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Twin Cities Family Portrait Photography | The Thompson Family

Kristina Lynn — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:29:23 +0000

One thing I think all business should do is be able to share with the community and every once in awhile donate to local causes. Last year I did just that by donating a gift certificate to The Partnership Plan’s annual Jeans & Jewels Gala, which leads me to this session with the Thompson family. They were lucky enough to win my certificate and just book and fantastic family photo shoot at their home in Stillwater. When I talked to Heidi and she told me they lived in a great older house, I knew we’d have some fun places to photograph the entire family. Their front porch was great. I loved shooting from all the different angles and doing the different family groupings, but I’d have to say my favorite spot is the front steps with the house in the background. The lighting was amazing there plus we got to do some fun shots with the family dog A big thanks to the Jeans & Jewels fundraiser that brought me and the Thompsons together! And if you’re a business looking to donate to a local cause I highly recommend donating to Jeans & Jewels!

Iowa Wedding Photography | Amanda & Josh’s Wedding

Kristina Lynn — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:42:46 +0000

Well I decide it’s high time I updated my blog since I haven’t been all that on top of it the last month. So why not kick things off with some images from a wonderful wedding I photographed back home in Clarion, Iowa.

Now there are three kinds of brides: super high maintenance and have a photo list a mile long, middle of the road who have an idea of images they want, and the laid back bride that is there to just enjoy her day and let’s the photographer do whatever she wants. Amanda is the third type of bride, SUPER laid back. Ever since day one of working with her she was like “do whatever you want.” When we designed her invitations she gave me some direction and let me go to town to create something fantastic for them. When we did the engagement session, she let me chose which outfits and which locations to photograph at. And the wedding day was no different. She gave me four family groups we had to get then let me do my thing the rest of the day. I kept asking her “are you SURE there’s no certain shots you want?” and her reply always was always “whatever you want to do.” It’s kind of nice every once in awhile to have a wedding that is super laid back.

And so, without further ado…here are some of my favorite images from Amanda & Josh’s wedding. OH and if you were a guest, the full set of images from the wedding day are now online for you to view! Just click here and refer to the cards that were handed out at the wedding with the access code printed on them, or drop me an email and I can send the code to you as well.

Twin Cities Family Portrait Photography | Amy Lynn’s family session

Kristina Lynn — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:25:07 +0000

I am always amazed at the power of the internet! I mean, what a great marketing tool…you can reach people all over the world, you never know who will land on your site and fall in love with your photography. For instance, I got a call the other day from Amy Lynn, owner of Les Amis photography down in Louisiana. She is originally from the Stillwater area was planning a trip up to see her family and wanted to do a family session. She had done a search for photographers in Stillwater and found little ‘ole me Of course, being a photographer, she could do the session herself for the most part but she wanted the experience that most of us photographers don’t get…being on the other side of the camera, experience the photo session like a regular client and not having to edit the photos herself. She fell in love with my work and luckily I had some openings for the weekend her and her son would be home. I felt so honored that another photographer wanted to use me as their family photographer!!! (I’m STILL pumped about it if you couldn’t tell )

We had a very small window of opportunity to do the session and the weather started to worry us. Luckily the skies were just overcast and the rain held out long enough for us to do our session. Amy Lynn knew she wanted some fairly more traditional family photos with her parents and then some that were more photojournalistic with her and her son. Oh I had so much fun! What a great family and her son is SO adorable!!! I absolutely love all the images from this session Here are just a few, with more on my Facebook page and soon to be on my website!

Twin Cities Portrait Photography | Kendra & Jake’s Engagement Session in downtown Minneapolis

Kristina Lynn — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:35:33 +0000

Kendra, one of my fantastic cousins, and her fiance, Jake, drove up from Iowa on Sunday to do engagement photos. They could have done it down in Iowa during one of my many trips back home this summer but they wanted to do something completely different – so of course I suggested they come up and do the session here in the Twin Cities. We had a blast! First we started out at St. Anthony Main, wandered some of the paths by the river and got some great “nature” type shots. I must say that Kendra is a trooper because the paths we were on pretty rough and uneven…not really conducive to walking with heals on but she didn’t care at all. After changing into their second outfit (which I LOVED because the colors were so fantastic!) we had the opportunity to go on one of the rooftops and get some photos with the skyline in the background. Pretty sure these are my FAVORITE photos because the combination of location and clothing was amazing!!! Not to mention how many people from Iowa can say they’ve been on top of a building in downtown Minneapolis during their photo session! We finished up the session at The Guthrie. I just love how natural these guys are in front of the camera and how crazy Jake can be. When we first started out the session he said he had left his smile back home in Waverly so there would be no smiling photos (joking of course!) and then throughout the session he would make crazy faces or do something hilarious knowing darn well that I couldn’t possibly get my camera ready in time to grab the photo. I can tell their wedding this October is going to be a blast! Thanks guys for coming up to the Cities for your session! I had a blast! If you’d like to see more images from Kendra & Jake’s engagement session, check out my engagement/wedding gallery on my facebook page.

