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Twin Cities Senior Portrait Photography | Shelby’s session in downtown Stillwater

Kristina Lynn — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:03:44 +0000

I LOVE senior season! It’s one of my favorite times of the year because the seniors start coming in and I get to do all kinds of creative stuff. I get to tap into my inner fashion side, try out new lighting, new backgrounds and new poses. A couple weeks before her senior session, Shelby emailed me a couple inspiration images of what she wanted to try. I love it when people do this because then I know I’m creating images that are unique to them and that they will love. So early last Saturday morning, Shelby, Jody of Makeup Savvy and I met at the studio, hashed out a plan and started to play (with seniors I always have so much fun so I hardly can consider it work!). Jody had even brought some of her fantastic jewelry that she is now selling (check it out at Maison Galleria in downtown Stillwater or contact Jody directly) to help accent Shelby’s wardrobe. If anyone who knows me and has done a session with me before, you know that when I get an awesome shot I get all excited and start to jump all over (yeah a little weird I know..I just LOVE my job!). So needless to say, I was jumping around quite a bit during Shelby’s session Here are JUST A FEW of the killer shots I captured of Shelby last Saturday but if you want to see more check out my Seniors – Class of 2011 gallery on my Facebook page.

OH and I forgot to mention that Shelby is one of my fantastic senior models from Stillwater Area High School. If you go to school at Stillwater or see Shelby around, ask her about a special deal she can get you on senior portraits. 40% off all senior session fees this month too…just in case you were wondering on what other deals we’ve got going on

Twin Cities Senior Portrait Photography | Ashley – Class of 2011

Kristina Lynn — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:09:26 +0000

Ashley is one of my senior models, representing the studio at Woodbury High. We had a fantastic senior model session earlier this spring and now she’s back to do her full senior session. Her session was so much fun! She brought killer outfits, Jody Olson of Makeup Savvy did a phenomenal job on Ashley’s makeup, and we just had a blast hanging out and creating some great photos that really capture who Ashley is. Since she’s got lighter colored hair, we did some really fun high key images on the white background which really made her eyes pop! She’s really into music and singing so she brought along some sheet music that we made a sweet background out of. I think my favorite images are the ones we did outdoors. The session was later in the afternoon and so by the time we got to the outdoor part, the lighting was PERFECT! I even had her do a little cat walk strut down one of the alleys which resulted in some amazing movement shots with her hair flowing behind her. My absolute favorites!!!!

If you are a senior at Woodbury High and want awesome images like Ashley’s, contact her for a special deal! And don’t forget that all senior sessions are 40% off this month!!!!

Every model needs to eat! Thank goodness Dairy Queen is right across from the studio. Mom to the rescue!

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!

Twin Cities and Iowa Senior Portrait Photography | Summer’s Here! Time to book your session!

Kristina Lynn — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:28:00 +0000

Well summer is here and the Class of 2011 are officially seniors! Now’s the time to start thinking about senior portraits and getting sessions booked before the summer is gone! If you’re looking for senior portraits that are unique, fashion forward, and will stand out, then I’m the photographer for you! Check out my other blog posts and the senior gallery on my website to see what I can do.

And one of the best parts about booking in July? You get 40% OFF ALL SENIOR SESSION FEES! Call (651)491-5571 to book your Senior Collection and nab one of the last prized weekend time slots available!

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.

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 | Mike & Heather’s engagement session at Minnehaha Falls

Kristina Lynn — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:15:14 +0000

My friend Lori, a wedding planner and one of the owners of veiled events in Woodbury, got me in touch with Mike & Heather. They are getting married this coming October and were in need of a fabulous photographer to photograph their special day (….that’s where I come in ). So we met at the studio, showed them all my cool products and images, signed a contract and booked a date for their engagement session!

With my engagement sessions I like to take the couple to a fun location outside of the studio. This is our chance to play around, get some fun images and get to know one another. I knew right off the bat that Heather and Mike were not the back alley/grunge type of a couple but more of the relaxed/nature setting type. I knew I wanted to take them somewhere different, somewhere I had never been before and instantly thought of the Minnehaha Falls Park in Minneapolis. I had seen some amazing photos taken there and decided the green grass and trees would make for some excellent backdrops for the couple. We had everything planned out – Mike would come up from Iowa for the weekend (like he does most weekends….now THAT’s LOVE!) and we would go out on Saturday morning for the session. But of course, Mother Nature had to rain on our parade…it was SUPER cold and rainy all day! But never fear – Sunday turned out to be an amazing day with sun shining and temps almost back to normal!

I had such a blast wandering around Minnehaha Falls Park with Mike and Heather, exploring the new location and creating some intimate portraits of the couple. I can’t wait until their wedding day!!! We’re going to have a blast! Thank you Mike and Heather for being such an adorable, fun couple If you’d like to see more of Mike and Heather, check out 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.

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!

Happy New Year from Kristina Lynn Photography & Design

Kristina Lynn — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:17:57 +0000

Well it’s officially here….the year of 2010. Not quite sure how 2009 managed to slip by so fast, but it did! Seems like just yesterday I was filling out the paper work and getting ready to start my business – and now here we are, almost a year later. I want to thank all my wonderful clients and blog followers for making my first year in business a success. I am truly looking forward to the upcoming year and what it all has in store for the studio. I’m currently working on updating the website with new images and information (and maybe even a new look…we shall see!), working on new, unique products to offer my clients, and also taking time to learn new techniques to improve my photography. If you’d like to keep in touch and up-to-date on the new things at Kristina Lynn Photography & Design, sign up for our newsletter and subscribe to our blog.

Hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family. And I hope to see you in the studio soon!

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!