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!

Marissa...

Here's my latest work....some senior photos of Marissa, a Walker, Minnesota senior.

My Dad

Photo by Biff Ulm, Vada Photography

For 6 months now my dad has been a warrior against cancer and recently has experienced a number of setbacks that require him to be admitted to the hospital. If you are waiting for your wedding album or portrait order, they are on their way! I appreciate your patience as I work from my office only part time...I have every intention of returning each every phone call and every email quickly, however if there is a delay in my coorespondence, please be patient! You're next on my list!

A sincere thank you to all my family, friends, and clients for their prayers, positive energy, and well wishes! They truly make a difference!

I Love My Couples!

Check out this awesome email from Danielle. She took the time to send this to everyone in her e-address book. What a gal! I feel so honored that she would spread the word of my business so willingly and with great confidence. Thanks, Danielle. You give me goosebumps! It's people like you who make what I do seem like full-time fun.

Hi Everyone,
I am not often one to give references for business unless I truly believe that the business will far exceed your expectations and treat you like royalty….especially when it comes to someone’s wedding. You deserve nothing less than to be treated supremely for your wedding.
I am passing on our photographer’s website that she recently updated. You might recognize the wedding photo gallery from a wedding this past fall….
Enjoy the updated website and please pass this information onto anyone you know looking for a photographer for any occasion. From family photos, baby photos and announcements, weddings, special occasions, or senior pictures, Chelsie does it all! She is an amazing photographer and is wonderful to work with. I researched 8 other photographers in the Brainerd Lakes area and nobody held a candle to her!
www.chelsiekrafka.com

Don't leave home without it!

We spent an awesome week in Humboldt, South Dakota with my sister and brother-in-law over the New Year's Holiday. While i was packing, I found some kind of sick pleasure in saying "this time, I am not bringing my camera!" It was like I was making a declaration to who ever would listen, which turned out to be just my dogs. As we made the 350 mile drive I felt like the mom on Home Alone who forgets her child at home. Forgetting (I mean, leaving) my camera at home was the biggest mistake of the year so far! The bright blue sky, the snow tipped trees, and the experience I had on their farm checking to see if a cow was pregnant are all things that should have been documented! Especially that last one...gulp...(you DO know how to see if a cow is pregnant, right?!) So I have decided to never be so foolish again. Bring your camera, folks...everywhere you go. Even if you use it for a living.

Planning a Wedding?

If you are planning a wedding in the Lakes Area, allow me to send you to a few top notch businesses.

J.Amelia's Salon & Spa offers fantasic updo's and hairstyles!

Stonehouse Jewelers offers creative, one of a kind jewelry

Piney Ridge offers delicious food and a beautiful resort

Stage One offers the best DJ service in the Lakes Area

Absolute Elegance offers personalized services using tulle & lights

Once Upon a Page offers everything you'll need to make your own invitations and programs

Good Luck with your planning! It may get crazy and stressful, but remember to take a deep breath and have some fun too!