Twin Cities Senior Portrait Photography | 50% off Senior Session Fees!

Kristina Lynn — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:41:26 +0000

Yep you read that right… HALF OFF all senior session fees when booked for the month of June. So why wait until the end of the summer to get your photos done when there’s this fab deal on the table? It’s never too early for senior photos. Plus if you book now you’ll get the best pick of times (weekend time slots are limited!) So call 651-491-5571 today to get more information on the Senior Collections.

Know one of the Senior Models pictured above? Contact them for an additional savings off your senior session fee. You can find Ashley at Woodbury High or find Shelby and Alex at Stillwater Area High School.

Iowa Portrait Photography | Amanda & Josh’s Engagement Session

Kristina Lynn — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:11:44 +0000

Spring is officially here – the grass is turning green, the flowers are coming out of the ground, and the weather is getting warmer allowing us photographers to get out of the studio and back to the fun, on location sessions. The past couple of weeks I’ve had a lot of inquiries for engagement sessions and I’m loving it! I’m finally getting back in the groove of photographing people after spending the past three months doing more commercial work. I love spring!

This year is the first year that I’m officially doing weddings on my own for the studio and so far have three on the books. One of them is my cousin, Amanda’s, wedding back in Clarion, Iowa. Their date is set for the end of June so it’s definitely time for their engagement session When I was home over Easter, we set aside some time to do their photos around Clarion. We hit up some of the local “landmarks” like the Gazebo and went out to Lake Cornelia. I also found this amazing rusted stair case in one of Clarion’s alley ways. It was quite an adventure, I must say, as I braved walking into some prickly weeds with only flip flops on….ah what one must do for great photography! I had a blast photographing these two and can’t wait to photograph their big day! Now on to designing a fantastic guest book to go along with their custom designed announcements. Thanks you two for a wonderful afternoon!

Twin Cities Portrait Photography | Lynn & Brandon’s Engagement Session

Kristina Lynn — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:07:36 +0000

Two weeks ago (WHERE is the time going?!) I met Lynn & Brandon at The Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis for a fun engagement session. They are getting ready for their upcoming wedding, Vegas style, in May so I was glad the Minnesota weather turned nice so we could do some photos outdoors as well. We first started in the Guthrie, exploring the different levels. Pretty sure my favorite spot was the level with the yellow windows overlooking downtown. Since Lynn works for DSW we had to do some fun shots with her new, killer heals! Then we headed outside and captured a few images just as the clouds rolled in. Love the ones in front of the old mill! Totally doesn’t feel like it’s downtown Minneapolis does it?! Want to see more from this awesome engagement session? Check out my Facebook page! Congratulations Brandon and Lynn! Have fun in Vegas!

Twin Cities Senior Portrait Photography | Class of 2011 Models Wanted!

Kristina Lynn — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:22:41 +0000

It’s almost the end of the school year, which means we’re gearing up for the new class of seniors! Kristina Lynn Photography & Design is currently taking applications for our Senior Models program. What are senior models, you ask? They are fabulous seniors who become rock stars by being featured in our advertising and represent the studio in their schools while getting some cool perks in return, such as a FREE modeling session and discounted summer session. We’re looking for anyone and everyone – jocks, cheerleaders, band members, chess players, YOU NAME IT! So if you’re wanting some amazing senior photos and want to be a part of the area’s newest up and coming portrait studio - FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION! Only 5 positions per school will be filled so contact us today to make sure you get in! Application deadline is April 10, 2010. We look forward to hearing from you!

Twin Cities Family Portrait Photography | The Craig Family Session

Kristina Lynn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:30:57 +0000

I met Judy at one of the monthly Chamber mixers. We chatted a little bit about business (she’s a realtor with Edina Realty) and I told her about the awesome Limited Edition Holiday Sessions I was doing this month at the studio. She thought the short 30 minute session and holiday card deal was a great idea so she talked her kids into it and they came to the studio last week for the session. It was a fairly nice, November day with great lighting provided by the overcast skies. We hit up an alley way in downtown Stillwater for an urban feel then headed down by the river to capture some more casual shots with the bridge and what was left of the fall color. I had so much fun doing the session and got lots of great shots for their holiday cards!

AND if you’re reading this and wanting to know how you can get in on the Limited Edition Holiday Sessions – call the studio today at (651) 491-5571 to book your session. There’s only a couple slots left and the special ends at the end of the month!

Twin Cities Family Portrait Photography | Limited Edition Holiday Sessions

Kristina Lynn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:19:26 +0000

We all know that Christmas is right around the corner (45 days to be exact!)…have you thought about your holiday cards yet?….NO?!…well that’s where Kristina Lynn Photography & Design comes in!

Announcing our Limited Edition Holiday sessions! For $84 you get a half hour session (either in studio or outdoors) AND a set of 25 5×7 flat holiday cards! And the cards are really simple – either choose one of our designs from our holiday design collection or you can upgrade and get a custom one done just for you.

And like with all good things, these session time slots won’t last! So make sure to call the studio today to book your Limited Edition Holiday Session and scratch one more thing off your long list of things to do!