Bob & Jen - {Wedding Reception} - Sneak Peek!

When Bob & Jen contacted me awhile back and asked if I would photograph their wedding reception/dinner, I was thrilled! After meeting with them face to face, I was even more excited that I got to be a small part of their celebration. It is so obvious that they are head over heels in love with each other! They were married at the courthouse this year in June, but still wanted to have time to celebrate with friends & family. They hosted a wonderful dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse and had family come in from all over the US. 

Before the dinner, we took the time to get some of the common formal poses you would see from a wedding day with all of their families. The dinner looked amazing and from all of the conversations I heard - everyone enjoyed it. Jen actually came over to me during the dinner just to see if I needed water or anything. And this was supposed to be all about them!! Such genuinely kind people. :) 

Here are just a few of the photos from the evening!

There were cakes on each table that THEY made for their guests. And not just any ol' cake. Each cake had different flavors AND if you are a musician - you will notice the notes aren't just random. They took the time on each cake to transcribe different songs (the Bridal Chorus is the one shown) since Jen is a musician!

How cool is that?!

Isn't she absolutely stunning?

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Krystal

James' 1st Birthday - {Event Photography} - Sneak Peek!

I previously had the privilege of photographing baby James and was thrilled when his mom asked me to capture his first birthday party. I told his story before, but it is so amazing that it deserves a re-visit!

James was born at 22 weeks and 6 days gestation. In other words, little to no chance of survival. Had the hospital known we was 22.6 weeks and not 23, they would not have done any life saving measures. It wasn't until after they had him on a ventilator that they discovered the doctor had mistakenly put he was 23 weeks gestation. He weighed 15 ounces at birth and was only 10.5 inches long. But he is a little fighter & quite the miracle! He spent the first 5 months of his life in the NICU before he finally got to go home for the first time. Now - one year later - he is thriving, growing & happy as can be!

Just being around the family is an amazing feeling. There is so much love for this little guy and I am so lucky that I get to be a tiny part of his life! 

Here are few of my favorite photos of his 1st birthday!

They had photos on display of some of his time in the NICU.

Amazing.

I love how excited he is over the tissue paper!

Happy 1st Birthday, James!!
I can't wait to watch you grow up. :)
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Krystal

Mom's (and Dad's) Photography Class

Are you a mom with a nice DSLR (or a dad since it was pointed out on Facebook that mom's aren't the only ones who take photos)? Ya know, the camera with all of those buttons that you have NO idea what they are there for? Did you know you are wasting money by having that camera if you never take it off of Auto mode?

 Do you want to know how to make your children really stand out? 

Or how to get that nice blur behind them?

 Or how to get good images straight out of the camera?

Or maybe you just want to be more comfortable photographing in manual mode?

If so, check this out!

I will be offering Mom's Photography classes - or "Mom-tography" as I like to say - here in the DFW area and will expand to other areas if there is significant interest there. For one afternoon, I will teach you how to use your camera in manual mode as well as some tips and tricks that will vastly improve your photos.

A couple of notes before I get to the good stuff:
This class is being held in just a few weeks so REGISTER QUICKLY to ensure your spot.
Because it is a hands on experience, class size is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. 

Here is some of what will be covered in the class:

• Basic camera settings (including aperture, iso, shutter speed)
• Understanding your camera & how it works
• Using your camera in Manual mode
• The problems with Auto mode & how to fix them using creative modes
• Using natural light
• Basics of white balance, focus modes and file types 
• Storing and backing up your priceless images 
• Tips & tricks for photographing children and babies
• And more!

This will be a casual atmosphere where you can ask questions & get hands on training. Plus you don't have to spend numerous nights/weekends away from your family like you would going to a class elsewhere!

I am a firm believer in hands-on learning, so please bring your camera to the class. We will have yummy appetizers to snack on AND door prizes to give away! Please note this class is not intended for professionals nor is it for those looking to expand into a business.

Class Details:
Class Date: Saturday, September 24
Time and Place: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Dallas, TX ( I will email the address and directions 1 week prior to class)
Cost: $99 (due at time of registration)

Additional Details:
Only a limited amount of seats are available for each class to ensure that there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn on your own camera.
You do not have to have an SLR to attend. Many of the lessons taught can be applied to a point and shoot camera.
All attendees receive 15% off a future photography session by KM Photo Studio
All attendees will be entered to win some fabulous door prizes.
Come with questions - there will be time to ask away.
After the class, I would love to give any comments/feedback on your photographs via email.
Come with a friend or come make some new ones!

*If you would like to host a Mom-tography class at your house, please let me know! There are perks for hosting & it is a great way to spend time with your friends. We can make it a private event just for you and your friends as long as you have a minimum of 5 people attending the class.*

To register, email me at krystal@kmphotostudio.com

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Krystal

Jewish Naming Ceremony - {Event} - Sneak Peek!

A few months ago, I was contacted about photographing this event. I had never been  to a ceremony like this before so I was very excited to be able to witness such a special event! Please bear with me as I attempt to explain this as well as I understand (and correct anything I might get wrong! I am not claiming to be an expert in this at all). :)

Typically, Jewish parents give their baby a secular name as well as a Hebrew name to express their individuality as well as maintaining connections to previous generations. So, carrying on the family name in a way. The Hebrew name bears a lot of significance so it is chosen very carefully. During the ceremony, traditional blessings are given, scriptures are quoted and they speak about their hopes of the child. Close friends and family attend the ceremony.

The ceremony was held at a cute little wine bar called The Wine Therapist here in Dallas. After the ceremony, it was time for food! The sweet baby girl being honored that day was SO good! She slept almost entirely through the event and was so content being passed around. I wish I could better put in to words what a special experience this was, but words couldn't explain it! Instead, I will leave you with photos from the day. :)

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Krystal