Getting ready!

Hi y'all,

Are you ready for school and all the kids activities to start? It will be here before you know it. A lot of the high school sports have already started conditioning! I have been getting ready for this upcoming school year. I will be doing all the team and invidual sports pictures for Airport High School this year. I am planning to also take action shots at as many games as possible.

I have been busy with edits and designs from several recent sittings and events. I designed and ordered these adorable accordian albums from a sitting. You have to order at least three. They are $10 each, but they make great gifts for grandparents. And you can keep one in you purse also!

I also designed some Save the Date cards for this fun engagement session!

And then birth announcements for a new little one!

And finally collage prints for some other new little ones!

Remember that you get a free 8x10 with your paid portrait purchase from now until July 31st. Schedule those special sessions now! I look forward to working with you soon!

Love ya!

Kris

Babies!!!!

Hi y'all,

Sorry it has been so long! Very busy month personally. And I had plenty of babies to photograph this month! Yeah! I love babies! First was little KJ! Too cute! And boy could he move.


Then I had fun meeting Aaden's new baby sister, Aaren! So sweet!


Then I had the chance to photograph Zach!


And finally Andrew!


Too many cuties! I had so much fun with all these adorable little ones! I also did an engagement session, but saving those pictures until the Save the Date cards have been mailed! Don't want to spoil Sammie and Karla's surprise!

I am getting things ready for Airport sports, but there is plenty of time to schedule your family session or a Senior session! Call for your appointment today. Remember that the current special is a free 8x10 with your paid portrait order. Looking forward to helping with your photographic needs!

Love ya!
Kris

Just Because

Hi y'all,

A lot of what I have been photographing lately is just because I want to! This time of year is so busy for everyone I know. And I have had the great pleasure of capturing special memories for some of the special people in my life. In the past couple of weeks, I have taken pictures at a graduation, a couple of awards ceremonies, a 90th birthday celebration, a wedding and an ordination. Wow! I feel very blessed to be a part of these wonderful events.

I have enjoyed getting to know some of the students of Airport High School this year. I went to the graduation ceremony and watched as the Class of 2010 got ready to start the next chapter in their lives. I'm going to miss some of these kids!

I also had the great privilege of attending the 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Agnes. She is an amazing women. I was thrilled to be able to take a few pictures that day as her family honored her on her birthday!

And last week, a very dear friend, Susan was ordained as a transitional deacon. I was thrilled when I was given permission to take pictures during the service. God blessed me with a talent for capturing memories for people. And I was gladd that I was able to capture this memory of Susan as she began her ordained life.

And of course, I took my daughter and niece to the studio for dance pictures! I can't believe that the girls have been dancing for 10 years now! Wow! What beautiful young ladies they are becoming!

I also took pictures at a wedding and I will post some of those pics in my next blog! I have some senior sessions coming up this summer and am looking forward to those! There are still spots available for senior sessions. Call and set up your appointment now!

I hope everyone is having a great summer!

Love ya!

Kris

Wonderfully busy!

Hey y'all,

It's that wonderfully busy, crazy time of year! The school year is ending. Summer vacation starts very soon and everything is winding down. Most of the kids extra activities are coming to an end. Are you ready for a trip to the beach? Schedule your beach portraits today!

I have a limited number of senior sessions still available for the class of 2011! Call for your appointment today.

My husband and I recently celebrated our 17th anniversary. We spent a wonderful weekend in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. It was nice to get away and relax. I was inspired by all the natural beauty around us. Here are a couple of the pictures I took while there. Don't laugh at the last one - that is my husband and I in front of a 404 waterfall! We had been hiking for over 4 hours when that was taken, so I look exhausted. But the views were worth it!



After coming home feeling relaxed and recharged, I had the opportunity to shoot the Dance 1 Studios recital rehearsal pictures. 3400 pictures in about 8 hours! But it is always so much fun. Dance parents can pick up a sheet at the studio with the info on how to see their dancer's pictures. Contact me if you have any questions or would like to place an order! Oh and by the way, the adult dance was so much fun! Can't wait to see what Melodie has in store for us next year!

More pictures to edit! Better get busy!

Love ya!

Kris

So blessed!

Hi y'all,

This weekend was very busy with lots of special things. A very dear friend was graduated from Columbia College. We had a celebration for her Saturday night! And Sunday was Mother's Day. Last night, as I was getting ready to go to bed, I realized just how blessed I am. I have an amazing husband, wonderful kids (even when they are picking at each other), great friends (yes, Cindy and MaryJo I am talking about you) and a terrific family (in laws very much included in that too). I am so blessed because I get to do something I love for a living. Life is good and I want to thank God for that.

I have been busy editing and ordering. I love all the new speciality products! Coffee mugs, travel mugs, license plates, dog tags, clipboards and calendars! Great gifts! Father's Day will be here before you know it. And there are lots of graduates too! Let me design a poster with your graduate's picture. Then the family and friends can sign it at the graduation party! It is a great way to preserve those memories.

The Baby and Child Contest is going on for one more month! Schedule those appointments now!

Also, I will be at Airport's graduation next month. I will do my best to get as many pictures of the graduates as I can and post them on Facebook. I have really enjoyed getting to know some of Airport's amazing students. I wish the Seniors of 2010 all the best. May you soar to new heights as you move on with life. Go Eagles!

There are a limited number of Senior Sessions for the class of 2011! Call to set up your session now. I have a some scheduled already and can't wait to get to those this summer!

