The holidays are quickly approaching and it is time to start thinking about holiday orders and gifts! Please see the below 2011 holiday  deadlines for different services*. All specialty services may not be listed so please contact me for specific details noting that specialty services tend to take a little more time.  If you need to order past the regular deadline please see the RUSH deadlines or contact me for more details. Please note that rushes are not available on all services. Happy holidays and happy shopping!

ORANIC BLOOM FRAMES (INCLUDING ORNAMENTS): Saturday, November 19     RUSH: Monday, November 21.

CUSTOM ALBUMS & MINI BOOKS (INCLUDING CHILDREN & BOUDOIR): Friday, December 9     RUSH: Tuesday December 13

TRADITIONAL FRAMING, GALLERY WRAPS, CANVASES, STORYBOARDS : Saturday, December 10     RUSH: Wednesday, December 14.

PRINTS, ENLARGEMENTS:  Tuesday, December 13     RUSH: Friday, December 16

HOLIDAY CARDS: To receive your cards by December 15 your order must be placed and approved no later than: Friday, December 9. To receive your holiday cards by December 21 your order must be placed and approved no  later than:  December 14.

* Please note that delays in approval or payment will result in a delay in receiving your items.

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So many of you may think photographing those closest to you would be a piece of cake… well that is not the case. I have found the more you know someone the trickier it gets and the pressure is on to create the most spectacular photos, although the outcome is even more special and rewarding I had the opportunity last month to photograph my sister’s engagement session (I know I am waaay behind blogging and they have been super patient!) We did a few quick photos at Fort Snelling the week before, where their wedding will take place this January. Their “real” engagement session took place downtown St. Paul. I also had a unique  opportunity to photograph their session along side my husband who as many of you know is one of my second shooters and will be photographing their wedding day. We started off the shoot under a loading dock downtown that I have driven by for years and never had the chance to photograph, followed by a stroll through the downtown streets, a quick stop in Mears Park (love the birch trees here), and ended their session with a gorgeous sunset view of St. Paul. I hope you all enjoy these photos as much as we did photographing them…

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Join us for our first ever boudoir portrait event on Sunday November 27 at the studio. Our exclusive event includes a 45 minute in studio private session, hair and makeup by the very talented Amy Stutzriem, private online gallery, refreshments and desserts for $175. Bring along a friend and receive a FREE gift. Give your special someone a gift they won’t forget this holiday season! Sessions are available by appointment only and time slots are limited. Contact me for more info and to schedule your session! 651-815-7991 or kristi@imagesbykris.com

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This Chicago couple’s creative style, love for music and gorgeous venue selection made more a gorgeous and elegant wedding day. Beth and Scott started off their day getting ready in the beautiful Penthouse Suites of The Graves 601 Hotel which overlooked the great city of Minneapolis. We headed across the street for a series of photos in front of a Minneapolis landmark- First Avenue. followed by a few downtown street shots. Their ceremony took place under a beautiful  hand woven Chuppah detailed with both Minneapolis and Chicago skylines. The Chuppah was complete  with beautiful birch branches crafted by Richfield Florist. The reception at The Graves 601  followed with a night complete with dinner, a lot of dancing, and  a gorgeous dessert buffet  along with a Traveling Photo Booth. Enjoy…

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