timing was perfect! We were so lucky to enjoy a warm Nov. day. MN weather is just so strange!

Emily, You are truly a beautiful woman and photographing you and your husband and capturing such a special time in your lives!

The cutest kid with the cutest name!

I LOVE child photography! And fall photos are just so beautiful! This little boy was SOOOOO "boy"!!! Always on the move and just giggly! Just SO fun! Thanks Becky and Tayeb for the fun session!