And just so you know, my husband and I will be celebrating our 17th anniversary this coming weekend in North Carolina. I am not taking any work with me. I am trying to get everything finished before I go. I guess I had better get busy!

Love ya!
Kris

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi y'all,

Where is this year going? Mother's Day is this Sunday! And that means summer will be here before we know it! Need a gift for Mom? How about a gift certificate for portraits? We can make the portraits in the studio or on location. Have a favorite park or is the backyard beautiful? We can take them there. Going to the beach this summer? I will be happy to come and take your portraits there too!

I also have a variety of great gift items including jewelry with your pictures, coffee mugs, license plates, travel mugs, mouse pads, playing cards, clipboards and many more!

Remember the 2010 Baby and Child Contest is going on through June 15th! It is open to little ones up to age 12. This is a national contest with cash prizes. Call to set up your appointment today.

Also, there is a limited number of Senior Sessions for the class of 2011! These sittings are different from the traditional yearbook sitting. I will spend several hours with your senior capturing his or her personality in the senior portraits. It will be a truly unique experience. Call to schedule your appointment now!

I have lots of pictures to edit and orders to place, so I had better get busy!

Love ya!
Kris

Busy week!

Hi y'all,

Life is so busy, but it is wonderful! There is lots going on! Remember the Baby and Child Contest going on until June 15th. Children 12 and under are eligible to have an image entered in this national contest. Contact me for your appointment soon!

Also, there are limited number of Senior sessions available for the class of 2011. Contact me to set up your appointment for your unique portrait session!

I have been editing the pictures from Matt & Christa's wedding last weekend. Here are a couple pictures from that very special day. Congratulations again to the newlyweds!



I also had the great privilege of taking pictures at the Columbia's MDA Gala last Thursday. The MDA is a wonderful organization that helps so many people. This cause is near and dear to my heart because my nephew was recently diagnosed with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy. I was so pleased to be able to volunteer to help however I can!



I also had a lot of fun at Pine Ridge's Eighth Grade Banquet Friday night. Everyone looked so nice all dressed up. The formal pictures will be ready in a couple of weeks.

Going to the beach this summer? Having lots of family in from out of town? Important event? How about a family portrait? Call to schedule your appointments now!

Let's capture those very special memories!

Love ya!
Kris

Beautiful Wedding

Hi y'all,

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Huffstetler. I had the great privilege of photographing their wedding this past weekend. The wedding was wonderful. I will post a few of the wedding pictures next week. I am hoping that they have a wonderful time on their cruise to Mexico!
A few weeks ago, I did Christa's bridal session. Here are a few of my favorites! She is a beautiful bride!



Just a note to the Airport football parents! All of the 2009 game pictures are off the website now. I can pull up whatever you need, if you are still interested in purchasing pictures of your athlete. I am looking forward to next season! Go Eagles. I will be covering more of the sports and intend to make it to at least one or two games for every team in every sport next year!

The 2010 Baby & Child contest is still under way. Children under 12 are eligible for this national contest. Schedule your appointment today!

I am very excited about all the great things I have coming up in the next few weeks - the MDA Gala, Pine Ridge Middle School's 8th grade Banquet, spring pictures at New Springs Christian School, dance recital and a couple of weddings. There are a few appointments available for portraits sittings, so call and schedule yours today.

Love ya!
Kris

Spring is Here!

Hi y'all,

I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break. It was a much needed break for me! I spent part of spring break camping with my wonderful family. We had a great time! I did get a little work done. I designed a guest book for Matt and Christa's wedding that is coming up this weekend!

I also got to catch up on a little editing! First, I volunteered to photograph the great firefighters of Columbia during their Boot Drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. These men and women spend several hours over 3 days standing in intersections throughout Columbia collecting money for this very special cause. I was honored to help in my small way. The Columbia firefighters raised over $115,000 this year!!! Great job!

I also had an opportunity to take pictures for the Eagle Club's Spring Fling. Although there wasn't much going on, I did get some great pictures of my son and his "Mini Me". His younger cousin came with us and the two of them hammed it up for the camera!

I had an opportunity to take pictures at the Airport Girl's JV soccer game against Swansea. There are lots of great pictures. I plan to attend some baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer in the next month to give the spring sports parents some pictures of their athletes! Go Eagles!

There is a lot going on now that the weather has warmed up! This is great time to schedule your family portraits! And don't forget the 2010 Baby and Child Contest. This is a national contest open to children 12 and under. Schedule your appointments now!

I am so exicted that I can post some beautiful bridals next week. and then some wedding pictures the week after that! Congratulations to Matt and Christa on their wedding day this coming Saturday!

Love ya!

Kris

Too cute!

Hi y'all,

Wow! Where is the time going? I have been so busy with family stuff (mostly Daddy's health) that I have not had much time to post on here! I have been working though!

I had a great bridal sitting two weeks ago! Christa is a beautiful young woman! I will post pictures after the wedding later this month!

And Happy 1st Birthday to Miss Aaden! We had lots of fun getting her pictures made. She wore her Mom, my daughter, my niece and myself out! But we got lots of great pictures! She is just too cute for words!

Remember the 2010 Baby and Child Contest is going on until June! It is open to children up to 12 years old! Schedule your appointment now!

My new Senior program for the graduates of 2011 is starting. There is a limited number of sessions, so book yours today. Call me at (803) 238- 2296 for more information!

I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. I know I am! It is a great time to get some outdoor family portraits! And before we know it, summer will be here and time for beach portraits! Schedule yours today!

Love ya!

Kris