Goodbye Old Blog - Hello New Blog!

This forum has offered me an easy, free, starter blog...but I'm MOOOVIN' ON UP!

Visit my new and improved BLOG at www.chelsiekrafka.com/blog

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Stephanie....

Here is my latest job...Stepanie, a senior from Walker, MN. I had so much fun with Stephanie! She is so photogenic and comfortable in front of the camera... Her theatre background probably plays a big role in that! It was great to meet you Stephanie! Best of luck on the last leg of your senior year...

Nolan Turns 1!

I have had the pleasure of documenting this little boy's entire first year! In early March, Nolan turned 1! Below are photos from his first year session!

Burnsville High School Track & Field

Many of you know I am from Burnsville, Minnesota...therefore graduated from Burnsville...(in 2001 for everyone curious!) As a sophomore in highschool, I joined the track team and threw shot-put and discus. I LOVED IT! I had the greatest experiences...even when my little sister joined the team and kicked my butt. I have so many great memories of Track and Field.

A few years after I graduated, my former coach called me up and asked if I would be interested in photographing the Captains for the annual "Captain's Poster". I was so honored to be thought of and jumped right in. This year was my 4th year of photographing the girl's team and producing their poster.

In the Twin Cities, "Captain's Posters" are HUGE. I haven't noticed the craze hit the Brainerd Lakes Area like I thought it might, but there is always time to start! The poster is something metro teams invest a lot of thought, time and money into. I think it would be safe to say every school and every sport has a professional photographer produce something similar to what I have done for the Burnsville Track Team. The posters are typically dispersed throughout the highschool, elementary schools, and community. If there is a local coach, parent, or athletic director out there who wants to talk about doing something similar for their team, let me know!

I photographed these girls a few weeks ago in the Career Center at BHS. They were super fun to work with....I would normally never show anyone a 'starter image' like the one below...but this is how these posters usually start out. My background stand never expands far enough for me, so I always know I have plenty of touch up to do in the computer!

And for those of you curious about the fire and smoke....Burnsville is the Home of the BLAZE!

Starting Image

Finished Poster

I'm Back!

Hi Everyone! I'm back from Mexico and so excited about the upcoming spring and summer seasons! My schedule is filling up like crazy and I couldn't be more enthusiastic about what I will be offering this year! I will be contracting just a few more weddings for 2008, so if you are engaged and have not yet selected your photographer, feel free to contact me. I am excited about the popularity of my boudoir sessions as well. Business is booming and I am so thankful to all of you for making it that way.

Here are a few shots from our amazing vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The view from our 7th floor condo.

A small town just south of Puerto Vallarta called Boca

My husband, Sean freaking me out 200 feet above the ground!

Two very happy people

Adios Amigos!

Sean and I are heading to Puerto Vallarta to spend 10 days in the sun and warmth for our honeymoon! It's not often either of us has the opportunity to lift our sails, so we're taking advantage of this dream vacation and leaving all our work at home.

I will be away from email and my phone from Thursday February 21 to Sunday March 3.

If you are a bride or groom inquiring about my availibity for 2008 or 2009 please see my BOOKED dates below. If I am available for your wedding, please drop me an email so I can send you more information.....

2008:

April 5 - Rachel & Jeff

May 25 - Sarah & Jay

May 31 - Lisa & Chris

June 7 - Kristina & Bryan

June 14 - Brittany & Stephen

June 21 - Lisa & Bob

June 28 - Aspen & Patrick

July 5 - Brittany & Aaron

July 10 - Nicole & Brendan

August 2 - Jen & John

August 9 - Katie & Jesse

August 16 - Jen & Matt

August 23 - Amy & John

August 29 - Andrea & Luke

September 6 - Heather & Derek

September 13 - Angie & Ryan

September 27 - Joanna & Derik

October 4 - Hayley & Michael

October 11 - Maria & Jason

October 18 - Jackie & Ryan

October 24 - Bridget & James

November 1 - Karly & Jeremy

2009:
August 29 - Bridgette & Ryan

March 14 - Kelli & Mark

Mason - 3 Months

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

This morning I photographed 3 month old Mason. He just keeps getting cuter and cuter! I was so glad he was awake and so alert! I had the hardest time picking just a few to post on my blog. Courtney, you'll have a proof book packed full of cuteness. It was great to see you again!