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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The weather may not have been the greatest yesterday, but that didn’t stop Nicole & Tod from having a beautiful wedding day! They both had smiles on their faces from start to finish! We started off the day at the gorgeous Cathedral in St. Paul where the couple exchanged vows in such an amazing setting. Our next stop was for a favorite of Nicole and Tod’s… ice cream at the Grand Ole Creamery!  The reception followed at the Minnesota History Center where their guests danced the night away with breathtaking views of the Capitol. Enjoy…

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Julie and Rob looked amazing on Saturday as they exchanged their vows in front of a very intimate gathering at the Como Park Conservatory. The cemermony took pace inside the Sunken Garden, with vibrant colors that any artist would love to see on their palette. The couple shared much laughter and their excitement was visible as they held hands in front of their closest family and friends. Following our photo session around the Como Park grounds, the couple joined their guests for the reception which overlooked the glowing beauty of the conservatory as dusk settled on St. Paul. Everyone shared in the laughter as toasts were given. Shortly after, they kicked off their heels and danced into the last hours of March 19 – the date that Julie and Rob will always remember with much happiness and love

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It’s not too late to sign up for our Boudoir Valentine’s Day  Special!  50% off Boudoir Sessions now through Valentine’s Day! Here is a mini-sneak peek (we don’t want to spoil the surprise)  from our sessions this past weekend. More to come soon, enjoy…

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Check out this winter senior session! Amy had envisioned her senior photos being taken in the snow and that is exactly what we had. She braved the cold and we captured amazing photos! We started her senior session in our Minneapolis studio and finished up at Mill City. Enjoy…

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Friday’s winter storm made for a beautiful winter wonderland to photograph Bre and Jeff’s wedding. They exchanged their vows on the alter at Glen Cary Lutheran Church, where Christmas trees filled the background.  The wedding party walked through the fresh snow to create many memorable photos.  The decorations included holiday bulbs in the centerpieces and candy canes for each of their guests. Holiday lights illuminated the grounds as Bre and Jeff wore santa hats for some fun portraits outside.  The fresh snow also made for a magical and illuminating backdrop for their reception at Rush Creek. Enjoy…

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A sneak peek at a beautiful winter senior portrait session at our studios last week. Sami was a lot of fun to work with and even brought a friend in to join her in a couple shots. I absolutely love the snow on the railroad tracks! Enjoy…

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Erika was a blast to work with! Not only is she super photogenic and gorgeous she was equally creative.  We took advantage of the many great spaces in and around our Quincy St. Studios. Enjoy…

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Sarah and Neil had the perfect day for a fall wedding in Minnesota yesterday. The afternoon’s light, shining through the brilliant stained glass windows, illuminated the interior of the Olivet Congregational Church where close to 200 of their friends and family watched as they exchanged their vows. We photographed the wedding party in Rice Park, as the rays from sunset bounced off of the downtown buildings. Sarah told me how she once performed at the Ordway Theatre, so we took advantage of the last minutes of sunset to photograph them outside the theatre. The reception started inside the 317 on Rice where the dark wood interior contrasted with the beautiful sunlight of their day. Their wedding favors were personalized in a most unique way — a small brown shopping bag filled with treats, marked with “Oxendale’s,” printed on it. That’s the name of Neil’s Oxendale Market in Minneapolis.

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I love working with couples who believe in creativity, such as bringing a pumpkin to your one-month olds photo shoot! Melissa and Denton came to our studio with their beautiful one month old Madeline and Daisy  their Beagle. As we hit the streets around our studio, we placed Madeline into the freshly cut pumpkin for a series of adorable photos. We also photographed Madeline in the same gold tutu that Daisy wore for her photos at Melissa and Denton’s wedding that we photographed in 2007. Inside, we created amazing images of Madeline in several really fun outfits and tutus! Melissa and Denton always make our day of shooting so much fun and I am very  lucky to have met the newest addition the the Porter family!  Congrats to you both! Enjoy…

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